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Parador Casa da Ínsua

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Charming escape with lush garden views

Luxury boutique hotel in a rural location, Parador Casa da Insua boasts a charming terrace and a lush garden. Delight in the seasonal outdoor pool, poolside bar, and exquisite dining at Restaurante Casa da Insua.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (3 adults)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Insua, Penalva Do Castelo, 3550126

What's nearby

  • Misericordia Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Live Beach - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Municipality of Mangualde - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Castelo - 18 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Viseu City Hall - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mangualde Station - 17 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Templo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Melro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Galitos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Patronato - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Euro Penalva - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Parador Casa da Ínsua

Luxury boutique hotel in a rural location
At Parador Casa da Ínsua, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, Restaurante Casa da Insua, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, laundry services, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Parador Casa da Ínsua offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 5 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Casa da Insua

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1780
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: EUR 5 per hour (rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5901

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September

Property is also known as

Parador Casa da Ínsua Hotel Penalva Do Castelo
Casa da Ínsua Hotel
Casa da Ínsua Hotel Penalva Do Castelo
Casa da Ínsua Penalva Do Castelo
Parador Casa da Ínsua Penalva Do Castelo
Parador Casa da Ínsua Hotel
Parador Casa da Ínsua Penalva Do Castelo
Parador Casa da Ínsua Hotel Penalva Do Castelo

Frequently asked questions

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Parador Casa da Ínsua pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Parador Casa da Ínsua located?

Situated in a rural location, this luxury hotel is steps from Misericordia Church, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Municipality of Mangualde and Palace of Anadia. Live Beach and Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Castelo are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Parador Casa da Ínsua Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and quiet. A truly relaxing stay. The grounds were spectacular and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Casa da Insua was a dream! The property is just stunning, with the vast gardens, vineyards, a pool, and even sheep grazing! The interior of the castle is its very own museum, with plenty of rooms and halls to explore. Our room was the perfect combination of historic charm and modern hotel luxury. We would recommend doing the wine tasting in one of the historic kitchens with Diogo, who was excellent! Our stay was one to remember.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

very disappointing!

1. the rooms are naked and very uncomfortable! no mirror, no coffee machine, no cups, etc. bathroom isn’t comfortable at all! 2. we paid quite high price, and didn’t get value for our money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WiFi service was not working well
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa Estadia

Foi uma estadia rápida. Bonito. Jardins e fachadas externas precisando de cuidados adicionais.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experiência maravilhosa: história, conforto, beleza, luxo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un parador excelente. Habitaciones amplias personal muy amable. La zona exterior preciosa para descansar y visitar, La casa tiene unos salones preciosos. Lo que menos me gusto el desayuno, muy caro para lo que es, no tienen variedad de cosas y de caliente solo huevos fritos, pero últimamente viene siendo la tónica en general de todos los paradores. Sólo hay enbutidos baratos y unos bienos quesos de la zona, algo de fruta y algo de bolleria.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Front desk was very accommodating for our brother in law who is handicapped. Cleaning staff was excellent!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey nice historical property with vintage furnishings and beautiful well kept grounds in a quite area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness was excellent. Would be helpful to have English written wherever Spanish is written. Service was catered to the Spanish guests. Overall I would give this hotel an 8.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deux points très négatifs. Chambre : bruit au niveau du circuit de clim et impossible à arrêter extrêmement bruyant empêchant de dormir. J'avais promis à ma femme une nuit de rêve en 5 étoiles ce fut le calvaire... On est mal tombé, public essentiellement espagnol avec des enfants et très bruyant. Côté positif : Accueil très agréable, cadre agréable et atypique (le côté musée est attrayant) Piscine correcte. Dommage qu'il n'y ai pas un bar à cocktails digne de ce nom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fairytales are real!

I was there for a friend's wedding, but took some extra days - it was so tranquil and special staying in a "castle". I'm definitely going back, since I didn't have time this trip to take advantage of the wine & cheese tastings, among other things. From the minute I entered the gates I felt like a princess and understood completely why my friend had chosen to have her wedding here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Correu tudo muito bem apenas achei o valor/qualdiade do pequeno almoço desajustado.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose Carlos Sequeira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
magical place
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Savio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente recanto

Hotel mavilhoso
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

MARIA JESUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy recomendable

El sitio es realmente precioso lo que al local le falta mas encanto, cuando llegas al anochecer hay muy poca iluminacion en la recepcion y el comedor todo marron oscuro y una decoracion muy sobria incluso la zona que da al comedor de noche podria estar con un poco de iluminacion Pero el personal y la estancia muy bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

“Great” A place worth staying

Parador casa da insua was a great place to stay after visiting Aveiro, and onto Porto. The room, garden and the castle are very well maintained and in excellent condition. However, the check in and out took over 1 hour with a person ahead of us. The staff was extremely slow. There are very limited options for restaurants or grocery stores nearby. The gym is very poorly equipped. Wi-Fi connection was not reliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Experience

Absolutely lovely experience. Fabulous food. Nice staff. Beautiful grounds and very interesting history — especially the Portuguese/ Brazilian connection! Best place we stayed in Portugal !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar super agradável, com detalhes finissimos, pena que ficamos só 1 dia, pois nosso roteiro era extenso.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel excelente, quarto grande e muito confortável, funcionários super atenciosos. O hotel produz seu próprio vinho e seu próprio queijo, realmente vale a experiencia!

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estupendo para parejas y para grupos de amigos

El hotel y los jardines son para disfrutar de la tranquilidad del lugar, pero llega con una noche. La cena muy correcta, y el comedor, agradable . El desayuno es estupendo Puede q le sobre una estrella!

8/10 Good

João

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cautela

O cafe da manhã foi fraco e sem propostas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, quiet and very pleasant with a beautiful baroque garden. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vera, Califonia, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portuguese Parador

Very nice hotel, beautiful area. Nice, clean rooms. Very good food. Beautiful grounds for long walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Neil, Boston MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable and historically interesting.

Great bones. Missing written information about the lineage of ownership and history of this very elegant castle. Great service. Wonderful wondering around grounds and in buildings. Gardens need work.

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