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Parador Casa da Ínsua

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star hotel with restaurant

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Porch
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Insua, Penalva Do Castelo, 3550126
  • Misericordia Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Live Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Municipality of Mangualde
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (3 adults)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Penalva Do Castelo

In Penalva Do Castelo .Stay at this Penalva Do Castelo hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Misericordia Church and 9 miles (15 km) of Municipality of Mangualde. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Palace of Anadia and Live Beach.

What's nearby

  • Misericordia Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Live Beach - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Municipality of Mangualde - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Palácio do Gelo Shopping Centre - 27 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Viseu City Hall - 28 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪O Templo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Recordo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espaço Cúbico - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pizzaria da Lameira - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Euro Penalva - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Parador Casa da Ínsua

Luxurious 5-star hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. 5 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square meters) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Parador Casa da Ínsua. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Penalva Do Castelo hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1780
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Parador Casa da Ínsua offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Exterior

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  • Spa
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May 28 - May 29
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, and cash.

Property Registration Number 5901

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in 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

How close is Parador Casa da Ínsua to the airport?

Parador Casa da Ínsua is 100 mi (101-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

As of May 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Parador Casa da Ínsua on Jun 1, 2025 start from $107.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Parador Casa da Ínsua.

How close is Parador Casa da Ínsua to the beach?

This hotel is 15.3 mi (24-min drive) from Alcafache River Beach.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Parador Casa da Ínsua, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua have a pool?

Parador Casa da Ínsua features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Parador Casa da Ínsua to downtown Penalva Do Castelo?

Parador Casa da Ínsua is 0.2 mi away from Ínsua.

Parador Casa da Ínsua Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose

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

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

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

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

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

Jose Carlos Sequeira

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

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

iris

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Ireland

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

Hidden Treasure

Decided on 2 nights stay at this location. Did not know about it previously, Found it on Hotels.com. It sounded great. It was great. The whole atmosphere was great and steeped in history. The gardens and grounds were great to stroll around in. We booked the standard room which was very nice and clean. Bed was a little firmer that we would have liked, but still managed to sleep well there. Its best feature has to be its restaurant. We dined there on 2 nights and each of them were totally outstanding. Pricy by regular standards, but you don't get regular standard service and food. Great value for a Michelin Star which it was. It was terrific. We had the best white wine we ever had, that was produced on location there. If you want to just get away from it all, and have time for yourself, or as a couple, go, you will not regret it. If you get tired of the hotel, take a wander outside the gate and you will find a little local bar where you can get a glass of wine for fifty cents. We did not get to see the cheese or wine making as its closed at weekends. So we made up for it by sampling generously.

10/10 Excellent

tanya

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

charming hotel

Hotel is really charming. Service is great. Hotel is surrounded by nice small French and English gardens.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A weekend break at Insua

A delightful weekend break at Insua in one of the most charming hotels we have ever had the pleasure of visiting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

serdar

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pascal, Magny-les-Hameaux

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

M.CONCEPCION

Traveled with group

Wiffi/ ruido/ servicio escado para ser de 5☆

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023