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Parador Casa da Ínsua

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Porch
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Insua, Penalva Do Castelo, 3550126
  • Place, Misericordia Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Live Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Municipality of Mangualde
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (3 adults)

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

About the neighborhood

Penalva Do Castelo

Parador Casa da Ínsua places you next to Misericordia Church and within a 15-minute drive of Municipality of Mangualde. This 5-star hotel has 38 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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
  • ‪Pizzaria Da Lameira - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Galitos - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Euro Penalva - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Parador Casa da Ínsua

Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Parador Casa da Ínsua features WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's free parking and limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a computer station, an arcade/game room, and a library.
32-inch LED TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Other amenities include minibars, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 5901

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is 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

Are free cancellation options available at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

Parador Casa da Ínsua provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Parador Casa da Ínsua?

This hotel is located in Penalva Do Castelo, close to Live Beach, Municipality of Mangualde, and Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Castelo. You'll also find Palace of Anadia nearby.

Will I be able to park at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua include a casino on the premises?

No, Parador Casa da Ínsua doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include a minibar and slippers along with a poolside bar.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Parador Casa da Ínsua serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurante Casa da Insua.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Parador Casa da Ínsua though service animals are welcome.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Parador Casa da Ínsua?

Yes, some guestrooms at Parador Casa da Ínsua offer a balcony and may feature vineyard views.

Does Parador Casa da Ínsua host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Parador Casa da Ínsua.

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

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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.

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