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Parador Casa da Ínsua

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Insua, Penalva Do Castelo, 3550126
  • Misericordia Church
    2 min walk
  • Municipality of Mangualde
    15 min drive
  • Live Beach
    15 min drive
  • Viseu (VSE)
    30 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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (3 adults)

  • 20 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 20 sq m
  • Vineyard view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Pousada de Viseu

Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Spa
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (489)
The price is €106
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Pousada de Viseu

About this property

Parador Casa da Ínsua

Luxury hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are available at this smoke-free hotel. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, WiFi in public areas, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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.

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.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at Parador Casa da Ínsua. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Misericordia Church. Features include free self parking, plus a restaurant and a poolside bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi in some public areas for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Misericordia Church and 15 minutes by car from Municipality of Mangualde
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Restaurante Casa da Insua - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Casa da Insua

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (3229 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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

Parador Casa da Ínsua Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled with group
Wiffi/ ruido/ servicio escado para ser de 5☆
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elsa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022