Parador De Baiona

“Stunning Parador in an equally stunning setting.”

Your arrival through 2 of the old fortress gates gives an idea of what is to come. The Parador itself, although a relatively recent building gives a fantastic nod to the history of the area. All the staff were friendly & helpful & the meal we had in the restaurant was superb, I had been a bit appre… lisää

Your arrival through 2 of the old fortress gates gives an idea of what is to come. The Parador itself, although a relatively recent building gives a fantastic nod to the history of the area. All the staff were friendly & helpful & the meal we had in the restaurant was superb, I had been a bit apprehensive after some of the reviews, but no need to worry at all. Great to see a separate shower in the room as well just a shame we didn’t have a sea view.

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““OK but not great””

Some Paradors are housed in buildings where the public and private rooms reflect their histories. In others, as was the case of the Parador de Baiona, the buildings themselves are not historic but are the hotel is housed in relative modern buildings. The Parador is situated on its own peninsula, … lisää

Some Paradors are housed in buildings where the public and private rooms reflect their histories. In others, as was the case of the Parador de Baiona, the buildings themselves are not historic but are the hotel is housed in relative modern buildings. The Parador is situated on its own peninsula, surrounded by fortress ramparts with stunning sea views. The large hotel, 120+ bedrooms, is housed in a rambling building, the walk to our bedroom took a few minutes but it is spacious. Overall, the interior of the Parador felt dated. However, it is well maintained and appeared clean. Our bedroom was of a reasonable size and had a good view of the Atlantic and coastline. A walk to the centre of town takes about 30 minutes. Car parking, although free, can be a hassle especially at the weekend. Checking into reception was very, very slow. The dinner service on most nights seemed to be having difficulty keeping up with demand. Unlike other Paradors that we have stayed in, it felt busy with guests everywhere and on occasions noisy. Lastly, there was a disconnect between the coast of our stay and the overall quality. In other words, it is overpriced and lets the Parador brand down.

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“Historical treasure in need of cosmetic updates.”

We routinely stay at paradores in Spain an immersive historical experience, so would recommend the experience to anyone. This parador is no exception. Hopefully they can secure funding for cosmetic updates like new rugs, refinished furniture, and more comfortable mattresses.

“Fairly average 4 star hotel in an exceptional location”

Lovely setting, and the common areas of the hotel are fantastic, however the rooms are a little dated, and you have to pay for water if you want some in your room. Its the location that makes this hotel.