Parador De Baiona

“Amazing Hotel”

Our group stayed here on our Camino pilgrimage. An amazing discovery at the end of the first day of walking! Beautiful property with spectacular views. Huge pool, uncrowded, overlooking the ocean. Great food in the restuarant.

“Hotels don’t get better than this.”

On our travels some places make an instant impression when you first see them, and Baiona did so in a most positive way. There is a large headland reaching out from the village, with intact castellations from an old fort going all around it. Our hotel, the Parador, is built on part of the old for… lisää

On our travels some places make an instant impression when you first see them, and Baiona did so in a most positive way. There is a large headland reaching out from the village, with intact castellations from an old fort going all around it. Our hotel, the Parador, is built on part of the old fort and covers a large area within the walls; and if the approach to the village made a positive impression, the approach to the Parador did so in spades. This is a grand, classy hotel both inside and out, and with terraces, lawns and footpaths all around, the views of the sea, the coast and the islands are fantastic. Our basic double room was spacious, well decorated and furnished and very comfortable. Breakfast was also very good with a relatively small buffet, which is augmented by hot items you can order from the waitress. I had some fried eggs with bacon which were delicious. We loved discovering Baiona for the first time and staying in this wonderful Parador made it even more special.

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“This hotel has a spectacular setting and comes close to 5-star quality”

I recently stayed at the Parador de Baiona as part of a tour across Spain. Having stayed at several other parador properties earlier in the trip, I arrived with a good understanding of the chain and what to expect. The setting is simply spectacular. The hotel occupies a unique location within the … lisää

I recently stayed at the Parador de Baiona as part of a tour across Spain. Having stayed at several other parador properties earlier in the trip, I arrived with a good understanding of the chain and what to expect. The setting is simply spectacular. The hotel occupies a unique location within the historic fortress overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Baiona. The parador chain has done an excellent job integrating a modern hotel into the old crenellated castle walls. The newer portions of the building utilize traditional architecture and period-inspired decor that complement the genuinely old fortress. Overall, I would describe the hotel as a very solid 4-star property. One thing I appreciated was that, unlike some other parador hotels, there was a bellman/porter available upon arrival to assist with luggage. Curiously, however, there was no bellman/porter available when it came time to check out and leave. Check-in was efficient, but there was no welcome letter or guest information provided. This felt like a missed opportunity. A welcome letter can be useful for explaining hotel amenities, dining options, services, and local attractions. In fact, I found it somewhat odd that there was virtually no information available anywhere about either the hotel or Baiona itself. My room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. However, as with other parador properties I visited, some amenities that many travelers would expect were absent. Most notably, there were no bathrobes or slippers. The minibar was stocked with water and soft drinks but contained no wine. I also noticed there was no stationery or postcard in the room. I would have enjoyed sending a postcard home. When I asked at the front desk whether postcards were available, I was told they did not have any postcards. Dinner and breakfast are served in the same dining room. The quality of the evening meal was excellent, and the service was impeccable. Unfortunately, the atmosphere did not match the quality of the food. The room still felt very much like the breakfast buffet area with cereals and other breakfast items remaining visible. It lacks the sense of occasion one expects from such a historic property. This is especially puzzling because the hotel has an attractive lobby bar in a separate space with outdoor seating. That area feels far more suitable for a memorable dining experience. Breakfast was very good. The buffet offered a strong selection from the buffet with an option for eggs cooked to order. There was even self-service cava sparkling wine available. Would I return? Absolutely. The location alone makes the Parador de Baiona worth visiting. The hotel delivers a comfortable and enjoyable stay. As it stands, I consider it a strong 4-star property. With a handful of relatively minor improvements, however, it could and should be a genuine 5-star experience.

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“Lovely building, unbelievably unfriendly staff”

Very lovely building and great location to get to the beautiful walking trail around the sea and to the downtown area. Along with the beautiful view from our room, it made our visit pleasant . Unfortunately, I have never experienced a more sour hospitality staff in my life. The staff at the recepti… lisää

Very lovely building and great location to get to the beautiful walking trail around the sea and to the downtown area. Along with the beautiful view from our room, it made our visit pleasant . Unfortunately, I have never experienced a more sour hospitality staff in my life. The staff at the reception desk sat very low so there were not in the position to great you when you arrive or have any other interaction unless you were right at the desk looking down on them. They never stood. The staff in the dining room was the same, uninterested in providing any service. There is a lovely terrace that would be nice to enjoy a drink and dinner but the pig goin problem was so bad, that you were forced to be indoors. The furniture in the rooms could be interpreted as quaint or extremely worn.

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