We loved the beautiful setting and views as well as the thoughtful way the renovation preserved the ancient while merging with the modern. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious and each one was unique. We had two rooms and one of them had the huge original stone fireplace. I loved looking out the window in my room at the valley while sitting on the old stone bench the monks must have used for contemplation. Another example is the spa which used to be the wine cellars. The meals we had at the restaurant were superb. There is no reason to leave the Parador to eat elsewhere. Wandering the grounds outside the cafeteria revealed the ancient bread ovens, stone walls and garden. Walking through the monastery revealed how the monks lived and it was so interesting. Parking was tough but not unexpected for such an old structure.

I wish there was an easier way of getting here other than private car.

What a history rich and ambiance rich Parador…the superior room was spacious and comfortable…we weren’t in good enough shape to hike the loop trails to the river but we hiked two trails right outside the Parador door that offered fantastic views, wild flowers and historic remnants (e.g. an old mill, an intact chestnut roasting hut, a 6th century fortress)….the restaurant and cafeteria service and quality of the food were solid (the cafeteria provided the salad rich in greens that we had been craving)…the walk behind the parador was history rich and the perfect stroll after a hearty meal…We also enjoyed our day of checking out the area monasteries, churches and towns…No shortage of things to do!!

The superior rooms had great mountain views but some rooms were right over the delivery area that we found sleep challenging in the morning…fortunately we were able to get our room moved. The restaurant menu, with great service, was the same for lunch and dinner with a relatively small selection of (tasty) entrees…if you are there for one or two nights it is fine but by the 4th day it got a bit repetitious for us. But don’t let either of these comments keep you from visiting this Parador because you would be cheating yourself out of a wonderful experience.

The Parador itself is just great; renovated monastry, renovated with a good feeling integrating old and newer parts, surrounding landscape just beatutiful, divers options for hiking (those directly at the monasatry are not the best, though, and you need to dig through the various options yourself to find the most suited for you), Spa is small but nice.

Dinner starts at 20:30 which is too late for non-Spanish guests, an earlier slot would be highly appreciated (but that is true for the entire country ;-). Sitting options at the Cafe in the evening in the courtyard are quite limited. Spa costs of 35€ are a bit high for hotel guests for my taste.

Fantastic monastery building steeped in history. Really sympathetic conversion into a parador. Our room was excellent, bed extremely comfortable, bathroom excellent. Evening meal on the terrace was superb. Breakfast was amazing.

The booking through booking.com got messed up. Booked two rooms - 2 and 1 adults. Initial response from Booking.com was aligned to this but subsequently it became two rooms for 1 adult each room. However produced all the emails and booking.com app messages and sorted easily enough. Do continue to check the details of the booking with each and every message.

The building and history. Rooms were clean and comfortable

We had dinner in their restaurant and although most of the staff were lovely there was one (tall, dark haired man) we think he was the maitre/head waiter, that wasn’t too friendly and did spoil the visit to the restaurant a little bit. The food was ok but we were expecting more. Overall is was ok but it could have been better, that’s the problem

Stunning location, staying in an old monastery was a superb experience. A bit pricey for what you get.

Breakfast/Spa was not included in the price. Difficult to park

Amazing room. Great location for walks and views. Lovely food in the restaurant- staff were happy to help and explain the vegetarian options at dinner. Great wine at dinner. The building is beautiful and worth walking around to explore its nooks and crannies.

No bubble bath for the bath provided. The water kept switching between the bath and the shower. Breakfast seemed disorganised and it wasn't clear what we needed to do/what was going on.

Location fantastic. Room clean & comfortable. Breakfast exceptional. Evening meal delicious.

Strong smell of drains both near room and in key locations which also came through ventilation system. On inquiry hotelier suggested it was government lack of adequate sewerage facilities in the village with no apologies. But we didn’t expect this during our stay especially for a high end hotel.

The staff in the restaurant went to great lengths to make my husband’s birthday meal very special. During our stay I booked a massage which was excellent, the therapist was kind and professional & I was left feeling very relaxed which was the desired outcome. We had an excellent stay thanks to the kind & courteous staff of the Parador Santo Estevo.

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A very special haven of peace and beauty. The building is attractively restored, staff warm and friendly, room spacious and comfortable (we were surprised to have a wee outer terrace to sit and admire the views. Sheets were the softest premium cotton.

Essentially nothing, but my husband and I would have liked to be warned about how arduous the recommended 1 1/2 hour hike was! We're reasonably fit mid fifties age group but were exhausted by the steep walk (yet rewarded with stunning views!). The drive up is hard going for older vehicles...