Monasterio de Santo Estevo, 32162 Santo Estevo de Rivas de Sil, Spain
Based on 121 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 July 2025
Helen
United KingdomStunning building and really well modernised. Stopped over on driving tour of Northern Spain.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Siegfried
United StatesBeacause of remote location access was a bit difficult
Spectacular location overlooking river valley.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Veronica
BrazilThe Restaurant Service was not so good.
Location and historic building well preserved
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Diane
United Statesnothing.
Fabulous stay with beautiful grounds, great food and ideal location for hiking.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Nigel
United KingdomA guy on reception who was more interested in texting on his phone than dealing with a customer. Which was a shame, as the rest of the staff were excellent.
An exceptionally fine building, blending old and new architecture, design and furnishings. Superb location, lovely restaurant and local walks. Our room was amazing.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Gavin
United KingdomHave had better rates for similar paradors, but supply and demand I guess…
Very nice and interesting accommodation. As mentioned, lacking in outside space for relaxing - but that should be known beforehand. Plenty of safe parking for motorcycle.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Rob
United KingdomThis is an exceptional hotel in a stunning building amidst a beautiful location. The staff were lovely and attentive and all services provided were top rate. The bedroom was spacious and high quality, and the breakfasts were fabulous, so too the evening meals. A great place to stay.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Richard
United KingdomIt would be nice to have a kettle in the room
Wonderful location within peaceful countryside lovely restored Monastry Relaxing woodland walks Good restaurant food
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Marina
NetherlandsBe aware that the access to the Monasterio is via a quite steep and narrow road.
Gorgeous and tranquil location on top of a mountain. Beautiful room in old building. Be sure to wander the monasterio and read the plaques for its history. And take a stroll through the woods surrounding the building.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Isabel
SpainDinner start a bit late 8:30. I guess I also expected more of a wow factor as well on the menu.
The building is very beautiful. Location is really scenic and relaxing. Staff is friendly. Rooms are big. Breakfast is very good. Spa is also very nice.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Tanya
SpainBest experience for dinner at the restaurant downstairs, lovely check in staff , great service from almost everyone
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Gof
United KingdomPiped music in restaurant, breakfast room, etc could have been more appropriate. There are a lot of great Spanish musicians. 'World pop' seemed out of context.
Great room. Good food. Impressive building. Stunning location. Fine service.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Kerri
IrelandBeautiful location and grounds. Sensitively transformed from historic monastery to Parador.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2024
Dorota
Polandwonderful, magic place
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Roger
United KingdomFantastic historical place in splendid isolation
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Paul
United KingdomCoffee and tea making facilities in the room would have been good.
Spectacular location with stunning views. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and wooded walks.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Isabel
PortugalNo view as requested
Location Building
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Elli
United StatesStrangely this hotel lacked 2 important and standard things: 1-no coffee maker in the room, like all hotels. 2-Windows with no screens. As someone who gets severe allergic reactions to mosquitos, we had to keep the windows closed even though the outside temperature was not too hot nor cold, which wasn't great since I'm not a huge fan of sleeping with the air conditioner.
Beatiful grounds, the rooms felt more spacious than in the photos and exceeded expectations.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
David
United KingdomRestaurant was average - we only ate there 1 night and chose to go elsewhere the other evenings
Amazing historic Parador (former monastery) in an incredible location towards top of the gorge. Spectacular
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
John
United KingdomStunning building and location, nice restaurant, great breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Connie
SpainSome of the construction needs a little bit of love Upholstery but overall not much I didn’t like.
Loved loved loved the marriage between modern and monastery. The design was wonderful. Functional and light. The building is well maintained despite the centuries and it was so wonderful to feel so zen. 😀
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Lauriane
FranceThe site is exceptional
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Catherine
United KingdomOur main complaint was the lack of outdoor space - something highlighted by numerous others reviewers. The only open air dining space is a small terrace of about 12 tables at the Los Abades restaurant… you need to be there very promptly when the restaurant opens to be lucky to get one. The cafeteria is entirely indoors with a few tables in a glass- enclosed section of the cloister, and the menu is poor. We ate lunch at the nearby parador in Montforte de Limos one day and the food there was way better. The lack of outside space is the main drawback of this fabulous hotel, it feels a bit claustrophobic as there is no real space to relax outside of your own room , except one small covered terrace with about three sofas.
Stunning property in an amazing location with spectacular views over the Sil river canyon. Spacious, well appointed rooms and the whole place oozes history and atmosphere. A unique experience. We are in the Los Abades restaurant both nights and thought the food excellent.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Nanette
United KingdomFelt slightly impersonal as living in a museum. Road to the Parador, not for the feint hearted!
Experiencing an historic location. The quality of the decor. The surrounding woodland and the beauty of the building and courtyard. Parking was good.
Stayed in July 2024
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