Name: Parador de Cardona
Address: Castell de Cardona S/N, Cardona, Catalonia, Spain, Cardona, Barcelona, ES
Price range: $111–$250 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Parador de Cardona delivers a memorable stay in a dramatic hilltop castle with sweeping views and historic charm, widely praised staff, and well-regarded dining, though access and parking can be tricky and some guests find beds firm or rooms basic.

Many appreciate the unique medieval setting and generally well kept public spaces, with several rooms offering generous space and period atmosphere. Reports include occasional construction disruption, plumbing noise, or uneven restaurant service, and a few mentions of weak WiFi or climate control quirks. Expect a characterful, historic stay rather than a conventional, amenity heavy hotel.

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Facilities

Parking is often challenging due to limited spaces and a steep approach, and signage to the entrance and parking could be clearer; a few guests found it straightforward. On-site options like a café/bar and restaurant are available.

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Pia

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Castell de Cardona ligger på en høyde over den vesle byen Cardona. Vi hadde rom med fantastisk utsikt mot byen og saltgruvene (som er vel verdt et besøk). Rommet vårt var stort og flott møblert med bl.a. ei diger, deilig seng og to lenestoler. Badet var kjempestort og fint og hadde alt av nødvendigheter. Selve borgen er fantastisk, med murhvelvinger og ganger til å gå seg bort i. Vi spiste både frokost og middag på borgen da tilbudet i byen er noe begrenset. Maten var fantastisk, godt utvalg til frokost og flere gode retter å velge i til middag. Måltidene serveres i et rom som ser ut som det gjorde i middelalderen. Det finnes også en bar der man kan kjøpe drikke og lette måltider. Parkeringen er helt problemfri, der er flere små og en stor parkeringsplass. Meget hyggelig betjening. Det finnes ikke basseng på stedet, kun sauna og treningsrom. Men i byen er det et stort, fint basseng der man kan ligge på gresset og se opp på borgen.

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Enrique

Oct 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful place, modern and comfortable inside, while keeping the basic medieval structure. Could use some signals directing walkers where to go.

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Patrick

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

parking parfois très loin de l hotel, pas de veritable bar et attente XXL , pas de possibilités de diner ou déjeuner dehors. Porte de la chambre difficile à fermer avec obligation de la claquer bruyament.

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Danielle

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So amazing!! Could do with some more signs to show where to enter and park but otherwise perfect. Feels like waking up in a Disney movie. My girls and I felt like queens.

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Charles

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is a bit tough, but everything else was excellent.

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Susan

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We expected that it would be difficult to park, and it was. We didn’t expect the quality of the dining in the castle. The architecture and history in close proximity were excellent.

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Marchen

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Første gang vi overnatter på en borg 🏰. Meget fint stort værelse med god udsigt. Vi har fået bedre mad og brød, men fint der både var café og restaurant så vi ikke skulle ned til byen.

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Jorge

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

El estacionamiento del hotel solo tiene cupo para 10 autos. Hay más parking alrededor del hotel, pero para llegar al hotel es una rampa muy empinada y larga. No tienen lugar para discapacitados. Desayuno pedimos huevos fritos y nos llegaron fríos, quesos y carnes frías buenos igual que el café.

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Sergio

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic experience to stay at an 1100 year old castle. Parking was easy and free onsite. Very friendly staff, especially Pol and Inma. The only issue was the Wifi. Sometimes the Wifi was so weak, my phone could not send texts or operate in wifi calling mode. The guided tour of the castle with Monica is highly recommended to understand the history behind the castle.

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Steven

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Even dropping luggage at lobby is a chore. Limited drive up to Reception doors. Very narrow driveway NEEDING 3 point turn to even proceed up further to 6 parking spots if any ever available. VERY HARD BEDS. Food was good but terribly small portions for the price. Least favorite Parador we ever stayed in and we have stayed in many.

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Cleanliness

Generally described as clean, well maintained, and renovated in parts. A few comments point to worn or dirty carpets and some areas showing age.

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Joan

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful building Lots of work going on at the moment affected some parts of our stay

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jean pierre

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel historique, calme et très bien entretenu, décoré avec goût.

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Susana

Jan 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

El castillo es precioso. El comedor es espectacular. El servicio muy amable, la cena estaba muy buena. El desayuno estaba bien. La única pega es que la habitación no corresponde con un 4 estrellas, sólo las camas eran de muy buena calidad, al resto le falta una actualización.

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Lisa

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only negative thing is that they had construction going on during our stay. Of course, I do not blame the hotel. We understood the inconvenience. Otherwise, our stay was perfect!

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Ignasi

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, but their rooms are getting a bit old.

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Diane

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely hotel in a castle filled with history. Beautiful views from the top. Friendly staff and very well kept. We hadn't got a car but you definitely need one. Our friends picked us up daily. No taxis or buses. On a personal note the bed was too hard and it hurt my hip bone to lay on either side, so I didn't sleep well.

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ryan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing historic castle to stay in. Nicely renovated with modern amenities. Great bed and shower. Restaurant was fantastic. All staff were fantastic.

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Delaney

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The castle was absolutely stunning and the countryside was so beautiful. The accomodations on the other hand were pretty meh. The carpets throughout the hotel were disgusting. There was no AC. The sheets were made of cardboard. Breakfast was great and the staff were super nice. So my recommendation? Come here on a day trip but don't stay the night.

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Catherine

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Top notch accommodations!

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MARIA ALMUDENA VICENTE

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place is really beautiful. It's very clean. The staff is very attentive, very polite and kind. We had breakfast and dinner and everything was delicious. It's definitely a place to visit and stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with historic character, including some four poster beds. Several reviews note very firm mattresses, occasional plumbing noise, dated or basic furnishings in places, and sporadically weak WiFi.

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Alison

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay in this beautiful castle hotel. The public areas are amazing and the views very lovely. We paid a cheaper rate so the bedroom was simpler than in some of the photos but very comfortable. We loved the dining room and breakfast was fantastic. you need to have a car to travel around as there is not much in the local town though some nice shops and cafes.

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Ignasi

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, but their rooms are getting a bit old.

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Alison

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The paradore is set in a beautiful castle. The courtyard, public rooms and dining room are stunning. Bedroom more simple with basic wooden furniture with nice bathroom and shower. Worth paying to look round the old church on site and take in the views from the maiden's tower. Breakfast is fantastic buffet.

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Diane

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely hotel in a castle filled with history. Beautiful views from the top. Friendly staff and very well kept. We hadn't got a car but you definitely need one. Our friends picked us up daily. No taxis or buses. On a personal note the bed was too hard and it hurt my hip bone to lay on either side, so I didn't sleep well.

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ryan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing historic castle to stay in. Nicely renovated with modern amenities. Great bed and shower. Restaurant was fantastic. All staff were fantastic.

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Kelly

Jan 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room and hotel are nice, food is exelant. Only minus is you hear everything in your room like water draining etc. So it's hard to get to sleep until everyone else does.

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MARIA S

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The castle is very well kept. The staff was very friendly and the customer service was excellent. The accommodations were great. It is a beautiful castle. The bed and room were very comfortable.

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Sergio

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic experience to stay at an 1100 year old castle. Parking was easy and free onsite. Very friendly staff, especially Pol and Inma. The only issue was the Wifi. Sometimes the Wifi was so weak, my phone could not send texts or operate in wifi calling mode. The guided tour of the castle with Monica is highly recommended to understand the history behind the castle.

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Rafael

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, large room, beautiful location, nice service overall, although sometimes we needed to ask a few times for things or got mixed answers. Great food. Lacked some amenities that were advertised. Not suitable for people with low mobility, due to the hardship getting there, but it is still relatively possible. Would definitely recommend, however.

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Bruce

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The parador was really a beautiful place with a lot of charm and great views of the surrounding area. The castle had an interesting history and was well placed on top of the hill to defend it itself when under siege. The room was large with a large 4 poste bed and a good sized bathroom. The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was was a huge hall with large arches giving great atmosphere. The food was of very good quality and we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner. We were on a road trip and had stayed at a number of hotels but this one was clearly the best and in fact the cheapest. It was very good value for money.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, attentive, and professional. Some guests experienced slow or inconsistent responses and a few negative interactions in the restaurant.

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Mattias

Jun 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotellet mycket fint. Men servicen i restaurangen var katastrof. Sämsta någonsin!

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ryan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing historic castle to stay in. Nicely renovated with modern amenities. Great bed and shower. Restaurant was fantastic. All staff were fantastic.

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Steven

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Magnificent travel through time! Fantastic history. Incredible views. Unparalleled atmosphere. Food and drinks are decent for their price. Entire staff friendly and accommodating, except for the head waiter who was rude and arrogant like he was the lord of the castle or something. Very off-putting and bade us avoid the restaurant after that.

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Douglas

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was not ready when we arrived well after check in time and front desk stored our bags and got us free drinks at the bar for the inconvenience. Very well managed.

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Maia

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was an incredible parador surrounded by spectacular views and fascinating history. Dining at the parador was really special - excellent breakfast and dinner. Service was excellent and the staff were really friendly. My only complaint would be that the beds are really very hard. If it's possible to add a topper to the mattress to make them more comfortable that would greatly improve the experience.

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MARIA ALMUDENA VICENTE

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place is really beautiful. It's very clean. The staff is very attentive, very polite and kind. We had breakfast and dinner and everything was delicious. It's definitely a place to visit and stay.

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Jan

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Zowel in hotel als restaurant is de bemensing bovengemiddeld goed: hartelijk, vriendelijk, service allemaal super. De sfeer van het gebouw moet je meegemaakt hebben, de omgeving is werkelijk schitterend.

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Rafael

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great, large room, beautiful location, nice service overall, although sometimes we needed to ask a few times for things or got mixed answers. Great food. Lacked some amenities that were advertised. Not suitable for people with low mobility, due to the hardship getting there, but it is still relatively possible. Would definitely recommend, however.

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Cheryl

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and quiet and the staff was excellent.

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Bruce

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The parador was really a beautiful place with a lot of charm and great views of the surrounding area. The castle had an interesting history and was well placed on top of the hill to defend it itself when under siege. The room was large with a large 4 poste bed and a good sized bathroom. The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was was a huge hall with large arches giving great atmosphere. The food was of very good quality and we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner. We were on a road trip and had stayed at a number of hotels but this one was clearly the best and in fact the cheapest. It was very good value for money.

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Location

Spectacular hilltop castle setting with panoramic views and a charming town nearby. Access is steep, public transport is limited, and a car is advisable.

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Boris

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bonito lugar con buenas vistas

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Robert S

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Truly beautiful. Must go stay and make sure and walk to town.

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Cezary

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing place that you can see from far on your approach to it. Located on very top of big hill that tops all soundings. Very specious and nice rooms. Great restaurant (quite expensive but there are other options to eat in near town of Cardona). It is like spending a night in fairytale story. There is free parking in castle and on weekends you can expect a lot of visitors so plan accordingly.

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Ruth

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staying at el Parador de Cardona was an incredible experience! It is fully authentic and tremendously rich in the history and culture of Spain and Cataluña. Everything — the amenities, the service, the food, the views — were amazing. The staff was exceptionally professional and helpful. Our two-night stay was just what we needed to rest up from the flight from the US and to gear up for the more bustling environment of Barcelona. Touring the salt mine and just walking around the town of Cardona to soak up the atmosphere were also very enjoyable. Cardona and this parador are definitely worth the short drive from Barcelona!

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Diane

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely hotel in a castle filled with history. Beautiful views from the top. Friendly staff and very well kept. We hadn't got a car but you definitely need one. Our friends picked us up daily. No taxis or buses. On a personal note the bed was too hard and it hurt my hip bone to lay on either side, so I didn't sleep well.

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Lauren

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, beautiful castle.

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Robert

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location way up on a hill top with amazing views. Dinner was excellent, we felt like a king and queen.

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Susan

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We expected that it would be difficult to park, and it was. We didn’t expect the quality of the dining in the castle. The architecture and history in close proximity were excellent.

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Sergio

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic experience to stay at an 1100 year old castle. Parking was easy and free onsite. Very friendly staff, especially Pol and Inma. The only issue was the Wifi. Sometimes the Wifi was so weak, my phone could not send texts or operate in wifi calling mode. The guided tour of the castle with Monica is highly recommended to understand the history behind the castle.

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KAMRAN

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

absolutely stunning location set in a cute historic town. I wish i could have stayed there longer.

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Dining

Breakfast and dinner are often praised for quality and an atmospheric setting. Some mention small portions, occasional cold items, or reduced hours in the off season.

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Alex

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a classic historic castle and perfect if you want to stay somewhere with real atmosphere. It’s been beautifully restored and a modern hotel is well hidden behind the stone walls. The reception and waiting staff are very professional and attentive. Just check restaurant opening hours, we stayed off season and they were only open for breakfast and lunch.

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Alison

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay in this beautiful castle hotel. The public areas are amazing and the views very lovely. We paid a cheaper rate so the bedroom was simpler than in some of the photos but very comfortable. We loved the dining room and breakfast was fantastic. you need to have a car to travel around as there is not much in the local town though some nice shops and cafes.

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Simon

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a most enjoyable experience at the Parador de Cardona, perched high up in a beautiful location. All the staff, reception, bar and restaurant, were very helpful and professional. Our room at the top of the castle was well-furnished with a large, comfortable four-poster bed and decent bathroom, both with wonderful views. The AC worked very well. Our dinner in the restaurant was delicious and the service perfectly paced, not hurried. As it’s half-way between homes in Spain and France, we very much look forward to our next visit. BTW, if you’re anticipating a comfortable hotel in an 11th century castle, it’s exactly that and I suggest you ignore low-star ratings mentioning lack of “coffee stations” and “pools”, it’s not a motel in MAGA-land, thank goodness!

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Alison

Apr 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The paradore is set in a beautiful castle. The courtyard, public rooms and dining room are stunning. Bedroom more simple with basic wooden furniture with nice bathroom and shower. Worth paying to look round the old church on site and take in the views from the maiden's tower. Breakfast is fantastic buffet.

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ryan

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing historic castle to stay in. Nicely renovated with modern amenities. Great bed and shower. Restaurant was fantastic. All staff were fantastic.

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Susan

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We expected that it would be difficult to park, and it was. We didn’t expect the quality of the dining in the castle. The architecture and history in close proximity were excellent.

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Maia

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was an incredible parador surrounded by spectacular views and fascinating history. Dining at the parador was really special - excellent breakfast and dinner. Service was excellent and the staff were really friendly. My only complaint would be that the beds are really very hard. If it's possible to add a topper to the mattress to make them more comfortable that would greatly improve the experience.

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Jorge

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

El estacionamiento del hotel solo tiene cupo para 10 autos. Hay más parking alrededor del hotel, pero para llegar al hotel es una rampa muy empinada y larga. No tienen lugar para discapacitados. Desayuno pedimos huevos fritos y nos llegaron fríos, quesos y carnes frías buenos igual que el café.

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Steven

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Even dropping luggage at lobby is a chore. Limited drive up to Reception doors. Very narrow driveway NEEDING 3 point turn to even proceed up further to 6 parking spots if any ever available. VERY HARD BEDS. Food was good but terribly small portions for the price. Least favorite Parador we ever stayed in and we have stayed in many.

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Bruce

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The parador was really a beautiful place with a lot of charm and great views of the surrounding area. The castle had an interesting history and was well placed on top of the hill to defend it itself when under siege. The room was large with a large 4 poste bed and a good sized bathroom. The service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant was was a huge hall with large arches giving great atmosphere. The food was of very good quality and we enjoyed both breakfast and dinner. We were on a road trip and had stayed at a number of hotels but this one was clearly the best and in fact the cheapest. It was very good value for money.

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Month	Average price
January	$106
February	$104
March	$107
April	$114
May	$135
June	$120
July	$112
August	$127
September	$119
October	$113
November	$102
December	$119

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $115	2 $250	3
4 $120	5	6 $227	7 $220	8 $119	9 $167	10
11 $195	12 $111	13	14	15	16	17
18	19 $115	20 $115	21 $119	22 $120	23 $128	24
25 $119	26 $119	27 $119	28 $115	29 $115	30 $152	31 $154

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