Parador de Jarandilla de la Vera

Absolutely stunning hotel with excellent food and exceptional staff. We stayed one night and booked through the Paradores website. We ate bar food in the courtyard and it was 100%. Everywhere else in town was closed on Sunday evening but the hotel was busy and still serving. Beautiful room. A lovely swim. Totally recommended. A veritable palace.

Everything was perfect, thank you. We would definitely come again for longer and take the opportunity to do some hiking in the beautiful surrounding hills

This was our 4th visit to this Parador over a number of years. each time in September. We enjoyed it much less than previously. On this occasion, because of a mobility issue we had to have one of the rooms accessible via the lift. This faced the car park, was quite dark, smaller than previous rooms, and had a quite absurd bathroom. The standard 2 basin had been placed where there was just not enough width, so one had to more or less go sideways to get into the bathroom. If one of us was using a wash basin, it was impossible to get in the bathroom. We stayed 4 nights, having dinner twice. On the first night service was very slow which we assumed was due to a large group in another room. However it was worse the next day. We waited from 8 30pm until 9 before even being given a menu. I searched for one but couldn't find any. The food itself was nice enough. First impressions were not as before, because the patio, which is magnificent still had awnings etc, left over from previous days wedding. These were taken down during the following day. On a positive note, reception staff were very helpful. Staff at breakfast were also very helpful.

Another nice Parador stay. We stayed for three nights. It was easy to reach and there was ample parking. Check in was easy. Walking to most rooms one passes through a courtyard that is nice for sitting and having a drink or snack. The cafeteria, restaurant, and breakfast rooms are all off the courtyard. The room was standard for most Paradors we’ve stayed at and had a safe and mini bar/refrigerator. The staff were very personable and helpful. During our stay some rooms were closed for a special event so we were unable to explore all the common rooms. Sections of the building’s exterior were undergoing renovations and there was also some landscaping work going on, so there was some noise from construction vehicles and other vehicles (delivery, tour buses). Since we spent little time in the room it wasn’t too much of a nuisance. There’s little to do or see in the town itself, but the Parador makes a good base for exploring the area.

The outdoor courtyard for drinks and dining was spectacular. The palm trees, foliage, and beautiful stone walls of the castle offered a relaxing and pleasing setting. The overlook above the courtyard was filled with comfortable seating and a lovely view. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful when we inquired about nearby hikes. All of this in the walls of a wonderfully maintained castle made this a memorable and remarkable stay.

Wife and I were here for 4 nights. We drove here from Madrid on a trip of about 3 hours driving mostly on the Autovia highway. Easy to find right in the center of this small town. It appeared that we were the only Americans staying in the castle but language was no problem as I know some Spanish and many people that we met speak some English. First, let me say muchas gracias to Virginia at the reception desk. She was pleasant, professional, helped carry our luggage to our room, suggested sites to see and, was great help when I had a car problem. These Paradores are a wonderful once in a lifetime experience to stay in. It's wonderful to walk all along the outside of the castle with magnificent views not only of the castle walls but also the park down below. Parking is plentiful. You can walk to all restaurants and stores in town. The room and bathroom were both a good size. The twin beds were comfortable. The only disappointment was the food and prices in the restaurant. Much better alternative was to eat at the several good restaurants in town See my reviews for Al Norte and El Labrador. An excellent experience in a charming Spanish town.