Parador de La Palma

This the 3th parador that we visited, but is unfortunately at the bottom of the list. Room (5/5): we had superior room with sea view. It was a bit dated, especially the bathroom. But it was good. Location (3/5): only accessible by car and a bit in the middle of nowhere. Bar (1/5): was only open until 22.30 and we were twice too late. It is very difficult to make it to the bar after dinner (eating elsewhere). Restaurant: not used Breakfast (4/5): was good but unfortunately no fresh croissants/breads and the coffee tasted like hot water. Swimming pool (0/5): at the end of June the swimming pool was only open between 12 and 16. Which is extremely short, while it was actually quite warm outside. We had two days with day-activities and hence could not use the swimming pool. While we actually booked partly because of the swimming pool. Service (3/5): The service was a bit blend, they didn’t warn us for the big party on the island, didn’t solve any issues and didn’t ask us how our stay was. Garden (3/5): the garden has a lot of potential but needs some maintenance and love. Renovation (5/5): no noise from the renovation, was very quiet.

We have just returned from a stay ar the Parador. We had a lovely time at this hotel. Much has been said in reviews about the grounds and the facilities at the hotel. We were impressed as soon as we arrived with the smart reception and lovely courtyard. The hotel felt inviting and warm and spotlessly clean. Our room was very comfortable with a very clean (rooms well cleaned every day) and well equipped bathroom - with bath and shower. Water was nice and hot and taps ran hot very quickly. Beds were comfortable. Our room had a great view over part of the grounds and the sea - saw several beautiful sunrises!!|Breakfast was excellent - huge choice of cold foods and a menu for hot cooked food too. We used the restaurant on a couple of occasions and had two lovely meals. Again, nice views over the grounds and the sea beyond. |The staff were so helpful, warm and friendly - a very big thank you to all of them for looking after us so well and for making us feel so welcome. |Just a few recommendations - the hotel had WiFi which we used but signal strength was rather variable around the hotel - maybe boosters would help. |Restaurant menu was varied but not changed during our stay. This was not really an issue for us but might have been significant for full board stays - or people visiting the restaurant several times on a longer holiday. |The hotel was very peaceful which was important to us - it contributed much to a relaxing stay. There were a couple of occasions where people arrived late in the night and were making a lot of noise in the corridor and in their room. That's down to the selfishness of the people not the fault of the hotel. Having said that a suggestion could be made - when guests arrive late that people (some elderly and children) will be asleep and to therefore move quietly so as not to disturb. |Great stay - good value for money - can highly recommend.

I recently stayed at the Parador in La Palma, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The hotel is beautifully located on top of a hill, offering stunning views over the island and the coast. The gardens are absolutely lovely, adding to the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. It’s clear that the hotel is undergoing some renovations but the efforts to modernize the property are noticeable. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, but one issue really stood out: they are quite cold. The air conditioning doesn’t make a real difference to the comfort level. Another challenge is the thin walls and floors. You can hear absolutely everything—from neighbors sneezing to normal conversations—which made sleeping through the night quite difficult. If you’re a light sleeper, I’d strongly recommend bringing earplugs. The hotel staff was generally very nice, and I have to give special mention to Julia, Emilia, and Luis at reception, who were absolutely superb. They were incredibly helpful, professional, and always made me feel welcome. Their kindness and efficiency really stood out and added a lot to the overall experience. Upon check-in, guests are asked to select time slots for breakfast and dinner, which helps with organization but can also feel a little restrictive. Speaking of amenities, while the hotel has a pool and sauna, I was surprised not to find bathrobes or flip-flops in my room—something that would have been expected for a place with spa facilities. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was good overall, but not without its flaws. The food itself was tasty, but unfortunately, every dish arrived only lukewarm—on the plus side, service was quick. A small but frustrating detail was noticing a service charge for butter and oil on my bill, even though I hadn’t consumed them. Unfortunately, I only saw it later, so I didn’t get the chance to address it. Additionally, my starter was served in the wrong portion size, but since I was hungry, I didn’t bother to complain. There were also a couple of cleanliness-related issues. On one occasion, I found a dirty cleaning cloth left in my room by the housekeeping team. It was placed on top of my clean clothes, which I found quite off-putting. Moreover, I noticed that the glasses and cups in my room were not replaced with fresh ones as I expected. Instead, they appeared to be wiped down and then placed upside down, making it look as if they had been replaced. I only realized this because I found traces of my own lipstick on the outside of my "new" cup, which had clearly been reused without being properly cleaned. That being said, I did appreciate that the floors were cleaned with water every day—it’s a small detail, but one that I noticed and really liked.

Excellent hotel with great character. Stayed for a week and overall it was a very good experience.|My room was superb with a lovely balcony overlooking the beautiful gardens and down to the sea. Everything you needed was in the room, kettle, fridge and an adequate bathroom, although it would be nice to have a proper shower rather than a hose over the bath.||The restaurant had excellent food. Nice well equipped little gym, comfortable public areas and was clearly well managed as all the staff were very well trained and super helpful.||The whole place was very clean and well maintained, room servicing was very thorough with great attention to detail. The hotel has a very nice atmosphere and after a week felt like home.||The only very small area of future improvement would be the inside bar area. It is furnished with cheap looking tables and 1980’s style hard uncomfortably plywood chairs. However the out side bar areas are very comfortably furnished, unfortunately when I was there, February, it was a bit too cold to use them.||Overall I will be back.

The rooms are very basic, even though they seem to have invested some money. Cleanliness needs to improve. Service at dinner was good, at reception quite disinterested. Dinner was nice, breakfast stuck in Covid times... Good option for the price, however the place has much more potential for the future.

Beautiful views from a clasic style hotel. Excellent service in a quiet relaxing setting.

It’s been a while since I stayed in a Parador. It’s nice to know that the experience hasn’t changed much and the traditional standards and ambience have been maintained. Although not an old building, the Parador de La Palma has the essential elements of the Parador style. It offers a relaxed stay in pleasant surroundings.||Set on a hillside, the Parador has lovely views across the sea with Santa Cruz in the distance. My sea view room was comfortable although the sea itself wasn’t always visible due to mists in the early morning. The Parador’s gardens are extensive and very nice for a walk. ||The staff were welcoming and friendly. I stayed on a half board basis. The food was relatively expensive compared to offerings elsewhere but the standard was good. Both meat and fish courses were of a high quality.||One of the quirks of Paradors in my experience is that, in whatever location, they’re geared initially to the requirements Spanish travellers. Things have moved on a bit though since my last experience - the Parador de La Palma has menus in English and most of the staff speak a little of the language. Halting attempts at Spanish from the British guests are nevertheless appreciated! However, this only goes so far - although the Parador has invested in TVs in the rooms with 40+ channels, not one of them carries an English language news channel, which is a little surprising. The facilities are also somewhat behind what you would expect in an ordinary hotel of equivalent standard - for instance, the gym is in a small room in the basement and has only a few pieces of equipment. The rowing machine was broken.||These small points rate the experience as four rather than five stars, but I really enjoyed it and plan to return.

A nice, but not great, classic hotel with lovely rooms and common areas. We had a “standard room”, which was quite spacious and had a sweet, private balcony from which we could see the sea. The botanical garden was a delightful surprise and nicely maintained. We were only here one night, but we had considered staying here for the duration of our week on the island. I originally reserved a room more than 5 months in advance, and requested we be given a room with a "matrimonial bed”. We were told this could not be guaranteed, that our bedroom would be assigned at check-in, so I cancelled that first reservation. As it was, our room was a “double” (two twin beds side-by-side) which is fine for one night, but we actually enjoy being close to each other, and we glad we reserved elsewhere for the majority of our stay on La Palma. The biggest downfall was the bathroom. It was spacious, with dual sinks and good water pressure, but there was mold on the shower tile grout (a little bleach could’ve killed it); the hair conditioner had liquified (I had to get out mid-shower, dripping wet, to find my own conditioner) and the sparse overhead lighting was like applying makeup in dark tunnel. We opted for the buffet breakfast, which was nice enough. Along with the usual cold meats, cheeses and breads, the fresh fruit was gorgeous, and there were a few hot dishes you could order (cheese omelette, bacon, scrambled eggs), Some self-serve hot items would’ve been nice, as would have self-serve coffee and tea, making refills easier.