With a magical setting inside a 9th-century castle and boasting a 2nd-century tower, this Parador is straight out of fairytale and has panoramic views over the Catalonian countryside.
Set beside the River Cardoner, this Parador offers the best views in the area. Admire them from the Romanesque church.
Interiors are faithful to the Cardona's history with Medieval styling complementing the castles vaulted ceilings, stone walls and gorgeous courtyards.
Dine in the Cardona's Medieval dining room which is fit for a king. Enjoy regional specialties which source the freshest local produce for an authentic taste of Catalonia.
Bedrooms have charming canopy beds and Gothic features . Furnishings are inspired from the Catalan Medieval period and are highlighted by theatrical lighting and rich fabrics.
After a day of travel or exploring the sights, unwind in the Parador de Cardona's gym and sauna.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved
Ingrid
Canada
“A wonderful experience to stay in a real castle. The bedroom and bathroom were comfortably appointed and we had a fantastic view. The.food in both.dining places was delicious. Breakfast.was very good with extensive choices.”
Julie
Spain
“Great stay at this beautiful historic castle. The hotel and rooms are very clean, beds very comfortable and a wonderful view from our window. Breakfast was very good and we also had lunch there and it was delicious. Staff is very friendly and...”
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John
United States
“Exceptional ambiance, fantastic views of the countryside”
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Francois
Canada
“We loved the restaurant experience, delicious dinner and breakfast. Great meals and friendly service”
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Donald
United States
“It was a beautiful old castle on top of a mountain.”
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Peter
United States
“The dinner and breakfast were great, very tasty. I love the dining area with it's cavernous arches, really a great environment to appreciate being in a castle”
Mcghie
United Kingdom
“Our visit was exceptional we enjoyed evry aspect of the Parador and it's obvious history -we will probably return”
Dwight
United States
“Most of the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. The hotel/castle was gorgeous and so interesting. The breakfast was very good and the bar was comfortable with really cold beer. The patio was lovely in the evening”
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Ron
United States
“Location was excellent. Loved the history of this location and it’s preservation of its role in the history of the region.”
Anne
Canada
“A unique experience, staying in a castle which was completely modernized in terms of the rooms, yet still retaining its ancient architecture and charm. The dining room where we had a delicioous breakfast was beautiful. Staff were friendly.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante #1
Cuisine
Spanish
House rules
Parador de Cardona takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that drinks are not included in the Half Board and Full Board rates.
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