Name: Parador de Arcos de la Frontera
Address: Plaza Del Cabildo, S/N, Arcos De La Frontera, 11630, ES

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Angie

We had read many reports about access to the property if you have a car….so we parked at the bottom of the hill in a large enclosed multi storey car park and called for a taxi to be dropped off at the Parador.
If maybe you have a small backpack or small wheeled case you may enjoy the long walk uphill in the heat….dont let this deter you.
The staff were extremely friendly and advised us that they have a special rate for the car park so gave us a voucher code.
The room had a large terrace and the hotel is a “ classic” parador so antiques here and there and this one surprisingly had a tea kettle so was able to make a drink.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Marcia

Lovely hotel. It was better than I expected. Very difficulty to drive the medieval streets to the hotel.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Mr Paul

Excellent view from the balcony-The air conditioning could not cope with the high temperatures of summer. We managed to park our car 🚘 just outside the front of the hotel which was great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Sarah

The property was fabulous, just the walk from the parking lot to the hotel is a challenge with luggage. There is no pool which is a shame but a lovely sundeck with fab views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Rosemary

The property is beautiful, historic, and in the most amazing location perched on the edge of cliffs with stunning views all round. Breathtaking. Our room was really spacious and comfortable, with large separate bathroom. We overlooked the square which was quiet once the loud bells stopped for the night!! Very lovely place to stay, although we parked outside the old part in the recommended car park, and had to get a cab in which was a bit of a hassle. However, driving up to the hotel is not recommended as the streets are very narrow and not for the faint hearted or larger car!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Emilio

The hotel needs a bit of maintenance. The room was not the best and the AC didn’t work well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Roger

Just fabulous!
Full of history and breathtaking views.
The streets are very narrow near the hotel. If you have a wide car, beware!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Peter

No breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Ruth

After spending 10 days traveling around Andalusia, we wanted to end our trip in a special way. The Parador in Arcos de la Frontera did not disappoint! This is a lovely hotel with great views from our balcony. Even the taxi ride up to the property was memorable to say the least! We visited the nearby cathedral and climbed the bell tower which were both worthwhile and caught a lovely sunset from our room. I would highly recommend it!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Lynda

A delightful hotel in a superb location. We upgraded to a room with a balcony and view over the countryside and enjoyed that feature. Dinner and breakfast both were delicious and expertly served.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Ian

Beautiful parador in stunning location. Extremely clean and beautifully decorated. Amazing outdoor terraces. Lovely helpful friendly staff. Large rooms - we had vourtyard biew dacing the cathedral and alcazar which was perfect - rooms to the rear gave large balconies with far reaching views. Amazing experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

marino

Excellent Parador. Room quality, service, food and location!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Tracy

Amazing views. Friendly staff. Stay slightly over shadowed by parking issues. Have to pay an additional 20 Euro to park almost a km away made the stay a little less perfect

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Mr and Mrs T

Great hotel amazing views

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Michael

Breathtaking views from this Parador overhanging the dramatic Arcos cliff. Add to that a MOST welcoming and pleasantly UPBEAT staff, and one knows that THIS, the stay at the Parador de Arcos will never be forgotten. As evening fell:
The dogs were Barking,
The doves were Flying,
The storks were Nesting,
and WE...
were Resting.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Paul

Excellent hotel with fantastic views-excellent breakfast and the staff nice and friendly would definitely recommend this hotel 🏨

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

Lloyd

Hotel was great, but city was of limited interest. Mainly other tourists.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2025

Laurie

Enjoyed our stay in this very scenic location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Debra

Relaxing stay on top of a clliff

We used the free car park outside the town and walked up to the Hotel. no issues at all and gave us the opportunity to get our bearings. the Hotel is sited in the village square. The staff were welcoming, the bedroom was lovely and big overlooking the square. with the wooden shutters we had no issues with noise from the church bells. The breakfast was extensive and we could also order. cooked omelette and eggs. We had a drink before dinner overlooking the plains and mountains breathtaking. we choose to eat in the hotel and weren’t disappointed- we had a tomato soup and pasta dish to start( which could have served as a main) followed by veal tail and venison which were both equally delicious. we would certainly book again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Teresa

Very friendly. Room was well appointed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Rafael

Great location

Arcos is a peculiar hotel located atop a cliff on the highest part of town. Do not try driving on the towns narrow streets. Call the hitel and get directons to the remote parking area. Beautiful town and many bars and restaurants to choose.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

Arlene

Beautiful former palace with incredible views from terrace.
Front desk staff were not very welcoming compared to other hotel properties we have stayed at. I booked a Mountain View room and when I asked about it the Staff person just said
“No” with no other explanation. We received a nice size room but no view whatsoever.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Xiao

Excellent location in the centre of ARCOS

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Laszlo

Fantastic one night stay. Check in was professional, prompt and smooth yet very friendly and informative thank to the lovely Juana. Room was so clean that you’d happily walk around barefooted. Room was also spacious with plenty of light coming in on the windows that could be closed by stylish wooden covers and thick curtains as well for a good night sleep. Beds were extremely comfortable, bathroom and wardrobe well equipped for a homely feel. Breakfast we hesitated to book due to price, eventually booked and it was well worth it. Service by catering staff (lady in her 50s, lighter colour hair elegantly bundled up) was exceptionally friendly. We had the most delicious ham and egg omelette with pisto on the side. Other food selection was also great with wide variety. Terraces and amenities are great, the hotel has a great elegant vibe, which made us consider to always choose paradores hotels in our future stays across Spain. Highly recommend it to couples and families alike!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Boban

This is a very unusual hotel. We had a superior twin room on the first floor with a huge balcony over a 300 ft vertical cliff. From your balcony, you have an open view of the valley below. The birds are flying below you, not above you. The hotel has a feeling of a very well-maintained old palace. The bathroom is very large.

The level of services at the hotel is limited, but satisfactory.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Hector

View

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2024

Barbara

Property was ok. Air conditioning not good and refrigerator not working. Church bells out your window.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

Verified traveler

Hotel precioso, dificultad con acceso

El Parador de Arcos de La Frontera es un hotel impresionante, desde las habitaciones hasta el patio interior y la ubicación. Los trabajadores fueron muy simpáticos y serviciales, el único problema fue dificultad de acceso con coche.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Margery

A nice relaxing stop over with great views.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

Cristina

The town is particular and unique. So this parador is the best option to stay. The building and the views are very nice. The downside is parking and accessibility. There was construction just in front of the hotel so I assume that made it worst. You need to access through a narrow street and then park downhill and walk up or take a taxi to go back to the hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2024

miguel

Beautiful hotel. Staff very professional.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

ben

First, I would encourage anyone who likes old-style European hotels, beautifully maintained, in great locations, to consider the Paradors Chain of hotels. We didn't know about them prior to our last visit. If we had, we'd have booked nothing else.

This Parador is an especially good one. Sitting on the side of a cliff in a medieval town, it has spectacular views in a perfect setting. Built in 1965, the hotel has much old-world charm.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2023

Peter

Nice hotel, marginal service

Hotel was nice, great location at the top of this small hill town, incredible views. The problem was that parking was in a public garage outside of town. We should never have driven up to the hotel. Because of construction in front of the hotel there was really no place to even unload the car. We should have been instructed in advance to park in the garage and walk up to the hotel. The walk from the garage up to the hotel was a fairly strenuous 10-15 minutes, but doable. We did not know ANY of this when we arrived and found the desk person less than helpful and was very frustrated by the whole experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Terence

Quiet, beautiful views. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

yolanda

The staff is excellent, makes your stay worth to remember

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Andy

Great staff!! Incredible view! Lovely room

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2023

Kathryn

Really enjoyed our stay here. Great location and views. Room is slightly tired but was clean and well appointed. Massive bathroom.
Good on restaurant was disappointing- had pasta and didn’t really enjoy it. Partner not keen on his either. Breakfast was nice. Staff friendly and helpful. We loved Arcos.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Aniket

Amazing clifftop location. Parking is a challenge as you wind through really narrow streets in old town Arcos, all the way up the hill.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2023

John

Very nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2022

Jessica

Beautiful town, excellent Parador.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2022

Richard

Stunning views from the terrace. Excellent breakfast buffet. The only complaint was that the air conditioner did not work well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2022

Laurentiu

Parador de la Frontera deserves its fame.

It was amazing. The staff contacted us ahead of time regarding the directions to the Parking, and even called us a taxicab to take us to the hotel. My suggestion to everybody is to go enjoy the stay in Room 20. It was an amazing experience with the amenities as we have home. The views from the terrace were breathtaking and the service was excellent. By night, even better. In conclusion money well spent. No regrets. We will do it again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2022

Paul

Good: Great hill top location with a couple good restaurants at a short walking distance. Impressive hilltop views from restaurant patio and some room balconies. Great patio for coffee, tea and pastries.
Cons: Terrible parking situation not well communicated or dealt with by management. Absurdly over-priced and unimpressive breakfast option. Don't go for it - eat on the street instead!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2022

Calogero

Great location. If you are driving be aware of very narrow streets. Parking near hotel is difficult to find.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2021

RICARDO J

Excellent and beautiful location in a historic and well preserved building !

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Love the views; food was good but expensive; great parking right out front but we had to park far away since there was a flamenco festival in the square.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2021

Edmund

April break

Wonderful hotel with top rate staff and service. The view is absolutely incredible and although a lot of restaurants and churches were closed, it was an lovely stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2020

Hans

This is an unforgettable experience. The views from the Parador are incredible, the little historic white town is like from a movie. Try to pay for an upgraded room with terrace and great views (room no 17 or 19).
The wonderful lady at reception is glad to help/advise you

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2020

Amy

Great views

Not as fine as I would have expected but very clean. Breakfast is Very nice. But dinner was so-so. the view from the dining room and outdoor patio is incredible. Biggest fluffy towels. the drive up is through extremely narrow steep streets

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful spot and good sized rooms but staff a bit less helpful than I would have expected.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This a perfectly situated to all the main attractions. Our room was clean and relatively well appointed. The staff was outstanding.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

We stayed here for two nights on our trip and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The Parador is located at the very top of the town and has a commanding view of the countryside from its restaurant, terrace, sun deck and some of the rooms. We opted for one of those balcony rooms and it was a wonderful choice. The room itself is large and well appointed. Large bathroom and great storage. We both found the beds a tad too hard for our sleeping preferences, but the view when you woke up was more than worth it as a tradeoff!

Reception and service was outstanding the whole time. Cabs are easily reserved to get up/down to the central newer part of the city where the bus station is located. We don't recommend trying that walk if you have any kind of luggage -- probably 30 minutes straight up hill!

In terms of location you are at the top of the hill and at the center of the historic town so everything is within walking distance -- up and down the hills. Definitely be ready with good walking shoes in this town! There are some wonderful alleys and small streets on both sides of the town center to walk through and explore and get a sense of this White Village as well as a long trail (11km) that is available at the base of the hill that follows the river.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Very flexible and the staff was very helpful in answering all questions. The breakfast on the terrace with fantastic view still the show.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2019

david

In the heart of Arcos

Excellent food in the restaurant. Stunning views from the terrace. Adjacent to easy parking in the plaza with the towns church next door. Right in the heart ❤️ of Arcos

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The location is spectacular - we booked a superior room and had views out over the valley from our balcony. The property is filled with antiques and beautifully decorated. We had half board and the evening meal was very good. The receptionist was very helpful - we arrived early but our room was ready and we were able to get paid parking in the square through the hotel (maximum 2 hours if you pay at machines.) The only thing missing from our room was soap! A small bar of soap would have been useful! Be warned, the roads in Arcos are very narrow and the arches which take you into the square are very tight - our VW Polo was fine (though breathed in) but some of the wider car drivers looked quite nervous. the locals are obviously used to it and were quite patient. We expected there to be little in the village, but there are cafes, bars and small shops. All in all, a lovely experience and highly recommended.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Patrick

Center of Ronda old town

Four night stay in Ronda. We parked our car in the hotel basement. Perfect location with room over looking the gorge.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2019

Jo-ell

Such a great location in the heart of the city a bit unerving driving in especially relying on GPS get there early to get parking in the plaza. Avoid the seafood pasta or should we call it chef boreide sauce with 1 shrimp and a mussel thrown in for color.
Staff and facilities are great better to eat out other than the breakfast

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

To high

It was up a hill almost impossible to drive to so we had to park below and trudge up hill ten minutes or so. Enjoying restaurants other than the hotel's was a walk we didn't want to take.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

Laura

Kind and friendly staff and excellent breakfast buffet. Spacious room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2019

Lorie

Still thinking about the stay.

The parador is hard to reach because it is on top of a hill. I felt the concierge could have been more helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2019

Kathleen

Great location! Beautiful dining room with excellent breakfast! Access by car through narrow streets not for the faint of heart.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Difficult to reach by car. Very narrow streets. Very historic. Restaurant was very good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2019

Cesar

A gem in an enchanting Pueblo Blanco

Our stay at Parador Arcos de la Frontera was wonderful. The location could not have been better, at the very top of town, next to the main church, city council and a castle. The views from the hotel are breathtaking and getting there, through very narrow and steep cobblestone streets is in itself an experience. The hotel staff made us feel very welcome and provided helpful tips regarding dining and parking. Parking at the hotel can be frustrating but totally outside the hotel’s control given its location. The hotel is not fancy but it certainly is charming. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and satisfying.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2019

Lindsey

Skip Ronda, Head Straight Here!

If you like small(ish), rural towns you’ll love Arcos. After the (relative) bustle and crowds of Ronda, we were charmed to encounter the slower pace and natural beauty of Arcos. We hiked, enjoyed the wildlife, and even ate some of our best meals here. The Parador is a throwback to a different era with aged - yet spacious - rooms, all with some sort of view. The patio is breathtaking and the staff is wonderful. One of our favorite Parador experiences.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great room, big bathroom, nice view, had the pleasure to hear nice music while students where getting ready or Easter.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

The views are phenomenal. Same for the sunset. The ambience is very nice. The restaurant is only OK. There are several restaurants nearby that are good and very inexpensive. The Church bell next door rings all night. Our GPS didn’t work up there and the drive up and down was very intense. Our trusty little Spanish rental car got us through some very narrow allys without any scrapes, fortunately.

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

The location and views from this hotel are outstanding. The breakfast and dinner at the restaurant were also great. The parking/driving around the town is a little difficult. The staff was not the most helpful with parking either. Our room smelled a little smoky, but they are large clean rooms. Definitely get one of the rooms with a view. It’s worth the extra money!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2018

Daniel

Nice hotel, veri well located with incredible views. I was very lucky to park in front of it.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2018

Rachel

Modern comfort with old world charm.

I’ve traveled the world but this hotel was an amazing place with modern old world charm and spectacular views. Very comfortable rooms. You could loose track of time and date in this small Spanish village,

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

Dallas

This is one very nice hotel. When we arrived I became a little alarmed because it was so very nice that I thought it must have cost me a bunch. I checked and, via Travelocity, (No, I don't work for them!) it was just $124/night. I was/am flabbergasted. Everything was first rate. The location is absolutely superb. The views are to die for. The main attraction in Arcos is...Arcos. The village is perched on a cliff and is beyond charming. You'll love it or I'll pay...just kidding.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2018

PeteAlexander

Great view, older doors and hardware not to be expected, love it!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2018

Georg

a Great stay at the Parador Arcos de la Fontera

It is the place to stay when you visit the town, right where it all happens within walking distance. Parking on the square was no problem and the Parador gives a permit for the first 24 hours at a reduced rate. The town is quaint and beautiful if you do some exploring. Lots of little bars and eating places with really good food.
the rooms is really large with bathrooms complete with bath. Our view was over the square and church while the other rooms had views over the country side . The furnishing of both the rooms and the Parador kept the theme of an historic building and was more than comfortable.
In all it was worth the couple of kilometers that we had to travel to get there'

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay in Arcos De La Frontera

Comfortable stay in old Spain. Reception was friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and the staff were attentive and friendly. The view overlooking the countryside was spectacular. Parking was very interesting as previous posts indicated. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2018

William

Eat Elsewhere

Hotel Restaurant was inferior to rest of stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful location at the top of Arcos

Lovely hotel and dining room. Best to leave car in the car park at the bottom of the village

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2018

Beth J

Bucket list trip to Spain

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The front desk staff spoke English very well. The restaurant wait staff not so much. But they worked hard to communicate and meet our needs. The area around the parador was easy to walk and there were quite a number of restaurants, cathedrals and more. Views from the bar were spectacular. We would definitely stay here again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2018

Jach

Beautiful Views

We were on a road trip to the Pueblos Blancos and Arcos de la Frontera was our first stop. The Paradox is in a great location at the top of the village. Great views. Very nice restaurant and easy access to the entire area. Our stay was too short.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2017

Cynthia

Nativity Posada an Unexpected Plus

This parador would get a good rating from me at any time of the year, but we happened by chance to be here on the last Saturday before Christmas Eve, when the town puts on a beautiful Christmas story display.
The hotel advised us in plenty of time that parking would not be available due to this pageant so we parked in a downtown garage and walked up the hill to the Parador.
We were warmly welcomed and shown to Room 5, a large room with a comfortable and large bathroom. Everything was impeccably clean.
Location is excellent for lovely views. Lots of cute restaurants and taps bars nearby.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2017

Thomas

We got talked into an upgrade room, which was very nice, but we had to leave by 8 am for a ham and cheese festival in the square, which effectively meant that we had to leave. So, the push for the upgraded room seemed disingeuous.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Gorgeous setting and hotel. We were looking forward to the quiet promised by the parador, but found, much to our dismay, a rap music festival taking place in the plaza the night of our stay. With only 24 rooms, I expected them to contact us to let us know, especially since we were unable to park in the plaza and they knew we were coming by car. I requested a partial refund since we had the expense and time of having to re-park (it's 20 minutes each way up/down the hill) and the fact that our room was unusable due to the music vibrating through the windows until almost 23:00. No refund has yet been given. I am still hopeful, however. We would have revised our itinerary rather than stay elsewhere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2017

Larry

Brilliant room balcony with views and very comfortable. Dining areas great in daylight but lighting soooo bright in evening that ruins the atmosphere.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2017

Francis

jewel on top of the hill

Arcos is a hill town. Parador is on top of the hill. Probably enough said? With terraces, lounge with large viewing windows, and rooms with decks, it is hard not to have spectacular view. In fact, even our rest room has a view worthy of a post card. And it is right in the center of the old town, the most interesting part of Arcos

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Will

Nice hotel with excellent view

I enjoyed my time, excellent panoramic view. Although the streets are very narrow, amazing city.

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2017

Jay

Poor internet service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

The most amazing place in Spain!

Words can't describe how thrilled we were with the Arcos Parador!! My husband and I have now stayed in four Paradors which have all been amazing, but Arcos is our favorite! The setting is unbeatable. Arcos residents boast that it's the only place where you see the backs of flying birds, and they're not kidding. The view was not like any other. We had a private balcony, terrrace, or Cafe to choose from to watch the sunset over the surrounding area. We visited in April and would recommend then for the best weather without major crowds.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Too difficult to get to

Hotel is fine but very difficult to drive to on extremely narrow streets. Park below the old town and take a cab. Bus service spotty and unavailable weekend despite printed schedule. Views from hotel are spectacular.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2017

james

Lovely location with great views

In the centre of old town able to park outside after driving through narrow streets large room with balcony was excellent

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Very good in overall staying! Definitely coming back to next trip

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2016

Robert

Excellent location for a comfortable hotel.

Arcos is a charming hill-top town, a maze of narrow lanes and sweeping views. The Parador itself is a good hotel in a fine location. Parts of it are wonderfully atmospheric. Parts are a bit tired. The room size is not generous, but okay. The air conditioning system, at least in our room, was woefully inadequate — barely cooled air emerged and the room never refreshed. Breakfast service both mornings was basic and spotty — when over half of the hot food choices ran out an hour before closing, there were no replenishments. The front desk staff was very helpful and efficient. Several places to eat just a short stroll away.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Amazing views

This is a great hotel for getting to know a small Spanish town and enjoying the views and winding side roads. The rooms are old fashioned but that's the whole idea of this hotel and location. You're going for the view! Recommend you park your car at the underground car park at bottom of the town of you don't like driving through incredibly narrow streets!

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2016

Sabdy

Parador De Arcos

The staff, food. and location were outstanding. We had selected a Standard Room in lieu of a Superior room because there weren't any Superior rooms available. The Standard was a DUMP. There was no lighting leading to the room and I ran into some furniture walking down the corridor going to our room. The room was extremely small. I would recommend this hotel only if you can get a superior room.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2016

caroline

Breathtaking views!

Just one word describes this hotel for us. 'PERFECT'.
Apart from being stopped by so called hotel employees advising us to unload our baggage which then it taken up a flight of stairs by another so called employee. Then been shown a parking space way down the windy roads, when actual fact we could have parked right in front of the hotel. Ofcourse this did cost us. Beware!!

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2015

Deborah

Stunning views

The hotel has stunning views from its terrace and is conveniently located. It was a good opportunity to stay in a Parador at a reasonable price compared with other Paradors in Spain. Both the room an bathroom were spacious, but we found the bed to be very hard. Hotel staff were pleasant, but reserved. If we had been driving, we would have parked the car in a car park in the main town and taken a taxi to the hotel. The streets are narrow and twisting and difficult to navigate. You can't have a coffee until after 10:30 am unless you pay for the buffet breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2015

Mark

Arcos views

Views to die for! We enjoyed our stay in this historic parador in the heart of old Arcos. We had a nice dinner at the hotel -- my only recommendation is that they need to learn how to dim the lights in the restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2015

Brendan

Good hotel

Very good hotel in good location, top of old town near bars and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2015

Alison W.

Fantastic view

We stayed in a 'superior' room and had dinner and breakfast. The weather in the evening was bad so we couldn't sit out on the balcony, but the bar areas are very nice, with windows overlooking the amazing view. Which, in the morning, we could properly appreciate from the balcony.
Big comfortable room, great breakfast and helpful staff. Dinner a little disappointing but ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2015

redhead mom

Sweet location!

Super fun location. Be careful if you are driving a car-we had to pull the mirrors in at one point-not for the timid driver. Great location for the view and waking the town. Clean and great ambiance. Nice staff. Loved our stay here.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2014

Christine

Dated Hotel With Stunning Views

This parador has incredible views, but the rooms are dated and isn't a great value proposition.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2014

Jamie

Best place to stay in Arcos

Wonderful chance to stay in a Parador at half the cost of many of the others. Drinks on the terrace is fabulous and the hotel restaurant does wonderful tapas (freshly done, unlike many tourist-oriented spots).

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2013

Verified traveler

Great location.

Conveniently situated. Personal and involved service. Access to the hotel can be problematic.