Parador de Cádiz

Modern hotel in an excellent location with lovely views. The room was lovely, light, and airy, and the bathrooms were great. There were tea and coffee making facilities and a small mini bar. We were celebrating and so had a junior suite and there was so much space and amazing views from the balcony. The pool looked lovely although it was a little cold while we were there, so we didn’t go in. The breakfast was fantastic with plenty of choice, hot and cold, and friendly, helpful staff. There are plenty of great restaurants within walking distance and it’s a great location for exploring the city. The hotel is directly opposite a stop for the Hop-on-Hop bus which was great. There is parking available, which was a bonus even though it was quite expensive. We did notice other parking nearby but didn’t look to see how much this was. We arrived the day Spain had the electricity outage, and the hotel couldn’t have been more helpful. A special thanks to the restaurant staff that evening as they were under incredible pressure and were so kind and helpful. Would certainly recommend and would return.

We had toured round Central Spain--Madrid, Carcares, Toledo, Avila, Segovia, Salamanca before driving down to Cadiz. So this was a nice change, on the coast with sea views and the hotel suited us fine with its light and airy ambience. The underground car park is handy although expensive at 19 euros per night ( we got rid of the car back to the hire car company after 1 night! as you don't really need a car in Cadiz ) Our room overlooking the pool and sea was lovely and the outside balcony was very pleasant. I think this would be the preferred side of the hotel as the other side predominantly overlooks the park so far more to see on our side. Room very clean and modern---it wasn't our idea of how a room should be designed ( think it must be a cleaner's nightmare) with all of its nooks and crannies and gadgets but plenty of talking points like the less than private facilities and the huge trough like bath big enough for 2 !! The location of the parador is a 10 minute bus ride from the train station or around 25 mins walk. The old quarter with its fabulous streets and alleyways full of bars, cafes and restaurants is within easy walking distance. the city feels so safe with a wonderfully authentic atmosphere--there are tourists of course but this is a truly REAL , lived-in City and all the better for it. Breakfast was a superb spread of everything you could think of ( we did wonder if the bread could have been a bit fresher or crispier) and the staff there were very efficient and friendly. Lovely views out to sea from the breakfast area. Very nice pool area and Caleta beach is literally less than 10 mins walk away. We preferred the beach further down the 'promenade' ( around 35/40 mins walk away) but beware there is very little shade on these public beaches and no sun umbrellas. The locals bring their own which could be purchased in nearby shops within the old centre.

Very modern hotel in an ancient city. All rooms have a sea view , ours also had a city view and a view of the only green space in the city . Large balcony with table and chairs great for dining in . Huge selection at the breakfast buffet including wine . Very tempted ! Lunch at the restaurant was excellent with plenty of space , in fact the whole ground floor of this hotel is enormous . The second floor swimming pool is beautiful but not open until eleven o’clock so no swim before breakfast . This smart contemporary hotel is spacious and peaceful just the place to relax after a tour of Andalusia .

Our stay at Parador de Cadiz was perfect from beginning to end. The staff were welcoming and informative, our room faced the ocean and was beautiful, the room was quiet, we loved the pool (cool, but worth it). The location was perfect - near the tapas bars, restaurants and groceries in La Vina and near La Caleta Beach with its beautiful sunsets. Our room also overlooked the lovely Parque Genoves, which was a welcome respite from days of being in tourist centers. There are complaints that the hotel is far from town, which is a bit of a mystery. The Roman Theatre is a very easy walk and a bus runs from the old town every few minutes and is extremely easy to navigate.

Very comfy bed. Fantastic views from the room. Stylish design of bedroom. Great bath. Extremely clean. Public areas very well designed. Great location for sightseeing and restaurants. Great service in the pool bar. Great pool area