Posada Real Castillo del Buen Amor

Posada Real Castillo del Buen Amor — The Castle of Good Love — is aptly named. The original fortress dates back to the 11th century, and in the 14th century it was transformed into a palace. Today, it offers guests a unique opportunity to step back in time while enjoying historic rooms equipped with modern conveniences. Dining in the restaurant — located in the original dungeon — was a highlight. The food was excellent and moderately priced, adding to the overall value of the stay. The castle is conveniently located about 20 minutes outside of Salamanca, making it an ideal retreat while still accessible to the city. The only drawback is accessibility. Due to the historic nature of the castle, there are numerous stairs, which may present challenges for guests with limited mobility. Overall, expect to relax, explore, and fully enjoy the many unique rooms and spaces throughout this remarkable property.

The location was great and the fact to be able to sleep in a castle was very nice.

This is now the third time that we have stayed at this wonderful hotel and I feel compelled to let other know just how good it is. My wife and I, along with our two large breed dogs, drive out to the Algarve every year at the end of the summer. We use to drive from Santander to the Algarve in one hit although as we have got older we decided to stop at a convenient place in Spain before it gets dark driving South. Friends recommended this place and I have to say that it is amazing. From the moment you arrive and are welcomed at reception you will be in ore of the place. It is slightly hard to find in the dark but if you use your satnav it makes it easier to find. The long impressive drive gives you the opportunity to see the Castle at its best. The rooms are extremely well appointed and we had enough room for both dogs to feel at easy. As I said they are quite large so other "dog friendly" hotels we have used are nowhere near as big. The dogs are allowed in the Castle just not the restaurant so you can sit either inside or in the courtyard and keep your pets close by at all times. Now for food - they do a complete breakfast buffet and I would defy anyone not to find something they like - fresh meats, fruit, pastries, cereal along with hot food for us Brits. Coffee , and selection of fruit juices, are also available. In the evening you can either eat from the bar menu which boasts one of the nicest burgers I have had in a while to traditional Spanish food OR you can dine in their formal restaurant. Both are very reasonably priced. They also make their own wine and we have now tried all three varieties and can not fault any of them. The omst expensive of these at about £20. The castle is a short 15 min drive from Salamanca so you can stock up on local provisions ready for the next drive. Salamanca is also a beautiful place to visit in it's own right. The grounds are quiet and are lovely to walk around of an evening to give the dogs a leg stretch before bed. In short, its in a great location, the rooms are amazing, the food is wonderful, and I not hesitate to recommend you give it a try if you are driving south and need a place to stay that has some character.

Beautiful historic castle/ fortress north of Salamanca. In the middle of the countryside with vines & farming land all around. Not the easiest to find but worth seeking out. The building has been lovingly restored in keeping with the original. Part of the moat is given over to a lovely pool area. The steps down to it are a bit precarious. The service from the staff at reception, the pool, the bar were great. However service at dinner was a bit random- I just think they needed more staff to help out. The food at dinner was good and plentiful. They produce their own wines& they are very good and inexpensive. Sauvignon blanc 👍. Breakfast was very good- great selection well set out and plentiful. Our room was on the ground floor and was huge. Floors a bit slippy, just had to remember to wear shoes at all times. Steps down into room and into bathroom due to age & character of the building. This is a unique place, full of history, beautiful architecture, great staff, good food & wine. This place is great value for money. If they had ghosts it wouldn’t surprise me, however we didn’t see any and slept very well!

It's a castle! A real life 13th century castle complete with turrets, battlements and a moat - not to mention a beautiful swimming pool, fantastic rooms (with arrow slits for windows) and a superb restaurant serving incredible food. Do not miss!

A fabulous place to stay, with fantastic service. A piece of history accessible to everyone. The pool is a must