Pädaste Manor

Admittedly, we had high expectations based on reviews, reputation, and price. While the hotel is absolutely fine and the environment is gorgeous and peaceful, the once-exceptional contemporary facilities are dated, and the service is poor. The rooms have not been upgraded since about 2008 (which is the date of the most recent movie in their antiquated Blue-Ray(?) film library), the air conditioning was highly problematic on a hot summer day with no fans available, and the general responsiveness of the staff ranged from blasé to unsophisticated. Perhaps the worst service of six varied hotels we visited in Estonia and Finland. Note: We are not foodies and we did not visit Padaste to dine at their Michelin-rated restaurant, so we suspect the experience may be different for guests focused primarily on the restaurant.

This is a perfect example of Small Luxury Hotel quality - serene and with every detail effortlessly addressed. Time apart is what I sought and Padaste provided it with every comfort and with abundant charm. All the more given its remote location, Padaste blew me away with its excellence. The more I realised that I could expect that level of service at every turn, the more I relaxed into the surroundings. The room was delightfully spacious and high ceilinged with lovely touches like local embroidery work, and without distractions ie the tv simply disappears so I didn't have to interact with a screen, even passively. The spa service was exceptional, the grounds were beautiful. I will be back to take in the seaside wood-fired hot-tub with plunge into the sea, borrow a bike and venture beyond the grounds. I did try the natural spring-fed waters tub near the spa, 'twas tough to tear myself away from there. Padaste hotel, staff and grounds - 5 out of 5. Michelin has given Padaste various recognitions and this looks good on Michelin. I'm writing a restaurant review separately because that was an experience apart. Padaste was thoughtfulness topped to the brim. PS - I was given a look at the private farmhouse, that just might be the jewel in the crown, even over the main Manor House's Presidential Suite.

A truly great experience, wonderful location, great staff and amazing food. The room was beautiful, we slept so well!

I would see this excellent place as my first time on trying a luxury hotel, that provides almost everything with great satisfactory. It took some time to travel from Tallinn to Muhu, but to be outside of the city is truly refreshing. And I'm extremely grateful for trying such opportunity for summer after discovering Pädaste Manor offering packages on specific times, so I took the chance. The place is like a private resort, beautiful manor with rich history, a superb restaurant with a view to the open space, a large open park in the middle, a garden for the manor and visitors, restored buildings belonging to the complex, the spa and the beach. I've arrived a bit late, but the receptionists were kind and showed me the room, I also got a plan about when will the restaurant be open. I've read that Pädaste manor is trying to achieve to satisfy all six senses for the visitor. While being there, I felt how much my senses were affected by this atmosphere, a complete peace. The Yacht Club, which offers outside dinner only I think, I tried Caesar salat with nice crispy shrimps and a rhubarb soft drink. I haven't asked if they also offer maybe drinks during the nights. There's also a nice road walk at the beach side where I saw a swan family swimming there. Also there was a pond with fishes, so I asked for the opportunity to feed them. I've heard that one of the old building complex was a place for brewing beer. Sadly this was in the past, but it would be nice to try a home made beer one day in Pädaste. And as for the spa, I tried the sauna instead of the massage there. Very interesting way on using honey also in the sauna. And I saw the moonlight reflection on to the pond after doing a quick jump into the cold tub. I would say that Pädaste Manor is like a milieu, timeless in a way. There was many other things that I would have also loved to try there, but that would be in another day, when I visit this lovely place again.

This place truly suprised - oh my god what an effort they have pit in every detail there. with the minimalistic style and authenticity in everything. Elegance with the simplicity One of the best restaurant experiences during last year. I was suprised that Michelin has not visited them yet - they are defeneately worthy of it. Very unique and truly pleasant Spa experience with holistic massage. Truly professional service and fantastic rooms. Perfect interior with historical buildings and nature all around. we had such a good rest there. Owner also playing piano at restaurant was like a cherry on a cake. Defeneately one of the best discoveries and I truly reccommend it for romantic weekend 😉.

Fantastic experience! Staff was the best that I have ever experienced. Unique setting and atmosphere, and a great dining experience.

Worth every penny. The best of a boutique hotel, a historical property, and a luxurious experience destination (restaurant, spa, etc.). We were wary about booking a room in the carriage house, but they treated us as first class guests throughout our stay.

Diabolical experience. I had made my original booking through Hyatt due to their partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World of which Pädaste Manor is part of. Few days later I received a message from Hyatt that the property doesn't accept Amex and my reservation was canceled I made another one on SLH's own website and then the property claimed that they were not able to pre-authorizate my HSBC card that I have been using the time in the Baltics and my reservation was canceled for the second time. They, however, asked if I would like to make a reservation for a dinner? Doesn't make much sense. I made a third reservation through Tablet Hotels when arriving at the Muhu harnor so that they wouldn't have time to cancel it by the time it took to get to the hotel (10 minutes). Quite frankly, at this point, I would have preferred staying somewhere, because it didn't appear that they would like to have paying guests, but a friend with whom I was traveling with her a reservation. The check in went fine and I was upgraded and provided a fruit plate. My friend received several calls and emails from the hotel trying to get him to make spa and restaurant bookings. I went to breakfast in the morning and only wanted to have whole wheat toast that they didn't have. Also the teapots cover always fell off when pouring some. It felt that the property mainly emoloyes trainees from a hospitality school in Estonia. This hotel is not worth the money even when you consider the uniquely setting due to lack of service and common sense.

Padaste is really a special place and definitely worth making a trip to. We had been there before in the summer and early spring, but we really enjoyed our recent autumn long-weekend at the manor. It was the perfect time of year for long walks and bike rides during the day and then heading to the SPA or relaxing in our cozy room with a fireplace. We stayed three nights, but wished we had one more. Padaste really is one of best places in the world to unwind. The place exudes charm and calm. The surrounding area and Muhu is easily explored by foot, bike and car- the front desk was very helpful in this regard. Taking a few hours to drive to and explore Kuressaare is also well worth it if you are at Padaste for more than one night. The town is charming and the ancient fortress impressive. We stayed in a superior Junior Suite in the main manor house. The room is large, but very cozy with its fireplace. The elegant, yet rustic design is lovely and the room is immaculately maintained. We simply loved it. The elegant breakfast in restaurant Alexander was certainly one of the highlights of each day. The setting, food and service were perfect. We also dined at Alexander in the evenings, which is an amazing experience. We will certainly be back again!