Ratings based on 83 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.7 Service & staff
4.5 Room comfort
4.7 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 May 2023 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 29 Sep 2022
by A verified traveler
Wish we had stayed longer
Posted 27 Sep 2022 on Hotelswhat a great pousada in central Portugal. makes a great stop if traveling from the north to the Algarve. i certainly wish that time allowed a longer stay. the village is quite small and the hotel is surrounded by farm land. the building was originally a monastery in the 1400's. it is a national monument. stone walls, high ceilings, and very atmospheric. property includes a small museum & panels with building history. staff at check in was so welcoming. the desk man insisted on carrying our bags not only into the hotel, but to our room on the second floor. miraculously there is an elevator. the hotel feels huge due to the many lounging areas for guests and the maze of passages. lovingly cared for grounds and a pool prefect for relaxing. furnishings are modern. also a spa we did not visit.
our room was a superior historic room with a canopied double bed, two chairs, and a desk. the bath was quite large with double sink marble counter and large shower. nice amenities including, robe, slippers, and lotion. large dining room for dinner and a well done breakfast spread. our dinner was hit and miss as most dishes had some type of issue we disliked-overcooked pasta and shrimp, soggy & barely warm tempura beans, etc. if you need it wi-fi was strong.
very quiet at night and outdoor lighting creates a beautiful atmosphere. but if you prefer to sleep in, be prepared for the roosters, etc. to wake you early. we feel lucky to have found such a splendid place and highly recommend it.
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 May 2022 on Hotels
Excellent
by A verified traveler
Other than a hard bed, absolutely awesome!
Posted 27 Sep 2021 on HotelsThis place is amazing. It's a small town and kind of isolated, but the Pousada is the real draw. It's a fantastic building and staying in it was a highlight of our trip. The staff were all extremely polite and helpful. They have parking right in front - it's even covered. Our room had a very authentic feel but with modern amenities. The WiFi was great and the shower was fine as well. We ate dinner and breakfast in the hotel and really enjoyed both. We also utilized the jacuzzi in the spa and that was fun. The pool was chilly so we didn't dive in. All of the areas have a great feel to them, especially at night when everything is lit up. The TV had lots of channels, many in English as well.
The only thing keeping this place from being perfect was the bed - it was a rock! I know it's a matter of preference, but if you're from the US and used to pillow top mattresses or memory foam, it's going to hurt.
by A verified traveler
Good but could be better
Posted 6 Sep 2021 on HotelsAt first sight this hotel looks amazing and it should be. Sadly it fails on a few fronts. The staff are not overly charming and at times are dismissive. They seem to be over worked or just not on top of things. The pool gets pretty crowded and there aren’t enough sun-beds for everyone. The outdoor cafe is located underneath the brutalist extension to the property and has the feel of an underground car park with very little charm. The bar looks more like a kiosk and has very little in common with a 4 star hotel. The bedrooms are large and comfortable but they need a little care and repair. The restaurant is good with a great choice of local cuisine.
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Feb 2020 on Hotels
Very unique facility with large amount of public space.
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Nov 2019
Everything was at high quality ,unique place and experience
by A verified traveler from Co Durham
Posted 9 Nov 2019
Modern Pousada based on 14th Century Monastery.Rooms in new wing are large with a balcony . Excellent breakfast though the food in the restaurant in the evening was only average . Public rooms are part of the old building and are wonderful. The monastery church is amazing!
Easy to find, free parking, short drive to Portalegre and Marvão.
Staff were very good and all spoke good English.
The pool looks lovely but we stayed in November!
by A verified traveler
Awesome Hotel
Posted 20 Sep 2019 on HotelsWe loved this hotel. Amazing setting, great staff, great food and we especially loved the pool.
