Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Castelo Branco District

Palace Hotel & Spa Termas de S. Tiago is well worth a visit, the hotel is spacious, clean, comfortable and well run. The breakfast is self service with everything laid on for you and is of a high quality. The spa facilities are good, the pool has powerful jets that massage well and the staff are welcoming. The gym is small but user friendly. Situated just outside the lovely town of Penamacor in this sleepy area of Portugal, you get a real treat of a retreat here. I will come again and highly recommend.

This hotel is situated a 10 minute walk from central Penamacor. The rooms are clean and a good size, the hotel has lovely grounds and a good spa with swimming pool and sauna/steam room. The staff are friendly and helpful but sometimes it took me a while to get served.

I loved the architecture of the building. The rooms are very comfortable, and the food is very good. The pool is very nice too.

We had an amazing stay here. We had had a long ride in the heat and were welcomed with a beer from the bar. The Manager is a lovely guy and couldn't be more helpful. We had the dinner option which was really nice as was the breakfast with an excellent choice. The rooms are really large which gives that more luxurious feel. Easy to find and safe bike parking.

The hotel was clean and a lovely building. The location was stunning with lovely views from our balcony. The reception staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful even helping when one of us was poorly. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice.

Everything! Our small room was very cute and the pool was an absolute gem during a weekend of unbearable heat - not untypical for these parts of Portugal in the summer months. We were happy there were no cooking facilities in this particular room: we were able to explore the typical cuisine of the region.

Nice and quiet place. Clean rooms, friendly staff. Superb breakfast. Swimming pool with salted water.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Location is very peaceful and surrounded by nature. There is a swimming pool and a stream nearby. You can swim and use a canoe in the stream. Houses/rooms are spacious, clean and well maintained. A/C worked quite well. The house/room, we stayed in, had a small fridge, and kitchen utensils. It is nice if you want to prepare something or if you prefer to eat there. Breakfast has a decent variety. Internet connection is only available near the main house and the breakfast room (good for online detox)

An exceptional place—we decided to stay an additional day at Moinho do Maneio, canceling a night in the Douro Valley, because we loved the place and its surroundings so much. Anabela and her husband have created such a special retreat, truly a welcome respite after traveling through the busy cities of Madrid and Seville. The fireplace, the sauna, extra cozy cabin / bed, incredible breakfast with lots of homemade goodies, wine / beer to purchase, etc. all made the stay unique. This seemingly "undiscovered" area has something for everyone. It's close enough to small 13th to 16th Century medieval towns with tons of history to satisfy history fans. There's canoeing along the stream and it also looks like a cyclist and hikers paradise. It certainly exceeded its rating, in our minds. Additionally, Anabela and her husband were so helpful at pointing us to interesting sites to visit, even for when we left the area. Definitely hope to return one day and we will point others in their direction! (Must also say we enjoyed the company of their dogs and cats—such sweethearts).

We had a wonderful stay at Moinho do Maneio. The property is a beautifully restored mini-complex of small traditional houses and a mill, all decorated with great taste and attention to detail. Surrounded by pure nature, with a river crossing the grounds, it offers a sense of peace and authenticity that is hard to find. We especially enjoyed the walk along the river and the exceptional breakfast, which was a highlight of each morning. Overall, a truly delightful experience and definitely a great choice.

The quinta is so special and beautiful. The pool is amazing, like a natural pool with the best amenities. The hosts are very generous and offers you to pick your own vegetables from the garden. We had a great time

It was just wonderful. Miguel and the rest of the team were super welcoming, kind and gave us the best recommendations for nice things to do around. We enjoyed the pool and the mini golf with the kids, the playroom. In general, the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely come back one day!

Very nice house, spacious chambers, clean bathrooms, cozy terrasse, gorgeous swimming pool with a space dedicated to plants and frogs, the staff is very nice, the breakfast is scrumptious, all in all a beautiful place, we spent an amazing stay here

Beautiful eco friendly villa. Couldn’t fault. Very high standard. Staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast organic and some homegrown. Breathtaking natural pool to swim in. Loved everything about this property.

Nice natural pool. Great location to access mountain region. Very good facilities and great breakfast. Very friendly people. Eco-friendly.

We booked it because it was the only hotel with a swimming pool in the city, even f it was interior. In the heat of summer, that was needed. We were surprised to discover the exterior swimming pool had opened the week before. And what a swimming pool! An absolutely stunning view, a beautifully conceived pool and exterior area.

Excellent rooms, comfortable with all the amenities. The pool area is gorgeous and fun, with many spaces to sit/lounge and shaded areas. The breakfast is all fresh, varied and constantly being refilled. We went for dinner at the restaurant and it was a gorgeous meal (around 20€/25€ per person). The pool bar was great for little snacks and drink. All the staff was lovely and super accomodating. Tons of parking. Great views of the city and the mountains. Can't wait to come back.

The Melia Castelo Branco is well located, in walking distance of the city. The hotel has a nice design and has an excellent view over the city and the surroundings. The room was spacious and the bathroom very nice with bidet. We has a small terrace with nice view over the hills and pool.There is a coffee machine and safe in the room. Both breakfast and dinner were excellent. Personnel at reception very nice. Easy to park in this hotel. Nice pool. High value for money.

The friendliness of the staff especially on the reception desk. The view from our spacious balcony was exceptional with good views of the sunset. The pool area was clean and user friendly with loungers provided. The half board option offers plenty of choice and the breakfast had many options as well. Plenty of free outdoor parking spaces a bonus. Whilst staying here do not miss a drive to Monsanto a spectacular site where House of the Dragon was filmed.

Everything was great. Good comfortable rooms. Excellent facilities with a large swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, turkish bath, tennis court, squash court and more. Breakfast was very complete and of great quality (the fried eggs and bacon were just perfect). Location is just outside the castle and therefore slightly outside town but that means it has a very open view which we really liked and anyway everything is very close in Castelo Branco.

This hotel is one which has been recently built or renovated next door to a restaurant and the tourist information centre on the way into the centre on a split level site. Our room was located downstairs from the main entrance and was located away from the main road with a view of the valley. There was free parking adjacent to the property. Breakfast was a good continental buffet which included a number of local cheeses, server three floors down in a room with a view of the lower valley. There was a selection of restaurants at various price points within a short distance of the hotel in addition to the more up market one next door (we tried The central for cheaper local food). The tourist information centre next door is worth a visit to get free walking route maps (using the European coloured flash way markers) in various languages distributed by a very helpful gentleman. There are a couple of supermarkets and bakery for picnic food.

Everything, virtually brand new hotel, clean modern facilities, took a room on the 4th floor with mountain view out across the valley, lovely view, excellent facilities in room, staff welcoming and very helpful. Walking distance to other restaurants in the area, one attached to the hotel was good. Excellent breakfast in lovely room in ground floor room with view. Good free WiFi, street parking outside easy. Would definitely stay again.

Decent hotel with superb view on the mountains! Modern rooms with included bathroom & shower. Kind staff and and a vast breakfast buffet. Parking facilities on the main road in front of the hotel. Next door is a reasonably-priced restaurant with local cuisine. Great starting point to hike and explore the Serra Estrela! Staff followed strictly the Covid-19 regulations.

Well placed in village centre handy petrol station 100m in centre. Great value for money set in Manteigas high street fir easy access to stunning N232 over the Serra Da Estrela national park. Modern rooms cleaned daily, Fabiana, Joanna and Angela all very welcoming and helpful. Definitely coming here again as great centre to explore northern Portugal.

The breakfast was OK but the times from 8 to 10 am were too early for me. For those who like to breakfast early, it is really very good.

The rooms are nice, great value for money and were very spacious and quiet with en-suite bathroom and air conditioning. Bonus was the use of the swimming pool at the rear of the hotel, which was needed as it was really hot.

Staff were excellent especially the young lady at reception the day I arrived. I had gotten myself lost in the rain and was soaked through feeling sorry for myself, but she put a smile on my face with her helpful attitude and her attempts to communicate in English..my Portuguese wasn't any better.

Lovely hotel in the middle of the town. The rooms are spotless and modern and the bed was super comfy. There's a great breakfast included in the price so it's a no brainer for a stop in Serta. Really good value hotel that exceeded my expectations.

The hotel staff was extremely polite. The location was perfect and nearby to all the important spots. The room was clean and corresponded to the photo. It had a very comfortable bed as well. The breakfast was a good quality-price ratio and good variety.

I loved the price, the location and the size of the room. The girls were really helpful and nice on the front desk/bar. I absolutely adored the blackout blinds, I am going to research how to get some for my own home!

We loved this place. The location is simply stunning - we could see such a long way and a lot of the north of Portugal right out of the window of our apartment and from the pool area. It is a great place to watch gorgeous sunsets. The pool is wonderful. We were lucky as there were not too many people and a lot of the time we had the pool to ourselves. It was very relaxing. I spent a lot of the time floating in the pool just contemplating the view. The apartment itself is well-equipped. We used the kitchen every day and it was very convenient. The bathroom was clean and we had an option to get replacement towels. The shower is very good with a big showerhead and a lot of hot water. The bed is comfortable and the aircon worked really well, keeping it cool in the summer heat. The owners are very nice and chilled and are happy to help. There is easy street parking nearby. This place is very close to the centre of town so you can get to the restaurants and shops quite easily. It is also a good base to explore Serra da Estrela. Overall, we really enjoyed our 3-night stay and left very refreshed and well-rested.

Everything was excellent! We booked for one night with a baby, very clean and comfortable, elevator access, spacious room (even the smaller one), an available crib was requested and a great breakfast. The staff are very nice and explain to you what you can visit and where to eat. The swimming pool is a plus, unfortunately we didn't had the time to try it, the weather was great for it. A parking lot nearby makes it easy to take your stuff and park the car safely. Great location to stay and explore Serra da Estrela and other interests around.

We received the most warm and friendly welcome to this gorgeous house which has been designed with an eye for style-its very subtle but we noticed it. From colour choices, to logo design and design in the rooms. Big comfortable bed, a little balcony, the tiny bar and the lovely pool in the perfect position to enjoy a magnificent sunset over Seia. Breakfast was good too. Its a really lovely place-we'd definitely stay here again

Every now and then you stumble across a Hotel that's a gem and that for me is this one. on the edge of the Serra de Estrella. The hotel is a minute or two's walk from the town centre of Seia, bars, restaurants, shops etc. has a pool to relax, excellent rooms and good food, breakfast a rare treat full of local produce and home made cakes ! I would definitely stay again.

A beautiful property situated in a quaint town. The staff was very helpful in directing us to wonderful restaurants within the town and provided a detailed explanation of points of interest throughout Serra de Estrela. Our room had a balcony with a beautiful view, and in warmer weather, the pool would have been absolutely fabulous. The accommodation was wonderful, the breakfast spread beyond expectations, and the staff incredibly friendly. Highly recommend.

It is a beautiful cottage that meets all your needs. It is in an idyllic setting where all you can hear is the birds singing. Sue (and Mr Magee the dog) were fantastic hosts, who catered to our every need, and more. The breakfast was superb, fresh fruit and pastries and the coffee wonderful. Fresh orange juice from the trees. Sue showed us around her beautiful property including the well and identified places for us to visit. We have had such a quiet, relaxed and very comfortable few days at the cottage in the lake. We will come again. Thank you Sue for being a beautiful host. You have a wonderful place 😊

The Cottage is a very quaint, cosy, tastefully decorated place to stay. It had everything in it we needed to make our stay comfortable. The owner is a lovely lady who met us with a warm welcome. The breakfast was a lovely touch with jams made by herself from her home grown fruits and she also cooked us free range eggs! We only stayed one night but should have stayed longer. We enjoyed our visit :)

The Cottage near the lake is exactly what the name says. A beautiful cottage that is made just right so you can feel the whimsical energy of it. The road there was already beautiful and mesmerizing, but the view there was incredible! The hostess was very friendly and made sure our breakfast was ready in the garden before we woke up. The dogs greeting us at the entrance was also very lovely.

Amazing cottage! It's spacious and very clean. It has a very nice patio with lots of shade where you can have a nice breakfast or dinner. And Sue is the best host. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We highly recommend this place and hope to come back in the future. Also not to forget, she has a very friendly dog called Mr. McGee and two cats. :-)

Pleasant place to stay in central Portugal.It is located in the beautiful garden. The host is friendly and helpful. Parking is on the property. The cottage is spacious and nicely decorated. It has well equipped kitchenette. Windows are screened against the bugs. The bed is comfy. Everything was spotlessly clean. Excellent breakfast served in the garden. Two friendly, well behaved dogs. Relaxing atmosphere.

Iliked very much staying in this hotel, all the atmosphere felt like home. The room itself could have been a bit more spacious, but the rest was superb: the beds were super comfortable, the bathroom is spacious and good, parking just in front of the hotel. A small place but lovely, and the living/common area looked so tasteful and inviting. Thank you!

A superfriendly, small comfy place. Friendly and caring personell.

Very good breakfast. Lots of space in the room. Owner was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was on our route. We had a lovely balcony with sunshine.

Quiet location, but a bit remote. Very friendly host. Good bed. Bathtub.

It is a wonderful place to recharge and regain the balance. There is a very cozy chalet in the wood with a nice smell of trees all around with a very convenient walkway to the swimming pool, where you can actively spend the time either swimming or sunbathing or sailing a boat. The house service was superb with a nice breakfast. The dinner was amazing, proposing the delicious courses. What is the most excited is the people who are caring and contributing during your stay. Great and warm millions of thanks to Cidalia and Gabriela for our wonderful time spent in charming place🌻

The outdoor environment, being in the middle of nowhere and the calmness to rest. the easiness to get to the pool and restaurant nonetheless, and the staff of all places. the restaurant has some of the best food we ate ever - and D. Gabriela and Brian were the best!

Fantastic staff, always concerned about our stay. Very good restaurant. Really nice food. Don’t miss it. Enough Wi-Fi and good breakfast (delivered in the apartment). Don’t forget that is located in the countryside Very large and nice pool available.

Best welcome and warmfull Staff, always available for all we need. Great stay embraced by nature with all the comfort and amazing food in the restaurant. Perfect for a few relaxing days combined with visiting all the beautiful villages nearby both in Portugal and Spain.