Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Guarda District

The place is spacious and the beds are great. The view from the swimming pool is lovely. The restaurant is truly a unique experience, delicious food and great staff.

Our host Fernando was very hospitable. The room size is good and the gardens are nice. There is a fridge in the room so next time we will take some food with us. When all of the facilities are open this would be an exciting place to enjoy. We was offered the use of the swimming pool.The bar was opened and we enjoyed a few beers and some great Portuguse wine in the evening.

This is a little gem, situated in a secluded spot but still only a few minutes from the motorway. Room P was delightful with a large relaxing area. Room Q was more functional, two bedrooms and a bathroom however we were able to sit around and chill in room P. I think booking both rooms is ideal for a party of six. The village/town of Vilar Formoso is a ten minute stroll away and there are perfectly acceptable restaurants here as well as the restaurant on site.

The hotel grounds are very large with a big play area for the kids, including a soccer goal, trampoline and 4 mini-golf holes. The rooms were large, clean and looked great. The people working there were very friendly and the food in the restaurant was absolutely amazing - the 2 person steak was fabulous and great value for 30 euros.

The location is fantastic, only around one minute from the Spanish border and in a woodland setting that was perfect for letting the dogs stretch their legs after a long drive. My 'lodge' was also a beautiful space to relax in.

This beautiful renovated farmhouse is a must if you want to get away from big city life. The town is very quiet and finding dinner is a little difficult as the hotel restaurant is currently not open in evenings. But the breakfast was amazing and all fresh. The pool is beautiful with a view of the surrounding hills. There is not much to do in the town but a piece of quiet and solitude is what we needed. We would stay here again

The hotel was beautiful. Very clean and spacious. There was a lovely pool and seating area.

Great host and very nice breakfast! Very clean too and nice pool area

Queria conhecer a vila de origem da família de minha esposa, muito distante, no Casal Vasco, Fornos de Algodres, Distrito da Guarda! Ao pé da Srra da Estrela! Para minha surpresa encontrei o Solar dos Cáceres, lugar moderno, confortável e com maravilhosa recepção! Recomendo para quem se interesse em conhecer Portugal do interior!

It is beautifully designed modern hotel that has architectural elements of the old manor house. Very clean and modern in the room. The owner was extremely helpful and friendly. Breakfast was exceptionally prepared, in a pretty dining area with views of the vineyards. Overall, great hotel experience.

We had a wonderful stay at Onix Hotel in Viseu! Everything was great, especially the delicious breakfast with plenty of options. The parking was convenient, and we enjoyed the pool and sauna—though the sauna is small, it was a nice addition. One thing to note is that the hotel doesn’t provide slippers, and you need to bring some essentials to use the pool. Despite this, our experience was excellent, and we will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!

The room was very large and well-equipped, and the decor, although dated, had a certain charm. Had very tasty home-style dinner in the piano bar. Breakfast buffet was superb with extensive range of hot and cold items including bacon, cakes, pastries, cereals, cheese, ham, fresh juices. Staff were really helpful, including allowing us to have our breakfast before the official start time because we had to leave really early. Pool looked lovely, but unfortunately didn't have time to use.

Wide variety of public rooms for lounging, gaming, drinks, watching sports. Indoor pool is nice but gets crowded easily. Sauna is a great add on as well. Banquet hall is nicely decorated with varnish wood and classical timeless feel. Dinner was nice and a la carte. Breakfast was good. We went for half board and we think it was worth it.

The room for four people was very spacious, the breakfast was good, there were two great pools, and the staff was extremely friendly.

Everything was wonderful Staff very nice Well equipped and spacious room Breakfast tasty and diversified Parking OK👌🏼

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.

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.

Such a beautiful place and the gorgeous rooms set around a courtyard were perfect. They've thought of everything and it was all super clean. We loved all the well kept and furnished outside space and pool. We were on 2 motorbikes and we felt assured that they were safe and secure behind the locked entrance gates. It was lovely to take a walk around the pretty and ancient village and up to the castle on the hill. There's a lovely cafe in the village square where we were made very welcome, despite us not speaking a word of Portuguese.

Very tranquil and peaceful! Great service they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Sad the weather was cold and rainy would have loved to relax by the pool and the patio

Clean and comfortable, didn’t get to use the pool due to weather unfortunately The owner was welcoming and helpful and made the stay a great one.

We loved this small hotel in the center of the medieval town. It was unexpected to see how well they transformed a quinta into a cozy, comfortable 9 room B & B. The staff were all friendly and helpful. It is a peaceful town and lodging for a few days of relaxation and exploration of the town and castle.

Very peaceful and pleasant place. The owner, Adam was super friendly. He let us participate in the wine making process of his vineyard. We also got to taste the wines and port made from the Quintas own grapes. I highly recommend this property!

Our stay at Casa da Insua was a dream! The property is just stunning, with the vast gardens, vineyards, a pool, and even sheep grazing! The interior of the castle is its very own museum, with plenty of rooms and halls to explore. Our room was the perfect combination of historic charm and modern hotel luxury. We would recommend doing the wine tasting in one of the historic kitchens with Diogo, who was excellent! Our stay was one to remember.

Decided on 2 nights stay at this location. Did not know about it previously, Found it on Hotels.com. It sounded great. It was great. The whole atmosphere was great and steeped in history. The gardens and grounds were great to stroll around in. We booked the standard room which was very nice and clean. Bed was a little firmer that we would have liked, but still managed to sleep well there. Its best feature has to be its restaurant. We dined there on 2 nights and each of them were totally outstanding. Pricy by regular standards, but you don't get regular standard service and food. Great value for a Michelin Star which it was. It was terrific. We had the best white wine we ever had, that was produced on location there. If you want to just get away from it all, and have time for yourself, or as a couple, go, you will not regret it. If you get tired of the hotel, take a wander outside the gate and you will find a little local bar where you can get a glass of wine for fifty cents. We did not get to see the cheese or wine making as its closed at weekends. So we made up for it by sampling generously.

Un parador excelente. Habitaciones amplias personal muy amable. La zona exterior preciosa para descansar y visitar, La casa tiene unos salones preciosos. Lo que menos me gusto el desayuno, muy caro para lo que es, no tienen variedad de cosas y de caliente solo huevos fritos, pero últimamente viene siendo la tónica en general de todos los paradores. Sólo hay enbutidos baratos y unos bienos quesos de la zona, algo de fruta y algo de bolleria.

Parador casa da insua was a great place to stay after visiting Aveiro, and onto Porto. The room, garden and the castle are very well maintained and in excellent condition. However, the check in and out took over 1 hour with a person ahead of us. The staff was extremely slow. There are very limited options for restaurants or grocery stores nearby. The gym is very poorly equipped. Wi-Fi connection was not reliable.

I was there for a friend's wedding, but took some extra days - it was so tranquil and special staying in a "castle". I'm definitely going back, since I didn't have time this trip to take advantage of the wine & cheese tastings, among other things. From the minute I entered the gates I felt like a princess and understood completely why my friend had chosen to have her wedding here.

Incredible place, hotel, views, quietness, quality in everything. Superb Breakfast like in the old good days made with fresh food, sometimes local ingredients. Dinners are amazing and you don’t need to drive out. You have a sommelier 24/7. You have free wine tasting with a view during your stay. Their variety of great wines is surprising. Infinite swimming pool with natural but not warm water, and you can safely swim in the Douro River. You have amazing view of the vines, river from everywhere. The constant silence and nature sounds is another plus. Plenty of mountain bikes and electric bikes to ride around. The staff is very polite and kind and elevates the quality of the place to another level.

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful vineyard hotel by the river. The setting is peaceful, surrounded by grapevines, and everything is so well cared for. The design is stylish yet cosy, making it easy to feel at home right away. Everyone on the team was friendly and welcoming, but two people truly deserve a special mention. Yarelis greeted us each morning with her contagious smile, kindness, and genuine care – the perfect start to the day! Daniël was always helpful and making sure everything went smoothly during dinner. Their thoughtfulness made our stay even more memorable. The food was excellent – fresh, creative, and clearly made with love. It’s the kind of place where you feel both relaxed and well looked after. If you get the chance to visit, don’t think twice!

This place is stunning and I couldn't recommend it more if you want to relax and enjoy peace and quiet. Location is perfect right near the river, where a short walk away you can relax on a pier watching the views. It is a small place which makes it very cozy, the food and wine is yummy. The staff is great and the rooms are beautiful. We didn't have time to use the bikes but we did enjoy the spa. If you want to visit the Duoro Valley, this is the place to stay.

Our stay at Casa do Rio was truly perfect, beginning with the exceptional service provided by Gonçalo and his team. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel special on our honeymoon. The location is breathtaking, and no photos can truly capture its beauty. The food at the restaurant was the best we’ve experienced in Portugal so far, and the wines offered a wonderful introduction to this remarkable wine region. We will definitely return at some point in our lives, as this place has carved out a special place in our hearts.

The property is remote completely integrated in the landscape, with a breathtaking view over the river. The fact that there are only 10 rooms and that everything was made to respect the surroundings is amazing. The feeling is one of a luxury cabin. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The bathroom is on the (very) small size, as is the shower. The food is good quality, set dinner as well as snacks. The service is very faultless.

The hotel was nicer than I expected, really nice spacious, clean rooms. Bed was very comfortable. We asked if they had an iron we could use as we were attending a wedding and they got us a couple straight away, staff was always willing to help. Lovely big swimming pool.

very nice place to stay for a few night ! nothing fancy but good location and clean ! very nice buffet style breakfast!!

Very helpful and friendly staff Good continental breakfast and good location for our trip

All staff very helpful specially Mr Custódio

Jantar 5* Superou expectativa. Staff atencioso