Located near the Castle of Monsaraz Alentejo, Vila Planicie offers 2 outdoor swimming pools with views of Monsaraz’s countryside. It also has air-conditioned rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Stacey
Netherlands
The place is lovely and very beautiful. Everything is well cared for and looks very nice. The pools and room were clean. The bed was comfortable and the staff was very kind. Breakfast was nice with loads of options. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area in the future.
São Lourenço do Barrocal is located in the foothills of the medieval village of Monsaraz and nearby the Alqueva lake.
sarah
United Kingdom
Wow, what a gem of a hotel. This is a truly spectacular property that exceeded even our high expectations. The staff and service were fantastic and the place gives you an immediate sense of calm. The surroundings are absolutely stunning. What we also appreciated was that the food, drinks and activities were not overpriced, so you left feeling like you were not taken advantage of, which can be the case for a lot of high end hotels. The food was delicious and in beautiful settings.
Set in Monsaraz, 6.4 km from Monsaraz Castle, Montimerso Skyscape Countryhouse offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Marta
Portugal
The stay at montimerso was suberb. Breathtaking views, very comfortable room and shared facilities, great food and the staff was very supportive and friendly. We will definitely come back to relax and enjoy this experience again!
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Horta Da Coutada is a small guest house offering rustic accommodation in the pretty village of Telheiro, 1 km from the medieval town of Monsaraz.
Ines Knoden
Belgium
The person responsible at the hotel was very helpful and friendly.
We also really liked the swimming pool area and room.
Overlooking Monsaraz Castle, this bed and breakfast offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an organic vegetable garden and an outdoor pool. Free parking is available on site.
Magdalena
Poland
The area is very quiet, the room was well equipped (fridge, kettle, heater) and the hosts - extremely nice. It's really close to the Mondaraz Castle (which you can see from the house). The breakfasts are varied and tasty.
Offering mountain views, Charme de Monsaraz II is an accommodation located in Monsaraz, 4.2 km from Monsaraz Castle and 44 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa.
Larsen
United Arab Emirates
Clean and newly furnished room and bathroom. Room had a small fridge that was handy. We had a great time around Monsaraz, there was a festival at the castle, and horse riding along and into the lake.
Situated within 300 metres of Monsaraz Castle and 47 km of Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, Casa D’ Santiago provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Monsaraz.
this is rather unique little town on a hill in flat land...
this is rather unique little town on a hill in flat land overlooking the man made large lake/lakes
Castle is open all hours and church towers are flood lighted too
It supposed to be a place of "dark skys" but we found it not so
blair
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Wonderful, fantastic.
Wonderful, fantastic. I loved the peace and harmony that one can breathe, Monsaraz at the top of the Monte, and the company of the chickens, ducks and turkeys. I wrote in peace, in the company of my friends and with the guidance of the stars of a fantastic sky, the likes of which I had never seen.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
A day is all you need for the city of Monsaraz.
A day is all you need for the city of Monsaraz. If you want to explore Reguengos and it's vinyards then you may not need to stay in Monsaraz itself which is difficult with cars.
We visited the week leading into Easter Sunday and very few restaurants were open in the evening, in fact we only found one so be prepared to wait and have limited choices
Gerry St Clair
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nice castle. Be sure you research your stay options.
Nice castle. Be sure you research your stay options. There are rooms at the castle itself as well as nearby houses. The hotel we stayed at was a bit overpriced and disappointing.
Views are incredible from the top. 2 hours is enough to have reserved lunch at the castle and then walk around the grounds for photos. Or 1 hour without lunch. Parking is tricky and we parked near the bottom and walked 10 minutes up the hill
Aaron
United States
10
Scored 10
Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz,...
Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz, maintains the magic from ancient times like few others in the world. Made of lime and schist, this place whispers us, between the echo of our footsteps in its streets. A lot of magnificent stories could be told about its courageous kings, Knights Templar, brave people and dames of simple beauty.
Now the night is covering you with its cozy blanket of stars. Sit down at one of the restaurants in Monsaraz. Taste the best traditional Alentejo food, like the crumbs or the lamb. As for Alentejo wine, savour a good Reserva Monsaraz with your meal. The view over Alqueva Lake completes the sensory nirvana. Don’t finish your night without admiring the show of constellations and planets, which shine more intensely on the sky.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Monsaraz is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I’ve...
Monsaraz is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. It felt like stepping back in time to a slower pace of life, a rustic, cobbled haven with the most fantastic 360 degree views of the lake, valley and the castle on top of the hill. It is well worth putting on your alarm to wake up for the sunrise when the village is still asleep and watching the place wake up including the animals on the distance. It was spectacular. The food was local and very rustic and delicious using produce from the Alentejo (we ate at Sabores de monsaraz and were hosted by Isabel, a local lady with a small but delicious local menu). The wine was also really good. It was incredibly hot (45 degrees) so would maybe be better to visit outside of the summer months. The vineyards surrounding monsaraz were beautiful we had a very special meal at Esporao, which is well worth the money having the 7 course tasting menu and accompanying wine flight, it felt like immense luxury whilst capturing the charm Portuguese food and produce. The village itself doesn’t have a shop for essentials so my advice would be to drive to reguengos de monsaraz prior to your stay to stock up on water and snacks so you can relax when you get there. It truly was a magical place to stay for a few nights.
Perched high on the mountain of Monsaraz the views are amazing. The old stone building has been tastefully decorated. Clean comfortable &. very unique. Visit the terrace on the roof for sunset. A delicious breakfast is served downstairs hosted by a lovely local lady. There are a couple of good restaurants close by, try Sahida. it’s excellent. You can drive up to the front door to unload. Lots of parking at the entrance of the village.
Honestly, there's not much to add to my 10 points. São Lourenço Barrocal, in my opinion, is the best hotel in Portugal. It couldn't be better, how the local natural landscape bounds it, the comfort, the staff, the food, and the attention to the smallest details. It was our third year in a row, and I hope to continue to come back every year.
Great place, very well-located (less than 10m by car from Monsaraz and Alqueva fluvial beach). The bedroom was great, very comfortable and super clean. The jacuzzi and the sofa outside were a plus, very pleasant to read and rest or eat a light snack (there is also a small fridge and microwave inside). Having a pool was also nice to refresh!
Fabulous traditional house; amazing value for money for a group. Well equipped kitchen. We loved this area for exploring Monsaraz, nearby vineyards, and the river beaches. There are very good restaurants in the village just a few steps from the house - we tried three and enjoyed them all. Was great that we had secure parking for 2 cars.
Perfect location, hosts wonderful, accommodation great. Monsaraz is a small and very old hilltop town with cobblestone paths everywhere, everyone was so friendly, and our 3 nights there couldn't have been better. Thank you also for the getting the kettle just for us, we really appreciated it.
About 7 minutes to the Castle.
Great location.
Can see the castle from the hotel.
Hotel grounds were nice too.
Pool seemed open even in December though the water was cold (I didn't swim but felt it).
Very friendly staff.
Quick check in.
Parking on the grounds.
Location is great and the building has lots of character. It’s a great venue. Very original.
We had tickets to go to the observatory at night and it’s only 5 minutes drive from the hotel.
Monsaraz is beautiful and it’s only a short drive from the hotel.
A Hidden gem with a view of Monsaraz. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff made us feel very welcome and have a very relaxing stay. Beautiful interior and incredibly comfortable. Breakfast was brilliant also.
We had a very good stay in our private house in a quiet village really close to Monsaraz. Bruno is super friendly. We would definitely visit again, really good value for a sharp price.
Great location to Monsaraz, which we loved.
The lady that greeted us on arrival & organised breakfast was excellent. Very Clean property & the fridge & kettle in room was welcomed.
Very quiet, and beautiful, with authentic country charm! The grounds are lovely with orange trees, flower gardens, and all with a view of Monsaraz’s medieval walls!
Magnificent staff, location, property, food, wine, olive oil, activities. Truly one of the leading hotels of the world, even if they weren’t in that consortium.
Monsaraz is amazing and this hotel is as well. Every detail made it extra special. The view from our room was the best ever! Breakfast was also delicious.
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