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Geres
At the hostel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all rooms at Casa da Fonte - Gerês have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also boast a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms have bed linen and towels.
Impeccable! Owners and managers should be proud of their work.
Geres
At HI Geres - Pousada de Juventude do Gerês guests may book accommodation in private twin and family rooms, dormitories and even a full 2-bedroom bungalow. Dormitories and family rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities, while all other units feature their own private bathroom.
When I think "youth hostel" I'm prepared for a dark building with smelly, decrepit bunk beds, especially for only 13€ (dorm bed, early November, breakfast included). The Pousada de Juventude Gerês is absolutely the opposite. Located inside Penedas-Gerês National Park, it is modern, clean, and very friendly. I reserved a dorm bed but because I was the only one, they voluntarily upgraded me to a standard double room that was very comfortable. Evenings downstairs, they light a nice fire -- real wood, not gas fake -- and you can enjoy it in comfortable chairs. The staff speaks English so while I was struggling with my Portuguese during my first hours in the country at checkin, Katia was kind enough to deal with me in English. Breakfast, in an adjacent building, was all-you-can-eat, with a very good selection, and again a very helpful and friendly staffer. About the staff -- they are the best and saved my skin. After checking in, I went for a late day, rainy, trailless hike up the rocky hill behind the pousada. Coming back, I stupidly let my phone slip to the ground from layers of clothing. On arrival in my room, I discovered the loss. On my computer, I could see exactly where it was but without another GPS-equipped phone I couldn't navigate precisely back to it -- and it was now dark. In the morning, I rehearsed ideas for convincing someone to rent me their phone so I could go back out and try to recover mine. When I explained my situation to Maria at the front desk, she simply handed me her phone and said, "Go". I used it to find the lost phone and saved a lot of money and grief replacing and restoring everything. Could you ask more of any hotel staff?
Geres
Situated in Geres, 15 km from Canicada Lake, Hostel Retiro do Gerês features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Geres Thermal Spa.
Very well maintained property, clean with friendly staff. The breakfast was lovely. The location was perfect for hikes nearby. We would happily stay again.