Located in the countryside of Algarve in São Bartolomeu de Messines, Bartholomeu Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with a mix of modern and old in an 1893 recently renovated building. Free WiFi is available. The rooms at Bartholomeu Guesthouse include private bathrooms and are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Beds in a dormitory room are also available. Bartholomeu Guesthouse features an à la carte restaurant on site serving traditional Portuguese dishes as well as international cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals with the best variety of wines available. In addition there is a snack bar and room service at guests' disposal. With a 24-hour front desk, Bartholomeu Guesthouse includes a shared lounge area and shared kitchen facilities where guests can prepare their own meals. Centrally located, guests can access most services in the town of Silves after a few minutes’ walk. Guests can enjoy the best that Algarve has to offer including the beaches of Albufeira 25 km away and the golf courses and the casino of Vilamoura 30 km away. Portimão is a 31-minute drive away and Faro International Airport is 48 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for São Bartolomeu de Messines
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Beatrice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food in the restaurant was fantastic and we asked to eat it on the rooftop terrace which the waiting staff allowed, so that was a very special meal. The room was basic but had all needed plus a nice little Juliet balcony. For a budget stay we...
  • Eimantas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The room was located above the bar, however, this did not cause any inconvenience. The breakfast was standard but quite tasty, and the room itself was excellent.
  • Natascia
    Italy Italy
    Breakfast was very good and the room nice. It is possible to park the can near the Guesthouse. The position is good to reach nice beaches in algarve by car
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Café Académico
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Bartholomeu Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Bartholomeu Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 37851/AL

FAQs about Bartholomeu Guesthouse

  • Bartholomeu Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horse riding
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Beauty Services
    • Bike tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Waxing services
    • Make up services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage

  • Bartholomeu Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Café Académico

  • Yes, Bartholomeu Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Bartholomeu Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Bartholomeu Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Bartholomeu Guesthouse is 100 yards from the centre of São Bartolomeu de Messines. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Bartholomeu Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.