This country house is situated between Monsaraz and artificial Alqueva Lake, and offers an outdoor pool, steam bath and hot tub. Guests can observe the skies over Monsaraz with the on-site telescope. The charming rooms at Monte Santa Catarina are decorated in orange or blue colours. They offer air conditioning, a TV and tiled floors. Each has a private bathroom. A breakfast buffet is available in the morning and includes typical Alentejo products. During the day, guests can make use of the communal living room with its cosy fireplace. The surrounding landscape offers hiking, biking and bird watching opportunities. It is also possible to make a boat trip on the lake, 2 km away, or to arrange a wine tasting trip at the reception.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Monsaraz
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is difficult to know what to write as a review when everything was such a perfect fit for us; the property location, rooms, hosts, breakfast/refreshments on offer and overall ambiance all superb. The many animals on site may not prove to...
  • Portugal Portugal
    Perfect place for some days of relax. The view over Monsaraz and the pool are just perfect. I also loved all the animals that live in the farm. The staff is extremely nice and helpful.
  • Ola
    Norway Norway
    A beautiful place hosted by the lovely Susanna that always wanted to give us the best possible stay. A lot of cool animals that both we and our kids loved.
  • Teresa
    Portugal Portugal
    Very nice staff Great facilities Perfect location To come back!!!
  • Adil
    Morocco Morocco
    The hosts were extremely kind and helpful!! Kids had a blast playing with the dogs, cats and feeding the animals… Food was very decent as well!! Highly recommended
  • Richardmn
    Thailand Thailand
    Monte Santa Catarina is a beatifully maintained and guesthouse with ample facilities and welcoming hosts. In a stunning location looking at Monsarraz. A place to relax and unwind but also explore the nearby town and lake. Be warned though that you...
  • Pedro
    Portugal Portugal
    Location. The host. Surroundings. Animals. Silence.
  • Meryam
    Tunisia Tunisia
    Suzana was extremely nice and hospitable. She made us feel very welcome and she was absolutely the best host!
  • Leena
    Finland Finland
    Maybe a little bit more less-sweet things could bee available for breakfast.
  • Raffius
    Belgium Belgium
    A warm nest to stay for a visit to Monsaraz and wide environment. Easy to find, allowing the discovery of the beautiful views on lake and fortress town. Ideal for families with children as they can enjoy the animals and the swimming pool setting....

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 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

Facilities of Monte Santa Catarina
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 395 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Monte Santa Catarina takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:30
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 3 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
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

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

License number: 4338

FAQs about Monte Santa Catarina

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Monte Santa Catarina include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
    • Villa

  • Monte Santa Catarina offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Full body massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at Monte Santa Catarina is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Monte Santa Catarina is 0.8 miles from the centre of Monsaraz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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