Set in the medieval Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, this charming boutique hotel features a restaurant serving traditional dishes from the Castelo Branco district. It is located on the slopes of Esperança Mountains. The elegant restaurant offers local dishes with a Nouvelle cuisine touch, and a seasonal mushroom menu. The chapel has been converted into a lounge and bar, yet keeping many original features. All the rooms of Pousada Convento de Belmonte have a balcony overlooking the Estrela Mountains Nature Reserve. They feature antique furniture, wrought-iron bed frames, and are decorated with stonework and relaxing sand colours. Pousada Convento de Belmonte has a large terrace with a swimming pool and loungers. Guests can enjoy horse riding, fishing and trekking in the local area. The town of Belmonte is 1 km from the Pousada Convento de Belmonte.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Belmonte
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable well appointed room, beautiful view northwards. Beautifully thought out common sitting areas in the historic part of the building (a convent), subtle background music, right temperature. Breakfast was exceptionally good and...
  • Gita
    Australia Australia
    Very quiet, peaceful location surrounded by beautiful hills.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very good service from all the staff and very good food in the restaurant. Amazing building and very peaceful location
  • Dominique
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a lovely place In a beautiful little town Restaurant is very good
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The access to the Convento has been improved.Now much easier to find. We rate it highly with a stunning location and first rate food.
  • Karen
    Portugal Portugal
    Stunning location overlooking the valley. The hotel is full f charm and character. We had an excellent dinner in the restaurant too.
  • Sara
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything! Calm, historic, beautiful pool and great breakfast
  • Solveig
    Norway Norway
    Good breakfast, basic continental, fresh fruit, something for everyone😊. Very nice staff, who explained the interesting history of what used to be a monestary. Beautiful furniture and decorations.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful quiet and distinctive location, very high standard of facilities, friendly welcoming staff.
  • Joao
    Portugal Portugal
    The Pousada is a very well recovered old monastery with plenty of very nice social areas and confortable rooms. Located outside Belmonte on a quiet hill. Breakfast was good. Price was very competitive.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Do Convento
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Pousada Convento de Belmonte
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
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
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Pousada Convento de Belmonte takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
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 18 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
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant has the following schedules:

Lunch: 13:00 until 15:00

Dinner: 19:30 until 22:00

License number: 1235/RNET

FAQs about Pousada Convento de Belmonte

  • Pousada Convento de Belmonte has 1 restaurant:

    • Do Convento

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

  • Pousada Convento de Belmonte offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool

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

  • Check-in at Pousada Convento de Belmonte is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Pousada Convento de Belmonte can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Pousada Convento de Belmonte is 1.1 miles from the centre of Belmonte. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Pousada Convento de Belmonte include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Suite