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Reviews of Casas Botelho Elias

Rua António Manuel Saraiva, 83-E Bairro S.João , 5085-033 Pinhão, Portugal

#24 of 31 hotels in Pinhão

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Review score

Based on 305 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not something that bothered us, but worth noting that there is a steep flight of stairs up from street level to the property which may be a problem for some.

    Our host Pedro could not have been more helpful. We met him on arrival and he provided lots of local advice on where to eat, which vineyards to visit and so on. Brilliant srevice!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    7.0
    A central place to stay in Pinhão within a 6 minute walk of the station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was dated & musty smelling, lots of steps to access the apartments.

    Pedro & the lovely lady who cleaned the apartment were exceptional & went out of their way to welcome & help us during our stay, even doing our washing for us. It was lovely to receive fresh bread rolls each morning & have milk, water, ham, cheese, chorizo with butter in the fridge, enough for our whole stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Host was very helpful and offered to carry bags and even collect them to take to his cafe while waiting for train etc

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    9.0
    Good leisure tips, good food tips.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't face any problems with the accommodation during my stay.

    Pedro was very helpful, gave me lots of tips about what to do in Pinhão and where to eat. All his recommendations were really good. He replied quickly every time I asked anything and I am definitely going to go back there the next time I visit the valley.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place could do with an overall update. The bed was very uncomfortable. The breakfast should get more attention

    We loved the fact that it was very authentic. Getting there was a bit of a hike but therefor surprising when we got there. Loved meeting Pedro

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    8.0
    Host was excellent and very helpful. Great location for Douro valley.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minor point-Plumbing needs some attention-wobbly tap in kitchen; toilet siphon/valve needs attention.

    Good location, spacious, comfortable Excellent host. Breakfast provided.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    The property was as described and the service and friendliness from Pedro is far beyond that which one would normally ex
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was as described.

    The people running this place are marvellous. Pedro has been such an attentive host he is impossible to fault. From start to finish nothing was too much trouble. The property is tired but it has been purchased with a view to slowly work on it and upgrade the standard. In a town like Pinhão I can only commend their efforts.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    A wonderful place to explore the Pinhão region.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tiny shower & bathroom space. Many stairs up to the apartment although only with luggage.

    The location was perfect. The provided breakfast food was plentiful and fresh. The apartment was spacious. The host very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    9.0
    A very comfy place to stay Recommend it highly!,
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Liked it all

    Comfy place. Great Location. Great breakfast. Excellent communication with Pedro, the host

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    9.0
    Owner is great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was ill during the stay and the host went out of his way to provide for me...carry my bags. NOTE: There are a lot of steps. He made me tea and overall went the extra mile.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Simple apartment, good for exploring Pinhao
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 60+ steps up to the apartment. The sink in the bathroom was of a size you would expect to find in a cloakroom.

    The apartment was very accurately portrayed in the photos and is a simple, basic apartment with a well stocked kitchen and very clean throughout. Good for exploring Pinhao They provided very generous breakfast supplies - coffee, fresh bread, ham, cheese etc. The outside terrace area was lovely even if the furniture a little tired. Pedro and his mother were very helpful and Pedro answered any questions really quickly and provided lots of very helpful and useful information. He offered to help carry our bags up to the apartment (one of the ones on the top floor) as there are 60+ steps from the street level.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couch has to go!It was broken and no where comfortable to sit.

    Excellent hosts with great information about the valley.Apt very clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    A lovely, quiet retreat - fully recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was set back into the hillside above Pinhão in a beautiful, quiet location. It was comfy & spacious, had everything we needed & was a pleasure to retreat back to each evening. Pedro was a friendly, attentive host & nothing was too much trouble. He ensured that we had enough food for breakfast each day & helped us book tours

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Excellent, would definitely recommend and stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really lovely owner/staff, great location with nice views

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    7.0
    Room was alright, but difficult to get to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checking in was with the bar next door. They didn’t say that ! In the booking info. The entrance to the fzcility was on the very busy street, practically no sidewalk .

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    Friendly and easy going host, and a cute little spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful view and nice breakfast. I loved the little patio. Wish we could have stayed another night!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to discover the Douro valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen could be a bit better equipped for guests who want to cook themselves.

    Very good location, free parking on the street, everything in Pinhão can be reached within five minutes of walking, very friendly host and his friend in the nearby café, also very nice cleaning lady who even did our laundry. Daily bread, cheese, jam, coffee, ham, etc. are provided.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some cabinet doors need maintenance. Since we stayed only one night, for us it did not matter that much.

    Pedro is an exceptionally helpful host. We are grateful for his kindness and proactiveness. The apartment was quiet and comfortable. Air conditioning kept it cool during a very warm day

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    9.0
    Quiet and enjoyable place to enjoy wine country. Austere small town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a great spot, but be aware there are stairs to climb- not a problem for us, but there are a bunch. The shower was small and flooded every time we showered. Softer towels would be an upgrade.

    Great spot right in town and Pedro supplied a great little breakfast! He was so helpful in giving recommendations of places to go- definitely try Jallota winery! And he made us reservations at Carvalhas for their bus tour- a must do to learn about winery intricacies. The apartment was clean and very comfortable. Pedro is super responsive and a great host.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    9.0
    Great stay for a night in Pinhao!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was super nice and super available for every kind of requests!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    8.0
    Pedro is a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging host. Thank you for recommendations and daily fresh bread delivery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As with many old village properties the lack of cross ventilation causes damp.

    Excellent quiet location with private outdoor space. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in beautiful Pinhao along the Douro river!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Great communication with the host. Our arrival was delayed by a train strike but he checked to make sure the trains would be running on departure day. We met the host at the Cafe across from the train station and the apartment was an easy 5 minute walk away with markets close by. The apartment was clean and had ample space. The bed was comfortable and the WIFI worked well. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and the breakfast items left in the fridge added to the value of the apartment. Just remember it is a cash only apartment payable on site.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice apartment with an awesome view and all the facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only problem was that the property is at the top of lots of steps from the street, and we had one heavy case - though Pedro was very willing to help with that, bu we didn't take advantage.

    Great view from the rooms and the terrace. Pedro and Tiago were great hosts, and Pedro was a mine of information about everything to do with the area.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful and relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was slow to drain and so you could only have a quick shower to prevent it flooding and the water temperature was very variable throughout the shower. Mattress and pillows weren’t very comfortable.

    Outside terrace was lovely, the house had great views and was only a short walk from the train station and the host was incredibly helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

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