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Reviews of Imaginário D'El Rei - Guest House

Estrada Nacional 108, nr. 57, 5040-000 Mesão Frio, Portugal

#8 of 8 B&Bs and Inns in Mesão Frio

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 187 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    10
    Beautiful apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. Beautiful view, jacuzzi, and all the nice environment, suuroundings etc. On top of that the owner Filip was so openminded, nice guy with practical information we needed and used. He also booked for us the nice restaurant for our dinner. Thanks a lot. We do reccomend this accomodation for our friends.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host Ben Adam Tov explains about the place and is interested in you and where you come from, the breakfast is excellent, an amazing view from the rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Unforgettable Stay at a Beautiful Douro Guest House
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    If you are visiting the Douro, you need to stay at this beautiful guest house. The views from the property are out of this world. The owners, Ines and Filipe, go out of their way to accommodate their guests, and their kind hospitality is what makes this place special. We would definitelyyyy choose to stay here again!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    We had an amazing stay. Everything was just perfect. I hope to visit again in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We loved everything

    Everything was perfect. The view was breathtaking and the manager Ines, went out of her way to make us feel very welcome. She even made fresh scones every day for us. Their wines were the best. We also enjoyed the beautiful view from the jacuzzi.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    One of the best places we have stayed on our road trip I would recommend anybody to stay there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Suite Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    We liked everything

    The whole experience was fabulous on arrival the hosts Eliza and Ines were very warming and charming people, Everything was polite helpful and what an amazing place, The views were spectacular over the river and it was so peaceful we wished we had booked longer to discover this region of Portugal, room excellent, breakfast excellent ,and the home made cakes to die for would love to go back and spend more time relaxing there with a glass of wine and takig in the unforgettable views,

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Best price -quality ratio in Douro Valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view is amazing. The host is great, really nice people and ao helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    Very relaxing, accommodation felt luxurious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular, just be aware that there are not a lot of restaurants/no supermarkets close by.

    The view is amazing, the hosts are very welcoming and nice. In addition, the pool, jacuzzi and chill area are an amazing addition. And of course, Mia (the cat) was a wonderful companion as well.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have loved to have hired a car as would be more accessible to get to more places however Fillip and Ines were fantastic organising their Taxi driver (Vitor) and helping us navigate!

    The breakfast was lovely, the facilities were fantastic and that view 🤩🤩 Fillip and Ines were amazing hosts!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Friendly host, soft bed - just for a tired traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was so friendly and greeted us with a glass of wine! The bed was super comfortable and the breakfast filling and fresh. The beautiful cat made it even more lovely! The swimming pool is a beautiful area and lovely to watch the sunrise from.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Best hotel of my life
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    This hotel was a top highlight of our trip to Portugal. The pictures don't do this view justice; it is fantastic. Our host was amazing and treated us like family. The room had an exceptional view, and the hot tub, pool, and lounge area were amazing. I was so sad to leave! Also, originally, I thought that this was not in as central of a location in the Douro Valley. After having visited, I think that the location is one of the best in the valley and possibly the best view in the Douro Valley.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Great room, amazing infinite pool, and friendly warm host. Filipe was so helpful and kind. We will return here again and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing — everything was fantastic

    Great views of the Douro Valley and River, amazing infinite pool, really nice small private feeling

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Amazing stay with amazing hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Suite Ground Floor
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It felt like a home away from home. The hosts were extremely welcoming and great company. The location is beautiful and a great place to visit with kids.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner was very communicative, open and provided great recommendations on what to visit in the area, where to dine etc. Property had amazing views and even more amazing cat :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    A memorable welcoming hotel host in a memorable location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We sincerely cannot find any faults only that we should had stayed for a second night.

    We loved everything about the property. From the moment we stepped away from the car and seeing Filip walking out of the house welcoming us to his home with a warm smile. First time this happened to us in our 4 months of travelling through Europe and Morocco using hotels and Airbnbs. Such a nice feeling of true hospitality compare to the many un personal “lock box” properties we encountered in our travels. To have this kind of hotel hospitality is something Airbnb will never achieve. Filip helped us with our bags and invited us to his lobby where we were treated to a glass of smooth port produced by his neighbour. The high mountain side location of the property is fantastic. It offers a 180 degrees view down on the Douro Valley with superb sunrises and sunsets. We could see the river cruises flowing down the river. The rooms were sparkling clean and the breakfast offered was mostly from the local food producers. On top of all this Filip succeeded in getting us a restaurent reservation despite our late arrival.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exhilarating
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t find one.

    Everything, unique and never to be forgotten. Look’s over the river of Douro endless wineries and historical properties on top of great sunsets 🌆. Our Host exhumed confidence and pride in the Family’s property which immediately gave us a sense of comfort. He was a very special man.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Our favorite place to stay in Portugal with breathtaking views of Duoro Valley, exceptional amenities, and top notch hos
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Out of all of the places we stayed in Portugal (we toured the entire country) Imaginario D’El Rei was our favorite! Philip was very hospitable and went out of his way to make sure all of our needs were met. He helped us learn more about the culture and drove us to a local restaurant, Convívio, in Mesão Frio, where we experienced Northern Portugese food at its finest! The views were spectacular. We enjoyed the hammocks overlooking Douro Valley, hot tub, infinity pool, and delicious breakfast buffet. The suite was immaculately clean and the bed very comfortable. The sunrise was spectacular. The location is very convenient as it only took a few minutes to drive into Pinhao for a river cruise or to visit a local vineyard. We did not want to leave as the experience was one of a kind and we truly felt at home. When we visit Portugal again, we will be staying here!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    We were welcomed like family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I can't think of a thing they can do to improve this place.

    The view was breathtaking, the pool was beautiful, although we didn't use it because it wasn't warm enough. We did use the jacuzzi. But the host, Filipe, was the best. He truly made us feel as though we were guests in his home. They call it a guest house and it truly is a guest house. On first arriving, we felt we had mistakenly pulled up to a private residence. It is a common misconception, and something they aim for. Filipe gave us recommendations for dinner, and even recommended places to visit and eat in Porto which we took advantage of and were truly blown away by the experiences. We also enjoyed the beautiful breakfast they put on. I only wish we had booked a longer stay here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The view is amazing, the breakfast was realy good, and the jacuzzi with that view was really something special. The way that the staff made us feel at home is something that we liked a lot as well!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Suite Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hosts were so kind and helpful. We left a bag behind and they managed to get it to us in Porto which was incredibly nice of them. The location was just beautiful, with absolutely stunning views. Very highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    10
    Incredible Views. Very comfortable. Wished we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to note -- it was excellent. The hot tub could have been warmer

    Incredible view of the Doruo River. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony and taking in the surroundings. Very peaceful. Great breakfast too. And loved the hot tub experience, again with an amazing view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Wish I could give it 11 points, it’s that great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyhing was perfect. The hosts were very welcoming, the atmosphere at the hotel is very cozy, feels like home. The facilities were also great - the pool and jacuzzi were very nice even in the colder season (we were here in March). Very nice and filling breakfast - toast, eggs, hams, cheeses, yoghurt, fruit, freshly baked scones and pies etc… The room is minimalistic, with stylish furniture, all you need. Overall feel at the hotel is that a lot of thought and heart went into it. The location is beautiful - amazing views from the room as well as beautiful nature and attractions nearby.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    10
    Great host and even better stay. Breakfast was incredible. And the views were amazing will recommend staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Great accommodation l, modern touches and a great host.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Incredible stay, time and money well spent, will be back soon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is incredibly well located and has truly the best views of the Douro Valley river. Very spacious rooms and very well designed.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing i can point less positive is that in the pictures i saw a jacuzzi, i couldn't find it.. Maybe is just on the summer? To be fair i didn't ask, since it was very cold...

    Everything was really good! Shame that it was too cold to experience the magnificent swimming pool.

    Stayed in December 2023

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