Rua São José - Estoi, 8005-465 Estói, Portugal
#6 of 17 hotels in Estói
Guests' ChoiceBased on 484 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.6
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 September 2024
Peter
United KingdomThe only service that was not exemplary was the bar within the Palace, which was largely unstaffed and very slow. Not a massive problem, when everything else was fantastic.
All facilities were excellent and staff superb
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Ingham
United KingdomMy only warning is that the weddings can be a bit of an inconvenience. There were three when I was there. The first two - Liverpool and then Irish - were fine. The last one was a very large group of Flemish speaking Belgians. They were incredibly loud and spent the time around the pool shouting at each other. Left pool towels and glasses strewn all over the place. Not relaxing at all when they were there and they were there for three days. I get that the weddings are good business but .......
I like that the hotel is small and away from the touristy bit of the Algarve.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Svetla
ItalyEverything!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Radburne
United KingdomNothing, thank you.
Very good staff, thank you.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Maxime
BelgiumHotel room, the architecture, the art and definitely the breakfast! That in combination with a great staff can only result in the best.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
David
United KingdomThe shower was not great , the pool bar staff disorganised
The bedrooms were excellent
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Emma
United KingdomIt is a fantastic hotel, the staff are amazing, the whole place is perfect in every way
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomThe bed mattress is a little on the firm side.
We have used this property 3 times now. It is important for me to know that it is going to be clean, comfortable and the staff very professional. This hotel is super. Each stay has been great and I wiukd recommend it to anyone wanting a 5 star property in this area if the Algarve.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Angela
PortugalO requinte!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Helen
United KingdomThe friendliness of the staff, the pool and its setting within a unique place was really special. The breakfasts were varied, delicious and generous. Room was comfortable, staff responsive and WiFi worked well.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Gwen
IrelandLoved the old world feeling of the hotel and the modern bedrooms. Very relaxing, great pool area and superb restaurant. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Alessandra
ItalyAmazing location. The breakfast staff very kind and the service was fast and precise. The room where taken clean and tidy.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Karen
United KingdomOther dinners smoking on the outside terrace / eating area, so we were able to move inside for desert, but found overall in Portugal smoking seemed more common.
The breakfast had the most outstanding range of choices I have ever seen, all delicious. Pool was lovely and having the option of the small indoor pool/ jacuzi was lovely to get out of the hot sun. Our room was perfect as they had upgraded us to give us more space, which was very kind of them.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Barbara
United KingdomBreakfasts were ok but would have liked more choice for the English cooked breakfast as was limited in food choices. Also would have liked hot freshly cooked pancakes, but was ok for continental breakfast.
Lovely room with plenty of space and comfortable spacious beds. Beautiful grounds! Very quiet at night. Good location. Nice to sit outside on terrace with a drink at night and also for breakfast.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Stacy
United StatesThe thermostat was a little funky to understand. It turned off on its own and when we got back from our daily adventures it was quite warm. I also wished there was a separate small fridge besides the mini bar fridge. Not a dealbreaker but good to know if you plan on buying waters and want to keep them cold.
The history, architecture, grounds, amenities, fabulous breakfast, parking garage, and how close it is to the major highway A22
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Adela
Switzerlandwater pressure was a bit low for the shower, but nothing we could not manage.
Everything was great, from the staff friendliness, to the amenities, food and pool. Great service!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Davide
PortugalThe gardens and outside area are really bad. Very overgrown. Also loads of stray cats the are around your feet in the restaurant. Employees do not chase them away. Not good for 5 star hotel. Dionísio Pestana would be 😱
The staff and breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 August 2024
Ruslan
IrelandNot much to complain about- a few minor observations: 1. For a 5-star hotel some renovation is needed here and there 2. A bit odd having to additionally ask for a bathrobe 3. At breakfast having to take a cup from the table where you are seated to go to another room to pour tea or coffee 4. Sauna was slightly warm and hammam not working in spite of reception convincing us all was on
Quite a unique hotel, it was like staying at the museum, overall very positive impression - don’t pay to much attention to improvement points :)
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Ana
PortugalI would have liked to have been given a room with a nicer view, which I requested. Although I understand it might not have been possible at the time. My room overlooked some bushes.
Incredible architecture. It's like staying in a work of art. The location and view are superb. Beautiful gardens. Great swimming pool. Breakfast was delicious. The rooms were so comfortable – huge beds.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Jamie
United Kingdomnothing
stunning setting, lush staying in amongst 2000 years of history, staff are great
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Emma
United KingdomEverything about it perfect
It’s fantastic, an awesome place staff outstanding
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Michael
IrelandDisappointing lack of an iron in the room, Laundry services are available but the immediate convenience of an iron is something I expect.
Spacious and comfortable rooms, very nice staff, spectacular architecture
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Sandra
PortugalStaff very nice and always available to support The hotel is very nice and swimming pool very good and clean Breakfast is very good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Denis
United KingdomNothing
Lovely friendly service from check in to check out. Spacious, comfortable rooms. Restaurant meal good quality and excellent value. Hotel facilities great.
Stayed in June 2024
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