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Reviews of Zen Museu do Bonsai

Estrada Chão de Meninos 12, 2710-193 Sintra, Portugal

#74 of 180 Holiday rentals in Sintra

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 299 apartment reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    9.0
    Great setting, lovely hosts, good nearby local restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful garden setting. Lovely hosts

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stop over and amazing Museum.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is located on a busy road but we didn’t find that to be a big problem.

    What a lovely place! Even if you are not into Bonsai the collection was amazing with some specimen more than 100 years old. The owner recommended a fantastic restaurant a few minute walk away that served amazing food at unbelievably reasonable prices.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location. Everything was perfect !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have liked a breakfast

    Lovely expedience. The premises were quirkey but memorable. enjoyed stay.Within walking distance of c enteral Sinatra.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    An unusual location, away from the tourist centres, quiet and interesting
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unusual location, large apartment, able to admire the bonsai museum, very helpful and informative hosts

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful Japanese style retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were very firm. Kitchen needed basic staples like salt, pepper, oil.

    Tranquil gardens. Our unit had a pretty view and a patio on the koi pond. Street parking available. Located right next to the bus stop.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful garden and all the bonsai-trees, it was amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Would stay here again, but would more likely if the mold were taken care of.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a bad mold problem that is very pungent in the room. It affected our ability to sleep.

    The grounds are beautiful and the room is nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    This is the perfect spot to relax after facing the crowds in downtown Sintra and at the Pena Palace. We really enjoyed o
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I personally didn’t like the mattress, and there seemed to be an electrical issue in our suite. The light in the bathroom, and one of the pot lights in the kitchen area strobed.

    This place, with its ancient bonsai plants, koi fish and turtles was so relaxing after the crowded Sintra centre and sights. The staff were very welcoming, and gave a great recommendation on where to dine nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Não aplicado

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    NIce place with parking, recomended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice tranquil place, a good location, fantastic hosts, nice museum with bonsai lovers shop (we spend the additional room price :D). We are very thankful for hosts waiting for us, as we arrived late in the evening. Our room has heating and it was very useful for us because we stayed in spring and the weather is not so warm. Also parking for us was very useful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hosts, comfortable bed and access to Netflix
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perhaps needs updating in due course but was fine

    Breakfast not included

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable studio close to the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our hosts were very welcoming and our studio accommodation was good. The studio had a nice outdoor seating area. Sintra centre was within easy walking distance. We thought it was good value and would like to go back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice beautiful overall, not too convenient if you don’t have a car
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit far away from town, you probably need a car to get there!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    It was SUPER fun to be in a Zen Garden in Portugal - definitely one of our most unique stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    I have a bad back and the bed was too hard to be very comfortable for me.

    The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful and the bonsais are beautiful. Love the sound of water and the smell of nature. Everything was clean and very cute. The parking was a great bonus since we had a rental car and parking in Sintra was a nightmare.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    A wonderful place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet kept failing at night, wifi and tv signal very poor. We could use darker curtains to keep the light out in the morning, since it was quite bright inside the room as the sun came up. Shower mirror was broken. Still would definitely go back!

    We stayed at "Quarto do Japão" that was beautifully decorated with Japanese style. Very comfortable and cozy with ac. Room equipped with complimentary coffee and water. A beautiful private balcony with a view to the entrance where the lakes with the fishes were. Staff super friendly.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Atmosphere, location, friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Good place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the bedding is set back with hard mattresses and a couple's bed that lacks width. It was cold inside the room. Thé heating système was note turn on.

    a truly surprising and incredible environment. the rooms are good, complete with everything you need.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    9.0
    beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    the public transportation to and from the place is nor good. must use bolt.

    the place is beautiful!!!! so many bonsai trees and the little pools with fish and turtles. the studio room was big and comfort. the owners were very nice and helpful. free parking.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had 2 rooms. At one of the rooms, we had a strong sewage smell in the bathroom. The second room was a little bit dark.

    Nice place. Nice stuff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall a great choice. Staff was attentive and friendly. Unique, One of a kind place. Worth staying
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom was kind of tight on space. Actually have to sit down cock eyed on toilet due to the vanity/sink being placed three inches away from toilet. Shower was nice and hot(maybe too much so) as it was difficult to regulate temperature. If it were my property I would place the sink directly into the wall and skip the cabinent under it for more leg room.

    The Bonsai grounds were very nice and a different experience then boring hotel apartments. Very elegant interior, marble spiral staircase, full functioning kitchen.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice hosts, beautiful environment

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had problem with the door.

    The place very relaxing and super clean. Apartment with all you need. Staff very helpful and suggested the best restaurants, cafes for breakfast and also provided a map of how to get around. We walked to the centre. Just a 10-15min walk to the centre of Sintra. Loved the place and location. Highly recommend. Thank you. 😊

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Nearly perfect Zen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road noise. No nearby breakfast option. Very noisy neighbours above us who seemed to have no respect for the zen aspect of the property.

    Fantastic location. Beautiful gardens. Tranquil setting. Comfortable room. Lovely hosts.

    Stayed in September 2023

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