Castelo de Vide Hotels

Pros: Hostess and host very nice people. Informative and relaxed. Very good breakfast. Perfect pool and a lot of calm, silence and good atmosphere. You can buy drinks at the place. Our room was cleaned even...

Pros: The owners, who were really kind and helpful, the location which couldn't be better for us to relax, the room, which was big, clean, conmfortable and had air conditioning, the view, the stillness...

Pros: Lovely location in the country side and direct in the lavender fields. We didn't stay in the main house which was lovely too but our small own cabin in the fields was our little paradise. I would ...

Pros: Wonderful hosts with great information and went the extra mile to assist with suggesting and booking a restaurant for dinner as well as places to visit nearby and across the border in Spain. ...

Cons: We travelled by car so we had transport but if you didn't it is a 10-15 min drive to neatest town and restaurants.

Pros: The building is beautiful. Our room was wonderful and the owners, 'Steven' and 'Teresa' were the best. Steven couldn't have been more helpful! We only spent 2 nights, but we ...

Cons: The only thing we didn't like was having to leave!

Pros: The hosts were extremely hospitable and helpful. Lovely breakfast provided.

Cons: Location a little remote

Pros: Great experience all over. The farm, the people, the area, the accommodations.

Cons: Since the property is deep in the country it's understandable that the Internet connection is slow accourding to what we're are currently familiar in more crowded zones.

Pros: Very calm and relaxing rural surrounded by lavender. Very helpful staff. Good place for footwalks

Pros: Beautiful spot surrounded by the aroma of lavender. A relaxing and serene spot to take in the local nature.

Cons: Bed was a little firm for my liking.

Pros: Beautiful facility, warm and welcoming staff.

Pros: A house on the outskirts of Castelo de Vide -- about a two-minute walk or one minute drive downtown. The owner lets out her rooms (three, I think) and is lovely and hard-working. The bedroom was ...

Cons: No complaints -- just as long as it's understood this is a home-stay, not a hotel.

Pros: Loved our hostess, she is kindness itself. Very hospitable and cannot do enough for her guest. As others have said it is basic in that it is this lady's home and certainly not a hotel. However it ...

Pros: Every single thing

Pros: Amazing breakfast and wonderful host.

Cons: Leaving!

Pros: Oh this place is so quaint in the stunning hillside village of Castelo de Vide, and the host is one of the kindest people you could ever meet. She truly took care of me for two days when I was not ...

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: The owner Ms. Luisa was wonderful woman. She was realy care about the guests. The breakfast was very very special. We wish you hapiness and luck

Pros: The owner of the property was wonderful. It was a pleasure talking to her and staying at her place. Breakfast was very good and a big variety of choices were offered. The owner was very well ...

Pros: Luisa was amazingly hospitable. Although we couldn't really communicate with each other, she arranged a taxi for me to Marvao and drove me to the bus stop early in the morning. Also, the breakfast...

Pros: The host was a lovely lady, very welcoming and friendly. Beautiful house. Very close to the centre of Castelo De Vide. The best breakfast I've ever had, wonderful range of options, everything ...

Cons: Dog a touch noisy at night but not really a concern for us.

Pros: Everything - the location and the views are out of this world

Cons: nothing - everything was perfect

Pros: good location and very nice terrace with a view

Cons: Room decor was old somewhat drab and I'm not one who needs super modern. Twin beds were old and not very comfortable. breakfast was decent but coffee just lukewarm

Pros: Wonderful hosts, excellent breakfast around a big oval table, enabled us to meet other guest and have a pleasant conversation with them. Very comfortable room and fantastic view over the valley.

Cons: The weather...

Pros: The friendly owners.

Pros: If the weather had been good the view from the terrace would have been wonderful.

Cons: We booked a Double Room, advertised as having a mountain view. In fact it was a view of parking and cars. Cars were parked right in front of our window. People were passing by our window so we had to ...

Pros: sympathy and breakfast.

Pros: Great friendly hospitality. We come back tear after year

Cons: Nothing!

Pros: The hosts were extremely nice and helpful. The view from the balcony was beautiful. They really managed to make us feel at home.

Cons: The living and dining rooms would feel cosier if a little warmer.

Pros: everything was perfect. it's a quaint little home, very clean and well decorated. i especially liked my room with a balcony looking over the car park and the town. the view from the living room ...

Cons: really, nothing

Pros: Outstanding view from the balkony. Satisfactory breakfast. Comfortable bed.

Cons: Small refridgerator should be inside each room. Shower courtin could be changed into cabin.

Pros: Lovely old period-style cottage. Beautiful décor, furniture etc etc. Very comfortable and quiet. Nice breakfast and friendly owner.

Cons: Parking was difficult but we understand that this town is an ancient old town with narrow streets. But you can park 50 meters away easily and free.

Pros: Absolutely amazing! Fantastic views from the top and all around. Magnificent castle. Casa do Povo restaurant is simply delightful. Roman ruins at few kilometres is definitely something to visit. At ...

Pros: A very nice place to stay, just inside the gates of the historic centre of Marvao, absolutely worth the stay. Very friendly staff, who will prepare breakfast for you at the time you please. A ...

Pros: Great set up in old village, well maintained property with very attentive housekeeper

Cons: Pity Maria could not speak English as she was very attentive and doing her best to make us feel at home.

Pros: Almost everything. The location is ok, but we needed to carry our luggage from the distance.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: very nice location very nice staff

Cons: breakfast very basic, could be enriched. parking was a problem. we ended up carrying our luggage up the steep street.

Pros: Good location next to town gate, historic house, serving attitude of the host, balcony with nice outlook. Very good value fo money.

Cons: The owner of the house doesn't speak well English but we somehow managed that. The old carpet on the corridor might be challenging for an allergic person.

Pros: Stay here! My husband and I spent one night here in June and couldn't have been more pleased. It's an excellent value for the price. The pictures don't do it justice - it's more modern...

Cons: Nothing - everything was great.

Pros: A really lovely and tastefully furnished unit. It is spacious, yet cozy and has everything one hopes for when away from home.

Pros: Nice airconditioned room with lovely view. Very clean.

Pros: The location is excellent. Rooms with a view are the best but once outside the views are 360 degrees

Pros: - excellent restaurant - staff speaks English - nice room

Cons: - nothing

Pros: Views. Views. Views. Beautiful building/decor. Very quiet. Perfect location for walking around Marvao

Cons: Some breakfast buffet food not covered but otherwise a nice variety.

Pros: Ate at the restaurant on property. The food is excellent. Second time there and not disappointed at all. The breakfast is also very good. The hotel and restaurant are a great value for your money.

Pros: The location of the hotel is excellent, just inside the city walls with a great view of the surrounding area. The parking was very good, right in front of the hotel in a small public square. The ...

Pros: Everything

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Great hotel. Very friendly family run. Second time here. Ate in hotel ,excellent menus. Breakfast excellent

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Amazing location in the centre of a Walled Mountain Village

Cons: the view from our room

Pros: Staff, facilities and comfort all excellent.

Cons: All good.

Pros: The room was comfortable and spacious. The breakfast was excellent. And everyone there very helpful and could not do enough for us. Very good value for money.

Pros: The service and owners are brilliant- highly reccoment to everyone

Pros: Beautiful house and grounds, emanating oodles of faded grandeur. The host was welcoming, courteous and attentive, offering helpful advice. Breakfast was varied and fresh, served in a spacious dining ...

Cons: The only negative comment would be that the bedrooms could benefit from the provision of ventilator fans. We being Northern Europeans found the heat at night rather overwhelming.

Pros: Location is exceptionnal, in the middle of beautiful Alto Alentejo , close to Marvao. We were incredibly well welcomed, the breakfast was very generous, the swimming pool was essential to our trip !

Cons: Room was very narrow with two big beds for one person and very small window. A bit claustrophobic

Pros: The host was friendly and helpful, the building was beautiful & full of interesting antiques. As it was off-season, we had the place to ourselves!

Cons: Really hard to find! We didn't have our phone charged so couldn't ring, also didn't know if they would speak English. Took us ages to find it. Make sure you have the means to ring - the ...

Pros: Lovely hotel inside, Friendly owner who offered suggestions on local places of interest to visit, safe parking for motorcycles. Excellent breakfast.

Cons: situated a little out of town (about a 15 -20 minute walk) ok in summer but means walking back along dark roads if visiting later in Year

Pros: The location is perfect. Spacious room, good staff, great breakfast. Lots of space to play foorball/ frisbee or whatever. Great staff

Cons: The pool area needs maintenance, some retiling and such. But the water is without leafs and vary clean. Great holiday!

Pros: Train Spot is a beautiful place to stay, every detail is tidy and all the staff is very attentive and helpfull to recommend a lot of activity nearby. the breakfast usually is from 9 am but the day of ...

Pros: Something different! Lot of little towns to explore around.

Cons: Was one of the hottest days in Portugal (40 C) when we stayed, so an AC was terribly missed!

Pros: Beautiful old building!

Pros: Loved the authenticity they have kept at the train station, beautifully decorated throughout. Lovely homemade breakfast and liked that they had games to play!

Pros: Friendly staff and owner goes well with the funky atmosphere of the place

Pros: What a fantastic, lovely, romantic place to stay! You are literally staying at an old train station. The rooms are very basic, but it did not matter. The lounge was lovely, with a great fire at night...

Cons: Breakfast starts at 9am, which is just too late. Most people want to go out and make the most of the day. We found that the lounge was full of people waiting for breakfast since about 8am...

Pros: Extremely friendly staff and very nice building!

Cons: Breakfast could be better.

Pros: We designed our road trip to visit Marvao and stay here and I'm glad we did! Eduardo was so friendly and nice introducing us to the guesthouse. There is a few communal rooms and fireplaces, and ...

Pros: Beira railway station is a rare place to find yourself spending the night. We loved it's quirky charm an the ghostly rails of the shunting yard now sadly empty since 2012. Eduardo is a charming ...

Cons: This is not for everyone but we loved it.

Pros: Delicious breakfast, comfortable lounge area, great staff, clean, well-designed

Cons: Apartment was chilly, lounge could be better arranged for more groups to enjoy the fireplace

Pros: Location large space welcome pack

Cons: No iron or board

Pros: Excellent location in a charming town. Spacious apartment. Miguel and his wife met us and were friendly and helpful, leaving some basic provisions. We used the apartment as a base for walking and ...

Cons: The temperature in the evening was rather cool and we had to use the air conditioning for heating on several occasions. Slate floor in the bathroom was very cold. All these aspects would have been ...

Pros: Fabulous apartment with plenty of space and everything you could ask for in an apartment. A real home away from home.

Pros: Great location. Lovely apartment with everything you could need. Very atmospheric area. Incredibly comfortable bed and linens. Great shower. Excellent communication with owner who was so helpful and ...

Pros: I was travelling through Portugal on my bike. The owner called me the day before my arrival to arrange check in in the best possible time for me. The place was amazing, clean and cosy. Little gifts ...

Pros: Lovely detail-oriented furnished apartment, service is very attentive (pampering us with a bottle of wine, very nice breakfast on the fridge). They have proper heating for colder times too!

Pros: That was our second visit at Casa da Rua Nova. Same as before - we have liked it very much! Spacious, well equipped, nicely decorated, good wi-fi, etc.

Pros: Wonderful owners, great location and charming apartment

Pros: This nicely renovated farmhouse is a very good gateway for the visits of Marvão and the surrounding countryside. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Irenes homemade jams are marvellous!

Pros: Quiet peaceful area within easy driving distance of Marva. Wonderful breakfast in the room. Very helpful hosts.

Cons: A bit difficult to find as it is rural. GPS led us astray. The instructions provided in the email were good. Should have used those. Not much open as it is off season.

Pros: What a beautiful part of Portugal and what a brilliant place to stay. We (2 adults and 2 kids) booked a night at Quinta do Marvao. We were upgraded to the Eco cottage which is fabulous! Big rooms, ...

Pros: Lovely hosts, great great breakfast. Did I mention the views ?

Pros: Great place, friendly family and great breakfast!

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Two travel weary motorcyclists turn up after dark at Quinta do marvao, and yet we were given a warm welcome and everything we could possibly need. Then we woke up in the morning to THAT VIEW... ...

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Fabulous views. Great location. Big interior space. Friendly owners

Cons: A few items had been broken by previous holidaymakers

Pros: Everything is just marvelous! We left this place with our minds full of cherished memories! Everything is just perfect for romance and relaxing moments! The surround nature, the countryside style...

Cons: Had to leave was the only thing we didn't like. I just wish we could live there!

Pros: Certainly different! A restored ruin apparently miles from anywhere. Priced with hotels it can't compete with for facilities but which can't compare for the experience. Rustic outside; unexpected inside. Walkers and lovers could stay until exhausted! Very nice personalised breakfast prepared to order.

Cons: Despite emailed directions, get there in daylight!

Pros: Relaxing environment, nice breakfast, peaceful view (studio apartment)

Cons: Administrative procedures (check in/out)

Pros: Off the beaten track and very rural with lovely view across countryside. Welcoming glass of wine on arrival and Jorge and Irene were friendly unobtrusive hosts. We stayed in the studio which had everything we needed for our one night stopover. Breakfast (taken in the main house) was excellent with fresh rolls, jams, ham and cheese. Knowing we had a long drive ahead, Jorge kindly let us make up rolls for our picnic lunch!

Pros: The hospitality and welcome received for us and for our little dog was wonderful. The position in the hills of the Valle de Radao was delightful, surrounded by rolling hills and unspoilt countryside. A great place for walking and exploring, with local cuisine available in the nearby village to a good standard. We would love to visit again.

Cons: Not easy to find, perseverence required but well worth the effort!!

Pros: Quite and peaceful

Cons: Breakfast was very simple. Some fruit would have been nice

Pros: Really nice owner, great to talk to and very generous host. Was a lot of fun to visit the onsite family farm with Bob--the gentle giant dog!

Pros: The best of people. Mr. José Carlos and his father are the most excelent hosts. The surroundings are marvelous and the quietness of the place is only surpassed by the possibility of stargazzing.

Cons: I't would be perfect to have the use of a kitchen.

Pros: It is a working farm. The host, Jose, was super. He showed us his wine making room and gave us some wine! His dog Bob, was such a great companion. Just a big marshmallow.

Pros: The owner was very friendly and anserwed all our questions about farming and Portugal. We enjoyed his dog Bob. It was very quiet.

Cons: Everything was pleasant.

Pros: Everything especially his beautiful local mountain dog. The host helped us with everything, the place was quiet, breakfast was great, the castle towns were fantastic. The stars at night were memorable...

Cons: Nothing. Perfect stay!!

Pros: The hosts are very very friendly, they took us for an Agro-tour around the property, showed all the animals and plantation. Very comfy place, good value for money

Pros: Regional products in the breakfast.

Cons: No closet in the room

Pros: Bed and breakfast Location near river View at castle

Pros: I have stayed at this hotel many times to and from Santander for the ferry and have never been disappointed. For a 3 star hotel the restaurant is excellent with a large selection of wine from the ...

Cons: Hot water only seems to be available from 08.00 ?

Pros: Friendly atmosphere. True local culture

Cons: Breakfast only after 8 Would like it earlier

Pros: Great view of Marvao lit up at night from the river view rooms. Nice balcony as well. The restaurant below the hotel was incredibly good - lovely modern decor, attentive service and fabulous local ...

Cons: The public areas all smelled like smoke. The room was very dimly lit.

Pros: The restaurant should not be missed!

Cons: No hot water until 08.00

Pros: Delightful riverside site & restaurant. Pleasant staff. Good breakfast. Interesting design.

Cons: Our room was rather small, but attractive & good value.

Pros: It is a really nice hotel, located directly next to a small river where you can go swimming. To the hotel belongs a very nice restaurant, so you can sit next to the river in a nice atmosphere and eat...

Pros: Excellent restaurant. Balcony overlooking the River. Dog stayed in car but good location for walking along river..

Cons: Chintzy modern decor not my taste!

Pros: Value for money, clean, modern. Lovely breakfast. Restaurant in close proximity.

Cons: No hairdryer. Shower a hand shower, there should be an attachment higher up, otherwise not a problem. More channels on TV.

Pros: The staff was fantastic -- friendly, helpful, professional.

Cons: The price is a little high.

Pros: Very neat accommodations in an old convent... huge rooms with massive fireplace and living room

Pros: Excellent location.

Cons: Clean, beautiful room. Rich breakfast.

Pros: The hotel is on top of the mountain in the small village, very good view from the restaurant. Very good restaurant. We had a small room with balkony on the front and great view. Staff is very ...

Pros: Location location

Pros: This Pousada is situated right in the center of Marvao. From the moment I walked through the door I was treated with warmth from the friendly and helpful staff. My room was spotless, the bed ...

Cons: Could not find any fault with this establishment.

Pros: Good location Lounge

Cons: Overpriced Bathroom decoration / smell

Pros: Beautiful small hotel in a wonderful fortified town.

Cons: We liked it all

Pros: A beautiful hotel in an old walled city with such interesting history. Wonderful breakfast and lovely room.

Cons: Difficult driving, but was as should be expected when staying at this type of location. Parking was right outside hotel.

Pros: great value for money. In centre of town. Food good although veg over cooked

Cons: Wifi only in public areas

Pros: A friendly hotel just where the bus came on. A bitld fashioned but staff could not have been more helpful. The vilage and the weel signposted walks all around are absolutely beautiful

Cons: The breakfast was inedibe I am afraid tosay - and I will usually eat anything.

Pros: Very clean,very friendly staff,good location over all a good experience.

Cons: the fact that there is no parking. But since we where there weeks days we had no problem parking 50 to 80 meters distance.

Pros: friendly staff and comfortable rooms,short walk to center of town

Cons: nothing

Pros: Brilliant value in an excellent location, with a very good air conditioned room.

Pros: Big rooms. Nice breakfast. 3min walk to the main square. Helpful staff. Free parking place. Beautiful city.

Cons: Scary wardrobe looking like confessional ;)

Pros: Very good choice. Excellent value for money. Comfortable & spacious room. Good breakfast. Nice & friendly staff. Very clean. We will be back. Obrigado!!

Pros: A lovely friendly hotel. The Staff were so kind and took great care to make sure all was well especially Celia and Paulo.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: great location and views, good value for money

Pros: Margarida was the consummate hostess, taking care of our needs and giving us free rein of the facilities. It was a lovely oasis.

Pros: Fantastic location

Cons: Bar fridge not working properly and not of quality

Pros: Beautiful setting with exquisite view from bedroom window. Very comfortable bed.

Pros: A beautiful roomy looking over the distant Spanish mountains. Clean, well appointed. Marvao is a dream come true. A mountain hideaway nestled within a medieval castle. The staff were friendly and ...

Cons: We loved it all.

Pros: We liked the room temperature as it was a very cold and the staff turn on the heater making it very comfy and warm at our arrival. We liked the location, because it was right in the middle of Marvao. ...

Cons: It was a very small room. Parking was complicated, I'm sure in a crowded day, we weren't be able to park there. The light was awful, there wasn't much light in the room. Shower was ...

Pros: Marvao is a super romantic and magical place. The hotel was good for the price. The coffee is discusting but the overall breakfast was ok.

Cons: Wifi - when it works, it works.. The coffee is discusting (cold instant coffee).

Pros: Stunning village, very clean,friendly accommodation attached to lovely restaurant.

Pros: The location and the breakfeast. The staff was very friendly and helpfull.

Pros: Situated perfectly in the old town we had a wonderful family apartment with terrace.

Pros: This was our third visit and again we found the hotel at a quiet time just after a busy Easter., but this time, the weather was warm and sunny There is plenty of parking and we were able to park by ...

Cons: Visitors should be aware that the hotel serves breakfast only but there are some good restaurants in the town serving dinner, as well as a number of cafes, and the inhabitants are friendly.

Pros: Comfortable and clean and a good breakfast choice.

Cons: WiFi only works in reception area.

Pros: Spacious, clean, and comfortable room. Free parking, good in room wi-fi, and excellent morning breakfast. I'd gladly stay there again should I return to the area.

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: We liked everything about this place. Inexpensive, clean and comfortable, close to the city center.

Pros: Nice hotel, good breakfast, but the acoustics pose some problems that should be resolved.

Cons: Acoustics

Pros: The rooom and breakfast were very good.

Cons: TV in the room- very basic, a larger screen with more channels could be offered as an extra.

Pros: The view, the staff, the breakfast, the room, the location

Cons: The pillows (too hard), and the pool (the water was not clean)

Pros: Cheerful housekeeping staff. Room, bed and the breakfast were OK.

Cons: Pool closed with no advance warning before our arrival, it could not have got so bad (see photo on Tripadvisor to be posted soon) in the 'one day since it developed a leak'. Free tickets for...

Pros: Very friendly staff, close to the town square and the Castello. The public pool was located across the hotel which was convenient.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The views and scenery were excellent.

Cons: The daytime staff were inattentive and even disappeared at times they should have been there to receive guests. I actually had to search for someone to check us in - after we had been there earlier ...

Pros: Great cleanliness of the rooms and bathroom; great breakfast (sandwiches, jams, yogurt, cake, cheese, ham, fruit, coffee, tea, orange juice and pineapple juice); very good location with space for ...

Pros: Nice location with parking in front. Breakfast was excellent and the room was ok. Good value for the money paid

Cons: No wifi in the room

Pros: Well placed Hotel right on the historic center, breakfast was good and the room was ok.

Cons: There was no WIFI access on the room and when I booked the room via Booking I explicit told that WIFI access was a priority.

Pros: Location of hotel, opposite a pretty park and an easy short walk through the park into the town. We have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions and have always had beautiful views from our balcony...

Cons: Would like wifi in more areas.

Pros: For the price a great hotel with nice rooms and OK breakfast. The pool was also good

Pros: Very nice Hotel well located and with very nice and helpful staff.

Cons: The breakfast could be improved and have more variety. In cold windy weather the windows let the cold get inside the room so you must use the air conditioning to heat up a little.

Pros: Cleanliness, friendliness and location was perfect.

Cons: No wifi in the rooms. Hotel is a bit dated.

Pros: The man on the reception is always nice and very polite. The hotel is excellent value for money with a fairly decent breakfast. Our room was pretty and had a balcony. Good location to access Castelo.

Cons: The restaurant in the hotel was closed.

Pros: Beautiful.

Cons: Absolutely lovely!

Pros: Location and the Nice view.

Cons: The Smell

Cons: Old furniture. Windows with no view.

Pros: Nice location

Cons: Mean lady at the reception, was arguing with us about which room we booked. Bathrooms need renovations. Uncomfortable bed

Pros: Great location. And on the day we were there, AIR CONDITIONING!

Pros: Great location in city center, wonderful views. A hotel of great history and style, the hotel staff were exceptional they all knew who you were even though you hadn't met them, staff all very ...

Pros: The family were very hospitable and helpful.Our room had a lovely view of the park and was very centrally located.The hotel restaurant was also a benefit offering local dishes.

Cons: The female receptionist was rude, insisted to be paid in advance, when we declined breakfast due to gluten allergy, and failed, when asked, to give a fair view of the amazing neighbour village Marvao...