Pousada Mosteiro De Guimaraes - Guimarães
41.443422, -8.276771Overview
4-star historic monastery hotel overlooking Guimarães from a hillside, awarded Travelers' Choice 2024 and Best of Best 2024.
Amenities & Grounds
The Pousada Mosteiro de Guimarães sits within 20 acre landscaped gardens that include an outdoor swimming pool open all year for both adults and children. Guests have access to sun loungers, beach chairs, sun umbrellas, and an outdoor pool with pool/beach towels. The hotel also offers bicycle rental, a children's playground, and a picnic area within the extensive gardens.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each of the individually decorated rooms at Pousada Mosteiro de Guimarães is located in what used to be the cloisters of a 12th-century Augustinian monastery. Rooms offer en suite bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, and soundproofing. Some rooms are in the historic section, maintaining the original monastic architecture with stone window seats.
Dining
D. Mafalda restaurant serves traditional regional cuisine in a vaulted dining room. The hotel also has a bar offering wine and champagne, plus breakfast in the room option. Kids' meals and fruits are available, and the restaurant provides dinner with a focus on local ingredients.
Family & Pets
The Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes offers family rooms and a children's playground, plus board games and puzzles. Pets are allowed for an additional charge of €30 per day per dog, with a welcome gift provided upon check-in. The hotel also provides baby cots and high chairs upon request, and the pool has shallow areas for younger guests.
Location & Activities
Situated 1 mile from Guimarães' historic center, the hotel is within walking distance of the city's shopping district and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cycling and hiking are available directly from the property, and the hotel offers guided tours and creative tourism experiences. Free private parking, accessible parking, and street parking are provided on site.
- Historical Setting: 12th-century Augustinian monastery converted into a hotel
- Grounds: 20 acre landscaped gardens with year-round outdoor pool
- Dining: D. Mafalda restaurant serving traditional regional cuisine
- Family: Children's playground, family rooms, board games, baby cots
- Pets: Dogs allowed (€30/day) with welcome gift
- Location: 1 mile from Guimarães center, near Peneda-Gerês National Park
License number: 1535
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site parking lot
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Massage
Room view
- Garden view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Pousada Mosteiro De Guimaraes
| 💵 Lowest room price | 144 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 33.9 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO |
Location
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