Posted on Feb 17, 2025|Spa Room
AndyInBangkokA superb historic property under private management and ownership - actually, in the ownership of the same family for over 400 years altho’ now a member of the Small Luxury Hotels marketing system affiliated with Hilton. The property in its adjoining Gardens are a destination in themselves, along with the nearby (400m) Santa Clara monastery. They may be sufficient for some visitors, but it’s about a 15 minute walk to the centre of Coimbra and it’s main historical area.
Arthur Wellesley - aka Viscount Wellington - was a visitor during his Iberian campaign, so you’re in good company.
Staff are superb and obviously hand picked by the owner. The receptionist when I arrived (Evening of Sunday 16 February) was simply the best I’ve ever experienced, Singapore, Bangkok and Tokyo included. Genuinely fascinating to talk to about the history of the building and some of the previous guests (famous but ‘passed’ celebrities so no confidence is breached).
Best to stay in the rooms in the main building if possible, if tales of the previous occupant intrigue. Although the spa Is impressive – up to best Thai standards - and I guess the adjoining spa rooms may be equally good.
Overall, an absolute gem that far exceeded expectations.
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Price per night from€ 181
Posted on Nov 30, 2023|Double Room
Guest UserFriendly hotel with good accommodation. Good breakfast, with a good offer and variety.
The indoor pool is a very good experience, it's a shame the jacuzzi is out of order.
There is a gym with half a dozen working machines.
The staff were always attentive and friendly.
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Price per night from€ 98
Posted on Dec 27, 2025
Guest User
The hotel reception was poor, no effort was made to inform us of the hotel’s amenities or location of the amenities. The port wine at the reception was on display but was never offered to us or the other guests. The cleaning staff were very friendly, congratulations. The heating unit was located outside near the window of the room and was surprisingly loud. The worst of all was a male guest using the sauna and steam room while completely *****! Shocking lack of hygiene!!!
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Price per night from€ 91
Posted on Sep 30, 2025
Hanalovetravel
Hotel clean and we stayed in family room with 2 rooms connected.
From hotel you can walk to see beach and hotel in the center so many restaurants around.
Specially in another side of hotel have 2 restaurants with Luzzo pizza restaurants supper nice!
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Price per night from€ 77
Posted on Jun 21, 2026
Guest User
While the soundproofing was a bit lacking, I was generally satisfied. The front desk staff were friendly and proficient in English, which was a plus. However, be careful as water tends to splash out of the shower stall during a shower (the drainage isn't great). I regret not using the pool facilities, as the water was surprisingly clean. There's a spacious paid parking area with electric vehicle charging available.
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Price per night from€ 104
Posted on Jun 6, 2025
Guest User
Hotel em frente à praia, com excelente pequeno-almoço, staff super simpático e profissional, piscina, sauna, hidromassagem e ginásio. O almoço no restaurante do hotel estava top. A seleção dos vinhos é cuidada e o vinho branco seleção da Santa Vitória é bastante agradável. Excelente relação qualidade preço.
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Price per night from€ 119
Posted on Aug 27, 2023
Hugo F F Sousa
very well located hotel, in front of the beach and close to all relevant tourist attractions, as well as entertainment, shops, bars and restaurants. Service and concern for guests is a constant. Hotel with great facilities, spacious rooms, well decorated common areas in a very cozy atmosphere. Heated pool on the top floor allows a stunning view over the beach and the ocean at the rhythm of the sunset.
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Price per night from€ 157
Posted on Aug 26, 2024
Anonymous User
The parking lot outside the hotel says that the hotel is dedicated, but the hotel said that they don't know what the situation is. It is recommended to park in the parking lot downstairs. There is no place to eat nearby. The facilities are generally old.
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Price per night from€ 109
Posted on Jun 29, 2023
Fábio Zhan
Good service, clean, comfortable bed and pillows
Good environment, swimming pool, gym, reading room and other facilities are complete, breakfast is OK, the room is small.
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Price per night from€ 141
Posted on Sep 28, 2025
patricia
Although a lift was defect and the wind blowed in one of the rooms I reserved by the door to the balcony, the comforts were good and I liked the place.
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Price per night from€ 118