A. Montesinho

Family-friendly guesthouse with 3 outdoor pools and sauna
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Property entrance
Property grounds
Family Suite, Ensuite
3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Interior detail

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
Rua Coronel Álvaro Cepeda, 1, Braganca, 5300-553
  • Museu do Abade de Bacal
    8 min drive
  • Igreja de São Vicente
    8 min drive
  • Montesinho Natural Park
    9 min drive
  • Braganca (BGC)
    10 min drive

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
TV
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dishwasher
TV
Down duvet
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Traditional Cottage, Kitchen, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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About the area

Braganca

A family-friendly stay in Braganca awaits you at A. Montesinho. You'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Montesinho Natural Park and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Igreja de São Bento. Highlights at this guest house include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours. 150 square feet (14 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Braganca guest house include Centro de Arte Contemporânea Graça Morais and Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje.

What's nearby

  • Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Museu do Abade de Bacal - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Castelo de Braganca - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Braganca Castle - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Puebla de Sanabria Station - 42 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Javali - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bela Época - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Abel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nordeste - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tasca do ZéTuga - ‬8 min drive

About this property

A. Montesinho

Family-friendly guesthouse with 3 outdoor pools and sauna
As a guest of A. Montesinho, you'll find 3 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this guest house measures 150 square feet (14 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly A. Montesinho. Self parking is free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 150 sq ft of conference space
  • 14 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
A. Montesinho offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features shared/communal kitchens and a hairdryer. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Braganca guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (150 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 11 lb per pet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 4.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

A. Montesinho
A. Montesinho Braganca
A. Montesinho House
A. Montesinho House Braganca
A. Montesinho Guesthouse Braganca
A. Montesinho Guesthouse
A. Montesinho Braganca
A. Montesinho Guesthouse
A. Montesinho Guesthouse Braganca

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at A. Montesinho?

A. Montesinho offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at A. Montesinho?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A. Montesinho on 26 Nov 2024 start from NZ$116.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at A. Montesinho?

Yep, A. Montesinho has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to A. Montesinho?

The closest beach to A. Montesinho is Playa Custa Llago (34.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at A. Montesinho?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does A. Montesinho have a pool?

A. Montesinho has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes A. Montesinho a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at A. Montesinho.

Is A. Montesinho family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that A. Montesinho is a hit with families.

Does A. Montesinho serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A. Montesinho?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at A. Montesinho?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at A. Montesinho?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

A. Montesinho Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 125 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ananda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place smells like meat. The restaurant has no vegetarian options other than salad. The room is a nice size and the reception workers are accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Friendly helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation has a lot of potential. The pool is great. The apartments are really large and clean. There are a few restaurants on the property that no longer function except to serve special events which is unfortunate because it’s in the middle of the country with nothing closeby. The office is a mile away from the accommodation. Google maps does not lead you directly to the office. The people running the place are very nice & helpful. There’s a good restaurant they run attached to the office.

4/10 Poor

Barry

Disliked: Staff & service
The property was difficult to find as the Expedia link did not rake you to the property . The property itself was not at all clearly marked and appeared to be a shop ! No instructions on how to use the coffee machine . Just all in all , a bit frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel and so Expedia should be more clear about that and not have it show up in a hotel search. This is more like a cabin rental where you rent a room in a house with shared common areas. The house we were in is quite dated and both the facilities and the decor could use updating. The bathrooms were small with very old and rusty fixtures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute spot with various facilities, including restaurant, farm sites and nice little shop. Nice room (w/ private bathroom) but also access to a communal living room with fireplace and kitchen. Unique and neat spot, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rather strange experience, not a hotel but rooms
Reception telephoned us the day we were arriving to check our arrival time, I felt they stayed behind just for us. We took suitcases and dog out of the car only to be told our room was 1km away and to follow the receptionist in our car. The room was OK, we shared an apartment with another couple. All advertised facilities on site were closed except for the pool. We had to travel back to get something to eat, the food was not great, we're sorry to say. The place was typical, rustic and peaceful. The place clearly won many awards in the past and has the potential to be great once again but we were left with the impression that the current management do not seem to be doing it justice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Average place, not so great service
Average place. Location is not great, but environment in the mountains was pleasant. However, when the hot water was not working in the morning they still didn't show flexibility with the checkout time. The first contact by phone before the check in was not the best either. Overall, decent place, 12mins driving from the center which needs to improve the way they take care of costumers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Bruno

call first for acurate description
short brake with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the pictures off the site is not de same in reality. the rooms are 1 km from the pool, anda that was not writen on the reservation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Poor breskfast and poor cleanning at swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awful
Hotel located at meat factory. Out of town. No pools on site as stated. They are at another area. Situated next to stagnant river. Mosquitos everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near Bragança and close to good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Herculano, Northampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic place
Idyllic place! Staff were very friendly and always went the extra mile to accommodate any requests. Close to really good restaurants!

6/10 Okay

pam, v

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to find
Gimonde needs to be included in the address as the TomTom did not find it in Braganca. The breakfast was terrible- bread in edible and coffee not drinkable. And the flies!

8/10 Good

francine, lancashire, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to explore the national park.
Walked along the river teeming with noisy frogs. (They were not on the menu though) we ate at the hotel restaurant. We had the most fabulous meal, excellent wonderfully cooked steak served with roast chestnuts and an equally wonderful pork steak. Strongly recommend it.

8/10 Good

E, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mountains & very pleasant stay
Beautiful place with nice facilities to explore the Montesinho National Park and the North West of Portugal. Great food as well.

6/10 Okay

Mário, Kitchener, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place to sleep, but avoid the restaurant
The hotel's receptionist was very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable. Avoid the restaurant: we went there for a ludicrously overpriced breakfast, got treated like second class citizens (when compared with the larger group seated nearby), and the quality of the food was sub-par for Portuguese standards. We made the right choice and went down the street to Assares for most of our meals instead, and it was delicious.

8/10 Good

John and Joyce, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were lucky to have the whole house to ourselves, therefore we could spread out and make ourselves at home. Breakfast was served at the taverna 3euros each for bread ham cheeses and coffee. Good wifi at the house.The old village was interesting to walk round and pretty by the river. Close enough to Braganca to visit but not in a busy area. We also drove around the national park and enjoyed the natural beauty. Only complaint was noise at night from a generator or air conditioner in the next property. Outside Ares was sufficient but no comfortable seats for the garden. Kitchen well equipped.

4/10 Poor

Paulinha Ollivier, Australia

Disliked: Room comfort
totally misrepresented. Ask more questions.
While staff were exceptionally pleasant, we had no idea that it was housed in the country. Not that we mind 'country' but we were simply not told and directions to get to it were very poor. We were in a 'share house' with two other couples, sharing the kitchen and lounge. Again, we coped, but this was not mentioned in the notes accompanying acceptance of the booking.In our opinion, it is 2 star, not 4 star. I must re-iterate that Catherine, the receptionist was exceptionally nice and paved the way for us, impeccably. She could work in an international hotel and be an asset to them. My husband had a sleepless night because of very noisy heating system. or pumping water system. The other couples complained of the same thing, when we mentioned it, over breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

alan, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well placed
A nice warm welcome.A very pleasant and spotlessly clean small hotel.The room looked new and was spacious with an excellent bathroom and comfortable bed.A great breakfast after a very quiet and peacefull night.A delight to stay here

8/10 Good

Guillaume

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024