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Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified pousada with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior
Garden
Superior Double or Twin Room
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Convento das Chagas - Terreiro do Paco, Vila Vicosa, 7160-251
  • Paco Ducal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Terreiro do Paço & Paço Ducal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Marble Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite (Triple)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Vila Vicosa

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel places you steps from Paco Ducal and within a 10-minute stroll of Terreiro do Paço & Paço Ducal. Highlights at this eco-friendly pousada include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, D. Carlos, serves Portuguese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. At the pousada's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 3767 square feet (350 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Vila Vicosa pousada include Marble Museum and Castelo de Vila Vicosa.
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What's nearby

  • Paco Ducal - 1 min walk
  • Terreiro do Paço & Paço Ducal - 6 min walk
  • Marble Museum - 6 min walk
  • Castelo de Vila Vicosa - 10 min walk
  • Quinta do Carmo - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Elvas Station - 30 min drive
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Os Cucos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Craft BBS - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Restaurante Florbela Espanca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café A Torre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Azul Silva & Silva - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel

Eco-certified pousada with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this pousada measures 3767 square feet (350 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel also features multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Vila Vicosa pousada.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3767 sq ft of conference space
  • 350 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel offers 39 accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Vila Vicosa pousada provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • D. Carlos

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3,767 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 16 January to 31 March:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 33 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 4231

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Hotel
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Hotel Vila Vicosa
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Hotel Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Hotel
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic
Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel Vila Vicosa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel on 24 Feb 2025 start from NZ$182.15, 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 Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Yep, Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

The closest beach to Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel is Monsaraz River Beach (39.1 km).

Does Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel have a pool?

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

No, Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from January 16 until March 31.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not your typical 3/4 star Hotel but it will be one of the most unique hotels you will stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting in restored old convent. Excellent staff and service - really unique experience - right next door to ducal palace!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service was excellent. Breakfast buffet was very good. Slightly hard to communicate with staff in restaurant, but all was clean and efficient. Restaurant was closed for dinner, which was a bit inconvenient, but the rest the front desk recommended had excellent food, and it was within a very short walking distance. So in the end we were extremely happy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pousada is a beautifully restored convent, the grounds and the pool are well taken care of, and the staff was friendly and helpful. An absolutely lovely place to stay. Very walkable to the town of Vila Viçosa with its shops and restaurant. It far exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very average hotel, the convent has a lot of history but it lacks personality. Terrible mattress and pillows , dirty water came from the taps, and a very simple bkfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Duarte

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place. We had trouble getting to our room as no one at reception. Then the key didn’t work. It’s like staying in a different century but with very very good beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks very tired, and needs investment, and the garden is not well looked after. The mattresses were rock hard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience! Our walk to our room was like being transported into the time when the convent was inhabited. You really got the authenticity of the place 500 years ago. So cool and the room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend highly. The town of Vila Vicosa is also a must see.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joanna

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff helpful and friendly. Lovely hotel we enjoyed our stay, restaurant a bit overpriced but reasonable food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location next to the palace with onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

priyabrata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MY 82 BIRTHDAY
RECEPTION was good.She is a fine lady. But after checking she said follow me I will show you the direction.She was long way from us.No help with our luggage.That beautiful marble stair with 10 steps near the reception was a bit difficult for us. One hand holding a small suitcase and the other hand holding the beautiful marble banister was not eassy. Don´t forget I am 82 years and my wife is 78 years old. The room was good but with a tiny window.Very good bed and linens,.I always have a double bed but they gave me two single beds.I was very unhappy. Called Hotels.com and they did not helped. Very disappointed. This is my 2nd time there.They have made some improvement but not enough.Lot of cost saving going on. There is no face cloth or small towel. no slipper.The floor is made of tiles and marble and it is cold. Similarly no bath robe.Mini bar ie empty.Why ? they donot trust the guest?This is not nice. The bk.fast was good but not fantastic.I generally eat egg,becon ,and bk,beans.But here it was looking disgusting.Never went there again. just took bread ,butteer ,cheese and fruits. Resturent was very good . good dinner. and good wine.Even they made a small cake with one candle for my 82 Birthday. Very nice surprise.Tha staff were very polite and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully Historic Yet Every Amenity for 2021!
This is a wonderfully historic hotel with a large swimming pool, amazing gardens, a top quality restaurant, a divine breakfast and mysterious chapels off the restaurant's court yard with centuries old murals. It is next door to the Summer Palace of the Dukes of Braganza - take the tour and understand the history of the pristine little town in the Alentejo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing building.
Just an amazing historic building. Atmospheric and delightful. Lovely seating areas with the possibility of a real wood burning hearth. We loved every minute of it and were genuinely sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dr Richard D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A truly unique experience
A former royal and aristocratic convent adjacent to the Ducal palace which was the home of many Portuguese kings, the Pousada Convento de Vila Vicosa is a destination in itself. Its wide variety of unique rooms that have been carefully renovated and adapted for hotel use stand out among the many dozens of castles, chateaux, monasteries and convents in which my wife and I have stayed over the past four decades. Although due to the complexity of its layout, it is easy to get lost and some of its rooms are multi leveled and might be unsuitable for some, we have always found the staff extremely helpful and willing to do their best to tailor guests’ rooms to their needs and interests to provide a truly memorable experience.
One of the hallways
An interior courtyard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the feeling of the convent, it was quiet at night, breakfast was very nice. Ample parking and in walking distance to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
An interesting history and a beautiful area. I would love to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

R, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, nice staff but in need of an update at least in the room where we stayed. Badly designed bathroom, floor needs attention and after a cut in the water supply for a few hours the over head shower did not work properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking architecture with great service all around to top it off!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The environment/areas are full of history. The building we stayed is very good well looked after and there was history about the place which is very good. In general I will love to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Problems and pluses of a Pousada
When arriving, the reception was staffed by a harried employee who had to welcome guests, answer the phone, and bring guests to their room. The pousada has large grounds and finding all the facilities is challenging. That said, it is a historic building with fascinating features. The breakfast is a large spread with a variety if coldcuts, drinks, breads, and scrambled eggs. The pool area is pleasant but the water is not heated and the wading pool visited by wasps. The room did not have a charging plug next to the bed for the cell phone and the wooden floors creaked but the ample space and balcony of the Superior Room was nice for spreading out to relax after a day of exploring the surrounding areas. In other words, there were both advantages and disadvantages of staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019