We stayed here one night while visiting Evora and Elvas. The hotel is a former monastery that has…read moreretained a lot of the original structure, including the chapel and there is a newer section of rooms, which is where we stayed. They have done a very good job of combining old and new. We booked a "Design Suite" for the night. There was a 35 euro charge for our two dogs. They supplied beds and bowls. Reception had changed our room to a ground floor because of our dogs, which made it easier to take them out at night and in the morning. The beds were size appropriate for each of our dogs. The bed was very comfortable with nice linens. There were some expensive pieces in the room, like the Dolce & Gabbana chair. However, a pet peeve of mine is when hotel room design does not take into account how people will actually use the room. With our room, there was a large table that blocked outlets so I had to move the table to charge my phone. There should have either been a smaller bed side table or moved the outlets higher. The bathroom was very nice. Great shower and a Japanese toilet! The gardens and grounds are stunning. The gardens have numerous fruit trees that were laden with citrus and they face a vineyard. Breakfast was stellar. There was a selection of cakes, breads, fruit (really great selection), cheese, yogurt, meats, etc. It is a very large property and it is clear why they host more than 40 weddings per year. The staff was friendly and helpful. They offered a tour of the grounds, as well as a wine tasting. A word of warning - there is a pig farm nearby and it smelled very farmy when we arrived.

Less hotel/resort…read more More of a forest/lean to/fend for yourself situation. Pool is a bug filled cesspool. A/C out frequently and management is non-responsive. Overpriced and understaffed. Wildly disappointing. .

This is a beautiful on the edge of most every popular site in Évora. The rooms are spacious and…read morequiet, and emphasize minimalism in furniture and decor. We had a small outdoor patio as well. The bed was comfortable and had a separate sheet as well as a duvet. The breakfast was well worth the price ($10). Staff were kind and respectful. From the train station, the hotel was just a 15 minute easy walk while carrying to packs on our backs. I'd take a taxi if I had a roller bag because of the cobbles in the streets and walkways.

The modern architecture doesn't fit with the character of this old town though the accommodations…read morewere nice. Having parking in this area is a big plus. No coffee in the rooms though, that's a downer. Need to go downstairs to get it from the bar in the morning or wait for the buffet breakfast to open. Good location inside the old city walls though and good access to all the sites. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

Beautiful setting for this hotel this around a castle wall. Great had room 218, the bed was BAD…read more It was a king size bed that needed to be replaced some years ago. I felt each coil on my body. The place is older , but kept & clean. Trucks are not allowed inside the castle walls, so many tourist has to carry in their luggage. We had dinner included with our package, everything had Pork in it. Poor culinary abilities.

Tour buses are not allowed near the hotel so we had to walk our bags in - not a big deal as the…read morecity gate drop off point isn't too far from the hotel. The property is quite large. The hotel really made an effort to create many different spaces for meeting/gathering. There's a certain charm about this place that is inviting. Rooms do not have carpet but instead tile floors! Our room faced the large green space which was peaceful. Buffet style meals at breakfast and dinner were very well done. Location is walking distance to city center.

Absolutely spectacular place!! It's just like paradise…read more.. Thank you Joachim and Maria for making us feel at home!! Everything about this place is outstanding!! Amazing view, Delicious food, Great Wine, Comfy beds, Perfect hosts! They speak German, French, English, Spanish, Portuguese... Everything to make you feel special. Don't miss out the opportunity to visit this gem! I'll be back very soon!!

I love to go there and ride my horse, after a long working week. Now they are even building a…read morehotel, so you can stay with your horse ;) It will be great in a few months, when the Hotel opens. After a long horse ride, go directly to a cozy room and a hot shower :)

My wife and I were here on a Gate1 tour, coming from Azaruja, and the cork factory…read more We had to walk for about 10 minutes from where the bus parked to the M'Ar De Ar Aqueduto hotel, and the weather was hot, reaching 80 degrees today. It seems that the buses cannot park right by the hotel. If you wanted to walk into town, you had to go back out and walk another 10 minutes, and it was a bit confusing as to which way was town center. We gave up after going into several streets and decided it wasn't worth it at that hour. We had a buffet dinner tonight at the hotel and the food was decent. Hotel had popcorn near Reception area. No water heater for coffee/tea, no body lotion, I'm almost 6' tall and had to stretch to reach the hangers in the hallway closet! Room was spacious. Nice views from room Staff was courteous and accommodating.

Beautiful modern hotel with 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool & hot tub. The rooms have high…read moreceilings and there are broad hallways and an elevator. The on-site restaurant is Michelin level cuisine. The staff is very accommodating and helpful. Even when Evora is suffering a heat wave, this is a comfortable place to be. You can soak in a pool and order food and cocktails (as well as the obligatory local wines) poolside. It is a 10 min walk to the Roman temple and other sites.

The hotel is beautiful and located at a prime location in town, in fact right next to the Roman…read moretemple. Lunch at the hotel was perhaps better than we've had in other paradors in Spanish Extremadura. The environment is quiet and tranquil. Rooms are variable but ours was in the former library and featured an anteroom that was beautifully painted (see photo). Staff is helpful and friendly: one of the staff actually offered to move our car to a more secure location. Did not view or use pool. Town is very walkable and full of shops offering the usual panalopy of trinkets. Dinner was served well, prepared well, and savory. Breakfast had many hot and cold options. Highly recommended.

This is a beautiful pousada in what used to be a monastery. The rooms are what used to be monks'…read morecell quarters. Every room is a different size. As for ours, it was small and there was very little room to walk around the bed or places to sit your suitcases. The bed was very low to the ground and hard. Highlight was their breakfast buffet. It was huge, delicious and was held in the courtyard. Disappointing was the dinner. Food was boring. Nothing exciting on the menu. Staff was welcoming.

The staff is very nice and helpful. Comfortable room with a beautiful bathroom. Heated tile. No…read moreroom number, just cute whimsical pictures of butterfly, snail, and little creatures on wall to match with your key. The pictures are actually their wine labels and were drawn by the owner couple's children. The fireplace area is very inviting, great place to relax and enjoy the evening. Or to use your computer/phone as you don't get much wifi signal in the rooms (but it seems to be a common problem in the hotels I visit in Portugal.) The infinity pool has a nice view of the vineyard but it was too cool to swim in when I visited. Breakfast buffet is very delicious too, elegantly laid out with juices, fruit, an array of cheeses (some locally made), bread, home-made yogurt in glass jars, and more. The hotel is part of a farm, where they grow grapes, make their own wine, breed their pigs (pata negra) to feed on acorns, grow olives and make oil, plus more. The staff is happy to take you on a tour of the farm in their jeep, which was very interesting and a good learning experience. If you come at the right time, you can participate in the grape or olive harvest as well, and may get to stomp on some grapes! They do have some very good wine, and the olive oil is so flavorful I bought a bottle. Dinner at the restaurant is certainly delicious, from the bread with dip and spread, to the codfish and dessert. It's more modern fusion than rustic traditional. The location is somewhat in the middle of nowhere, but if you just want to chill and not do a lot, this is a great place to stay. More for couples than family with kids. It's a bit overpriced but I definitely plan to return for a special occasion, maybe my anniversary? Room Tip: There is no bad room, but they have two bigger rooms with a loft.

Herdade da Malhadinha is a beautiful, calm, peaceful and serene property. We loved our three day…read morestay at this boutique 10 room property. It was completely relaxing. The hotel is set in a large estate surrounded by grape vines, olive trees, and cork trees. The views are lovely and peaceful. Breakfast is served buffet style - a huge spread with produce from their farm (fruits, honey, olives, fresh jams) and local foods. Eggs are made to order. Just delicious! There are activities available on property for a fee (archery, horse back riding, etc). We did their complimentary wine tour which included a tour of the property and wine tasting. They are truly a family business - the wine bottle labels feature artwork from the owners' children. We also did archery with their activities guide, who is super friendly. We traveled as a couple and found it very relaxing. There were also families with children, but it was never noisy. It's a beautiful space. There is a beautiful infinity pool, but the water is way too cold even on warm sunny September days. They offer spa services (I had a massage - it did not meet expectations), but it's not up to par with the rest of the property and I don't recommend. The on-property restaurant is a delicious. They use in season and local ingredients. They exclusively serve their own wines and the olive oil is made with their own olives. The desserts are creative and delicious! We loved our stay and would totally recommend!

This hotel have been open only 2 years. Super quiet, located in an ancient farm, they still produce…read moreolive oil and wine. Very friendly staff,excellent restaurant, breakfast is amazing!!! They are kids friendly they have kids club, horse back riding and treasure hunt!!! highly recommended!

Whether this hotel gets a better review will depend on the room you get. Being in an old building…read morethe room types are uneven. Same category can get you a great one with balcony or terrace (for which you'd likely get a rave review) or a basic one with no view. We had a room on second floor (#14) facing a narrow side street and building right on the other side. Noisy when someone walks below and talking. Room echos a lot so can hear next room or people in the hallway outside. Tile floor with no carpeting which is good and just enough space to do yoga or stretches. Plenty of outlets, wifi adequate. There is a coffee machine but no tea or kettle, one bottle of drinking water. High ceilings so at least the room didn't feel as oppressive as it's dark with not much lighting. Location is good, walkable to center. Breakfast adequate with standard continental.

What a beautiful boutique hotel. It is a former nobleman's home converted into a hotel. Our room…read morewas spacious and the bath had bath sheets! Please note that the stairs outside in the courtyard leading upstairs are original stone and are uneven which can be a bit scary because there is no banister to hold on to there.