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Reviews of Casa do Colegio Velho

Rua Dr. Couto Jardim, 34, 7160-263 Vila Viçosa, Portugal

#6 of 11 hotels in Vila Viçosa

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 84 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Very kind and hospitable staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice staff. Genuine hospitality

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a shame we didn't stay for breakfast but it was a bit late for us (0830).

    Fabulous old building, swimming pool, personal, warm and friendly welcome from the owner who spoke excellent English. We were allowed to store our bicycles indoors.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Romantic weekend in Alentejo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    everything was great

    Lovely historic place, with romantic rooms and courtyard with pool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the garden

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Staying at the Casa do Colegio Velho is like stay like staying at home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our mattress was a bit saggy. I guess it needs to change. Also, this time around they did not serve eggs for breakfast. It was disappointing!

    This is not the first time we stay here. We love this property, its history and the staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Very friendly and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptionally welcoming and friendly staff. Really nice breakfast. Beautiful historic property with fabulous garden. Interesting town to visit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful historic gem hidden in central Vila Viçosa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner and her staff maintain this beautiful large historic property to very high standards and are very welcoming and kind. We feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to stay here. And its location put us within a 10 minute flat walk to most things we wanted to see and do, and there are many delicious cafes and restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The electric heater as it burns too much oxygen

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    It was a quick stay, but quite comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The breakfast was good, location is quite central.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Classic Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good.

    The hotel is truly classic. Full marble bathroom and large size rooms. Walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Very good breakfast. First class staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Great stuff, very friendly, comfortable beds and amazing bathroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very beautiful historical place.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely property and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good, with homemade goodies.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    The perfect stay that you can expect and I am a demanding person!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was incredibly friendly and open to help with anything. The property is beautifull, right in the centre of the city, the rooms extremely clean and the beds very comfy. Perfect stay! :D

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    9.0
    Great location and historic building
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and history plus the manager was wonderful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice place, good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit damp and cold, but it's understandable given it's age.

    This is a beautiful old hotel, a bit worn in places but lovely.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't book an extra night

    Great place to stay, close to everything.The hosts were lovely and breakfast was a bonus.One of the best rooms we've stayed in.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    9.0
    We had a very happy time in the house, in the area and all staff were extremely friendly and helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    How it was so well preserved!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    10
    This stay will be recalled with much fondness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was central to restaurants and to points of interest. The building and rooms exceeded what I could imagine. The hostess was incredibly kind and helpful in assisting us. It is ever so unfortunate we were only one night here as I will recall this most beautiful place far into the future. The court yard with pool was picturesque. Pool towels provided. The fragrance from the linen was clean and fresh and the linen was crisp. The shower was warm and strong and plenty of hot water. Very good soaps and shampoo Breakfast had many choices and the coffee and juice was very good as the breads and cheese. There was easy parking. We booked the marble tour and our kind hostess made the phone call to assure all was in order and rather than give directions to our starting point she drove us there! We were given the opportunity to leave our bags and use the facilities after the excursion. The hospitality was exceptional. I will never forget this special place.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    The hotel I would like to stay everywhere!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lack of an elevator. The hotel offers 8 rooms spread over 3 floors. As it does not have an elevator, people with limited mobility should request to stay at the first floor.

    Charming hotel, great location, fantastic staff, excellent breakfast, spotless! Ideal location for visiting Vila Viçosa, Elvas, Evora and Badajoz. I recommend all future guests to take the time to meet and chat with Mrs. Manuela, co-owner of the hotel. A lady of enormous culture and personal knowledge of local and regional history. Friendly and pleasant, Dona Manuela is one more reason to stay at Hotel Colegio Velho!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such wonderful, friendly staff who made us feel so welcome in their beautiful and unique hotel. The pool was a glorious respite from the heat. We loved it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The warm welcome, our room, the pool and breakfasts

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant stay in Alentejo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no option to buy a glass/bottle of wine at the venue to drink in the pool

    well decorated house, picturesque, nice pool

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    magical corner of little paradise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great breakfast. Great location. Amazing host! House full of history and character! I wish I had stayed longer. I will be back!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Charming place, charming people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place, it feels like a family country home that one happens to be staying. The owner and the staff seem to be genuinely friendly rather than professionally polite. Everything isn’t perfect but nothing in life is perfect. This is real, and it’s lovely! The breakfast was great!

    Stayed in July 2023

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