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Reviews of Convento da Provença

Monte Paleiros, Ribeira De Nisa, 7300-431 Portalegre, Portugal

#6 of 8 hotels in Portalegre

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 36 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Perfect for a family getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We recently had the pleasure of staying for one night at the Convento da Provença with our little one, and we absolutely loved everything about our experience. The host was incredibly accommodating and flexible, which we appreciated immensely. The staff was friendly and welcoming, always ready to assist. The convent itself is surrounded by a stunning landscape, offering a clear, star-filled sky that we enjoyed at night. The breakfast was delightful, featuring a variety of choices that catered to all our tastes. Our accommodations were spacious and comfortable, making our brief stay feel like a luxurious retreat. We highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a unique and serene getaway. We will be back for a longer stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Warm hospitality and a lovely breakfast, Very helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Warm and calm stay, good with or without kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing really, I guess in the future they can add charging for electric/hybrid cars and maybe not charge for the crib since most places don't charge. That being said in the end they offered it anyway!

    The hosts/owners and their daughters were very nice and welcoming. The bed and overall comfort were also pretty good. They have 3 donkeys and one of them is pregnant so expect a new little one in a few weeks if you visit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    We are looking forward to staying there again to see the changes that have been made in another year
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing could have been better

    The friendliness and enthusiasm of the owners. The ambience was exceptional A beautiful property

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    Very relaxing stay in a beautiful surrounding
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Interior was not our style

    Great location, charming house and nice hosts

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quiet location and no parking problems

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    9.0
    A hidden gem in the Alentejo wine region
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This hotel was a great find, hidden in the Portuguese hills. A converted convent, it was as if you'd stepped back in time with the decor, yet the rooms and facilities had everything needed. Our room looked over the pool towards the hills and there was the opportunity to take a walk around the area.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the airconditioning in our room didn’t cool. And beware of mosquitos if you leave the windows open.

    Very nice location, friendly staff, rooms with character, swimming pool, nice old museum and ancient walls of a convent, good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    Fabulous. Very highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only improvement I can think of would be to have tea/coffee making facilities in the room.

    Fabulous location and the hotel building itself is staggering - like a living museum. Owners/staff were very friendly and helpful. A really special place.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    10
    Magnificent part of Portuguese history with first class facilities and service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, nothing at all

    We loved this fascinating historic building, which had features in abundance, and a mix of historic antiquities and modern comfortable accommodation. Our hostess, Sylvia was gracious, generous, and full of knowledge about the building and the area. She and her husband were eager to please us. We loved the breakfast too!!! We recommend this as an ideal place to stay, the longer the better. Come on Australians, and others, expand your horizons! And live it up in this magnificent place.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    9.0
    A lovely place out in the country but easily accessible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Initially we were in a room with neighbours whose dog barked, but we were soon moved to another room.

    Welcoming, friendly staff and owner. Comfortable bed and good bathroom facilities. The furnishings in the communal areas are beautifully tasteful and historically very interesting. Breakfast was also very tasty and healthy. A good restaurant is just down the way in the village.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2022

    9.0
    Highly recommendable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We found in this quiet hotel a good rest on our way to Evora. Friendly welcome, clean and spacious room, very good breakfast and free parking, which is always an important plus. Some remains of the ancien convent in which it is set add a romantic feeling and give a "soul" to this highly recommendable rural guesthouse.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2022

    10
    Delightful property steeped in history and olde world charm.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was one mosquito. But we sorted him out (he he).

    We had spent two weeks making our way around Southern Portugal and Spain, and needed one final night to rest and recharge before jumping on a flight home. Convento da Provença was the perfect place to do this! We arrived mid afternoon, and despite a little kerfuffle with the booking (Booking.com didn’t recognise the kids as “guests” so we unfortunately under booked), the owners went totally out of their way to make sure they found the ideal lodgings for us. Once checked into our enormous suite, and shown quickly around the facilities, the kids jumped straight in the pool for a refreshing dip. There is an olive tree on the grounds that is over 2000 years old, and the grounds and buildings are stacked with beautifully preserved history. Some of the weaponry is museum piece worthy! The owner family were the perfect hosts, and it felt more like having a short visit to see family than a stay at a property. To top it off, we had a delicious and nutritious fabulous breakfast, all hand selected local produce and the most delicious crunchy bread!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2022

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a newly acquired family operation, and they went out of their way to make us feel a part of their family. The place is lovely, and the only regret is we only spent two nights.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    10
    Our stay here was a big highlight of our Portuguese trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like having to leave.

    Breakfast was very nourishing. The hotel is in a quiet location - ideal for a peaceful experience. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had an excellent stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    10
    Perfect in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Local restaurants are closed on a Monday, but the wonderful reception staff managed to find us a great place in town.

    Fabulous stop on a road trip.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2022

    9.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, good to relax in the middle of nature. Hotel has lots of personality, but also helps you feel quite at home Definitly coming back

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2022

    8.0
    Very nice staff very comfortable and lovely facilities, mainly the living rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very goog

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    10
    Relaxing stay in the perfect location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We arrived at 11:30AM and the check-in was not until 3:00PM. Instead of welcoming us to stay, we were asked to leave and return closer to 3:00PM. We understood they were taking extra precautionary measures, due to the pandemic, but it was difficult for us to find a place open for business in a small town on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

    The location was amazing! Beautiful, breathtaking views of the countryside :) The convent is tastefully decorated. The rooms were super comfortable, spacious, clean. The shared spaces were fantastic, too. The staff, helpful, super friendly, and kind. One evening they lit the fireplace for us, we had a bottle of wine and they brought us wine glasses and napkins. We had a very pleasant evening! The breakfast buffet was fabulous - coffee, tea, juices, yogurt, warm bread (4 types) and croissants, butter and several jellies, cheese, cold cuts, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit ... You name it! Abundant, fresh, nutritious :)

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2021

    9.0
    Lovely stay. Worth a visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be aware of the access road. Needs a bit of work. Don’t take your low slung sports car just now. A bit odd mind you when the “owner” told me in no uncertain terms to move my car on arrival 90 degrees on an unmarked gravel parking area for no obvious reason in an absolutely empty car park when no one else was there???

    Historic relics restored with may original features retained. Many ancient artefacts. Interesting. Lovely receptionist who couldn’t have done enough. A great choice wholesome breakfast. Nice rooms and good bathroom facilities.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Fare price but needs some renewing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Needs to be renewed

    Big spaces to enjoy with family

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    7.0
    very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms are in need of a facelift

    beautiful location, beautiful property

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Da piscina e do historial do hotel.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2021

    6.0
    Ratio price quality not good enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was not enough fresh fruits , no machine coffee just instant coffee available. No eggs .

    Nice historical build, two of the three staff members were friendly. The Room was very clean .

    Stayed in June 2021

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