This guest house is set in the 11th-century monastery of Santa Maria de Aguiar. It offers individually decorated rooms and an outdoor pool surrounded by green gardens. The charming rooms of Hospedaria do Convento feature hand-picked furniture, including antique bed frames. After a game on the Hospedaria’s tennis court, guests can relax with a steam bath. Several activities can be organized, including trekking excursions to the International Douro Natural Park and donkey tours. The buffet breakfast is served under the porch, which opens onto the grounds. Hospedaria do Convento - Turismo de Habitação also has a bar. The historic village of Castelo Rodrigo is located 3.5 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.0
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  • Isabel
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful location, beautiful grounds, accommodating and friendly host, very comfortable and flexible with our arrival time. Lovely breakfast.
  • Friedrich
    Germany Germany
    Peaceful and quiet. Quite close to the picturesque castle. A few steps from a medieval church. Delicious breakfast in a historic room with stone pillars and a beautiful view. A stylish library, a clean pool, good coffee. And, above all, super...
  • Mariana
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    This place was a haven of tranquility, every corner sparkled with cleanliness, the bed was a dream - it was, without a doubt, the most comfortable one I've experienced outside my home. This, coupled with the peaceful ambiance, made for a restful...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.8
9.8
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Located in the Monastery of Santa Maria de Aguiar, built by the order of Cister in the XI century, is located 2 km from the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo, winner of the 7 wonders of the villages of Portugal in 2017. With an intimate and personalized atmosphere, guests are greeted by the owners with a welcome drink. The standard rooms, which have been recovered from the old pigstones, are now by the pool. The superior rooms are inside the Hostel itself, which housed the pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela. For Families, there are also two houses recovered from old agricultural warehouses. In addition to the curial comfort, the Hostel has the peculiarity of having a Library that can be frequented by guests. Breakfast is served between 9:00 am and 11:00 am in the dining room, which opens onto the gardens and swimming pool, and from where you can enjoy homemade pastries and cakes to the traditional bread, accompanied with natural orange juice, between others. At the table, cloth napkins are essential for an impartial tasting.
The excellent geographical structure of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, is the Pousada do Convento de Santa Maria de Aguiar that gives to the visitors the opportunity to discover a region rich in historical and natural heritage. Serving this background the wealth of the Natural Park of the Douro International, a real scenario and Paradise of protected species. As historic villages, including Castelo Rodrigo, where the castles remain vigilant to sleep, where your walls as solid and cold to survive over the years and centuries.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hospedaria do Convento d'Aguiar- Turismo de Habitacao
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    Hospedaria do Convento d'Aguiar- Turismo de Habitacao takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 15 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Hospedaria do Convento d'Aguiar- Turismo de Habitacao accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Hospedaria do Convento d'Aguiar- Turismo de Habitacao in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    License number: 368