About this property

Located in a castle originally built for Queen Santa Isabel in the 13th century, this luxury hotel offers panoramic views of Estremoz and the vast Alentejo plain from the palace gardens and outdoor pool. The rooms at Pousada Castelo de Estremoz feature a classic décor, several still maintaining characteristics of the 18th century. All rooms have a mini-bar, cable TV, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a game of snooker in Pousada Castelo de Estremoz’s games room. Nearby activities include fishing, guided country walks, and bicycle tours. The restaurant serves gourmet cuisine that combines traditional Portuguese cooking with contemporary elements. Guests can enjoy a glass of regional wine in the castle’s grand dining hall. Room service is available. Free parking is available on site. Estremoz Train Station is 0.7 mi from Pousada Castelo de Estremoz, and Evoramonte Castle is 11 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Pestana Hotel & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Pestana Hotel & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 futon bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nancy
    United States United States
    History, clean, the tower, staff was incredibly helpful and kind. Excellent food in the restaurant.
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Ruben was a fantastic host, the location is superb and the history of this lovely palace cannot be replicated. The restaurant was outstanding.
  • Julia
    Portugal Portugal
    It was such a lovely hotel- much like a museum with so many beautiful Portuguese antiques and works of art. I made a mistake w/ the booking and not only did they accommodate my mistake, they gave us a bonus. The staff was wonderful.
  • Mikaela
    Australia Australia
    Had a great stay here! We were on our honeymoon and they surprised us with a little congratulations wine/strawberries that was lovely. Breakfast was great and they also packed us a breakfast lunchbox for the morning we had to leave early.
  • Janice
    United States United States
    Charming, grand historic property ! Gracious and helpful staff.
  • Kimberly
    United States United States
    Such an amazing experience staying in this castle and within the medieval city walls. Staff was kind, and breakfast was wonderful. Very clean and easy parking a plus!
  • Arlene
    United States United States
    Wonderful staff, beautiful space, excellent location.
  • Maria
    United States United States
    Exceeded my expectations. Absolutely beautiful, truly a castle. The rooms were beautiful and very clean. The property grounds were spectacular.
  • Ann
    United States United States
    Loved the atmosphere, location, and especially the old-world charm. Beautiful Portuguese details!
  • Pedro
    Portugal Portugal
    An exceptional price/performance rate. A place of charm.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • Local
    • Ambience
      Traditional

House rules

Pousada Castelo de Estremoz takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Please note that pets are only allowed in some of the property’s public areas. Upon check-in, please ask the front desk for more details.

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. Payment of the full reservation amount is due at check-in.

Please note that for reservations of 5 rooms or more, different policies will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 3588

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