Bed and Breakfast
 Horta d'Alva

Rua Engenheiro Frederico Ulrich, 40 , 6000–223 Castelo Branco, Portugal – Great location - show map

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8.3
Very Good
428 reviews

The hotel is in very good location, has good parking and the staff are very good and helpful. The rooms are very good, clean and spacious has new fittings. comfortable bed and aircon. the place is value for money, though by the road side but you don't get traffic sound and can sleep very well. We rate this hotel 5*

Constancio United Arab Emirates

It was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Hosts were pleasant. Location very good for me. Situated in a quiet area within walking distance of local amenities and the city centre.

Rachel United Kingdom

It was very spacious and clean. Short walk to the train and bus station.

Gordon Portugal

The staff was very friendly and helpful. For the price, the room was a good deal.

Douglas Portugal

Secure motorbike parking outside Reception which is staffed 24 hours. Pleasant friendly members of staff. Modern room with lots of storage shelves. Effective air conditioning. TV with some English channels. Good sized bathroom. WiFi very good. Breakfast adequate - the usual range of cereals, bread, toast, fruit, yoghurt, cold meats and cheeses etc. Very quiet location so a good night's sleep.

Carol Spain

Functional and exceptionally clean, great breakfast too.

Peter United Kingdom

.To me when I go away. All I want is a comfortable bed and Shower. So to me it was just right.

Leinster81 United Kingdom

staff were pleasant to deal with. ( gave me an early checkin with no additional charge)

Kenneth United Kingdom

Everything, the entire place is very nice inside and rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. If we're talking value for money, this is it!

In2hc United Kingdom

Comfortable, clean and walking distance to centre. Room was spatious.

Susana Portugal
8.3
Very Good
428 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hotel is in very good location, has good parking and the staff are very good and helpful. The rooms are very good, clean and spacious has new fittings. comfortable bed and aircon.”
    Constancio Constancio United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “It was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Hosts were pleasant. Location very good for me. Situated in a quiet area within walking distance of local amenities and the city centre.”
    Rachel Rachel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was very spacious and clean. Short walk to the train and bus station.”
    Gordon Gordon Portugal Portugal
  • “The staff was very friendly and helpful. For the price, the room was a good deal.”
    Douglas Douglas Portugal Portugal
  • “Secure motorbike parking outside Reception which is staffed 24 hours. Pleasant friendly members of staff. Modern room with lots of storage shelves. Effective air conditioning.”
    Carol Carol Spain Spain
  • “Functional and exceptionally clean, great breakfast too.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “.To me when I go away. All I want is a comfortable bed and Shower. So to me it was just right.”
    Leinster81 Leinster81 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “staff were pleasant to deal with. ( gave me an early checkin with no additional charge)”
    Kenneth Kenneth United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Everything, the entire place is very nice inside and rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. If we're talking value for money, this is it!”
    In2hc In2hc United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Comfortable, clean and walking distance to centre. Room was spatious.”
    Susana Susana Portugal Portugal

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi9.1

With free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception, Horta d’Alva is in central Castelo Branco. Set a 5-minute drive from the landscaped Bishop’s Palace Gardens, it has lots of free parking spaces.

Featuring parquet floors and wooden furniture, the simple, air-conditioned rooms provide a cable TV and private bathroom with bath or shower.

Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room with traditional blue Portuguese tiles on the walls. There are several restaurants within 15 minutes’ walk.

Castelo Branco City Park, with its green spaces and water features, is a 5-minute drive away and there are 2 shopping centers within a 10-minute drive.

Horta d’Alva Guest House is around 10 minutes’ walk from Castelo Branco Train Station. The Spanish border is around 1 hour away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Horta d'Alva has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 5, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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  • The staff speaks English

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8.3
Very Good · 428 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi9.1

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  • Constancio
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “The hotel is in very good location, has good parking and the staff are very good and helpful. The rooms are very good, clean and spacious has new fittings. comfortable bed and aircon. the place is value for money, though by the road side but you...”
  • Rachel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Hosts were pleasant. Location very good for me. Situated in a quiet area within walking distance of local amenities and the city centre.”
  • Gordon
    PortugalPortugal
    “It was very spacious and clean. Short walk to the train and bus station.”
  • Douglas
    PortugalPortugal
    “The staff was very friendly and helpful. For the price, the room was a good deal.”
  • Carol
    SpainSpain
    “Secure motorbike parking outside Reception which is staffed 24 hours. Pleasant friendly members of staff. Modern room with lots of storage shelves. Effective air conditioning. TV with some English channels. Good sized bathroom. WiFi very good....”
  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Functional and exceptionally clean, great breakfast too.”
  • Leinster81
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “.To me when I go away. All I want is a comfortable bed and Shower. So to me it was just right.”
  • Kenneth
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “staff were pleasant to deal with. ( gave me an early checkin with no additional charge)”
  • In2hc
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything, the entire place is very nice inside and rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. If we're talking value for money, this is it!”
  • Susana
    PortugalPortugal
    “Comfortable, clean and walking distance to centre. Room was spatious.”

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • St. Michael's Church
    0.5 miles
  • Cargaleiro Museum
    0.6 miles
  • Episcopal Palace Gardens
    0.7 miles
  • Francisco Tavares Proenca Junior
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Adega Latina
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Restaurante 14
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Restaurante Amazonas
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Só Grelhados
    0.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Horta d'Alva

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Wake-up service
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
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Check-in

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
€ 7 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Horta d'Alva accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

License number: 42594/AL