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Reviews of Curia Palace Hotel & Spa 4 stars

Curia, 3780-451 Curia, Portugal

#3 of 5 hotels in Curia

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Review score

Based on 98 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom amenities could use an update

    The history

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Pretty by outside , not so amazing inside
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When you pay a lot of money, you expect some kind of good treatment. Swimming pool was not for free. No mini bar. No welcome drink or water. No cattle to boil water. The wall aren’t well preserved. And no sound isolation

    Amazing building

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a struggle to get a double bed which was managed only by paying an extra fee. The internet connection didn’t work, the heating couldn’t adjusted so the room was super hot. The bathroom was cold and the door didn’t close properly. The tub looked like a hazard. The restaurant waiter had no idea what they were serving, he gave me a starter with coriander after l specifically mentioned l disliked it. The saving grace was that l only stayed there for one night.

    It liked the old palace atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Vintage Palace Hotel near Bussaco Forest and Luso Spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no Wi-Fi on public areas and the WC's were cold due to not having heating.

    Curia Palace Hotel is a 100 Years old hotel famous for Curia Spa and Waters. Here you will find a bucolic and romantic place to stay with the possibility to time travel to 1940. Don't expect to find modern amenities or fancy modern decoration. You will have the possibilty to see what was life when people had the time to enjoy leisure and fun, without technology. It sure will be something to remember on your trips.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    9.0
    Deja vu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double with View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of maintenance in some areas such as the pool surroundings. Lack of staff in some service areas.

    It is a unique building filled with amazing furniture pieces. Worth staying at just for that reason. A sort of luxury country hotel with horses roaming in the fields and goats in the gardens😊

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the food

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

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

    Amazing hotel, where you can breath the glamour and beauty of the past.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Twin Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Spa was not functioning. Maintenance is needed beyond that.

    Stylish 19th century architecture and furniture. Well decorated and comfortable room. Nice and relaxing atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    one of the most significant historical hotels in the country.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small maintenance issues.

    The historic significance and hospitality. The surroundings are just amazing.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    8.0
    An elegant break in lovely surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs shelf space in bathrooms: nowhere to put washbag. Wi-fi via tv is a bit cumbersome. A wider choice of wines at the bar would be welcome. Bussaco wine is lovely but expensive as the only option for a glass.

    Elegant period hotel with a lot of atmosphere. Courteous staff, helpful. Splendid public rooms.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    8.0
    Second stay here and it is a classic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Internet was problematic in the room I was assigned. They changed me to a room where it worked.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2022

    9.0
    a wonderful step back in time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    pool and spa were closed for maintenance.

    great stay at a very old school resort. in its day this must have been quite the experience. If you like old hotels and a trip back in time this is a place for you. We ate dinner in the hotel and it was excellent. the local wine is rare and exceptional with some older vintages. the golf course has been closed for seven years so don’t expect to golf the breakfast was exceptional as well.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    7.0
    beautiful reminder of days gone by
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    unfortunately the spa was closed but we were informed of this before we arrived

    authenticity helpful and kind staff beautiful place which one could imagine was the height of luxury in its prime

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    9.0
    Like stepping back into another era. Old world elegance and impeccable service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would hope that the owners would give more attention to the conservation of this important historical building.

    A wonderful, historically significant building. Great staff. Large rooms. Very good buffet dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    8.0
    Beautiful hotel! Surrounded by history. Wonderful diningroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bar fridge would have been good in an hotel of this standard. Room decor perhaps a little tired looking e.g. curtain coming off the rail on one side.

    Great breakfast. Surrounded by a sense of history. Pleasant staff. Good bath and skin products provided.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    8.0
    really interesting place to stay where time seemed to have stopped!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the plastic sheets to protect mattresses and the fact tv has to be on for Wi-Fi in the rooms

    the historical building and how it was taking us back in time! super interesting! the swimming pool is also great..large and looks like it did back in the time! incredible!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a lot of maintenance is required

    such a big property, beautiful old palace

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night

    the lift wasn't working

    pool, dinner and breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Despite being renovated, some parts of the hotel look like they've been abandoned by the hotel staff, without any care or maintenance (e.g. pool surroundings, some garden decorations, etc.). Also, the SPA was closed.

    All the staff is very helpful and nice to the guests. Breakfast was very good in a room with lots of space for everyone. The main hotel building is beautiful, very old, taking us back in time. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2022

    8.0
    Great stay in a most pleasant setting. Will definitely be returning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not anything really but he pool really needs to be upgraded. It is perhaps nostalgic to have a pool installed in 1934 which is still operational but I think that a modern day pool will enhance the overall experience considerably.

    Spacious and comfortable room. Breakfast was great and all the staff from the front desk to the serving personnel were efficient and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    9.0
    No where else to stay better than curia palace
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Everything was very good.

    Pool was Ok but not same as pictures. Breakfast good. Spa was closed.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    7.0
    Nice stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 1 night

    missing light in the bvedroom

    quite fine

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    8.0
    beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Package - Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    old but modern

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2022

    9.0
    Good feeling. Romantic. Recomend to those who love art nostalgia.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Single Room with Patio View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks like we get back to beginning of XX century with art nouveau design. Hotel looks like museum. Very nice atmosphere. Big and clean rooms. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2022

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