Hotel terbaik di Vilar de Maçada

We had booked three nights at this hotel but cut the trip short and just stayed for two. Firstly the location is poor - I know I am contradicting some earlier reviews but this is as we saw it. We thought we were in the Douro Valley area, we were just on the edge. Alijo is a town that seemed to have moved on from the wine business, a lot of buildings were fairly new and not in keeping with elsewhere. The outlook from the hotel is over a school which is noisy at times and a park area. One wonders whether vineyards were taken up to build these. The hotel itself is a handsome building with a great terrace and a (not very clean) pool in its grounds. There does not appear to be any connection with Baron Forrester, strange choice of name for it. There has been some refurbishment, there was a great bar and most of the public rooms were great. Our bedroom was good with a Juliet balcony overlooking the terrace (and the school, one morning they had a VERY loud event starting at 7.30am, that was the last straw for my husband) however the bathroom was dingy, with a gruesome shower curtain and mould around the edges of the bath. In the room there was no safe, tea/coffee making facilities, no fridge let alone a minibar - just the space for it?! Old fashioned hair dryer in the bathroom. Air conditioning wouldn't be switched on 'until Monday' despite it being 30 deg. This was the fourth Pousada we had stayed in on this trip and was a big disappointment. We had driven through the Douro Alto on the Tua road to get there and had high hopes as to what it would be like. We did discover it is 'franchised' to Pestana rather than owned and run by them. We had dinner there the first time which was not good, tasteless under seasoned lump of veal for me, undercooked rabbit for my husband. Breakfast was fine and lunch on the terrace very nice. Staff generally were great though sometimes hard to find. We couldn't face dining there a second night and had scoped out places in the town which looked a bit basic... to be told that chef had Covid and the restaurant was closed. Possibly because of that they did not charge us for the last night when we checked out in the morning. Husband was told the printer was u/s so they couldn't print off the receipt. You couldn't make it up...

Uma experiência inesquecível nas terras do Douro. Ideal para quem procura descansar e relaxar. O hotel é recente e tem uma ótima infraestrutura. O SPA, com vista para a magnífica paisagem exterior, é ideal para relaxar no fim da tarde, após um dia de passeios na zona. A localização é idílica, com vistas panorâmicas para os socalcos centenários dos vinhedos da rota do Douro. O ambiente é familiar e o staff é de uma enorme simpatia e disponibilidade. Pessoalmente, eu tenho algumas restrições alimentares que foram sempre prontamente atendidas. Na altura os carregadores para carros elétricos estavam a ser substituídos. Aconselha-se a confirmar se já estão em funcionamento, caso necessário.

Um excelente e clássico hotel, muito bem localizado. Instalações muito boas, a limpeza perfeita em todos os espaços do hotel. Os quartos são grandes e confortáveis a cama, almofadas e lençóis de muito boa qualidade. Pequeno almoço variado e com qualidade. Várias salas de amplo espaço e muitos sofás, com um bonito terraço e esplanada de vistas bonitas. Todos os funcionários são atenciosos e simpáticos.

In the restaurant, the first night we ordered the set dinner tasting menu, it was average. The second night, we ordered from the a la carte menu for the fish and octopus, they are sooooooo good! Thus, I recommend ordering from a la carte. I also love the service in the restaurant, the head chef will take ur orders, and his colleagues will help delivering. The orange juices during breakfast are freshly squeezed from the oranges in the yards, very delicious. The restaurant is likely the best thing in this quinta. I lived in the maker rooms, the rooms are average for its price. The wine tasting is definitely a rip-off, they gave you some recent year cheap wines. I can get similar wine tasting at a similar price in Florence Italy wine region with delicious wines from 1800. I do not recommend doing wine tasting in this quinta. They created some circuits or paths for you to tour around which is nice, but the notations and map are not updated. You may get lost, but you should also be able to figure your way out so no big deal.

La verdad es que hay cosas buenas y cosas no tanto. El personal muy amable y la comida muy rica, buen buffet de desayuno y un dia comimos y rico. La habitación estaba bien aunque el baño era bastante pequeño y la ducha tenía moho. Además habíamos reservado una habitación Deluxe y nos dieron una twin normal y tras hablarlo con recepción no pudieron hacer nada porque ya estaban ocupadas las deluxe. Desde Agoda, que es con quien habíamos reservado, un servicio excelente, súper atentos y nos dieron una compensación por las molestias. El hotel está a las afueras de la localidad, lejos del centro, tiene piscina que se agradece porque hacia calor, te dan toallas... le pongo normal porque había cosas buenas y malas ..

Lovely hotel on the Douro River. Views are beautiful and peaceful. From our balcony, you could watch the boats going by and the sun on the vineyards. We had booked the romantic package, which included drinks, champagne, breakfast, as well as a picnic and tour at the Quinta do Roeda winery. Everything went off without a hitch. Our room was lovely. Breakfasts were excellent. And service was welcoming and friendly.

When you stay at Quinta da Veiga in Sabrosa, you'll be 5 minutes by foot from Duoro River. This upscale country house is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Quinta de La Rosa and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Quinta da Roêda Winery.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, bidets, and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Sabrosa, Quinta Manhas Douro is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Church of Sabrosa and Quinta do Crasto. This country house is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites do Douro and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Duoro River.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this country house include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.Stop by the country house's restaurant for lunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Quinta da Cumieira in Santa Marta de Penaguião, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Caves Santa Marta and Fornelos River Beach. This family-friendly farm stay is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Cathedral of Vila Real and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Palácio de Mateus.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This farm stay also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.Satisfy your appetite at the farm stay's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers.

Located in Sabrosa, Casa do Santo - Wine & Tourism is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Church of Sabrosa and Quinta do Crasto. This farm stay is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Epordouro - Vinhos e Azeites do Douro and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Duoro River.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this farm stay include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Casa do Santo - Wine & Tourism. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services.Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.