The Best Hotels in Serra da Estrela

Set in Manteigas, 25 km from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, Casa de São Lourenço - Burel Panorama Hotel - member of Relais & Châteaux offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an indoor pool, sauna and room service.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and others also have mountain views. All guest rooms in Casa de São Lourenço - Burel Panorama Hotel - member of Relais & Châteaux are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options.

The accommodation offers a range of wellness facilities including a hammam and a spa centre. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Casa de São Lourenço - Burel Panorama Hotel - member of Relais & Châteaux.

Speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area.

Mangualde Live Artificial Beach is 49 km from the hotel, while Manteigas Hot Springs is 6.6 km from the property. Viseu Airport is 73 km away.

Situated in Seia, 29 km from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, Casas Da Lapa, Nature & Spa Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Casas Da Lapa, Nature & Spa Hotel offers some units that have a balcony, and the rooms have a kettle. All rooms include a wardrobe.

An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

The accommodation offers a terrace. Guests at Casas Da Lapa, Nature & Spa Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Seia, like hiking, skiing and cycling.

There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Mangualde Live Artificial Beach is 45 km from the hotel, while Manteigas Hot Springs is 36 km from the property. Viseu Airport is 60 km away.

Located in Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal’s Central Region, Aqua Village is a modern 5-star health resort and spa that offers a thermal spring, 3 swimming pools and an Interpretation Centre of Thermal Mineral Waters. Free WiFi is available.

Set in the town of Caldas de São Paulo, Aqua Village, Health Resort has 29 one or two-bedroom apartments that are spacious and come totally equipped. Each apartment is equipped with heating, soundproofing, a seating area and a flat-screen satellite TV. In addition, the Premium apartments feature an outdoor private hot tub.

Guests may prepare their own meals using the fully equipped kitchenette or, if they prefer, enjoy one of the regional dishes served at the on-site restaurant. Aqua Village has its own river beach, sports park, cinema room, meeting rooms and library.

Dedicated to health and well-being, the luxury Aqua Village is located in a 4-hectare property by the Alva River defining water with the central role of this modern unit. Guests are welcome to enjoy the suspended canopy structure, adapted for massages and relaxing activities like reading or simply gazing at the surrounding landscape.

The Serra da Estrela Natural Park is 7 km away while the picturesque schist village of Piodão is 27 km away. The cities of Viseu and Mangualde are 50 km away. Porto International Airport is 193 km away.

This hotel is located in Unhais da Serra, a village tucked away in Serra da Estrela Natural Park. It features a large landscaped pool, and specializes in spa and wellness treatments.

Each room at the H2otel Congress & Medical SPA has panoramic views of the countryside. Each feature luxury bedding, contemporary design and are equipped with an LCD satellite TV. Some rooms have a balcony.

The restaurant Alquimia serves healthy cuisine and slow food. There is also a lounge bar with sofas that serves refreshing beverages and offers views of lavender, wild thyme and the glacial valley.

The Medical SPA staff can arrange various massages and leisure activities. The hotel has a fitness centre, and indoor and outdoor pools which are inter-connected and surrounded by waterfalls and rock formations.

H2otel Congress & Medical SPA is situated 20 km from Covilhã, and is a 36-minute drive from Penhas da Saúde. Free public parking is possible on site.

Situated in Serra da Estrela Nature Park’s mountains, this design hotel offers mountain-view rooms with amenities including an LCD TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Casa das Penhas Douradas’ wood-paneled rooms feature large picture windows and a furnished veranda with mountain views. Each is equipped with a satellite TV. Connected rooms for families are available upon request.

Casa das Penhas’ bar serves all-day drinks and cocktails. The hotel’s restaurant uses local products and serves daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Guests can relax in the heated indoor pool or sauna. Casa das Penhas Douradas’ public living rooms have a large library and movie theatre. Massages, a vichy shower and relaxation room are available at the spa. A kayak rental service is also available.

Foot paths and bicycle trails surround Casa das Penhas Douradas. SkiParque is a 30 minutes’ drive away.

Free private parking is available at the hotel.

Situated in Manteigas, 16 km from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, Vila Galé Collection Serra da Estrela features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests also enjoy access to the indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as the sauna and hot tub.

At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms at Vila Galé Collection Serra da Estrela are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At Vila Galé Collection Serra da Estrela you will find a restaurant serving Portuguese and international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

The hotel offers a children's playground. The area is popular for skiing, and bike hire is available at Vila Galé Collection Serra da Estrela.

Languages spoken at the reception include English and Portuguese.

Manteigas Hot Springs is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while Belmonte Calvário Chapel is 27 km from the property. Viseu Airport is 82 km away.

Just a 5-minute drive away from the city of Gouveia, in the slopes of Serra da Estrela Mountain, Madre De Água Hotel Rural de Charme is located in a producing wine, cheese and olive oil farm.

Some Madre de Água rooms feature a seating area and all come with a private bathroom equipped with slippers, bathrobe and free Portuguese toiletries.

The restaurant on site serves regional cuisine in a warm atmosphere highlighted by the fireplace. Guests can enjoy in-room meals through room service.

During the day, guests can join the daily activities at the farm, like taking the sheep to pasture, wandering through the vineyards or enjoying a traditional picnic.

During warmer days, the outdoor pool invites you to refresh and sunbathe. Guests are welcome to participate in guided tours through the property and participate in farm activities, such as milking and shearing the sheep.

Serra da Estrela Natural Park is a 25-minute drive and the A23 motorway is a 45-minute drive, linking Torres Novas to Guarda, located 55 km away.

Lam Hotel Convento do Desagravo features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Oliveira do Hospital. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Lam Hotel Convento do Desagravo have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At Lam Hotel Convento do Desagravo you will find a restaurant serving Portuguese and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The hotel offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and tennis at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.

Parque Natural Serra da Estrela is 50 km from Lam Hotel Convento do Desagravo, while Palace of Bussaco is 49 km away. Viseu Airport is 78 km from the property.

Located on the outskirts of the historical city of Covilhã, the Hotel Covilhã Dona Maria Affiliated by Meliá, offers stunning views over the Cova da Beira valley and surrounding mountains. Free Wi-Fi available.

The on-site health & beauty centre, New Academy, offers a hot tub, gym, sauna and steam bath. Guests can also make use of the indoor swimming pool.

The bright, spacious and air-conditioned rooms have a seating area where guests can enjoy a drink from the minibar. Each is fitted with cable TV and a work desk.

The city centre is just 2 km away and worth exploring for the historical squares, the city hall and the Santa Maria church. The Hotel Covilhã Dona Maria Affiliated by Meliá is also within easy reach of Guarda and Serra da Estrela mountain ranges.

Set in Covilhã, 17 km from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, Pena D'Água Boutique Hotel & Villas offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness centre and garden.

Every room has a private bathroom, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with a city view.

A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available at the property.

The wellness area at the hotel is comprised of a sauna and a hammam. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for skiing.

Belmonte Calvário Chapel is 20 km from Pena D'Água Boutique Hotel & Villas, while Manteigas Hot Springs is 27 km from the property. Viseu Airport is 133 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Puralã - Wool Valley Hotel & SPA offers air-conditioned rooms and a buffet-style breakfast. It features Nature Club and Spa which offer various beauty treatments and massage therapies. Covilhã Railway Station is 2 km away.

Puralã offers suites and rooms which have en suite bathrooms. Some rooms have a private spa bath.

Guests can enjoy à la carte dishes or complete buffet at the hotel’s restaurant.

Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools with seating areas along the side. The hotel also has a kid’s club.

Puralã - Wool Valley Hotel & SPA is 3 km away from Covilhã city centre.

Located in Sabugueiro, within the natural landscape of Serra da Estrela Natural Park, this 4-star hotel features an à la carte restaurant and a bar.

The property’s elegant rooms and suites are air conditioned and spacious, with some providing views over the mountain. All units include a flat-screen satellite TV, free WiFi, minibar and a safe. Each room also comes with a modern bathroom, including a hairdryer. The Abrigo da Montanha’s suites all have an ample seating area with a sofa bed.

A breakfast buffet is served each morning. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner service, with a selection of traditional Portuguese dishes and international flavors. Guests can also enjoy a refreshing cocktail or drink at the bar.

Abrigo da Montanha Hotel Rural features a 24-hour front desk, with staff willing to assist guests and provide tips on the best activities within the surrounding area. Bike hire is also available at this hotel.

The property is within 21 km from the foot of the iconic Estrela Mountain, one of the only spots in Portugal to regularly have natural snow. The Rossim Valley’s Dam Lake is 9.2 km away from the hotel. Manteigas is at a 33-km drive from the hotel. Porto International Airport is 184 km from the Abrigo da Montanha Hotel Rural.

Located in Guarda, 4.3 km from Guarda Castle, Quinta do Rio Noémi provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 5.3 km from Guarda Cathedral, 8.1 km from Guarda Train Station and 22 km from Belmonte Calvário Chapel. The accommodation offers an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms come with a balcony.

A continental breakfast is available at Quinta do Rio Noémi.

Manteigas Hot Springs is 39 km from the accommodation, while Beit Eliahu Synagogue is 21 km away. Viseu Airport is 86 km from the property.

Casa das Muralhas features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Covilhã. The property is set 17 km from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, 21 km from Belmonte Calvário Chapel and 27 km from Manteigas Hot Springs. Guests can dine in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Casa das Muralhas have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a balcony.

Covilha University is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Sacred Art Museum is a 6-minute walk away. Viseu Airport is 133 km from the property.

Located just a 10-minute drive from Serra da Estrela Ski Resort, the Luna Hotel Serra da Estrela provides a ski school and year-round outdoor sporting activities. The hotel offers an indoor and outdoor pool and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Rooms at Luna Hotel Serra da Estrela are decorated with wooden floors and ceilings, classic furnishings and creamy fabrics. They are all equipped with flat-screen TVs, a work desk and include en suite bathrooms.

Specialities from the Covilhã area are served daily at the in house Restaurant, while the lobby bar offers regional wine and local spirits. Guests with children will appreciate babysitting services and playgrounds.

Horse riding and hiking are possible within the natural surroundings of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.

Indoor swimming pool (heated water* between 01.10 and 14.06).