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About
Located in the historic town of Vila Vicosa and 984 feet from Paco Ducal, Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas includes a 16th-century building, stables and mature gardens. It offers free Wi-Fi and has an outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Decorated in a modern style, the air-conditioned rooms are set in a new building in the garden. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV, telephone and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Breakfast is served daily and there is a bar on site. A few restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk. A former residence of Portuguese nobles, the property is 3 minutes’ walk from the town square, and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Vila Viçosa Castle. Solar Dos Mascarenhas Hotel is less than 40 minutes’ drive from Elvas and 1 hour by car from Évora. Badajoz in Spain is also around 1 hour’s drive.
137 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.3
- Staff
- 9.7
- Location
- 9.5
What Guests Say
- “Amazing experience, mainly because Solar is pet friendly and for us make the difference, in a country that almost without pet friendly…”
- “Room size was nice. Breakfast was excellent.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Airport Shuttle
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/2Suite
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
1/4Double or Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
1/4Twin Room - Disability Access
- Accessible bath/shower
- Accessible room
- Accessible toilet
- Air conditioning
1/4Suite with Pool View
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/3Economy Twin Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Body soap
1/4Family Suite
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 137 reviews
Pros +
- Amazing experience, mainly because Solar is pet friendly and for us make the difference, in a country that almost without pet friendly facilities. Plus the staff, amazing, warm, happy, kind and polite, and the amenities, like wheel chair acessibility, pet friendly, all the caryng and offer in breakfast, with bio, local, european offers.
- Room size was nice. Breakfast was excellent.
- The facility is beautiful, and within short walking distance to many of the main attractions in the city. The staff bent over backwards to meet our needs and took the time and energy to do so. The breakfast buffet was lovely.
Cons -
- Didin't saw recycle bins, i think a mini-freezer in the rooms, and a water boiler would be great.
- “Free parking” equaled parking on narrow street hotel was on. No designated parking for property. A bit misleading.
- Parking is a challenge if you are driving there (very limited street parking and one space in a garage at the hotel). Not a deal killer, but be aware that parking a car near the hotel could be a challenge.We weren't able to get AC in our room to work, even with help from the receptionist -- but ended up being comfortable anyway.
Amazing experience, mainly because Solar is pet friendly and for us make the difference, in a country that almost without pet friendly facilities. Plus the staff, amazing, warm, happy, kind and polite, and the amenities, like wheel chair acessibility, pet friendly, all the caryng and offer in breakfast, with bio, local, european offers.
Didin't saw recycle bins, i think a mini-freezer in the rooms, and a water boiler would be great.
Room size was nice. Breakfast was excellent.
“Free parking” equaled parking on narrow street hotel was on. No designated parking for property. A bit misleading.
The facility is beautiful, and within short walking distance to many of the main attractions in the city. The staff bent over backwards to meet our needs and took the time and energy to do so. The breakfast buffet was lovely.
Parking is a challenge if you are driving there (very limited street parking and one space in a garage at the hotel). Not a deal killer, but be aware that parking a car near the hotel could be a challenge.We weren't able to get AC in our room to work, even with help from the receptionist -- but ended up being comfortable anyway.
Excellent stylish hotel in beautiful Vila Viçosa. Great breakfast and very comfortable rooms. Stayed several times and always a joy. Very helpful and friendly with great restaurants and bars close by but quiet and peaceful.
This hotel is a wonderful example of adaptive use. The front part of the hotel is housed in a 16th century building while the rooms are all brand new construction. It is a beautiful space, clean lines, and comfortable furnishings. Plenty of places to lounge throughout the property, both inside and outside. The breakfast was outstanding, with great options to fit all eating styles. I especially enjoyed trying the regional cheeses. Will definitely go back when I’m in that part of the country.
Great location, spotlessly clean, good value for money and they accept dogs.
Bathroom had a bath with a shower over it, awkward if you have a dodgy knee.
Loved this place, the owner/manager was very helpful and charming. Made room for our motorcycles in garage during our 1 night stay.
Everything was excellent.
Nice staffAmazing breakfastGorgeous hotel grounds with a swimming pool and recreation area
We traveled with two animals, the hotel in the comments gives a price for an animal of 10 euros / night, but in the end, the price was 15 euros / night, so for two animals the payment was 30 euros, which was half the cost of the room per night, but no additional amenities were provided.If you book too close to arrival, it may come as a surprise, especially for a non-refundable rate, and booking won't help you.
Excellent breakfast! Staff were all very pleasant. Room was very clean with air conditioning. Tea room was lovely too. Loved the mixing of old and new arquitecture.
Nothing to point out.
There is a space for children to Play...!!2 poolsArts everywhereA little área with tea and cookie 24/7
Some walls were in bad shape
Hotel is very new and nicely decorated, rooms and all common areas are vey specious, breakfast very nice. I wish we had time to use the pool and relax in tea room. Parking in town was easy and we were offered a garage space in the hotel.
Localization, swimming pool, breakfast
Welcoming and beautiful place in the center of town. Breakfast was great. Very good value for money. Pet friendly
Affordable, comfortable, nice area, very good breakfast. Kind staff. Upgraded us to a suite.
good breakfast with plenty of choice. Nice pool area. Everything included in the price, no additional fees.
Location the bestgreat breakfastvery friendly staff - the reception ladyupgraded to a suite
no bath towels - no answer from receptiontoo much air deodorant - caused allergies and poor night's sleepa lot of accumulated dust under the bedold bathroom
I loved the people working there. Everyone was so kind. On our last day, they saw us enjoying the sun before our check-out and told us that we could stay a little longer if we wanted to and not to worry about checkout. Awesome! We had zero problems while staying there.
What a wonderful gem of a hotel! We loved the modern renovation of an ancient building, the delightful indoor and outdoor public spaces and the marble sculptures thand art work on display. Added bonus of complementary tea and cake throughout the day! Breakfast was at least the standard of a good 4-star hotel.
Very convenient location in a quaint town, close to sights and restaurants. Nice breakfast. Lovely artwork exposed.
The bed was too hard. I liked the modern design, but the room could have used a rug and more soft furnishings.
Facilities, service, childrens activities, staff
Room size
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
- Rooftop pool
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Airport Shuttle
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Lower bathroom sinks available
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 5 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 4 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. 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.
Location
Rua Florbela Espanca, 125, Vila Vicosa