Description
In 1154 (12th century), D. Afonso Henriques' wife, D. Mafalda, turned the monastery over to the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine. This donation was made in honour of Saint Marinha, patron saint of mothers in labour. It is believed that the donation was made as a gesture of appreciation from the queen for having survived two complicated childbirths. As the patron saint of the coast, D. Jaime, D... more
The Pousada Mosteiro Guimarães is a Small Luxury Hotel located in the city of Guimarães, in an ancient 12th-century Augustinian Monastery with fantastic views of the city. It is a short distance from the historic city of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and 2 km from the shopping area. The Pousada offers free private parking on site.
Visit the Pousada do Mosteiro de Guimarães gardens, extending over 8 hectares, including architectural and landscaping elements. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar (located in the monastery's old kitchen with an enormous fireplace) or try local cuisine at the Dona Mafalda restaurant, located where the old cellars once were.
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In the summer, you can enjoy the esplanade and the outdoor swimming pool for both adults and children. It also has a playground, bar and a restaurant.
- Services
- 24-hour reception
- Kids' club
- Kids´ club
- Room service
- Safe
- Newspapers
- Car hire
- Fax / Photocopier
- Luggage storage
- Gardens
- Library
- Sun terrace
- Terraces
- In-room babysitting service
- Security service
- Hair dryer
- Banquet and event room
- Bike rental service
- Kids´ playground
- Play area
- Babysitting service
- Cot
- Serviced office
- Conference centre
- Meeting rooms
- Entertainment
- Entertainment
- TV lounge
- Games room
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Parking
- Parking near the hotel
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Restaurants
- À la carte restaurant
- Breakfast room service
- Buffet restaurant
- Restaurant with diet menus
- Restaurant with breakfast buffet
- Swimming pools
- Outdoor pool
- Children’s pool
- Sunbeds
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Spa
- Wellness area with massage service
- Turkish bath
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Bars
- Pool bar
- Bar
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Additional services
- Laundry service
- Daily room cleaning
- Laundry
- Lift
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual reception staff
- Porter service
- Smoking
- No smoking allowed anywhere in the hotel
- Check-in/Check-out
- Check-in from: 4.00 pm h — Check-out before: 12.00 pm h
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Lisbon, Portugal
20/07/2024
“A night at the Pousada do Mosteiro de Guimarães”
The staff are extremely professional and very friendly. The spaces, external and internal, are meticulously clean and well maintained and the environment is extremely welcoming. The room is large and very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.
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thetravelingpenders
12/07/2024
“Absolutely beautiful Pousada!”
Wow! Absolutely beautiful Pousada with amazing staff! Both the buildings and grounds are beautiful! So many relaxing places to sit and enjoy your surroundings. Staff can’t do enough to help you. Breakfast fantastic with alot of choices. Room great size with beautiful views! Can’t wait to go bac... more
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HVFTravels
Barcelos, Portugal
02/07/2024
“Fantastic hotel in a former monastery!”
Perched high above the beautiful city of Guimaraes, Portugal, this property is a showstopper. The former monastery has been beautifully repurposed as an elegant hotel set amongst peaceful, spacious grounds and gardens. I think our favorite spot was the covered terrace at the end of one of the lon... more
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Onttraveller2023
Bolton, Canada
01/07/2024
“Exceptional Service from amazing staff team”
We stayed at the Pousada from June 22-25, 2024 for our son's wedding which was hosted at the venue. This is an amazing historical retreat with all amenities. Besides the beautiful grounds, fantastic historical features throughout the venue, what made our stay the best was the staff!! From the ... more
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grantcl
London, United Kingdom
13/07/2024
“Stunning place”
This is a stunning hotel. Part of a monastory, of which the church still functions (the bells dont ring at night), it is a huge place. Lots of old fashioned furniture in all the rooms/public space, huge public rooms to hang around in, some large cloisters to sit and read in, a huge garden and a b... more