A. Montesinho

Family-friendly guesthouse with 3 outdoor pools and a sauna

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Rua Coronel Álvaro Cepeda, 1, Braganca, 5300-553
  • Museu do Abade de Bacal
    8 min drive
  • Igreja de São Vicente
    8 min drive
  • Montesinho Natural Park
    9 min drive
  • Braganca (BGC)
    10 min drive

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Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Traditional Cottage, Kitchen, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Braganca

Located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Montesinho Natural Park, A. Montesinho is within a 10-minute drive of Centro de Arte Contemporânea Graça Morais. This 22-room guesthouse welcomes guests with 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje - 8 min drive
  • Cidadela - 8 min drive
  • - 9 min drive
  • Castelo de Braganca - 9 min drive
  • Braganca Castle - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Puebla de Sanabria Station - 42 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Javali - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bela Época - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Abel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nordeste - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tasca do ZéTuga - ‬8 min drive

About this property

A. Montesinho

Family-friendly guesthouse with 3 outdoor pools and a sauna
Guests staying at A. Montesinho enjoy access to 3 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a sauna. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly guesthouse include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Select Comfort beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. 2 bathrooms, phones, and desks are also standard.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of a sauna. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 4 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (150 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Pet weight must not exceed 11 lbs per pet
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 4.00 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

A. Montesinho
A. Montesinho Braganca
A. Montesinho House
A. Montesinho House Braganca
A. Montesinho Guesthouse Braganca
A. Montesinho Guesthouse
A. Montesinho Braganca
A. Montesinho Guesthouse
A. Montesinho Guesthouse Braganca

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at A. Montesinho?

A. Montesinho offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at A. Montesinho?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A. Montesinho on Jan 1, 2025 start from $82.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to A. Montesinho?

This guesthouse is located in Braganca, close to Braganca Castle, Sé, and Castelo de Braganca. You'll also find Montesinho Natural Park and Museu Ibérico da Máscara e do Traje within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at A. Montesinho?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does A. Montesinho have a casino at the property?

No, A. Montesinho doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at A. Montesinho?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Is A. Montesinho a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront guesthouse offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 outdoor pools, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at A. Montesinho?

No, but this guesthouse does have a sauna.

Does A. Montesinho have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, A. Montesinho serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will A. Montesinho allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at A. Montesinho.

Are there connecting rooms at A. Montesinho?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from A. Montesinho?

The closest major airport to A. Montesinho is Braganca (BGC), which is 5.7 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at A. Montesinho?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at A. Montesinho.

Does A. Montesinho have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at A. Montesinho.

A. Montesinho Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 126 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ananda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place smells like meat. The restaurant has no vegetarian options other than salad. The room is a nice size and the reception workers are accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Friendly helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation has a lot of potential. The pool is great. The apartments are really large and clean. There are a few restaurants on the property that no longer function except to serve special events which is unfortunate because it’s in the middle of the country with nothing closeby. The office is a mile away from the accommodation. Google maps does not lead you directly to the office. The people running the place are very nice & helpful. There’s a good restaurant they run attached to the office.

4/10 Poor

Barry

Disliked: Staff & service
The property was difficult to find as the Expedia link did not rake you to the property . The property itself was not at all clearly marked and appeared to be a shop ! No instructions on how to use the coffee machine . Just all in all , a bit frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel and so Expedia should be more clear about that and not have it show up in a hotel search. This is more like a cabin rental where you rent a room in a house with shared common areas. The house we were in is quite dated and both the facilities and the decor could use updating. The bathrooms were small with very old and rusty fixtures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute spot with various facilities, including restaurant, farm sites and nice little shop. Nice room (w/ private bathroom) but also access to a communal living room with fireplace and kitchen. Unique and neat spot, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rather strange experience, not a hotel but rooms
Reception telephoned us the day we were arriving to check our arrival time, I felt they stayed behind just for us. We took suitcases and dog out of the car only to be told our room was 1km away and to follow the receptionist in our car. The room was OK, we shared an apartment with another couple. All advertised facilities on site were closed except for the pool. We had to travel back to get something to eat, the food was not great, we're sorry to say. The place was typical, rustic and peaceful. The place clearly won many awards in the past and has the potential to be great once again but we were left with the impression that the current management do not seem to be doing it justice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Average place, not so great service
Average place. Location is not great, but environment in the mountains was pleasant. However, when the hot water was not working in the morning they still didn't show flexibility with the checkout time. The first contact by phone before the check in was not the best either. Overall, decent place, 12mins driving from the center which needs to improve the way they take care of costumers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Bruno

call first for acurate description
short brake with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the pictures off the site is not de same in reality. the rooms are 1 km from the pool, anda that was not writen on the reservation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Poor breskfast and poor cleanning at swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Awful
Hotel located at meat factory. Out of town. No pools on site as stated. They are at another area. Situated next to stagnant river. Mosquitos everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near Bragança and close to good restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Herculano, Northampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic place
Idyllic place! Staff were very friendly and always went the extra mile to accommodate any requests. Close to really good restaurants!

6/10 Okay

pam, v

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hard to find
Gimonde needs to be included in the address as the TomTom did not find it in Braganca. The breakfast was terrible- bread in edible and coffee not drinkable. And the flies!

8/10 Good

francine, lancashire, U.K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good place to explore the national park.
Walked along the river teeming with noisy frogs. (They were not on the menu though) we ate at the hotel restaurant. We had the most fabulous meal, excellent wonderfully cooked steak served with roast chestnuts and an equally wonderful pork steak. Strongly recommend it.

8/10 Good

E, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mountains & very pleasant stay
Beautiful place with nice facilities to explore the Montesinho National Park and the North West of Portugal. Great food as well.

6/10 Okay

Mário, Kitchener, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place to sleep, but avoid the restaurant
The hotel's receptionist was very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable. Avoid the restaurant: we went there for a ludicrously overpriced breakfast, got treated like second class citizens (when compared with the larger group seated nearby), and the quality of the food was sub-par for Portuguese standards. We made the right choice and went down the street to Assares for most of our meals instead, and it was delicious.

8/10 Good

John and Joyce, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were lucky to have the whole house to ourselves, therefore we could spread out and make ourselves at home. Breakfast was served at the taverna 3euros each for bread ham cheeses and coffee. Good wifi at the house.The old village was interesting to walk round and pretty by the river. Close enough to Braganca to visit but not in a busy area. We also drove around the national park and enjoyed the natural beauty. Only complaint was noise at night from a generator or air conditioner in the next property. Outside Ares was sufficient but no comfortable seats for the garden. Kitchen well equipped.

4/10 Poor

Paulinha Ollivier, Australia

Disliked: Room comfort
totally misrepresented. Ask more questions.
While staff were exceptionally pleasant, we had no idea that it was housed in the country. Not that we mind 'country' but we were simply not told and directions to get to it were very poor. We were in a 'share house' with two other couples, sharing the kitchen and lounge. Again, we coped, but this was not mentioned in the notes accompanying acceptance of the booking.In our opinion, it is 2 star, not 4 star. I must re-iterate that Catherine, the receptionist was exceptionally nice and paved the way for us, impeccably. She could work in an international hotel and be an asset to them. My husband had a sleepless night because of very noisy heating system. or pumping water system. The other couples complained of the same thing, when we mentioned it, over breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

alan, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well placed
A nice warm welcome.A very pleasant and spotlessly clean small hotel.The room looked new and was spacious with an excellent bathroom and comfortable bed.A great breakfast after a very quiet and peacefull night.A delight to stay here

8/10 Good

Guillaume

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024