Monte de Santa Luzia, 4901-909 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
#13 of 33 hotels in Viana do Castelo
Guests' ChoiceBased on 269 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Erika
United StatesNA
A heavenly respite. Already planning our return.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Massoud
United StatesViews, location in top of the hill.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Susy
BrazilNothing
Great staff, great location, amazing view
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Age
NetherlandsThe food (dinner) can be better and it would be nice if there were newspapers or games etc offered for guests
Staff was great as was the location, also very much appreciated the staff and pool was nice. Great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Michael
PortugalThe views, the service and most of all the staff
Location and views are excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Andreas
GermanyRestaurant. Bad coffee, slow service.
Location, room, pool, bar, …
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Nick
United KingdomPatchy service in the bar area.
Incredible views. Comfortable throughout, nice pool area. Fantastic food in the restaurant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Alejandro
United StatesFurniture and finishing touches are a bit tired. The quality of the food is subpar.
The location, views, the quality of the building and the spaces is outstanding. The ambiance and service of the restaurant and patios is unsurpassed.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Nicole
South AfricaAbsolutely beautiful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Miguel
SwedenThe breakfast did not match the property value as it could be better. The evening meal was also sub par for a hotel of this price and feeling.
This hotel is all about the views. Spectacular does not even begin to describe them. The beds were comfortable and the whole hotel has the charm of a time in the past (in a good way) The pool was nice and quiet, a good place to relax in a hot afternoon.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 30 June 2025
Gail
PortugalPerfect
Iconic vista from a beautiful hotel We had such a special time here. The staff were perfect, of particular note were the senhor on the front desk, and Ricardo in the restaurant. They worked so hard and were always professional. The birthday cake and fizz I had were special treats and delicious. Thank you so much. We would love to return.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Keith
United KingdomThe room was a little tired and a lot smaller than we expected for a 'Superior Double' not even a space to put a laptop which had to be balanced on a wobbly small round table. The bathroom, marble tiled was large and out of proportion with the bedroom. Shower over bath.
The location and spectacular view from the very small balcony, The meals both breakfast and dinner were good. Plenty of outdoor car park spaces available. A short walk down to the Santa Luzia church and funicular.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Clive
United KingdomThere was nothing negative
The view was unbelievable, the food was so tasty and well presented. The breakfast was a total bonus, there was a huge selection, all fresh and a fantastic way to start the day. The staff were so friendly and very helpful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Marie
IrelandStyle of decor, Comfort, Views staff helpfulness and friendliness, The breakfast Bike parking on the terrace
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Sonja
SwitzerlandWow what a view! It is amazing and the hotel is very beautiful. It has nice swimming poool outside, but it was too cold for us to use. The room was spacious. The breakfast is very good and many choices, well presented. The staff is friendly and flexible. Nice restaurant and bar with the stunning view. It is place to enjoy by just do nothing.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Mark
United KingdomStunning views, nice food, comfortable rooms!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Peter
IrelandVery small criticism, the waiters were very good and very efficient but we felt we were rushed at dinner especially as there was no one else to take our tables - so staff need to balance efficiently with not rushing guest -
Beautiful location , and lovely hotel
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
John
IrelandI don’t like showers in baths
Everything room was lovely view was amazing and really nice dinner
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 17 May 2025
David
United StatesFacilities interiors could use updating
Good but coffee machine was disappointing vs served coo
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 13 May 2025
Judith
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like.
The hotel is in a fabulous location high above Viana do Castelo so the view is amazing. The road up to it is winding but we had a car so that was fine. We saw a few taxis come and go so presumably it is easy to organise transport (the funicular was closed for maintenance during our stay). The food in the restaurant was delicious so we ate there both nights and there was a very comfortable lounge with a bar, and a separate billiard room. The pool looked lovely but was too cold for a swim while we were there. There were plenty of options at breakfast and the staff were all friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 9 May 2025
Lana
CanadaAbsolutely beautiful Pousada and incredible view! The food was amazing. We ate dinner at the Pousada and the buffet breakfast was included with our room price. We enjoyed cocktails from the bar on the patio. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Patrick
United StatesStaff was professional and helpful.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Nita
United KingdomLovely hotel with the bonus of free onsite parking. The room was great and the staff very friendly and helpful. We ate in the restaurant which was good for a hotel and the breakfast choices were plentiful.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 26 April 2025
Thamo
AustraliaA beautiful hotel. Wonderful views, helpful and professional staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
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