Marchanta Riverside Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Marchanta Riverside Hotel in Santarém offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or river views. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a fitness center, sun terrace, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free bicycles are available for exploring the surrounding area. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegetarian options for lunch and dinner. A bar offers a variety of beverages in a relaxed setting. Prime Location: Located 1.6 mi from Praia Fluvial de Valada and 40 mi from Humberto Delgado Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as CNEMA and Santa Clara Convent.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Thiago
United States United States
“Uma estadia verdadeiramente excecional no Marchanta Riverside Eu e a minha namorada tivemos uma estadia maravilhosa e descansada no Marchanta Riverside, e não podíamos estar mais satisfeitos. O alojamento é extremamente confortável, com...”
Maria
United States United States
“I can’t recommend Marchanta Riverside Hotel highly enough. When we arrived hot and tired from a long day walking the Camino, we were ushered into the library and served drinks. The restaurant is not yet open (opens June 2026), but chef Chris...”
Peterpen173
Israel Israel
“Everything. Comfortable bad, AMAZING crew, just loved everything”
Catherine
United States United States
“Great spot on the Camino. Was so grateful for the hospitality I received.”
Belinda
United States United States
“The place is amazing. It's a little paradise. The dinner and breakfast were so lovely. I would highly recommend it. The grounds are just stunning.”
Stephen
United States United States
“If I could give this a 20 out of 10 I would. Stay here, you won’t regret it! This place is amazing. Absolutely perfect 🤩. The location (I am doing the Camino de Santiago) is on the Camino. Accommodating staff and great communication before...”
Coleen
United States United States
“Our hostess, Lou, was wonderful! She was friendly and very helpful.”
Hazel
Canada Canada
“A lovely place to stay! As we were early in the year there were not really any dinner options other than stone soup or rice, however the breakfast was wonderful!!”
Mochabob
United States United States
“Such a unique property with the kindest staff. They made us a dinner of authentic Portuguese soup that was the best soup I think I've ever had. Would recommend it highly.”
Dianne
United States United States
“Beautiful property and grounds with pool. Two bedroom apartment was wonderful and we enjoyed the dinner that was brought to our apartment.”

Managed by J Gowing LDA

Company review score: 9.4Based on 193 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The property is part of a historic equestrian estate dating back to 1877, where tradition and authenticity are combined with excellent service. It features a dedicated, attentive team committed to creating truly memorable stays.

Property info

The Marchanta Riverside Hotel is located by the Tejo River, with the Camino de Santiago passing directly in front of the property. It offers rooms that takes its character from the world's most iconic horses. These are spaces where the spirit of a breed is translated into texture, proportion, light, and material. Each room is intimate, each is individual, and none is anything less than quietly exceptional. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, TV, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy the restaurant, swimming pool, outdoor areas, chapel, snooker, table tennis, and barbecue facilities. Boat trips along the river are also available on request. The nearest airport is Lisbon Airport, 66 km away. The closest train station is Reguengo Station, 4 km away, with a connection of approximately 35 minutes to Oriente Station.

Neighborhood info

The hotel offers a wide range of experiences, including nautical, equestrian, aerial, walking, wine-related activities and cultural workshops, allowing guests to explore the region or enjoy activities on the property. Located by the river, it is just 4 minutes from a water park with tree-climbing activities, offering options for families, couples, and solo visitors. We are 20 minutes from Santarém, where you can visit the Museu São João de Alporão and the Museu Diocesano de Santarém, as well as enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and the iconic Porta do Sol Garden.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Ribacavalo italian restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Marchanta Riverside Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar

House rules

Marchanta Riverside Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Marchanta Riverside Hotel 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 077/2009

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