Monte Santa Catarina

–Excellent location – show map
+97 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

This country house is located between Monsaraz and artificial Alqueva Lake, and offers an outdoor pool, steam bath and hot tub. Guests can observe the skies over Monsaraz with the on-site telescope. The charming rooms at Monte Santa Catarina are decorated in orange or blue colors. They offer air conditioning, a TV and tiled floors. Each has a private bathroom. A breakfast buffet is available in the morning and includes characteristic Alentejo products. During the day, guests can make use of the communal living room with its cozy fireplace. The surrounding landscape offers hiking, biking and bird watching opportunities. It is also possible to make a boat trip on the lake, 1.2 mi away, or to arrange a wine tasting trip at the reception.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Select occupancy
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

Mary
United States United States
“Monte Santa Catarina is in a magical area in the Alentejo. Beautiful landscape and so quiet - at night we heard only the soft sound of cowbells and frogs in the fields. Our room was big with a great view of the Monsaraz castle - and the air...”
Dorothy
Portugal Portugal
“The place was lovely, but the people were even lovelier. They pay attention to the details and keep everything perfect. Out of their kindness they even gave us a ride to the beach and back. I would recommend it to anyone.”
Susan
United States United States
“This was a beautiful place with wonderful staff. The location was perfect for going to the Dark Sky experience as it was practically next door! The property was in a quiet location and had everything we needed. We will certainly stay again!”
Monica
United States United States
“Breakfasts delicious and homemade cakes. They even went out special to get us gluten free cake. The place is also a sanctuary which I had no idea before hand. They had llamas, emus, donkeys, meats and more. Quite amazing what they had built there.”
Helen
United States United States
“The property is located in the countryside not far from Monsaraz and although it’s a farm, it’s super clean and well ordered. Our rooms were large and airy and led to an Eastern-facing terrace. All the better to pet the donkeys! We had a...”
Tricia
Canada Canada
“Relaxing and comfortable. The host and fury friends made us feel welcome. Very knowledgeable about the area and helped us with tourism companies. Our hot tub was amazing!!”
Susann
Germany Germany
“It’s a really nice place - rural and quiet but not far away from Monsaraz and the observatory. They have a lot of animals - I liked the cats and the meerkats :) Susanna, the host, is very friendly and welcoming.”
André
Portugal Portugal
“Excelente location, with very nice hosts, and even nicer animals. Not 5 minutes away from the local beach and castle.”
Leslie
United States United States
“Monte Santa Catarina is a truly wonderful place to stay. Vasco and Susana are fabulous, welcoming hosts in a very special place. We booked there to go to the Observatory near the inn, but our night sky viewing was cancelled due to the...”
Joanne
Canada Canada
“The farm was like a joyous little Noah's Ark. Not fancy but comfortable. Warm host.Lots of choice for breakfast. We also had a great night out at the adjacent observatory, and great stargazing from the hot tub.”

Area info

Amenities of Monte Santa Catarina

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Monte Santa Catarina takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4 - 12 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.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

License number: 4338

FAQs about Monte Santa Catarina