Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

Located in the historic town of Vila Vicosa and 984 feet from Paco Ducal, Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas includes a 16th-century building, stables and mature gardens. It offers free Wi-Fi and has an outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Decorated in a modern style, the air-conditioned rooms are set in a new building in the garden. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV, telephone and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Breakfast is served daily and there is a bar on site. A few restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk. A former residence of Portuguese nobles, the property is 3 minutes’ walk from the town square, and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Vila Viçosa Castle. Solar Dos Mascarenhas Hotel is less than 40 minutes’ drive from Elvas and 1 hour by car from Évora. Badajoz in Spain is also around 1 hour’s drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

André
Portugal Portugal
“Amazing experience, mainly because Solar is pet friendly and for us make the difference, in a country that almost without pet friendly facilities. Plus the staff, amazing, warm, happy, kind and polite, and the amenities, like wheel chair...”
Harvey
United States United States
“The facility is beautiful, and within short walking distance to many of the main attractions in the city. The staff bent over backwards to meet our needs and took the time and energy to do so. The breakfast buffet was lovely.”
Anthony
Portugal Portugal
“Welcoming and beautiful place in the center of town. Breakfast was great. Very good value for money. Pet friendly”
Julie
Portugal Portugal
“What a wonderful gem of a hotel! We loved the modern renovation of an ancient building, the delightful indoor and outdoor public spaces and the marble sculptures thand art work on display. Added bonus of complementary tea and cake throughout the...”
Jeffrey
Portugal Portugal
“The hotel was in a great location. The front desk was great. If you need good internet this can be a problem. They gave me an extender which worked well. Highly recommend this property.”
Ana
Portugal Portugal
“All excellent except that sound insulation could be improved”
Fran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It's a beautifully decorated hotel with clean, comfortable rooms with a balcony and a great breakfast selection including cake .The staff are very friendly and let us check in at 9.30 am which is amazing. Loved the pool to cool down in the heat....”
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely quirky hotel in the interesting town of Vila Viçosa. Whilst not large, the room was clean, modern and very comfortable and had a balcony with a nice view. The bathroom had lots of the locally sourced marble. The reception staff were...”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent cool, arty boutique hotel. Stayed many times, always a joy with friendly helpful staff and great welcome. Great breakfast and comfortable, spacious and clean rooms with spacious funky public areas.”
Joao
Portugal Portugal
“Great location. Room very clean and comfortable and a top notch breakfast. All this at a very reasonable price.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi

House rules

Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per person, 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas 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.

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

License number: 620/RNET

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