We stayed three nights at this Pousada. The staff is very friendly, especially the clerk at the reception and Luis the Maitre D in the restaurant. The food was great. This is an ancient castle so it is expected that the rooms aren't standard hotel rooms. Our room was on two floors. The only trouble was getting the loggage to... more

This was the first of three poussadas my husband and I visited in Portugal. The most cost effective way to stay at this small inns is to purchase a passport (which comes with a 20% discount on meals). Book your room in advance - space is limited. There are a lot of stairs, but the hotel clerk was nice enough... more

The atmosphere of this place is just fantastic. It's a great place to relax. Enjoy the view from high above the ocean and stroll around in this magnificent fortress. The steps up through the gateway also contribute to the fantastic atmosphere. Staff was extremely friendly and beakfast was good. The only drawback was the first night when we stayed in... more

The idea of staying in a 17th century fortress may seem attractive, but actually doing it is something else. The terrace had a fantastic view of the River Sado, and service at the desk and in the dining room was excellent, but this pousada is in a castle at the end of a very steep road. The entrance to reception... more

It is a lovely setting with pretty views and the staff are very friendly and helpful. However, for what you pay I would not stay here again as the rooms are definitely below average. Curtains falling apart, old furniture (they really seem to take advantage of the fact that this is a historic building!), old bathroom and an old tiny,... more

And worth every penny! We stopped over in Setubal on our way to the Algarve and this was the most beautiful place, with unbelievable vistas, wonderful staff, well appointed guest rooms and a fabulous dining room. more

I stayed here with my wife for one night here in August during our honeymoon (three weeks in Spain and Portugal). The view, from the top of a fortress along the sea/ocean, is amazing. The staff is friendly. The food in the hotel restaurant is great. However, the hotel is really expensive for Portugal. My suggestion is that you visit... more

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were friendly & the restuarant excellent. Ask for a room with a view over the bay. Have a light lunch on the terrace overlooking the bay and just enjoy the luxury. Access is up a long steep ancient castle staircase (so would be a problem for anyone with walking difficulties). However the... more

This place was amazing. It was beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. Service was great. We had a room facing the water. It was large by European standards. The on site restaurant had us coming back every night. The staff was helpful and nice. In the afternoon we sat on the terrace and relaxed with our drinks just watching the harbor activity.... more