Bussaco Palace Hotel

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

4.1

Excellent(862 Reviews)

Hotel in Aveiro District, Portugal

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Bussaco Palace Hotel offers 60 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Mealhada hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Aveiro District, Portugal

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double or Twin Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Single Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Bussaco Palace Hotel

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4.1

Excellent(862 Reviews)

Hotel in Aveiro District, Portugal

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Mealhada hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Aveiro District, Portugal

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double or Twin Room

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Single Room

1 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(862 Reviews)

1.5

Nov 2024

It was ok The place snd the areas are unique, I would like to rate the hotel as 5 . The service at breakfast was disappointed , only 2 waiters, one cleaning the table the second busy to gust service. Ask fo omlet that not arrived, no refill of the ages and the orangjuice at the self service table , The hotel in general required aome refreshment. The rromes are dated , the lobby furniture are old I would return because of the area but don”t expect luxury as it should seen in first look

1.0

Oct 2024

Amazing exterior but super simple and basic rooms. There's no hair conditioner in rooms. Old and uncomfortable beds. Do not recommend

1.5

Oct 2024

The hotel looks wonderful. But…. No double bed in room No wifi in rooms No hot water in bathroom The room is very minimalist

1.5

Oct 2024

Beautiful castle and gardens. Very helpful staff. Great breakfast. Did not eat dinner at the hotel, opted to eat dinner in the town of Luso and Coimbra. The castle is situated in a beautiful national forest and makes for a great adventure.

1.0

Sep 2024

The hotel looks like a medieval castle but was actually built in the late 1800. There's a wow factor when approach the hotel. And some of the common areas are impressive such as the dining room. The young gentleman at the reception was very kind and helpful. And the surrounding forest is beautiful. But the positives stop there. The problem is the hotel is falling apart. And the owners don't care. Wallpaper peeling off all over the place. Dirty bathroom och bathtub. Toilet doesn't flush properly. The cleaning staff must find paper and worse floating in the bowl every time they clean the room. The staff in the restaurant is like Faulty Towers. Running here and there nervously, arguing with each other, throwing food on the table and running away again. We actually had a good laugh at it all, but considering the price and low quality of the food it's a disgrace. Go here, look at the hotel and forest, but then leave and stay and eat elsewhere.

3.0

Sep 2024

Beautifully ornate property. Very impressive decor throughout the common areas. Lots of good walking trails around the palace. The rooms are basic however and the food was abysmal.

2.0

Sep 2024

The rooms (on level 1 anyway) are extremely dated and would be closer to a 3 ⭐ anywhere else in the world. The bathroom amenities were disappointing and there is no iron & ironing board in the room. Overall the hotel is beautiful with some stunning features including a magnificent forest to explore. The staff were all friendly enough and we enjoyed a nice meal in the restaurant.

2.0

Sep 2024

The castle is stunning and the grounds are beautiful. Our room was very small but comfortable. It would have been nice to have tea and coffee making facilities in the room. The staff at reception were lovely and we enjoyed the hearing the history of the building. What let the place down was the food in the beautiful dining room, the service was very slow ( we did get many apologies about that) the quality of the food was okay but very expensive for what it was.

3.0

Aug 2024

For a 5 star hotel, it was rather shabby and sad. However, an interesting stay in a unusual and unique hotel.

2.5

Aug 2024

Buildt as a retreat for a king and later used as a resort for the rich. Spacious common rooms and a grand staircase. Excellent foods served in a beautiful dining room. The hotel is placed in a big park with numerous trails in the woods.

4.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful

5.0

Jul 2024

Gorgeous, you will not be disappointed

2.5

Jul 2024

Bussaco Palace Hotel is one of a kind. My family loved everything about the palce, park and experience. The staff all do a great job as well.

4.0

Jul 2024

Older hotel with its charm but , lots of cracks on the walls in the room and bathroom, they could use some aromas to be rid of stale scent in the hallways The younger staff in front weee fantastic Breakfast was great The nature and hike grounds are spectacular No air conditioning - be ware if going in summer , you will rely on cooler air from outside which means you have to leave your walk in windows open - as we did all night

5.0

Jul 2024

The building is stunning. The hiking around the palace peaceful

5.0

Jul 2024

This is a very old property with all the old world charm. We stayed there for one night and loved it. Beautiful grounds, hiking trails around the hotel.

5.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful location with interesting history, architecture, and artifacts. Lovely staff, very eager to help.

4.0

Jun 2024

Pretty area

5.0

Jun 2024

Last visited Bucaco 40 years ago. Our return surpassed everything we enjoyed all those years ago. Kind, attentive service from the moment we arrived. Fine food. Stunning views. Fascinating history. Great walks. What a treat. Thank you.

5.0

Jun 2024

Classic

2.5

Jun 2024

This hotel is stunning both inside and out. First experience of staying at a Pousada and hope its not the last. The rooms are simple and clean, but its all about where you are staying. Fabulous architecture and historic features, beautiful and peaceful gardens and scenery in general. The staff are amazing as are the restaurant and bar. Probably the best weekend stay I've ever had.

5.0

Jun 2024

An amazing hotel. In a location inside a forest that you can walk through so many beautiful trails and water fountains. The opulence of the hotel in yh common areas is something to behold. Th gardens so well manicured. Never seen a hotel like this. Excellent breakfast and dinner .

5.0

Jun 2024

Fabulous stay and luxury experience for an affordable cost. Enjoyed dining at the hotel for dinner and breakfast In Luxe surroundings. Breakfast can be on the outdoor terrace overlooking the garden. Hiked to the top and enjoyed the stations of the cross and other chapels that adorned our “way” dating back to the 1600s. Beautiful nature. Tranquility at its finest. Highly recommend. Staff was very nice too.

2.0

May 2024

Very old…….. No internet at all. No A/C. Windows are open by itself and All doors are knocking from drafts throughout the night.After all they turned off the water before 11 am . No toilet no shower no wash basin. Property is bountiful! Breast is perfect! The service staff was excellent. We had a GOOD time. But experience ……. The next time We'll choose another place.

5.0

May 2024

Such a beautiful place. We loved our stay very much!

1.5

May 2024

There is no wifi in any rooms at all, according to the reception. There is only wifi in/near the lobby. Hotels.com, please edit your descriptions of hotel rooms, all of which you say have free wifi.

5.0

May 2024

On our Europe trip It was awesome historical hotel palace We I joined to stay our night at this palace The breakfast was fantastic Hop coming again Shahla and Jabbar from Edmonton Canada May 24 2004

5.0

May 2024

Overall amazing stay, can’t wait to come again!

4.0

May 2024

This property is amazing historic hotel. The facilities are aging and when you stay here to understand, they have been here more than 100 years. Female staff we encountered were exceptionally helpful. The male waiters and bartenders, not nearly as much the grounds are pretty and very likable not missed.

5.0

May 2024

Beautiful facility and the staff was very friendly & response.

2.0

May 2024

The rooms are in an abysmal state - such a beautiful property and the hotel does not live up to its potential.

5.0

May 2024

Wonderful historic property

5.0

May 2024

Spectacular, historic palace hotel on grounds of a royal arboretum and garden. Service and food excellent, including their own brand wines.

3.0

Apr 2024

This hotel is in a historic property, but I’ve stated in historic properties before and had much better experiences. The rooms were clean, and the bathrooms were nice. However basic amenities such as Wi-Fi and a mini fridge were lacking (don’t worry, they can forward your mail). Paint on the window frames of our room was peeling, and many areas of the hotel looked run down. Same for the grounds. Lovely from a distance but weedy, with overgrown or dead plants on closer inspection. We were asked to make a reservation for dinner when we checked in as if they fill up the dining room every night. Hardly any guests attended dinner, and the dinner food was expensive and subpar. Would not recommend. Fortunately the breakfast was very nice. Overall felt as if they were trying to maintain an air of expensive exclusivity, but they fell down on several points.

3.0

Apr 2024

If you want to say you stay in a beautiful palace in Portugal then I would recommend this unique opportunity. However, if you don't wish to feel shamed or made to feel oppressed and bad about yourself then I don't recommend it. We visited from Canada and had an issue with booking our toddler son. The check-in person was rude, impatient and accusatory for our mistake. He refused to listen to anything we had to say and made us feel like common thieves trying to snuggle a child in who we were holding at check-in. He overcharged us for the child and then proceeded to reprimand us and make me feel demeaned as a mother. We understand occupancy and occupancy charges, and for a "five star" I would expect more tact and customer service vs personal attacks. The rooms are ok. It is outdated but you are paying for authenticity and the experience. At breakfast the one staff person was incredibly hostile and rude. They ran out of all kinds of food and noone dared to mention it or else she would snap at you and ask if you "did not like the food that was there." Overall we did not have a relaxing time as the ambiance and feel of the place is not filled with positive vibes and joy. Perhaps this is ok for a certain generation and style of traveler but to keep this place alive I think some of the backdoor thinking may need to be refurbished instead of the rooms. I took a star off for breakfast and one for service.

3.0

Apr 2024

Sad to see such a wonderful property so run down. The gardens are barely cared for and overgrown with weeds. I stayed here more than 30 years ago and it is now just a shadow of its former self.

2.5

Apr 2024

The room has absolutely no heat! We tried to get some help and were offered more blankets. A different portable radiator was given to us and it also did not work.

3.0

Mar 2024

Dining service is terrible AND WAY OVERPRICED. I would give it a 5star had i not eaten there or dealt with the bar manager. Very arrogant attitude.

5.0

Mar 2024

Third time here in 2 years. We love the Palace and love their staff

4.0

Mar 2024

It is a great experience to stay at this palace. The checkin agents great. NOTE. the restaurant is WAY over priced and the staff I would say they think its a Michelin star but its not close. We had to preorder dinner and still took near an hour. Staff unfriendly and I can NOT STATE how over priced. I found after their is a cafe close that I would have chosen. DO NOT EAT IN THE RESTAURANT. you will overpay get bad service and not great. Sad as the place and the property to explore is amazing. The restaurant left a really negative impact on us.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Aveiro District, Portugal?

The average price for a rental in Aveiro District, Portugal is £70 per night. This rental is £27 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bussaco Palace Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bussaco Palace Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Bussaco Palace Hotel

Hotel in Aveiro District, Portugal

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Aveiro District, Portugal

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Standard Single Room

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Hotel in Aveiro District, Portugal

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Aveiro District, Portugal

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Standard Single Room

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Aveiro District, Portugal?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Bussaco Palace Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

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