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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Beautiful

Beautiful

Gorgeous, you will not be disappointed

Gorgeous, you will not be disappointed

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.

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.

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

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

The building is stunning. The hiking around the palace peaceful

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.

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.

The building is stunning. The hiking around the palace peaceful

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

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

Pretty area

Pretty area

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.

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.

Classic

Classic

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.