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Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property
Pousada in Covilhã with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Superior Room (Turret) | Balcony
Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel offers a tranquil mountain getaway with indoor and outdoor pools for year-round swimming. Enjoy the spa, arcade/game room, or relax at the bar with free WiFi. Practical amenities include dry cleaning and laundry services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Junior Suite (Triple)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Superior) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Room (Superior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Turret) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Room (Turret)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Estrada Nacional 339, Covilhã, 6200-324

What's nearby

  • University of Beira Interior - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Praca do Municipio - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Ski resort of Serra da Estrela - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Torre - 16 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • River Beach Loriga - 36 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Covilha Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CasaNova - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar - Pousada da Serra da Estrela - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Varanda da Estrela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Esplanada Equilíbrio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pousada Serra Da Estrela - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel

Upscale pousada in the mountains
At Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel, you can look forward to an arcade/game room, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment, or a massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • A billiards/pool table, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All 92 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 4550

Property is also known as

Pousada da da
Pousada da da Hotel
Pousada da da Hotel Serra Estrela
Pousada da Serra da Estrela
Serra Da Estrela Hotel
Pousada da Serra da Estrela Historic Hotel
Pousada da Historic Hotel
Pousada da Serra da Estrela Historic
Pousada da Historic
Pousada da Serra da Estrela Historic Hotel
Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel Covilhã
Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel Pousada (Portugal)

Frequently asked questions

Does Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this pousada allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa pousada is within 6 mi (10 km) of Igreja de Santa Maria, University of Beira Interior, and Praca do Municipio. Sacred Art Museum and Covão d'Ametade are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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