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Solar Sampaio E Melo

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A lobby with a stone wall, a staircase, and potted plants. - Solar Sampaio E Melo (Trancoso)
A modern interior with a glass staircase, a white wall with decorative metalwork, and a black shuttered window. - Solar Sampaio E Melo (Trancoso)
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a variety of seating arrangements including a sofa and chairs. - Solar Sampaio E Melo (Trancoso)
A room with a dining area, a large mirror, and a lamp on a table. - Solar Sampaio E Melo (Trancoso)
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a castle-like structure in the background. - Solar Sampaio E Melo (Trancoso)
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Solar Sampaio E Melo. In addition to an arcade/game room and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a patterned wallpaper.

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two chairs.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6

Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 6

Double or Twin SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Located in Trancoso, Solar Sampaio E Melo is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fraga da Pena and Vilar Reservoir, while Solar do Queijo da Serra da Estrela and Museu da Guarda are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Trancoso travel guide
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LARGO DR EDUARDO CABRAL 3,3, Trancoso, 6420-053

What's nearby

  • A calm river reflecting terraced vineyards on a hillside.
    Duoro River
    54 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Igreja de Santa Maria
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trancoso Castle
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Quinta do Vale Meao
    50 min drive - 35.2 miles
  • Mondego Walkways
    53 min drive - 32.0 miles

Getting around

  • Vila Franca das Naves Station
    19 min drive
  • Viseu (VSE)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Taberna do Bacalhau Frito
    3 min walk
  • Merceaeia Do Fradinho
    1 min walk
  • Dom Gabriel
    3 min walk
  • O Museu
    1 min walk
  • Café O Trovador
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5666

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar Sampaio E Melo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Solar Sampaio E Melo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Solar Sampaio E Melo located?

Situated in the historical district, this country house is steps from Igreja de Santa Maria and Trancoso Castle. Fraga da Pena is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Solar Sampaio E Melo Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodging was well maintained and fit our needs perfectly, including an elevator to the first floor for my husband with bad knees. Staff was attentive to any requests. Rooms were spacious and equipped with all our needs. Breakfast was substantial and beautifully presented. A perfect central locations to do day trips to 4 other northern Aldeias Historicas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little centrally located hotel that has very interesting architectural features.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hellen

We had a wonderful stay at the hotel and it had a very personal atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel na região da guarda, recomendo, nosso voo atrasou e o proprietário nos aguardou até as 23:00 para fazer o check-inn ,hotel limpo, bem conservado e o pequeno almoço excelente. Vou voltar novamente .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Desilusão

A receção do Solar foi muito rápida, sem explicações, simpatia e paguei um quarto duplo superior e colocaram-me num quarto duplo normal. Poderia ter poupado 10 euros.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk lille hotel.

Et fantastisk lille hotel i middelalder byen Trancoso. Hotellets personale er meget venlige og serviceminded. Dejlig frisk morgenmad hver dag. Værelserne rengjort dagligt, og sengene redt. Dejligt fredeligt pool område med liggestole mv. Et hotel der ligger i centrum, hvor der er 20 m til kaffe på torvet, 40 meter til en kold øl og flere restauranter inden for komfortabel gå afstand.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lo recomiendo, volvería

Todo positivo: la limpieza, el personal, la decoración de las zonas comunes, la piscina, la climatización, la situación... Por decir algo menos favorable, en nuestra habitación el armario era muy pequeño y había una cama supletoria que hacía incómodo el acceso. El desayuno estaba muy bien pero el menú no varió en los días que estuvimos allí.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top hôtel

Très bel hôtel avec une décoration alliant le moderne et l’ancien avec un top confort , piscine calme et détente avec une équipe professionnelle et sympathique ! Top hôtel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Emplacement idéal

Emplacement idéal pour découvrir la ville. Hôtel de charme, confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incontournable étape dans cette ville historique.

Mieux qu’une maison d’hôte , il s’agit plutôt d’une demeure de charme . Décoration soignée avec de nombreux petits détails symboliques. Literie excellente, chambre spacieuse et très propre . La personne de l’accueil n’ aime pas les français a cause de Napoléon ! Dommage ce fut le bémol de notre séjour …
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

almo

Muito bem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Gostei muito, recomendo e, se voltar a Trancoso, ficarei no Solar SM.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

This is a lovely hotel and the staff are friendly and helpful - great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bel hôtel, décoration soignée, personnel aimable, très propre, calme et paisible dans un petit village très bien situé pour visiter les environs de la région des Beiras. Piscine agréable dans le jardin fleuri, tout est conforme aux photos du site web de l'hôtel. Excellent choix.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020