We had a good stay here, for the most part. The staff was lovely, unfailingly helpful and courteous. We did not have a balcony in the room, so it was a bit darker than we like, but otherwise pleasant. Comfortable bed and bath, but no WiFi in the room. Other amenities were a sauna, which I couldn’t get to be hot, an indoor pool and an extensive outdoor pool that was very refreshing. The restaurant had a decent brunch- only had dinner once as there were other places we wanted to try. One morning we made a reservation to tour the nearby caves - that was a delightful tour, different from the other production wineries we visited. Ucanha is also an interesting town with Roman architecture.
Charming hotel in Portuguese wine country. The big advantage to this hotel (over the wine quintas and some other lovely looking hotels on the outskirts) is that this place is right in the middle of town - within easy walking distance of the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and other historic sights. So, when you've finished going port wine tasting all day (very nearby, but you really need a car for the gorgeous drive along the Douro and up and down the hills to tasting sites and quintas) you have a beautiful, historic town to walk around. The stand at the Castelo Signature was amazing - can't say enough about how helpful they were. VERY affordable, even the room we got with a terrace overlooking the town and the Sanctuary. Rooms lovely, not luxurious but very nice. Bathrobes and slippers. They have an on-site little cafe/bar, with an outdoor area as well by the pool. There's a spa area that looked nice when we were shown it, but we were too busy wine-tasting to use it. The free breakfast is amazing; they made us omelets and there were great pasties, breads, meats, cheeses, fruits, etc. The BEST thing about this hotel is arguably the restaurant, which I wold not be surprised to earn a Michelin star one day. My husband had the veal kebab and rice; I had a shrimp risotto that was spectacular. Incredibly, with this gourmet meal, including dessert and a bottle of one of the nicer wins, was just 76 Euros. One last thing - Lamego is an overlooked gem in the region. People stay at quintas, which are nice but limiting, or maybe in Paso de Regua or Pinhao (absolutely nothing to do, nowhere special to eat). Or they day-trip from Porto. Lamego is worth a trip on its own, and you then can be more leisurely about your wine-tasting expeditions. I firmly believe the Douro valley will be Tuscany in a decade, and Lamego will be at the center of it.
Situated in Armamar and within 15 km of Douro Museum, THE PINTA Boutique Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 22 km from Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary, 35 km from Natur Waterpark and 21 km from Lamego Museum. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. At the hotel, every room comes with a patio. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at THE PINTA Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a terrace. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. THE PINTA Boutique Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Ribeiro Conceição Theatre is 21 km from the hotel, while Lamego Cathedral is 21 km away. Viseu Airport is 75 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
The stay exceeded our expectations! Wonderful place, service and food! The room was clean and tidy, with a view and very cozy. Fresh apples available in the room and water was a lovely addition. Swimming pool and parking slot available. And last but not least the breakfast and dinner - deserves more than 10 stars! Thanks a lot! Evgeniya
The staff is super friendly and are always there with a smile. It is a beautiful view but not as that beautiful if compared to other wineries in the region but the hotel and room size/amenities are just perfect. My only recommendation is that the breakfast/dining room since they are the same (which is okay) but the furniture/decoration should be a little bit more fancy to offer a better dining experience (for the dinner) as how it is, it is making it to look a little cheap. But overall it was a great stay.
Situated in Armamar and within 15 km of Douro Museum, THE PINTA Boutique Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 22 km from Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary, 35 km from Natur Waterpark and 21 km from Lamego Museum. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a mountain view. At the hotel, every room comes with a patio. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at THE PINTA Boutique Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a terrace. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. THE PINTA Boutique Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Ribeiro Conceição Theatre is 21 km from the hotel, while Lamego Cathedral is 21 km away. Viseu Airport is 75 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.