Best Hotels in Carrazeda de Ansiaes, Portugal

We had booked three nights at this hotel but cut the trip short and just stayed for two. Firstly the location is poor - I know I am contradicting some earlier reviews but this is as we saw it. We thought we were in the Douro Valley area, we were just on the edge. Alijo is a town that seemed to have moved on from the wine business, a lot of buildings were fairly new and not in keeping with elsewhere. The outlook from the hotel is over a school which is noisy at times and a park area. One wonders whether vineyards were taken up to build these. The hotel itself is a handsome building with a great terrace and a (not very clean) pool in its grounds. There does not appear to be any connection with Baron Forrester, strange choice of name for it. There has been some refurbishment, there was a great bar and most of the public rooms were great. Our bedroom was good with a Juliet balcony overlooking the terrace (and the school, one morning they had a VERY loud event starting at 7.30am, that was the last straw for my husband) however the bathroom was dingy, with a gruesome shower curtain and mould around the edges of the bath. In the room there was no safe, tea/coffee making facilities, no fridge let alone a minibar - just the space for it?! Old fashioned hair dryer in the bathroom. Air conditioning wouldn't be switched on 'until Monday' despite it being 30 deg. This was the fourth Pousada we had stayed in on this trip and was a big disappointment. We had driven through the Douro Alto on the Tua road to get there and had high hopes as to what it would be like. We did discover it is 'franchised' to Pestana rather than owned and run by them. We had dinner there the first time which was not good, tasteless under seasoned lump of veal for me, undercooked rabbit for my husband. Breakfast was fine and lunch on the terrace very nice. Staff generally were great though sometimes hard to find. We couldn't face dining there a second night and had scoped out places in the town which looked a bit basic... to be told that chef had Covid and the restaurant was closed. Possibly because of that they did not charge us for the last night when we checked out in the morning. Husband was told the printer was u/s so they couldn't print off the receipt. You couldn't make it up...

We had a short but excellent stay. Good service and sympathy , especially for the girl Veronica, professional and very sympathetic. The suite is fabulous and the new hotel , all right!!!!

In the restaurant, the first night we ordered the set dinner tasting menu, it was average. The second night, we ordered from the a la carte menu for the fish and octopus, they are sooooooo good! Thus, I recommend ordering from a la carte. I also love the service in the restaurant, the head chef will take ur orders, and his colleagues will help delivering. The orange juices during breakfast are freshly squeezed from the oranges in the yards, very delicious. The restaurant is likely the best thing in this quinta. I lived in the maker rooms, the rooms are average for its price. The wine tasting is definitely a rip-off, they gave you some recent year cheap wines. I can get similar wine tasting at a similar price in Florence Italy wine region with delicious wines from 1800. I do not recommend doing wine tasting in this quinta. They created some circuits or paths for you to tour around which is nice, but the notations and map are not updated. You may get lost, but you should also be able to figure your way out so no big deal.

Lovely little hotel in beautiful old house in the centre of the village. Great service lovely lunch and beautiful rooms and bathrooms. Very clean and lovely pool. The staff are amazing and the atmosphere is great we only stayed a night but wished we had stayed longer.

When you stay at Douro Visit House in Torre de Moncorvo, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by foot from Duoro River. This beach pousada is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Torre de Moncorvo Church and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Doctor Horacio de Sousa Garden.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a communal living room and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this pousada include a picnic area and a vending machine.Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 10 beach bars. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. 40-inch plasma televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

When you stay at Casa da Trigueira in Alijo, you'll be on the riverwalk and 15 minutes by car from Igreja Matriz de Alijo. This eco-certified bed & breakfast is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Jardim da Avenida Doutor Francisco Sa Carneiro.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Located in Alijo, Hotel Rural Quinta do Silval is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Casal de Loivos Viewpoint and Quinta de La Rosa. This upscale hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Duoro River and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Church of Sabrosa.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an attached winery and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Alijo, HI Alijo - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Bread and Wine Museum and Adega de Favaios. This hostel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Ujo Viewpoint.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

With a stay at Quinta da Gricha in São João da Pesqueira, you'll be 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Penedono Castle and 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from Dourocaves Winery. This guesthouse is 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Solar de Mateus and 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from Viewpoint of St Leonardo da Galafura.Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).Satisfy your appetite at the guesthouse's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Hotel Casa do Tua in Carrazeda de Ansiaes, you'll be just steps from Vale do Tua Interpretive Center and Duoro River. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Ujo Viewpoint and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Igreja Matriz de Alijo.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.