Covilha Hotels with Swimming Pools

The hotel is old and overdue for renovation. The pool, part of which is advertised as outdoor, is actually covered by a blurry plastic hood. For all this I would have given it three stars, but the story I describe below completely disappointed me. I drive an electric car and before arriving I phoned the hotel and made sure that there was a charger. When I arrived and asked at reception to charge, I was told that there was no charger, or rather that there was, but it was for the hotel's internal use only. I pointed out that I had called and clarified in advance and that I was expecting charging at the hotel and I only had 10% left now. The lady went off to call the manager. I was refused to charge and the only option they offered me was to go to another hotel where they said there were public charging facilities. I went there, but they also refused to provide a charger, telling me that their charger was also for internal use only. I went back to the hotel, ending up wasting almost all my remaining charge. Informed the lady at reception that I had a fully discharged car and needed a charger urgently. I asked to speak to the manager directly but I was refused. She called the manager again and informed me that I was allowed to use the charger, but for no longer than one hour during dinner. That was enough to drive to Covilha, and fast charge there. I ended up spending the whole evening on this problem and came back late at night. I was completely disappointed with the totally awful attitude. Firstly it is impossible to imagine a large and expensive hotel that doesn't have a charger. Secondly I was given false information on the phone. But most importantly, the hotel staff, particularly the mysterious manager on the phone felt absolutely no guilt for the situation and was completely indifferent to the situation in which he put the guest. And stubbornly refused to simply allow his equipment to be used to save the situation. I would like to know the name of the manager who was so indifferent to guests, forcing them into a helpless situation and spending hours of their time to resolve it, but unfortunately he avoided direct contact and was hiding behind the receptionist. The situation took place on 27.12.2022.

The hotel's well-successful concept, c/ facilities to be discharged and comfortable. Team (reception, dining area, bistro/bar, passing through the SPA-Nature, without forgeting all the staff that organize the rooms), sympathetic, c/ permanent availability. The diet of one of us (Vegan) with the making of very pleasant dishes. You won a fan! Most pleasant rooms and spas. Recommendation back room (+ quiet). For a extended weekend to visit the Star Serra is optimal.

We like a quiet hotel but this place is dead. It's an interesting building and well preserved, but...... We had a good balcony with a stunning view but don't assume - most rooms have no outside space whatsoever. The flashy electric blinds were fine but the electric curtains on the other windows/doors were jammed shut. Reported, but no change in the week we were here. The little tables are a joke - tiny drawers with too little storage. We are in Portugal for 2 weeks so we have a lot of luggage. The restaurant is expensive and our first dinner was very good. The menu is not huge and it was the same every single day. I ordered cheese in filo pastry with salad and the cheese was wrapped in greaseproof paper inside the pastry. Not a small amount but a big sheet of paper. 2 courses and a single glass of wine = €82. There were no refreshments near the outdoor poolside, despite a stand marked ”Bar”. My husband went to reception (c150m) and was told the bar would be opened. Back he came (150m). 40minutes later he returned to reception (150m) to be told that the bar would not be opened and he should carry 2 coffees 150m back, down steps and across the undulating gardens. He is 74 years old. The weather wasn't great and there is NOTHING to do. A few books on the shelves, 3 in English, no board games, no evening entertainment at all. Nowhere to walk to in safety, not even the tatty-looking cafe a few hundred yards up the road. Almost all the personnel were friendly and polite but it was obvious that the hotel is woefully understaffed. There is seldom anyone present behind the bar during the evening. I even saw one frustrated guest help himself! And diabetics like me beware, the only sugar-free mixer is Coca-Cola, so good luck getting to sleep full of caffeine. There are several families here so be prepared for children running around the dining room shouting and screaming, even at 9pm. I found an emergency exit door locked and pointed this out to the duty manager. He argued that this was not an emergency exit - until I pointed the signs out to him 🙄. Assumption: English tourist = stupid. We have stayed at 2 Pestana hotels before and are members of their Vacation Club. We are supposed to expect 5* VIP trea**ent - certainly not here. We are trying to arrange an early departure but even that is fraught with Pestana red tape. If you come here, expect to do a lot of waiting around, walking indoors, and thumb twiddling!

Location, service and restaurant is excellent, but the hotel structure, in particular the quite old and noisy room, has some variety of breakfast but does not regularly rest.

Hotel service, the surrounding environment and other aspects are very good ~

The hotel is located in the city centre, not a physical reception but it is easy to check in because it is made online. There was a problem with the communication between the hotel and Trip because the email with the information to check in online was not sent to me. After Trip's telephone contact on the day of the entry to inform you had to contact the hotel because of the check in, when the hotel had already sent the link to the chek in online to be sent back to me, The restaurant's dinners and breakfast are a good thing, from the tickets to the tables, it's all wonderful. The room where I stayed, called the sun doors, is fantastic, but the toilet is very cold, a heating system is needed, the sound between the rooms leaves much to desire, and in the bed is heard the neighbors of the room to take a bath. To access the building and the room is super safe because you need access code that is sent by email. The restaurant is digital, allowing booking. Despite the cold toilet, I recommend staying, not for the excellent breakfast. The hotel has a swimming pool and a terrace with a fantastic sightseeing to the valley.

With a stay at Lugar nas Estrelas in Covilha, you'll be near ski runs, and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Multipurpose Pavilion Fundao and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Archaeological Museum of Fundao. This bed & breakfast is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Mother Church of Fundao and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Municipal Garden Fundao.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a picnic area and barbecue grills.A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 12-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Had to stop in the mountains during our Portuguese road trip and couldn’t find a more ideal and apropos location. Serra da Estrela is the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal and this delightful cabin sits atop of the mountain overlooking the quaint city of Covilha. The views are sweeping and stunning, right from the armchair in your living room. This place sleeps 8 or more, but we enjoyed it as a romantic retreat for just the two of us. It’s kitted out beautifully with a pellet burning stove as the heat source, much sought after laundry facilities and all the comforts one could ask for, with stylish panache. The location is fantastic, with great restaurants and bars within steps of your front door. We hadn’t heard of Portuguese ski country until we planned this epic trip and would encourage anyone to add it to their list of stopovers whist in this fine country. It was especially fun to visit in January to see how Portugal’s local population enjoys winter within their own borders. It was a great location to visit the historical Piódão as a daytrip and the driving the area offers countless gob-smacking vistas, as well. It’s a wonderful chance to see another side of this fine country and sample the local sheep’s cheese, rustic food specialties and cozy attire that’s exclusive to this unique area. The beds were cozy and comfortable, and the views from every aspect of the cabin, unparalleled. Both bathrooms and the kitchen were immaculate, offered all amenities, and were tastefully presented. In fact, there were many aspects we didn’t have an opportunity to enjoy, like the stone BBQ in the backyard, or the sprawling lounge areas – but we could imagine many large groups enjoying all it had to offer. The only area for improvement would be the arms-length connection with the host. For example, we were directed to pick up our key at reception at the unaffiliated hotel across the street. They claimed no knowledge leaving us with only the sporadic Airbnb chat mechanism to connect with the owner. As my husband and I experienced severe heart palpitations, we re-grouped to weigh our options, having no place to stay in the area, despite having paid upfront. Only then did the woman call us back giggling that she had the key after all, having misplaced it. Glad it worked out but - yikes! We tried to make reservations at the local restaurants in advance, but that proved impossible, so we asked the host to book on our behalf. He informed us that no reservations were required. That simply wasn’t true, leaving us scrambling for our meals in this tiny location. We had Portuguese only instructions for the pellet stove, but muddled through and managed to get our one heating source operating in -5 degrees, never-the-less. All of this worked out in the end, but made it a bit harder to relax, which was the point of our stay. All in all, we really were delighted our stay, despite some noteworthy hiccups. We suspect it’s the bastion of mainly domestic tou

When you stay at Laje da Bica Agroturismo in Covilha, you'll be near ski runs and 14 minutes by car from University of Beira Interior. This villa is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Igreja de Santa Maria and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Praca do Municipio.Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access, bike storage, and bike cleaning.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.

With a stay at Quinta do Limite Agroturismo in Covilha, you'll be 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from University of Beira Interior and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Sacred Art Museum. This upscale farm stay is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Igreja de Santa Maria and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Praca do Municipio.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This farm stay also features complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Quinta do Limite Agroturismo. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.