Ursula D
May 26, 2024
We stayed for a couple of nights in this beautiful heritage hotel, just to chill. The location is glorious, with fabulous views across the river and the sea towards Arambol. This historic fort has just seven rooms, all slightly different and named after the days of the week. Our room was quite large with a huge en-suite bathroom and dressing room. Befitting the ambiance, the room was furnished with period furniture: a huge four poster bed, beautiful mirrors etc., but of course with all the modern amenities and an excellent shower. The views from our room were enchanting, and we had a nice little terrace/balcony. The staff were so hospitable and amiable, nothing was too much trouble. The fort is set in a nice little compound, complete with an old Portuguese church and the lovely Tavern Restaurant and Terrace (separate review to follow). There is not a lot to do, apart from a couple of nice walks; it is a little bit remote. It was ideal for us as we just wanted to relax for a couple of days and enjoy the atmosphere. If you want to stay longer and explore the area you would need a car or at least a scooter (and keep in mind that the ferry is dependent on the tides). Ideally, I would have loved a pool. Apparently that is planned, and they want to build a modern hotel on an adjacent field. I just hope it won’t destroy the uniqueness of this charming boutique hotel.