Delighted to stay at this hotel close to University Campus (though I was not a student). Was an actual hotel from a Spanish hotel chain not a ”B&B” so don't be fooled.
Close proximity to Historical Guimares and castle.
Free coffee 24/7 at lobby.
Staff was informative and helpful.
Building located slightly up the hill with about 15 free parking spaces.
The breakfast staff member (a blonde) was lovely, but the facilities… you had lights that came on whenever they wanted, and it seemed like there were too many light switches, because when you flipped them, nothing turned on or off. The TV remote didn't work either (we managed to turn it off with it in 5 minutes). And even though we asked for a room far from the elevator and they gave us the one right next to the elevator motor, the room and the entire hotel were spotless.
The buffet was good, although the chocolate cake tasted like fish 😬.
I wouldn't pay full price, but I would with the app discounts. My 10 points go to the app, but if I had to rate the hotel… 2/5
The hotel is excellent location. Very central. But the room needs renovation. The room needs painting. The gardens need replacement because they are burns. They provided only one towel per person who had to serve as a face and bath towel.
Hotel very well located for people wishing to go to the Barcelos market (just cross the street)
College to the best restaurant in the city
Correct room with bathroom and WC included
Only bemols
Very tired earliers that would deserve to be changed and unrealistic parking, too narrow with a major risk of hanging up his car
The most important thing — this is not really spa hotel. There is spa center across the road, but the only one benefit that you have as a guest of the hotel is 10% discount. In total if you want to have a spa, you must pay extra 30 euros per person per day. I think its not so fare for guests. And the second thing is that you have only scrambled eggs and bacon as a hot dish for the breakfast.
In the rest moments — everything is fine, staff is friendly, room was clean (but there is no fridge or mini-bar, that strange).
The fourth has excellent conditions , but needs to improve the following aspects:
Insonorization - you hear cars passing on the street
On the day we arrived the room was smelled to a baffy.
The room was not the ideal temperature.
Good service, clean and spacious room.
Breakfast is fairly good
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Hotel Rural Maria da Fonte offers a charming stay in an old building full of character, beautifully maintained and consistently clean. While the menu and room service still need attention, the property remains an excellent base for exploring this beautiful region of northern Portugal. In terms of pricing, it feels like affordable luxury for those who spend carefully, making it a balanced choice for thoughtful travellers. We stayed for three nights to celebrate a friend’s significant birthday, and the experience highlighted the hotel’s potential as an event venue. The hall, catering, staff, and the surrounding landscape create a compelling setting for anyone seeking a location for a wedding or a similar celebration. Overall, it’s a place with authenticity, warmth, and strong regional character.
The staff is very nice, polite and always with a smile 😃 😊 very welcoming indeed! The breakfast is delicious and plenty of choice!! Better than some fancy hotels 😋 the place also has a big pool, and farm animals (fish and dogs) that can be visited. Pet friendly 🐕🐕 Ah! They have a Chapel inside the property 🤩
Positives: - room was very clean. - there was outdoor parking and a garage, which was great. - there was working AC - breakfast had much variety, though not much fruit and it offered very sugar-rich products. Negatives: - even with the AC on, the room was really hot. - the location is good because it's near the center, however, it was very loud at night and we struggled to fall asleep. - you pay too much for what you get.
What a beautiful place -- more of a resort than a hotel. Lovely pool area with brilliant blooming plants, and just across the street from the beach. We enjoyed (and over-ate) the breakfast buffet. Our room was comfortable with a spacious bathroom, plenty of closet space, and a private balcony overlooking the pool. We wish our plans allowed a longer stay.
Reasonable room price, fantastic breakfast, but the room lighting is insufficient, 2 parking spaces, unlimited drinks during the stay, really love this hotel very much.
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