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Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel

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A corridor with a bench, arched ceilings, and patterned windows.
A spacious dining hall with high wooden ceilings, a central chandelier, and large windows with patterned curtains.
A poolside setting with a drink, sunglasses, and an open book.
A courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by white buildings with arched doorways and columns.
A courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by white buildings with arched doorways and tiled roofs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $167
$157 nightly
$167 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

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Convento das Chagas - Terreiro do Paco, Vila Vicosa, 7160-251
  • Place, Marble Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Castelo de Vila Vicosa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Praca do Giraldo
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a bench.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a small table, and a chair.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a chair and a sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

Suite (Special)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Vila Vicosa

With a stay at Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel in Vila Vicosa, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa and 6 minutes by foot from Marble Museum. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Castelo de Vila Vicosa and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Jardim de San Pedro.

What's nearby

  • Marble Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Castelo de Vila Vicosa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Historic Centre of Évora - 51 min drive - 43.5 miles
  • Évora Cathedral - 53 min drive - 43.9 miles
  • Praca do Giraldo - 54 min drive - 44.2 miles

Getting around

  • Elvas Station - 30 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jardim Do Castelo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Adega dos Ramalhos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante A Bolota - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪O Espalha Brasas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Casa Azul - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel offers 39 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Vila Vicosa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. 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 bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at D. Carlos, a restaurant which specializes in Portuguese cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Vila Vicosa? This hotel has 3767 square feet (350 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
D. Carlos - This restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • D. Carlos

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 3,767 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 16 to March 31:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 4231

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Hotel
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Hotel Vila Vicosa
Pousada Vila Viçosa D. João IV Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Hotel Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Hotel
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic Vila Vicosa
Pousada Convento Vila Viçosa Historic
Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel Vila Vicosa

Pousada Convento de Vila Viçosa - Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location very central to all sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s our third time in this pousada and Sandra always make a huge difference, a service with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building of the hotel is very special and unique, we really love it. Staff are very friendly, room is very clean, the breakfast is great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting in restored old convent. Excellent staff and service - really unique experience - right next door to ducal palace!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pousada is a beautifully restored convent, the grounds and the pool are well taken care of, and the staff was friendly and helpful. An absolutely lovely place to stay. Very walkable to the town of Vila Viçosa with its shops and restaurant. It far exceeded my expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not your typical 3/4 star Hotel but it will be one of the most unique hotels you will stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Property was very beautiful. Service was not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wi fi in the guest rooms was sporadic. Insect by the toaster at the breakfast bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service was excellent. Breakfast buffet was very good. Slightly hard to communicate with staff in restaurant, but all was clean and efficient. Restaurant was closed for dinner, which was a bit inconvenient, but the rest the front desk recommended had excellent food, and it was within a very short walking distance. So in the end we were extremely happy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks very tired, and needs investment, and the garden is not well looked after. The mattresses were rock hard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very average hotel, the convent has a lot of history but it lacks personality. Terrible mattress and pillows , dirty water came from the taps, and a very simple bkfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique experience! Our walk to our room was like being transported into the time when the convent was inhabited. You really got the authenticity of the place 500 years ago. So cool and the room was clean and comfortable. Would recommend highly. The town of Vila Vicosa is also a must see.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing place. We had trouble getting to our room as no one at reception. Then the key didn’t work. It’s like staying in a different century but with very very good beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal y una gran habitación con balcon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sim
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel historique extraordinaire

Cet hôtel est un ancien couvent de nonnes datant de plusieurs siècles. Site extraordinaire. Au centre de la ville
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima localização, equipe muito gentil, ótimo pequeno-almoço, quartos amplos e confortáveis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Découverte de vila viçosa

Pousada très agréable . Personnelle très sympathique et efficace . Très bien placé pour découvrir cette jolie petite ville . Une mention spéciale aussi bien pour le musée du marbre que pour le musée de la pharmacie , celui ci est exceptionnel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Todo estupendo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un sitio encantador!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quarto mais silencioso

Hotel muito agradável para relaxar com uma boa leitura num dos sofás aconchegantes das várias salas após um passeio pelo jardim com suas belas sombras. Limpeza dos quartos mas com muito barulho vindo da rua no uarto virado para tal. A cama do meu quarto era pouco confortável mas WC com ótima disposição. Nada como começar o dia na vila alentejana do que um PA variado com produtos regionais
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poussada qui est une reconversion d'un ancien couvent. Architecture et décor exceptionnel. Petit déjeuner excellent. Personnel courtois. Situé dans une vielle ville ou plusieurs restaurants sont accessibles à quelques minutes de marche. Restaurant de l'hôtel (qui serait excellent) fermé durant la semaine lors de notre séjour. Seul bémol, l'entretien des grands jardins et de la piscine laissait à désirer - mais saison touristique qui débutait (début mai). Recommandons tout de même!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito aprazível e excelentemente localizado

A localização desta Pousada é excepcional, mesmo adjacente ao imponente Paço Ducal. O quarto era amplo, confortável e bem aquecido. Toda a pousada, resultante da transformação de um antigo convento, é muito agradável, com espaços muito bonitos. O serviço foi muito simpático, apenas um pouco lento no que tocou ao jantar. No conjunto, ficámos muito satisfeitos com a nossa estadia,.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima hospedagem em hotel histórico

O hotel é um antigo convento lindo e fica próximo ao centro histórico (dá para ir a pé). É uma delicia passear pelo antigo claustro e apreciar as belezas históricas do hotel, muito bem conservadas. O estacionamento é grátis e nas dependências do hotel mas eles não se responsabilizam e fica aberto o tempo todo. Os quartos são de bom tamanho e confortáveis. O banheiro também é de bom tamanho. O café da manhã é muito bom. Achei que o preço da estadia vale super a pena. Só achei meio chato que chegamos umas 2 horas antes do horário do checkin e a pessoa da recepção disse que só poderia entrar no quarto no horário do checkin. Depois de dizer que sou Gold na Hoteis.com foi que me liberaram o quarto. Ou seja, o quarto já estava disponível.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022