Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experience

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

We were provided a home like atmosphere. The staff were laser focus on providing guests the very best experience.
We often heard, “we’re here for you”. They certainly live up to that statement, specifically, Claudia, Barbara, and Patricia.
The breakfast ingredients were fresh every day. They went out of their way to accommodate my lactose free needs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

I loved the hotel. It was beautiful in a very romantic setting. The facilities were first class and the breakfast was gorgeous. The staff were the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered, going out of the way to help with my car hire. I will definitely use and recommend this hotel again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2019

Ursula

Fantastic!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Everything is great. Staff very attentive and helpful. Breakfast is great! Will definitely return

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2018

Jane

A lovely, warm team going the extra mile to make our stay a very happy memory.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The best hotel I have ever stayed! Staff are extremely helpful, friendly, smiling! The property is very well located. There are very good pool and sunbathing facilities, feels like home :) Breakfast is very tasty and everything is fresh. Rooms is spacious and bright. It is like a home away from home and all staff members are like your family! Will definately stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2018

Carla

Trendy Country Home

We had a lovely stay in this historic home which the owners had remodeled to make it suitable for guests. While the rooms in the new wing were delightful,We liked the historic part of the house the best. The pool was lovely and the staff was most helpful, informative, kind and thoughtful. Breakfast was great, too!. We had a great meal at a tapas bar in the historic town center. We loved watching festival fireworks from our room windows.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful, comfortable house. Perfect place to relax. Staff are very attentive and friendly

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2018

Pinhas

My wife and me stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. The staff mostly young women that help alot with everything: From providing detailed explanations of attractions and tours till an assistance on toll
road. They create a very pleasant atmosphere. For example, on Saturday I asked where can I buy milk that we need for the early morning coffe, since than, every night they put a tray of coffee and warm milk in thermos next to our room. Everything is perfect clean and tasteful. A lovely breakfast with exotic fruit pouch and eggs that made according your request. The hotel is warmly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2018

Charles

Super satisfied.

This was my second stay at Solar Egas Moniz. I will definitely go back. Great rooms. Wonderful staff and the best breakfast I have ever eaten at a hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2018

Lisa Holley

Hidden Gem

This is a gem B&B!! In the small suburb of Cete just outside of Porto, this place is fabulous! The inside is very modern and the rooms are quite spacious. Breakfast is a feast each morning. The train station in town afforded us free parking and an easy way into town each morning. We were spoiled at this location.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2017

keanie

Zz wonderful rural inn close to train and Porto

Beautifully appointed inn that is spotless with lots of character. Delicious breakfast, helpful and friendly staff. Nice way to stay in small town with quick access to Porto.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2017

John

Quiet, relaxing place. Very helpful staff - Marco, Claudia, Patricia and Joana - thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2017

Janet

Small comfortable hotel

Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Room was well equipped with drinks and biscuits available in the corridor. Breakfast was excellent. We also had a dinner (needs prior arrangement) which was excellent but quite expensive. The swimming pool was quite small but good for children. The listed gateway to the property was very narrow. We took the train to central Porto - an easy 35 min journey. ATM and bakery 10mins walk away.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2017

Jennifer

Our stay was fantastic. The staff warm and welcoming. The owners have done an excellent job maintaining the property. Their attention to detail is amazing. We have never seen anything like it. That is including 5 star hotels. They made our stay feel like home. Our children loved relaxing at the pool and interacting with the staff. This was our favorite place to stay in Portugal. Solar Egas Moniz is deserving of a 5 star rating. We shall return someday.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2017

Zandra

Unforgettable Solar Egas Moniz

I traveled to Portugal in May, and I had a wonderful stay in Penafiel, at Solar Egas Moniz. The owner and staff were extraordinarily welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The hotel is a charming manor house with a beautiful stained glass window and offers a quiet and peaceful local experience. The hotel is located 1 km from the Cete train station, and approx. thirty minutes by car to Porto. I stayed in a bright and comfortable room in the main house. It contained a nice, firm bed, exposed brick wall, cable/satellite TV and free Wifi, and a beautiful view. There is a library, wine room with snacks, and a cute wood burning stove in the house. Breakfast and dinner were served in a delightful dining room; the food was really delicious and the service excellent. The surrounding property includes a garden, outdoor swimming pool, and a children's playground. It was quite lovely. The owner and her employees provided exceptional guest service, anticipating and full-filling all of my wishes and needs. They were so attentive and considerate. Everything possible was done to make my visit perfect. I can't recommend Solar Egas Moniz more highly! Thank you Iva and Joana for a delightful and memorable experience!

Tips: If you need to do laundry (and who doesn't when traveling with a suitcase full of dirty clothes), there is an extremely good laundress in Penafiel.
There is a really nice taxi driver that services the hotel (Fernando)
There is a new, good, casual restaurant in Penafiel.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Perfect Boutique Hotel for a Romantic Stay!

We cannot say enough good things about the Solar and the staff. What a wonderful finding it was! Very romantic hotel situated in a very unique and beautiful town. You will feel like you are in a movie, when you are there. Their goal is to make you feel at home - but a beautiful home in a tucked in little town in Portugal - and they accomplished that goal with flying colors. Just 20 minutes away from Porto, in the town of Penafiel, a place truly full of charm and authenticity. We spent 2 nights there, but we wish we had 2 more, so we could explore the \"Romanico Route.\"
You will love this place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Superb boutique hotel

A beautiful smalll independent property.
Less than 30 kms inland from Porto, this is truly a gem set in the beautiful hills of Cete.

Most welcoming and smiling staff, amazing breakfast with homecakes, fruitplace, pasteis etc... greta and casual service.

Highly recomend for everyone that wanst to discover Porto and the region whilst being away from the hustle and bustel of central Porto.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2016

UK traveler

Hotel staff excellent, friendly, helpful.

Hotel, room, staff all highest quality. Facilities great condition.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2016

Amanda

Home away from home

We had an excellent stay and everything was perfect. The room was very clean, the staff were lovely, the place was very family friendly and there were lots of fun toys for our son to play with. We had the swimming pool to ourselves which was a bonus. The set meals that is offered by the hotel was very good but too much food for us and a little pricey. There was also free parking. The only issue we had was evening meals were difficult as the hotel is 30 mins drive from Porto and there were very few restaurants nearby. However the place was beautiful and very relaxing and we would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to enjoy time in Porto.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay at Solar Egas Moniz! Staff was incredibly helpful, DELICIOUS breakfast, and the entire premises are so lovely. Clean, comfortable room, and the decorating of the entire inn is delightful. We took day trips to Aveleda vineyards, Porto, and other small towns in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2016

Sharon

Charming and historic B&B

Very nice room in the Historic Room. Small, but all the things you needed. Clean, comfortable and well decorated. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. The drinks and appetizers were special and enough for dinner. Do try their special gin and tonic made with oranges and cinnamon. Would definitely go back there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2016

Karin

We spent four very pleasant days at the Solar Egas Moniz, Paco de Sousa, in early May. This 19th century, small, quiet, family-owned hotel (10 rooms) features quality original (granite) and modern décor and renovations. The two styles are presented as choices for guests. The hotel is nicely placed outside Porto (30 minutes on the highway) and within Duorno Valley quintas wine estates. The town of Penafiel is a few minutes drive away. It has all the tranquil atmospheric village sounds of monastery bells, occasional barking dogs and virtually no traffic noise. The owner, Iva, teaches tourism at a college level and the charming staff we got to know, Patricia and Iliana were all fluent English speakers. The staff could not do enough to make our stay memorable with favours, advice and suggestions.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2015

Genecag

Unexpected Surprise

We wanted to spend a few days in Porto, Portugal and was looking for a hotel. Since we were driving and parking and traffic would be a hassle in the city, we choose Solar which is about 35 mins outside Porto in the countryside.

Wow, what a great experience we had and owners and staff (especially Daniel) were so helpful and friendly. Daniel welcomed us with a glass of port and a piece of cake while we waited for the room to get a rollaway sofabed. They really deserve 5 stars.

Solar is a little out of the way but we enjoyed taking the train in to Porto and returning to our little countryside hideaway.

There is a near by village with a wine bar and it is a must try. They had the best Vino Verde and wonderful cheese and cured meat plates. I think it is a place the locals visit more than tourists and had a good vibe on how life is lived in Portugal.

The dinner at Solar is special as well!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Friendliest hotel ever

This family run hotel within easy reach of Porto is the most welcoming place we have e
Iver stayed. The setting is not so picturesque as nearer the Douro but compensated in every other way. Iva was so helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Jens

Lidt fra Porto et hyggeligt og charmerende hotel.

Super hyggeligt hotel med sødt personale. Hotellet ligger smukt i en fantastisk indrettet ældre bygning. Utroligt charmerende og langt fra en standard være. Kan varmt anbefales

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2018

Ritschi

Wunderbares Haus auf dem Land

Sehr persönlicher Empfang und sehr engagierte Hilfestellung durch das Personal bei Fragen zur Region und Ausflugsmöglichkeiten.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2017

JOSMAR

Tempo de descanso

Instalações muito agradável!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2017

Jean-Francois

Le calme à 15-20 minutes de Porto

Petit hôtel à la campagne à l'accueil et la propreté irréprochable. Nous recommandons.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2017

Andreia

Hotel muito bonito e confortável

Hotel muito bonito e bem cuidado. Decoração temática nos quartos, de muito bom gosto.
Funcionários educados, prestativos e atenciosos. Serviço impecável.
Café da manhã servido em local tranquilo, aconchegante, bem decorado e com detalhes charmosos nas mesas. Ótima variedade de itens no café da manhã.
O dono é muito gentil e atencioso.
Foi uma ótima hospedagem, uma experiência muito agradável.
Próximo ao Mosteiro do Salvador de Paço do Sousa, faz parte da Rota do Românico.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2016

Fabiano

Hotel que nos faz sentir acolhidos como se estivéssemos numa casa de amigos queridos. Quartos muito limpos e delicadamente decorados, nós ficamos no quarto \"namorados\". Café da manhã delicioso e afetuoso com a atenção de Paula, Joana e Patrícia. Fomos recepcionados pela amável Iva. O hotel atende a todas as necessidades que se busca: limpeza, atendimento, beleza (muita beleza), tranquilidade local e da região. Estacionamento gratuito. Possui restaurantes e cafeterias na região ( os que fomos tinham preços beeem honestos). Fica a cerca de 30 minutos de carro de Porto.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Greindly staff and amazing setting. Great place!

Great friendly place if you want a relaxing vacation in a amazing setting.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Hébergement atypique à recommander !

Accueil parfait, magnifique endroit et hébergement atypique, délicieux petit déjeuner.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2016

Josiane

Hotel d'un accueil remarquable.

Yva, vous y accueillera toujours avec le sourire et vous parlera en français, avec un petit accent charmant.
Elle sera a votre disposition pour parler des lieux a visiter, selon vos souhaits et des sujets que vous souhaitez aborder. Elle passe tout le temps qu'il faut avec les personnes qu'elle reçoit.On se croit presque dans une chambre d’hôte 4 étoiles.
Vous disposez de thé, café et infusion à volonté, à toute heure. Le petit déjeuné est hors du commun.Rien n'est oublié.
Les chambres sont spacieuses, lumineuses,calmes et pleine de charme local, discret à souhait.

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2016

Cornelia

Ferien mit 100 Prozent Wohlfühlgarantie

Wunderschönes kleines Hotel, mit viel Liebe zum Detail, super freundlicher Service. Jeder Zeit wieder

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2016

Michel

Très bon hotel, refait à neuf, très propre, calme avec un excellent service. Rien à redire

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2016

Eduardo

Volveremos!

Íbamos a pasar dos dias y nos quedamos tres. Volveremos sin lugar a dudas!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2016

nordine

calme et agréable

Nous avons choisi cet hébergement pour nous retrouver au calme après nos visites de Porto.
Nous n'avons pas eu le temps de visiter la région du Dourou, ce sera peut être l'occasion d'un prochain séjour

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2015

Pedro

Hotel rural con encanto

Precioso hotel y habitaciones muy cómodas y decoradas con mucho gusto. Desayunos fantásticos y caseros. Pero lo mejor es el grupo de personas que lo regentan. Un 10.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2015

Geraldine

Un accueil très chaleureux

Un séjour tres apprécie par toute la famille: accueil très chaleureux, cadre très agréable, et les enfants ne sont pas oubliés - un coin jeu les attend et la piscine est très adaptée. Si on revient dans le coin, c'est sur, c'est dans cet hôtel de charme que nous séjournerons.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2015

Roger

Super Hotel

Sehr nettes Hotel mit äusserst netten Inhabern. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Ohne Auto kann aber nichts unternommen werden. Auch kein Restaurant in der Nähe was aber nicht nötig ist das sehr gute Küche (täglich wechselndes frisch zubreitetes Menue).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2014

Judith

Hier macht Urlaub Spaß

Jeder Gast wird mit aller Herzlichkeit aufgenommen und darf sich wie zuhause fühlen. Insgesamt ein wunderschönes Hotel in schöner Landschaft gelegen! Ich würde sofort wieder dort hinfahren.