Pousada Mosteiro Crato

Portugal , Alentejo
CRATO, Mosteiro Da Flor Da Rosa, 7430-999
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50 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Warren

Room located in upper floor and needed to walk up a flight of steps.
Many steps present in walking into facility and around some floor levels

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Elena

Quite isolated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Steve

Amazing place and staff are very accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Serge

Amazing place but!!!

The place is amazing but the food and service at the restaurant is not to the level of expectations of a place like this !!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Marlene

We really enjoyed staying at the monastery. Very tastefully decorated, excellent buffet breakfast, friendly staff and clean. Very quiet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2022

brian

Wish we had stayed longer

what a great pousada in central Portugal. makes a great stop if traveling from the north to the Algarve. i certainly wish that time allowed a longer stay. the village is quite small and the hotel is surrounded by farm land. the building was originally a monastery in the 1400's. it is a national monument. stone walls, high ceilings, and very atmospheric. property includes a small museum & panels with building history. staff at check in was so welcoming. the desk man insisted on carrying our bags not only into the hotel, but to our room on the second floor. miraculously there is an elevator. the hotel feels huge due to the many lounging areas for guests and the maze of passages. lovingly cared for grounds and a pool prefect for relaxing. furnishings are modern. also a spa we did not visit.
our room was a superior historic room with a canopied double bed, two chairs, and a desk. the bath was quite large with double sink marble counter and large shower. nice amenities including, robe, slippers, and lotion. large dining room for dinner and a well done breakfast spread. our dinner was hit and miss as most dishes had some type of issue we disliked-overcooked pasta and shrimp, soggy & barely warm tempura beans, etc. if you need it wi-fi was strong.
very quiet at night and outdoor lighting creates a beautiful atmosphere. but if you prefer to sleep in, be prepared for the roosters, etc. to wake you early. we feel lucky to have found such a splendid place and highly recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2022

Susan

Excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2021

Scott

Other than a hard bed, absolutely awesome!

This place is amazing. It's a small town and kind of isolated, but the Pousada is the real draw. It's a fantastic building and staying in it was a highlight of our trip. The staff were all extremely polite and helpful. They have parking right in front - it's even covered. Our room had a very authentic feel but with modern amenities. The WiFi was great and the shower was fine as well. We ate dinner and breakfast in the hotel and really enjoyed both. We also utilized the jacuzzi in the spa and that was fun. The pool was chilly so we didn't dive in. All of the areas have a great feel to them, especially at night when everything is lit up. The TV had lots of channels, many in English as well.

The only thing keeping this place from being perfect was the bed - it was a rock! I know it's a matter of preference, but if you're from the US and used to pillow top mattresses or memory foam, it's going to hurt.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2021

Richard

Good but could be better

At first sight this hotel looks amazing and it should be. Sadly it fails on a few fronts. The staff are not overly charming and at times are dismissive. They seem to be over worked or just not on top of things. The pool gets pretty crowded and there aren’t enough sun-beds for everyone. The outdoor cafe is located underneath the brutalist extension to the property and has the feel of an underground car park with very little charm. The bar looks more like a kiosk and has very little in common with a 4 star hotel. The bedrooms are large and comfortable but they need a little care and repair. The restaurant is good with a great choice of local cuisine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2020

Kenneth

Very unique facility with large amount of public space.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2019

Shanij

Everything was at high quality ,unique place and experience

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Modern Pousada based on 14th Century Monastery.Rooms in new wing are large with a balcony . Excellent breakfast though the food in the restaurant in the evening was only average . Public rooms are part of the old building and are wonderful. The monastery church is amazing!
Easy to find, free parking, short drive to Portalegre and Marvão.
Staff were very good and all spoke good English.
The pool looks lovely but we stayed in November!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2019

Don

Awesome Hotel

We loved this hotel. Amazing setting, great staff, great food and we especially loved the pool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Extraordinary location in centre of nicely maintained village. Exceptional renovation/ rehabilitation of historic chapel/ fortress into a modern hotel with restaurant and spa, by using the old structures and adding contemporary architecture wing. Seamless transition between the two areas. Part of the old building is organized as a museum. Not wheelchair accessible. Good quality restaurant, nice swimming pool, maybe too busy in summer. Good service overall.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

A nights stay in a genuine castle, what an experience. We stayed in the old part & were thoroughly enchanted with our room. We might have been disappointed though if we had ended up in the modern extension. Pool was excellent, although the spa was small & there was no gym. There was a 3 euro fee each to see the church part of the castle, a little niggle there. Good parking, friendly & attentive staff & great cuisine. Every bit as good as the Paradors in Spain.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2019

Fred

Step back in history.

The Monastery is well worth visiting, but it is a long drive from Lisbon and does not have a direct connection to Algarve, our next connection. It is a step back in time and a unique place to stay. Excellent food and friendly staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2019

Greta

Found this to be so-so, definitely not up to the standard of the rating and good reviews. It's more like 3.5 start than five star. Room was dated and not very comfortable, bed and pillows hard. The pool area is nice but there is one toilet there in the back of a dirty storage room. Garden by the pool is nice and well maintained.
The photos online are somewhat misleading.
Staff are very nice, helpful and friendly. The beakfast was good but again it would not be five star standard.
Maybe things are better in high season when there are more guests / facilities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2019

Verified traveler

An unexpected jem. In a quiet, pastoral setting. The staff were friendly and warm. The rooms were large and well appointed. The restaurant and food were excellent.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay at this converted monastery! Tough to believe it’s a hotel from the historical appearance but the rooms, restaurant, staff and facilities inside were excellent!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Hugo

Amazing experience in historic castle

Amazing experience and 5-star service. Vert good breakfast.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2019

Peter

Pousada Crato

Very nice experience in a rural eastern Portugal Pousada!! We truly enjoyed the experience and the location in the traditional monastery...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2018

Jonathan

Unique and beautiful property.

The building is beautifully restored. The pool is a gorgeous place to spend the afternoon.
The staff is courteous and helpful.
We found the restaurant short of service staff. And the nearby town did not seem to have much to offer.
This is a great place to just relax for a few days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful Poussada

Very tranquil. Lovely building and room. Would definitely return

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Excellent!

A really marvellous, impressive historic building which has a tastefully modernised interior. A hotel which is full of character. Friendly helpful welcome.
Good breakfast and dinner. It is nice have very good regional dishes . Excellent, Professional, friendly staff throughout. An excellent hotel! My only criticism is that the WiFi keeps dropping out.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2017

Zygmus

Charm, Mystery and Comfort in a Gothic Monastery

Our three-night stay at the Pousada was a magnificent experience. The hotel is a gothic Maltese Knights monastery converted into luxurious lodgings with the charm and mystery of the original building fully preserved. We wanted to splurge, so we got a suite for an additional total of 100 euros and we loved it. The room was beautiful and modern, the common areas (which are numerous) are comfortable and charming, the location is good for visiting Castello do Vide and Portalegre. The staff is exceptional -- both at the reception and in the restaurant. And food is exquisite. We are vegans but we found a great variety of dishes, some of them specially adjusted for us by the chef. If you head for East Central Portugal, the Pousada is a must.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2017

Reuven

A wonderfull hotel

Peace & quite, a true relaxtation, a very good restaurant.
Recommended for 100%

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2017

Jane

A gracious place to stay. Staff was friendly and place is a relaxing place to stay. The food at the restaurant was very good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2017

Spmmik

Great Pousada with character at peaceful location

Yet another Pousada that has been thoughtfully modernised and tastefully fused modern themes and facilities with the original fabric of the buildings.
We did not make use of the spa on this occasion but both these and the outdoor pool area were excellent.
The restaurant and service was first rate. A good menu selection offering local specialities is available as is a comprehensive list of Portuguese wines. Both are reasonably priced.
Although the Pousada has lifts access to most areas access to the Pousada itself and pool area could be difficult for those who are disabled as there arte steps and staircases that need to be negotiated. More ramps need to be provided - where possible. We noticed one or two guests struggling with is aspect of access and mobility.
Otherwise our overall experience was excellent and we definitely recommend this Pousada to others.

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2017

Gazza

Fantastic hotel

Had a wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel not over impressed by restaurant service

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2017

Marlene

Dream in a castle!

New and hold everything is flowing perfectly !! The food was delicious, breakfast buffet was the best we had in Portugal!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great place to stat

The food was delicious we had both dinner and breakfast and it was fabulous
The pool was clean but a little bit cool
We loved walking around the poussada
The rooms were very spacious and comfortable
We would definitely go back again

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2017

Cruz

Fabulous hotel

Amazing experience. No crowds. Peaceful, serene, bucolic environment. Amazing history. Beautiful grounds and pool. Recommend the spa massages with sweet Soraia. Staff incredibly nice. Thanks Joao e Joaquim for your friendliness and professionalism. The breakfast spread is amazing and the local food so so good. Overall a very unique type of hotel and I can't wait to go back .

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2017

CRAIG

My home is a castle... for the night

We stayed in the older, castle end of the pousada. This was a great stop coming from the mid-northern part of Portugal on our way down to Evora. Dinner was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2016

anon

Great hotel for a peaceful break

Excellent hotel facilities within historical setting. The bar area setting is fantastic as is the restaurant. Staff are superb and service to match! Restaurant is quality dining so not for all tastes / ages. Swimming pool area is well maintained. Superb location and hotel if you want a get away from it all break due to its relative isolation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2015

jennifer

great pousada

wonderful!! location a bit remote but great for us. the building was beautiful, we stayed in a room with original stone walls, gorgeous. the food was great, the staff was exceptional, spoke english well, and helped us to set up a wine tasting at our next destination. would highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2015

Tovi

Our Crato trip

Very beautiful hotel, we were disappointed with the service at the front desk. However service at the restaurant and pool was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2015

Daz

Wonderful historic hotel, quiet location, fantastic staff.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2015

Mlou

Beautiful blend of old and new

Greated by staff with couteousey and good information. We were shown around the hotel as well as the rooms so we could decide whether to take an upgrade.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Perfect for relaxing

We stayed for two nights in the tower room 501. It couldn't have been better. If you are looking for a break after a few long days of sightseeing, this is the place. Food very good. Service excellent. Hugh pool. Close drive to many other sights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2013

Paul

Peaceful oasis

Great combination of old and new. Quiet location, friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2012

Carl

If you are looking for something exclusive!

A fantastic combination of historic location with modern design. Excellent restaurant with very friendly staff. The exclusivity of this hotel justifies the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Alain

As instalações da pousada são ótimas. A equipe foi muito gentil e eficiente.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

jose francisco

Foi espetacular> Parabéns a todos e um beijinho respeitoso à Sra. Paula, exemplo de COMPROMISSO e Cultura geral. Idade é a forma de estar na vida. Estou a programar voltar em Março/Abril de 2026. Abraço a todos. Se puder dar uma sugestão, gostaria de um up grade nos vinhos tintos. Grato

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Diogo

Our stay in Fushifaru was amazing. The island is small, but beautiful, cosy and vibrant. The sunrise water villa was modern, comfortable and with stunning views in the morning. The staff blows you away with how kind, nice and helpful that they are. However, some stood out: Shree at the pool bar was super patient and kind with my 10 year old-sonson that was always there talking to him and enjoying the non-alcohol beverages Shree made him; Mona, our waiter at the restaurant, was thoughtful, paid attention to all details and always knew what we wanted; Diksha, our host, super kind, always available, always on point, just amazing; Suresh, food and beverage was always talkative, nice and helpful. Really enjoyed our conversations; Rena and Tete for always smiling and watering us in such a professional and kind way.
Overall, the hotel is amazing, the beach and sea are breathtaking, but what makes this experience unique is the staff and the way they make you feel at home and special. Congratulations to Fushifaru and the staff. Miss everyone already.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2024

silvia christina de souza

Combina conforto e história

Hotel combina o conforto e modernidade em uma fortaleza medieval. Havia apenas uma pessoa no atendimento do check-in, porém foi extremamente solicito.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Marc-Antoine

Super service, chambre!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

Lucia

Excelente. Gostava de mencionar em particular os 2 empregados do restaurante, a Lucy e o João. A minha filha não dormiu bem a noite e passou a hora do pequeno almoço. Não havia nenhum outro sitio para tomar pelo menos um café. Pedi a Lucy se podia fazer uma exceção em dar a minha filha uma chavena de café. Não só deu como chamou a minha filha para tomar o pequeno almoço quando estavam já a recolher tudo. O João tambem foi muito prestável. Adorei a atitude desses 2 empregados. Mesmo 5 estrelas. O outro João da receção foi também impecável. O hotel é muito bom ( foi a nossa segunda visita) mas os empregados ajudaram a pôr uma extra estrela na Pousada.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2023

Renata

Maravilha medieval

Melhor do que o esperado, pois a localidade é uma comunidade pequena numa cidade medieval. Silêncio e escuridão! Maravilhoso café da manhã. Quarto enorme.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2023

Ana Lucia

Incrível! Da localização em local bucólico e tranquilo e perto de Marvão ao atendimento nota 10 pelos funcionários!
Café da manhã poderia oferecer omeletes ou ovos beneditinos e ter variações de pastas ou sopas no jantar!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2022

louise

Journée royale

Un endroit exceptionnel pour passer un moment relaxant La piscine et la terrasse sont un plus
Lieux spacieux et de bons goûts.
Atmosphère chaleureuse
Repas du soir excellent ainsi que le petit déjeuner

Partner