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Bussaco Palace Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Mealhada with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
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Bussaco Palace Hotel, a luxury historic hotel in the mountains, offers breathtaking views and indulgent amenities. Savor French cuisine at Sala de Jantar Real or unwind on the scenic terrace surrounded by lush gardens. With laundry facilities, luggage storage, and helpful staff previous guests have praised.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is AED 469
AED 497 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Why we love this property

Taste of France
Savor authentic French cuisine at the on-site restaurant. This hotel offers a free continental breakfast, with a relaxing bar for evening drinks.
Luxury sleep comforts
Wrapped in plush bathrobes, guests savor delights from 24-hour room service. The minibar adds indulgence to this luxury hotel's comfort.

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Mata do Bussaco, Luso, Mealhada, 3050-261

What's nearby

  • National Forest of Bussaco - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Termas de Luso - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bairrada Wine Museum - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 31 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Coimbra University - 32 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 148 min drive
  • Luso-Bucaço Station - 11 min drive
  • Mealhada Pampilhosa Station - 20 min drive
  • Coimbra Station - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira Rocha - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burguer King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pedro dos Leitões - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Giga Café Central - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪O Gil - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bussaco Palace Hotel

When visiting Mealhada, Bussaco Palace Hotel is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Sala de Jantar Real, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Conference space (560 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1912
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Sala de Jantar Real - This brasserie specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night

Policies

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.
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.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 1035

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bussaco Palace Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bussaco Palace Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Bussaco Palace Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Yes, Sala de Jantar Real offers French cuisine.

What's the area around Bussaco Palace Hotel like?

Bussaco Palace Hotel is located a short 1-minute walk from National Forest of Bussaco.

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Reviews

Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, excellent, and one of the best. (23 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking and easy to find, with a beautiful park setting nearby. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

The property grounds are beautiful. The room was nice, had views of the garden. The breakfast was fantastic, everything you could possibly want. The hotel is older and showed its age and could use a bit more upkeep (i.e wallpaper that was starting to peel). The room was clean and bathroom was lovely.
Maryann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent hotel-palace surrounded by lush gardens. It was a real treat to stay there. Impeccable helpful staff. We stayed in a simple double room with a garden view, but the hotel itself and the grounds were magical. Hope not the last time. Definitely will return
Beautiful landscape around the castle
“Water” hiking trail near the hotel
Zoya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place good for relaxing and enjoying nature.
Leila Margarida, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only bad thing is that the internet doesn't work in the room, you have to sit in the library/ bar area. Otherwise fabulous!
Viktor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful place. We loved our stay very much!
Mei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The balcony was lovely. Friendly staff
james, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a very old property with all the old world charm. We stayed there for one night and loved it. Beautiful grounds, hiking trails around the hotel.
Sabrina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location with interesting history, architecture, and artifacts. Lovely staff, very eager to help.
Dmitri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The building is stunning. The hiking around the palace peaceful
Terrie M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On our Europe trip It was awesome historical hotel palace We I joined to stay our night at this palace The breakfast was fantastic Hop coming again Shahla and Jabbar from Edmonton Canada May 24 2004
jabbar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The architecture is incredible - so beautiful and well kept, as are the surrounding gardens. The staff were all kind and helpful and friendly. The food was superb - and elegantly presented and served. The bathroom was functional and needs updating.
Roberta, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful
Anna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is an old palace. It is absolutely gorgeous!
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An amazing hotel. In a location inside a forest that you can walk through so many beautiful trails and water fountains. The opulence of the hotel in yh common areas is something to behold. Th gardens so well manicured. Never seen a hotel like this. Excellent breakfast and dinner .
Ageliki, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel looks wonderful. But…. No double bed in room No wifi in rooms No hot water in bathroom The room is very minimalist
Nir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

You're in a palace. What more do you need? Though, the rooms are a little older and run down, you're in a palace! They were clean and comfortable enough. It's so beautiful just to sit inside or in the gardens. Walking around Bussaco forrest is one of the most incredible experiences of my life. This was my second visit and I will be returning.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Every one of the staff members were extremely professional, helpful, and friendly. The hotel is gorgeous and a very unique place to stay. The dining room is stunning, and the food was good. You can walk around beautiful gardens and trails, but there's about a 20-30 minute drive to get anywhere from the property.
Chrissy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Whilst beautifully imposing it interiors are dated

The rooms (on level 1 anyway) are extremely dated and would be closer to a 3 ⭐ anywhere else in the world. The bathroom amenities were disappointing and there is no iron & ironing board in the room. Overall the hotel is beautiful with some stunning features including a magnificent forest to explore. The staff were all friendly enough and we enjoyed a nice meal in the restaurant.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My room had a wonderful feel to it, somewhere between cozy and opulent. It was perfect for me. The duo at check-in were wonderfully helpful and appeared to enjoy working with people. The young man who showed us to our room was welcoming and even gave us a mini private tour with a lot of information about the history, tile murals, paintings and furniture in the palace. Would love to return and introduce to more friends and family.
Gisele, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's wonderful property. Nothing better than sitting in the bar enjoying a glass of wine. Wifi is very spotty, so if you need to be connected, make sure you can connect on your own data plan.
Graham, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old palace steeped in olde world history. Not in it's full garden glory in winter but still stunning. Beautiful tiles, paintings, sumptuous lounges and dining area..needs some money to restore the exterior to its full glory ,but a quirky place to stay....so well looked after by the staff... Delicious breakfast and dinner. There is a history packed convent next door and many forest walks to enjoy.service was superb.
Michele, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was ok The place snd the areas are unique, I would like to rate the hotel as 5 . The service at breakfast was disappointed , only 2 waiters, one cleaning the table the second busy to gust service. Ask fo omlet that not arrived, no refill of the ages and the orangjuice at the self service table , The hotel in general required aome refreshment. The rromes are dated , the lobby furniture are old I would return because of the area but don”t expect luxury as it should seen in first look
Zeev, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bedroom was below par. No desk. No internet. No sitting chair. No temperature control. Bed was hard. Sheets were nice. Breakfast below par.
Rui, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dining service is terrible AND WAY OVERPRICED. I would give it a 5star had i not eaten there or dealt with the bar manager. Very arrogant attitude.
KRISTINA, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Historical palace with minimal amenities. No wifi in the rooms, and even very limited in the lobby. Inconsistent cell service. Wonderful hikes all around the property. Needs capital investment.
Brian, 1-night trip

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