Casa das Penhas Douradas

Wonderful chef! We had lunch and dinner here and it was wonderful . Yummy salad, spinach and mushroom soup and the vegetable soup were both great. We also enjoyed the vegetable lasagna and roasted chicken with vegetables . The apple crumble was wonderful too. The location is beautiful—high up in the mountains. We went for a walk and the clouds , mountains and gigantic boulders made exploring fun. Definitely a positive experience we highly recommend.

Great stay. Thanks to the very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are great, food great and beautiful location to travel from. We travelled with kids and also enjoyed the lake nearby.

Perfection. The views are beautiful. The pool is really nice and the decks chairs are very comfortable to relax. The decoration is very sleek with mid-century modern pieces. The staff is very friendly and booked us a table for dinner at their other hotel Casa de São Lourenço. We took a junior suite, which boasts a small sitting area. Very comfortable bed and quiet. We had dinner the first night we stayed and food was delicious. Breakfast was well stocked with a lot of regional products too and you can order from a menu if you want something different.

What a location! For some time away from the hustle and bustle of Lisbon and Porto add this to your Portugal road trip
- it is worth the detour. The drive is magnificent and the views from the hotel is breathtaking. The staff are excellent and seem to work in the company’s Burel Factory (free to visit and is a gem!) and Casa de Sao Laurenco which just shows how tight knit the company is. Food is great and do have dinner at the restaurant it’s a lovely ambience and well paced. The daily changing set menu at €40 is a steal. Have lunch at the sister hotel the views here are even more impressive. Just a note there isn’t a gym but you can go for a run/hike in great outdoors and there is a small indoor pool that you can book for exclusive use. We look forward to coming back to try their other hotel.

Incredible hotel with thoughtful design details throughout. The attention to detail and care of the staff made us feel at home. Massages were some of the best we’ve had - be sure to visit the spa! Service in the restaurant is excellent and the food always fresh and diverse. The hiking around the hotel is varied and interesting with some awe inspiring views. We appreciated the considered separation of children from adults (there’s a separate family lounge area and kids must leave the pool at 6pm) that made our stay a relaxed and comfortable escape. We will be back again and again to this wonderful place.

Wow! There were so many good things to say about this place that is actually is hard to start!

I mean, the place is amazing, the purest air in Portugal, beautiful protected nature, breathtaking views. Penhas Douradas is a perfect place to rest and restore our strenghs.
The Hotel is amazingly cozy, filled with Burel items that contributes for its coziness, but now think being next to a crackling fireplace while looking outside to awesome nature, or even snow during winter. You have fireplaces in multiples spots in the Hotel.
The food is great, always fresh and very mouth watering! You can even try an amazing typical local snack, a serra da estrela cheese with prosciutto toast that can warm your soul even on the coldest of days! Amazing breakfast.
The Spa is also very comforting and the massages we got were amazing, finishing in the inside heated pool.
The Hotel offers free guided walks twice a day, and we took them all! Get ready for amazing views, learning some history and about mature by two amazing guides. Luis and João, awesome to have met you and thank you for the guided tours!
Regarding Covid measures, we couldn't feel any more secure in every aspect!
A special word goes to all the staff. Amazingly friendly, considerate and helpful on every single interaction, that will make you feel like you are at your family house.
Will be back for sure!

We had one of our best hotel experiences ever here. They truly make you feel cared for and the hotel is absolutely stunning. There was so much included in our stay and we just kept getting positively surprised.
If you stay and want a massage make sure you book before coming as the times can book up. Also I cannot stress how much I recommend doing the tour at burel factory (the wool factory).
We walked down to the lake for a swim which was wonderful and highly recommended but the path was not well signed so prepare yourself to get a bit lost.
The food was as well incredibly delicious and the surroundings with the mountains and views were great. Make sure to make it to the panorama point. We would have loved to stay one more night!

What an amazing place! Any room was thought to have little spots for the guests to rest, lots of books to read by the fireplace, lots of places to sit and talk with the company of a hot tea or a nice wine when you see the snow outside. The staff is so kind and helpful, but not too much that you feel annoyed. Lots of little gestures and offers that make you feel special. The food was incredible! If you need to rest your head and soul and be absolutely happy for a few days, this is the spot to go!

Excellent quality, excellent value. Small boutique hotel with quality facilities and service. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are included. The gourmet dinner is an extra but a very good value. Pool a and sauna are small but well maintained and the wiews of the snow from the pool are just amazing. A four star hotel that could be a five star.

This is an exceptional hotel in a stunning location. Everything is perfect with lovely staff, beautiful, design conscious rooms and furnishings and wonderful food. If this was a score out of 100 I would knock off a point for no disabled access. The design on the side of a hill makes almost everything up or down stairs.but otherwise faultless.

The best hotel I have ever been in. Warm hospitality with kind Staff and magnificent food. Very clean. Spa and pool/sauna were incredible. The hotel also offers activities such as bike riding and tours to the nearby fabric factory. We had a really hard time leaving after 4 nights. Thanks so much for a wonderful time.

A more than fantastic stay/experience was had here! From the drive up to the 5-star service given by the staff (all of them, no exception), our stay has been absolutely the best. The surprisingly modern meals we had at the restaurant gave this review the 5th star! It’s unreal how they manage to combine such a professional standard in such close quarters and in such a remote area of the world (akin to being on a small yacht). The chef (chefs?) here is a master at his/her game.

Great place, nice architecture outside and inside, reflecting the tough surroundings outside. Inside very consistent with lots of wood. Excellent food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, lots of local, high quality products. The dinner menu is great!

Beautiful hotel! Will definitely return! Impeccable service. The staff is so friendly and quick to meet your every need. The restaurant is amazing!

Fantastic experience all around. Rooms were beautiful, staff was friendly and I really enjoyed the daily walks they organised.

This mountain-top design hotel offers a range of walks, lovely views, excellent cuisine and outstanding service at affordable prices.

Amazing place — beautiful hotel, fantastic service, and mind blowing location. Go!

W O W! we had the most amazing time there: you feel immediately at home, with an exceptionally attentive service at all times - truly outstanding.

The hotel it is very clean, staff very friendly and the food is really good.
I really recommend their walks and Bordel factory visit.

Nice staff, amazing food, nice accommodations, everything was perfect. Should be a 5 star hotel 😊