Pousada Convento De Belmonte - Belmonte (Castelo Branco)

3-star boutique hotel in a restored 13th-century monastery

Amenities & Grounds

Pousada Convento de Belmonte has an outdoor swimming pool with scenic views of the Estrela Mountain Nature Reserve, along with sun loungers and umbrellas on the terrace. The hotel offers bicycle rental, guided bike tours, hiking excursions, themed dinner nights, and walking tours for guests. Inside, there is a shared lounge with a TV, a coffee house, board games, and an indoor play area for children.

Rooms & Suites

Each room at Pousada Convento de Belmonte has a balcony that overlooks the Estrela Mountains Nature Reserve and is individually named after historical figures. The rooms are furnished with antique furniture and wrought-iron bed frames, with stonework and sand-colored decor. Accommodations include double rooms, superior double rooms, twin rooms, and a deluxe double room with a balcony.

Dining

The on-site gourmet restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Castelo Branco district with a Nouvelle cuisine touch, plus a seasonal mushroom menu. Breakfast is a buffet with a variety of cheeses, meats, pastries, and hot choices, including mini pastéis de nata. The hotel also offers a snack bar, special diet menus, wine or champagne, and breakfast in the room.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits on the slopes of the Esperança Mountains, 0.5 miles from the town of Belmonte, with direct access to hiking trails. Nearby attractions include Belmonte Castle, the Jewish Museum of Belmonte, and the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. Ski storage is available for winter sports, and guests can go horse riding, fishing, and trekking in the local area.

Services & Facilities

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and concierge service. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, along with fax and photocopying. Additional services include laundry, ironing, room service, soundproof rooms, and a safety deposit box.

• Location: 0.5 miles from Belmonte town on Esperança Mountains slopes
• Rooms: Rooms individually named after historical figures with balconies
• Dining: Gourmet restaurant with Nouvelle cuisine and seasonal mushroom menu
• Activities: Bicycle rental, bike tours, hiking, themed dinner nights, walking tours

License number: 1235/RNET