Hotel São Bento da Porta Aberta & Spa

Hotels
8.9 (3830 reviews)
Avenida de São Bento da Porta Aberta, nº2993 , Geres , PT

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location and views
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good on-site restaurant
Parking available
Cons:
Early-morning noise from pilgrims (location trade-off)
Small spa / no pool despite site mentions
Limited breakfast variety for some guests
Extra charges for spa/water/coffee
Occasional noisy bathtub / small windows / internet issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple guest comments explicitly praise cleanliness ('limpeza', 'quarto limpo'); overall rooms described as tidy and well maintained.
Service
9.4
Numerous mentions of friendly, helpful and welcoming staff ('simpatia dos funcionários', 'very friendly'); a few isolated notes about reception/restaurant staff attitude, but overall service is strongly positive.
Location
9.8
Repeatedly highlighted as a major positive: excellent/ideal location, great views, convenient for walks and national park access; occasional downside is early-morning pilgrim noise tied to the location.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms and apartments described as spacious with good finishes and comfortable beds; some negatives (small windows, back views, noisy jacuzzi in one room) lower this slightly.
Amenities
8.2
Amenities include parking and an on-site restaurant; spa is frequently described as very small and there are reports of no pool despite website claims and extra charges for spa/water/coffee.
Value for Money
8
Generally positive stays but a few guests mention price being somewhat high for the offered quality ('preço um pouco exagerado'), so perceived value is good but not exceptional.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Restaurant and breakfast receive positive notes ('good restaurant', 'breakfast was good') though several guests asked for more variety at breakfast and pointed out specific quality issues (viennoiserie, limited options).
Overall Experience
9.6
Many guests describe memorable, wonderful or very pleasant stays ('Maravilhosa', 'Memorável', 'Senti-me em casa'); overall impressions are strongly positive despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 07:15

Property Description

Unique Views and Comfortable Accommodations
Hotel S. Bento da Porta Aberta, nestled in the scenic Serra do Gerês, offers balconies with breathtaking views. The air-conditioned rooms, accommodating up to 4 persons, provide a cozy stay with essential amenities.

Regional Cuisine and Relaxing Bar
Indulge in the flavors of Minho cuisine at the spacious restaurant, perfect for events. Unwind at the bar with a wide selection of wines.

Accessible and Convenient Facilities
This 4-star hotel caters to all guests with facilities for disabled visitors, luggage storage, and an elevator. Explore nearby attractions like Rio Caldo Marina and the Ethnographic Museum of Vilarinho das Furnas.

Experience comfort and serenity at Hotel S. Bento da Porta Aberta.

Important information:

If you expect to arrive outside check-in hours, please inform the property in advance.

Please note that special conditions will be applied for reservations of 7 or more rooms. For further information, please contact the property directly.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OPO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 3830 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9.6
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eli • couple • il
10
השהות היתה נעימה. כדאי לצאת לארוחת ערב במקום אחר
Pros:

המלון נעים עם נוף מדהים לנהר . במיוחד לחדר עם מרפסת. ארוחת הבוקר טובה והצוות נהדר.

Cons:

הזמנו ארוחת ערב במלון והתאכזבנו.האוכל היה ממש לא טעים.הזמנו מנת אנטריקוט לשניים.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • es
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Gilberto • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel très bien situé très confortable avec un personnel agréable

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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José Manuel • couple • pt
10
A repetir com toda a certeza
Pros:

Muito bom

Cons:

Sinceramente não houve nada que não gostasse

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • extended_group • fr
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn Veronica • couple • nl
10
Otimo custo benefício. Lugar perfeito para relaxar e orar🙏🏼
Pros:

Ambiente com atendimento de excelência

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Luis • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Monika • couple • de
9
Alles super
Pros:

Sehr schönes Haus, freundliches Personal

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • family_with_children • pt
8
Pros:

Funcionários muito simpáticos e prontos a resolver contratempos que surgiram. Um bom pequeno almoço.

Cons:

Sinal da NET e da TV, fraco.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Juan Jose • couple • es
8
Un fin de semana muy confortable en un entorno excepcional
Pros:

Personal del hotel muy amable, dispuesto a ayudar en todo momento

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigues • couple • pt
8
Fenomenal
Pros:

Óptimo

Cons:

Menu sofisticado.
Variedade limitada

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Madalena • extended_group • pt
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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José Ramón • couple • es
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • family_with_children • pt
9
Agradável
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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claudine • solo_traveller • fr
8
Tres bon emplacement
Pros:

Très bon hotel.
Propre et calme.
Tres bon restaurant.

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • pt
10
Recomendo muito
Pros:

Boa localização, é super limpo e staf carinhoso
Pequeno almoço com muita diversidade e fresquinho

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Svitlana • extended_group • pt
10
Experiencia
Pros:

Localização, funcionários, pequeno-almoço.

Cons:

Para a próxima vez, é melhor escolher um quarto com terraço, com vista bonita. Esta vez escolhi por preço econômico e ficamos sem nada de vista e com o barulho da ventilação da cozinha.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tomás • couple • pt
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee