Pousada Caniçada - Gerês

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Pestana Hotel & Resorts
8.9 (814 reviews)
Caniçada , Geres , pt

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Stunning location and panoramic views
Friendly, attentive and professional staff
Comfortable beds and tasteful, atmospheric decor
Beautiful historic setting and grounds
Good breakfast selection and free parking
Tranquil, nature-rich environment
Cons:
Restaurant quality inconsistent: limited menu, some inedible/tough dishes and high prices
Pool surface cleanliness issues reported
Signs of wear / maintenance deficiencies in furnishings
No elevator and many stairs — difficult with large bags
Limited on-site amenities (coffee machine functionality lacking)
Some rooms/bathrooms described as small or constrained

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Generally clean rooms and public areas reported, but some guests noted pool surface debris and signs of wear/maintenance needs, so cleanliness is slightly below impeccable.
Service
10
Consistently praised across reviews — staff described as very friendly, attentive and helpful; multiple guests highlighted excellent welcome and professional service.
Location
10
Exceptional location and views repeatedly emphasised (terrace views, national park/stausee outlook); tranquillity and surroundings are a major strength.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms noted as comfortable with very good beds and tasteful mountain-lodge decor, but several comments about worn furniture/maintenance and one mention of an issue with a specific room.
Amenities
7.7
Mixed: attractive historic grounds and pool exist, but guests reported pool cleaning issues, no elevator (many stairs), limited coffee machine/food-service equipment and some constrained bathroom/space layouts.
Value for Money
9.8
Overall experience, setting and service lead many guests to view the stay as good value, though some felt restaurant prices/quality (expensive dinners, overpriced drinks) detracted from perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Several strong negative remarks about the restaurant: limited menu, poor quality or tough meat, expensive dinner options and disappointing drinks (e.g. sangria); breakfast generally OK but dinner/F&B is the weakest area.
Overall Experience
10
Many glowing overall comments ('maravilhosa', 'perfeita', 'charmerende', 'retreat in nature') praising the atmosphere, views and staff — restaurant shortcomings lower some experiences but overall sentiment is highly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-07 21:59

Property Description

Spectacular Nature Views

Located in the heart of Peneda/Gerês National Park, Pousada Geres-Caniçada offers stunning views of the river Cávado and the Caniçada dam. The picturesque setting provides a serene backdrop for a relaxing getaway.

Outdoor Activities Galore

Guests can immerse themselves in nature with a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The property's prime location allows visitors to explore the natural beauty of the park and create unforgettable memories.

Delicious Dining Experience

Indulge in traditional Portuguese cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients at the Pousada's restaurant. Enjoy meals and drinks with a view at the restaurant or bar, both offering panoramic sights of the river. Breakfast is served daily to start your day right.

Experience nature's beauty and tranquility at Pousada Geres-Caniçada. Book now for an unforgettable stay amidst breathtaking surroundings.

Important information:

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Prior to their arrival, guests are kindly requested to specify their bedding preference for any room type. Please specify the extra beds required, if any. Please specify the number of adults and children under 12. This can be inserted in the Special Requests Box during booking.

Please note that the property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival. Full payment for the accommodations is due upon check-in time.

Please note that for reservations of 5 rooms or more, different policies will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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 814 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 9.8
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 10
K
Kiril • family_with_children • ch
6
Magnifique vue, mais loin des centres d’intérêt du parc et service au restaurant perfectible
Pros:

Emplacement, la vue

Cons:

La qualité du service par le personnel du restaurant (petit déjeuner et dîner)

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cet hôtel. La vue est exceptionnelle et l’emplacement est idéal. Le restaurant est également une très belle découverte : on y mange vraiment très bien.

Le petit-déjeuner offre un très bon choix et le personnel a été particulièrement agréable, attentionné et toujours disponible. Nous avons également beaucoup apprécié les petites attentions qui nous ont été réservées pour célébrer nos 10 ans.

Une très belle expérience que nous recommandons sans hésiter !

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ziv • extended_group • il
9
Nice for short stay nearby the lake
Pros:

Nice pool, beautiful building with view to the lake from some rooms, comfortable parking space, welcoming staff

Cons:

Nice if they had laundry service

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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moty_nathan_iarael • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

Great hotel.location,view,rooms.

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Martine • extended_group • dk
9
Charmerende bjergidyl
Pros:

Smukkeste udsigt
Roligt

Cons:

Lidt slidt. Ikke mulighed for gåtur direkte fra hotel

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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VILAR • couple • pt
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Great location with fantastic views and friendly staff that were always willing to help.
Pros:

The hotel location is great and the view from the terrace is lovely. The staff were exceptional and were always helpful. The food in the restaurant was delicious and a good selection of wines.

Cons:

Too many stairs to get to our room and no elevator. Quite difficult with large bags.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel • couple • pt
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Pedro Miguel • couple • pt
10
Paraíso no Gerês em h
Pros:

Melhor vista de sempre!
Cama muito confortável, e decoração maravilhosa. Um verdadeiro retiro no meio da natureza num lugar com história.

Cons:

De só ter ficado uma noite

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • pt
8
Muito agradável com a pessoa amada
Pros:

Quarto razoável, cama muito boa, paisagem excelente, jantar muito bom na varanda com vistas magníficas sobre o rio Cávado

Cons:

Pousada com bastantes deficiências a nível de manutenção e harmonia no que se refere ao mobiliário. Relativamente ao pequeno almoço falta de máquina com várias funcionalidades para tirar café expresso, capuccino, chocolate quente, na minha modéstia opinião uma pousada deste nível não poderia ter como chocolate a opção de “Pacotinhos Gresso” nem tão pouco sumo de laranja sem ser natural. Escrevo estas críticas para serem construtivas, de resto nada a acrescentar.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • pt
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Carvalho • couple • pt
10
Maravilhosa
Pros:

A localização

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria de Fátima • couple • br
10
Perfeita
Pros:

Tudo

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Acrcustodia • couple • br
9
VISTA DO HOTEL É ESPETACULAR
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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PEDRO J M C • solo_traveller • ch
6
Pros:

L'emplacement et l'accueil sont très bien.
J'ai aussi aimé le style ancien, et la vue.

Cons:

Au restaurant, la viande était très difficile à découper et à mâcher, et leur sangria à 30 euros ressemblait à du vin dilué dans de l'eau, avec un goût amer de cloud de girofle.
Puis leur piscine n'aspirait pas assez les saletés, mouches et autres choses restaient en surface
J'ai connu beaucoup mieux pour le même prix

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • de
8
Tolle Aussicht
Pros:

Die Aussicht ist super, Zimmer waren okay, beim Frühstück war alles vorhanden von Müsli über Wurst, Käse und Teilchen, Brot haben wir schon besseres bekommen

Cons:

Abendessen war teuer und die Auswahl gering, Service ist ausbaufähig

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Katarina • solo_traveller • sk
8
Pros:

The hotel offers beautiful views of the national park. The interiors are tastefully designed in a mountain lodge style, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. The staff are friendly, professional, and always willing to accommodate guests' requests.

Cons:

The only downside is the limited selection of dishes available in the hotel's restaurant.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
H
Herczog • couple • pt
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jorge Soares • solo_traveller • pt
9
Visita gerês
Pros:

De tudo...

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee