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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Agata • solo_traveller • pt
9
Wszystko było super!
Pros:

Pyszne śniadania, bardzo miły i pomocny personel. Pani doradziła nam, gdzie najlepiej wybrać się w góry. Bar w hotelu jest czynny do 23, można zagrać tam w bilard za darmo. Piękny widok z balkonu na góry. Dobra lokalizacja, blisko do pobliskich szlaków turystycznych. Bardzo polecamy! :)

Cons:

Brak cienia na balkonie na ostatnim piętrze. We wrześniu było 26 stopni i z rana już świeciło mocne słońce, więc nie można dłużej posiedzieć, bo jest za gorąco. Naprzeciwko hotelu znajduje się kościół, w którym w tygodniu od godziny 9 dzwon wybija godzinę co 15 minut. Jeśli ktoś lubi spać dłużej, dźwięk może mu przeszkadzać, ale absolutnie nie jest to żaden minus dla hotelu. Bardzo polecamy pobyt, wszystko było fantastyczne! :)

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Benjamim • couple • pt
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Neil • family_with_children • gb
9
Great value stay in perfect spot on edge of the national park
Pros:

Good breakfast, large room with separate beds and balcony in the family room. Quiet. Nice restaurant with some huge portion sizes.

Cons:

Not sure if it was just when we were there but it can be incredibly busy to get the car to the hotel during the day with visitors to the church opposite. However, it should be noted the hotel has spaces directly in front that reception can open for you during the day so just pull up outside one of those and go inside.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gonçalo • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Marcelino • couple • fr
9
Hôtel confortable et agréable
Pros:

Petit déjeuner, très bien.

Cons:

RAS

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ines • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Staff muito simpático. Bom pequeno-almoço.

Cons:

Não diria que é um hotel de 4 estrelas. Por exemplo, o café/chá disponível no quarto, que costuma ser cortesia dos hotéis, era pago.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Joana • couple • pt
10
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Alves • couple • pt
8
Óptima.
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ishai • couple • il
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Yurii • couple • pt
6
Pros:

Хорошие расположение отеля. Мы выбрали номер с балконом и потрясающим видом.

Cons:

Очень скромные завтраки. Отель маленький с миниатюрной спа зоной, где нет бассейна.
Матрасы пора поменять.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
E
Ellen • couple • us
8
Pros:

We liked our suite with 2 terraces. The dinners at the restaurant were very good.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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sergiosilvaafa • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sara • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Guedes • couple • pt
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Luis • extended_group • pt
10
otima
Pros:

da simpatia e higiene

Cons:

falta de parque para veiculos de 2 rodas

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Medeiros • couple • pt
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Bárbara • solo_traveller • pt
5
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Clarisse • couple • pt
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • pt
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Valter • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

De tudo, excelente localização, estacionamento privativo, pequeno-almoço muito variado, o quarto era fantástico, funcionários seja do hotel ou do restaurante muito bons.

Cons:

Nada a apontar.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee