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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Daniel • couple • pt
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Diogo • couple • pt
6
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Evandro • couple • br
9
Excelente estada
Pros:

A localização é muito boa, próxima dos principais pontos de interesse. Tem um excelente espaço no térreo para relaxar com sinuca e lareira. O café da manhã tem sucos, frutas, iogurtes, leite, chás, café, água, pães, frios e quiejos variados, ovos mexidos, feijão cozido, doces e bolos.

Cons:

Tudo foi perfeito.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Correia • family_with_children • pt
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sara • couple • pt
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Joao • family_with_children • pt
10
Pros:

Tudo

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Marie • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

Tout est parfait !

Cons:

De rester que une nuit !

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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jose • couple • pt
9
Bom mas podem melhorar no pequeno almoço,
Pros:

pequeno almoço pode melhorar com mais oferta, nomeadamente saladas e legumes.

Cons:

WC sem bide.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • family_with_children • pt
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Igor • couple • pt
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • pt
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Milene • family_with_children • pt
10
Pros:

De tudo

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Anabela • couple • pt
10
Inesquecível, a voltar.
Pros:

O ambiente é incrível e as vistas dos quartos são fantásticas.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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deberly • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Viola • couple • nl
10
Een verrassend levendig hotel met super vriendelijke medewerkers.
Pros:

Super aardige mensen aan de balie en in het restaurant, een leuke spa om een uurtje te ontspannen met een leuke badmuts op, een heerlijk restaurant en aan de overkant van de straat een schitterende kerk/bedevaartsoord aan de rand van het dal.
Wil je van dat mooie uitzicht genieten, neem dan een kamer met balkon.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • se
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Anya • family_with_children • pt
9
Very well maintained and clean hotel with a beautiful view
Pros:

Very well maintained, clean hotel. We had a family room, so there were actually 2 rooms, with a separate room for the kids. Spacious nice rooms with a beautiful view to the cathedral. Also very nice jacuzzi and a sauna downstairs.

Cons:

Coffee in the room was not offered for free, you had to pay for it, which was a bit strange. Also at breakfast there were no vegetables like cucumbers or tomatoes available. Only one type of cheese, no goat or lactose free cheese. Bathroom was missing some hangers.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Flávio Miguel • family_with_children • pt
3
Pros:

Comida

Cons:

Quarto. Sobretudo o colchão

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • couple • es
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Joana • couple • pt
8
Foi uma excelente estadia.
Pros:

Quarto grande, confortável e limpo.
Pequeno-almoço com variedade e fresco.
Colaboradoras muito atenciosas e prestáveis.
SPA limpo e organizado.

Cons:

Ovos mexidos.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee