Located halfway between Lisbon and Oporto, this beautifully restored palace is set in the scenery of Bairrada vineyards and private gardens. It features elegant interiors with numerous antiques and high ceilings. Curia Palace Hotel & Spa offers spacious Art Deco rooms with marble bathrooms. Special attention is given to the use of warm colours and natural fabrics. Free WiFi is available in the public areas of the hotel. The wellness area includes a large outdoor pool and complete spa facilities. Guests can enjoy typical Portuguese cuisine at the restaurant with a terrace facing the landscaped gardens. A glass of renowned Buçaco wine, produced on palace grounds, will complement the meal. The hotel is located 15 km from the Bussaco National Forest and 37 km from Conimbriga Roman ruins.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luis
    South Africa South Africa
    Enjoyed the variety offered and most of all, the sun drenched double volume hall.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a find - fantastic hotel oozing 20s charm. Charming staff, clean and comfortable.
  • Jose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bedroom was very well presented, the breakfast and dinner were amazing. The buffet is exquisite . The staff is very professional and friendly
  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    A very good breakfast and an excelent buffet dinner
  • Patricia
    France France
    Our stay was amazing; it felt like stepping into another era. The hotel's dedication to history and preservation is evident throughout. The swimming pool and spa are incredible, and the breakfast is good. The rooms are very comfortable, making it...
  • Cristina
    Portugal Portugal
    A very beautiful building, with an aura of long time ago. A Palace with history in it. A grand place. Very nice and helpful staff.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully restored building. Great food. Warm friendly staff
  • Mário
    Portugal Portugal
    Curia Palace Hotel is a 100 Years old hotel famous for Curia Spa and Waters. Here you will find a bucolic and romantic place to stay with the possibility to time travel to 1940. Don't expect to find modern amenities or fancy modern decoration. You...
  • Krzysztof
    United States United States
    everything as expected, clean modern room, good location, park like setting, good breakfast, interior historical decor, very helpful staff, excellent parking at the front door, no crowds!
  • Luis
    South Africa South Africa
    It is a unique building filled with amazing furniture pieces. Worth staying at just for that reason. A sort of luxury country hotel with horses roaming in the fields and goats in the gardens😊

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante BelleÉpoque
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of Curia Palace Hotel & Spa

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Tennis court

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Lift
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Air conditioning
    • Room service

    2 swimming pools

    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

    • Seasonal

    Pool 2 - indoorAdditional charge

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome

    Wellness

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    Curia Palace Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    This property accepts
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCarte BleueDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests under the age of 3 are not allowed in spa facilities due to health regulations.

    Please present the credit card used to secure your reservation when you check in at the property.

    If you are paying with a credit card from another holder, please provide the hotel with the following documents before arrival:

    - Letter of authorization with the cardholder's signature;

    - Photocopy of the credit card of the holder (front and back of the card with the signature of the holder).

    Please note that the hotel may contact the cardholder to verify the information provided.

    Please note that when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    License number: 564