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With free Wi-Fi, Horta d’Alva is in central Castelo Branco. Set a 5-minute drive from the landscaped Bishop’s Palace Gardens, it has lots of free parking spaces. Featuring parquet floors and wooden furniture, the simple, air-conditioned rooms provide a cable TV and private bathroom with bath or shower. Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room with traditional blue Portuguese tiles on the walls. There are several restaurants within 15 minutes’ walk. Castelo Branco City Park, with its green spaces and water features, is a 5-minute drive away and there are 2 shopping centres within a 10-minute drive. Horta d’Alva Guest House is around 10 minutes’ walk from Castelo Branco Train Station. The Spanish border is around 1 hour away by car.

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 private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Souza-carroll
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The property was very clean and safe. Young lady at reception most helpful.set in a residential area with a nice local restaurant just a 5 minute walk. Parking onsite no problem. Would recommend this place as value for money.
  • Ray
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff was fab hotel was basic. I would stay again
  • Veronica
    Spain Spain
    Very clean place, receptionist was very nice, self entrance without cards. The room was of a good size. The bathroom was ok, brand new.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    New rooms and bathrooms, but needs a fridge. Staff very helpful keeping stuff in their kitchen fridge. Very good a\c.
  • Susana
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff (owner inclusive) were really amazing and very understandable about our special requests. The room is spotless and very pleasant. 1000% recommend
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good value and friendly staff. Bit basic but did the job
  • Veronika
    Portugal Portugal
    It's an absolutely perfect "price/quality" relation. The room is comfortable, fitted with an air conditioner which was very important on a +38C day. It's freshly remodelled inside, everything very practical, laconic, functional and clean. The...
  • Gordon
    Portugal Portugal
    It was very spacious and clean. Short walk to the train and bus station.
  • Douglas
    Portugal Portugal
    The staff was very friendly and helpful. For the price, the room was a good deal.
  • Carol
    Spain Spain
    Secure motorbike parking outside Reception which is staffed 24 hours. Pleasant friendly members of staff. Modern room with lots of storage shelves. Effective air conditioning. TV with some English channels. Good sized bathroom. WiFi very good....

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Horta D'Alva
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

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

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

    Services

    • Wake-up service

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    Horta D'Alva takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    Until 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.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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
    € 7 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    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.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

    License number: 42594/AL