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Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa

4.0 star property

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A room with a large open doorway leading to another space, a yellow sofa, and a chandelier.
A patio with outdoor furniture and large potted plants, overlooking a scenic landscape.
A hallway with a glass door leading to a balcony with a view.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Rua Principal 36, Cerdeira, Arganil, 3305-050
  • Place, Fraga da Pena Waterfall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Avô River Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Roman Ruins of Bobadela
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a standing lamp.

Junior Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite (Premium)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite (Premium)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted shelf with a wine bottle and glasses, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, two red chairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Standard Double Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double standard

A hotel room with a large bed, two red chairs, a small table, a floor lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Double standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Arganil

At Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa, you'll be 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Fraga da Pena Waterfall and 21.7 km (13.5 mi) from Olive Oil Museum. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages and aromatherapy along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The fine-dining restaurant, Quinta da Palmeira, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. 40 square feet (4 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Arganil hotel include Roman Ruins of Bobadela and School of Technology and Management of Oliveira do Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Fraga da Pena Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Avô River Beach - 24 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Olive Oil Museum - 33 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Roman Ruins of Bobadela - 35 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Peneda River Beach - 47 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Comba Dao Station - 34 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gota d'Água - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Café Bom Dia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪D'aqui e D'acolá - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ramiro’s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dona Isabel - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa

Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 40 square feet (4 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Colonial Arganil hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 40 sq ft of conference space
  • 4 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1890
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 84-cm LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Arganil hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Quinta da Palmeira

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 40 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1890
  • Colonial architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 84-cm smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 59 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 29.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 155 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 29.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 59 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Quinta da Palmeira Boutique Arganil
Quinta da Palmeira Boutique Hotel Arganil
Quinta da Palmeira Romantic Boutique Hotel Arganil
Quinta da Palmeira Romantic Boutique Hotel
Quinta da Palmeira Romantic Boutique Arganil
Quinta Da Palmeira Retreat &
Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa Hotel
Quinta da Palmeira Country House Retreat Hotel Cerdeira
Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa Arganil
Quinta da Palmeira Country House Retreat Cerdeira
Quinta da Palmeira House Retr
Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa Hotel Arganil

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

Yep, Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

As of 10 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$208, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

The closest beach to Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa is Avô River Beach (4.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa have a pool?

Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as comfy beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa.

Is Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Quinta da Palmeira - Country House Retreat & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens and pool! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel - room was very impressive - large, clean and very comfortable. Pool was fantastic as were the staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
O Spa era excelente. A estadia correu muito bem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAULO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Não usamos o spa. Mas a rua é tranq, estacionamento na propriedade. Área self service para tomar vinho e boas acomodações
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O hotel é Excelente. Lindo e luxuoso. O único inconveniente foi a indisponibilidade do Spa. Café da manhã incrível com opções a escolher. A comida é feita na hora e de acordo com o pedido individual de cada hóspede. Piscina e Uma área comum com bebidas e alimentos selo Service muito bem estruturado. O ambiente é muito bonito e agradável para tomar um vinho e jantar com a família. Recomendo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schönes geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Hotel, große Zimmer mit bequemen Betten, toller Ausblick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente experiência.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Midt i midten af Portugal

Helt fantastisk lille perle. Vores ophold blev forlænget to dage, pga. af møder. Værten var utrolig hjælpsom. Komfort bedømmes ikke i top - jalousidøre fra soverum til toilet/badeværelse er ikke lige min stil, men kompenseres rigeligt af alt det andet stedet byder på
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Tereza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom gosto excepcional, lindo lugar para casais.

A Quinta da Palmeira é o lugar perfeito para um fim de semana à dois. Optamos pela Suíte Junior Premium, super espaçosa,com banheira e vista para a serra. O hotel é super bem decorado, tem roupas de cama e banho de muito boa qualidade. Possui uma piscina que deve ser ótima no verão, mas lá estivemos em um fim de semana já fresquinho. O restaurante do hotel oferece menus-degustação (Não experimentamos mas deve ser bom!), spa (Em tempos de Covid19 não foi possível experimentar) e tem pontos de carregamento para carros eléctricos. Estacionamento dentro da propriedade e muitas opções de passeios pela região . Na pequena cidade de Coja, a menos de 15 minutos, há boas opções de restaurantes. O café da manhã é farto e bem servido. Queremos voltar!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A small nice cozy hotel, with breakfast on a patio and a very nice pool. We come by motorcycle and the day was extremelly hot. The room was VERY HOT, and without air conditioning. We opened the windows and got better, but the night was HOT
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
פינת חמד קסומה באוירה רומנטית עיצוב מדהים, שרות אישי של בעל המלון
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excelente

Excelente
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location in central Portugal

Wonderful, quiet location away from the regular tourist track. Awesome property with big rooms, great pool, and really wonderful "surprise dinners" made by their chef. The meals here were probably some of the best meals we had in Portugal during our two week trip. The drink and wine selection was also superb! Location was in a small village with no services - but it was short drive to bigger village with everything anyone might need; and close to hiking trails in the forest, waterfalls, and the Schist villages of the region.
Verified review

8/10 Good

EDOUARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place to stay

Good place to stay to relax, enjoy the swimming pool and the good service (breakfast, dinner, etc.) The room was very clean and comfortable. I recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LH&MG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ein Höhepunkt

Stimmiges Boutique-Hotel mit viel Hingabe und Auge für Details eingerichtet. Ana, Jack und Vanessa umsorgten uns auf familiäre und sympathische Art und Weise! Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orangina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une prestation exceptionnelle !

Niché dans les collines de la province d'Arganil, cet établissement entouré d'orangers et d'oliviers, est digne de ses 5 étoiles : des chambres magnifiques et très spacieuses, décorées avec raffinement (toutes différentes paraît-il), et d'une propreté immaculée. La cuisine, sobre et raffinée, du petit déjeuner au dîner (les croissants maison du petit déjeuner, servis encore chauds, méritent à eux seuls le détour !). L'accueil est chaleureux, et le service irréprochable. Une adresse à recommander très vivement. Un seul conseil : le GPS, indispensable pour se repérer dans les routes et les petits villages de montagne.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous hotel with impeccable service

We were overwhelmed by this lovely hotel. It was a bit tricky for us to find as our GPS didn't have it located in its system; however, once found we didn't want to leave. This hotel was completely renovated to the highest quality. The grounds are beautiful and the views are stunning. Our room was amazing and every comfort was provided. We arrived a bit late; however, the owner (Jack) was kind enough to call in his chef who prepared an incredible meal for us. We were overwhelmed by this level of service. We were really treated like royalty. The next morning we had a lovely breakfast where everything was fresh and delicious. If you have the opportunity to venture into the countryside near Coimbre, I definitely recommend staying at this magical hotel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Artur

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Augusta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort