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Bussaco Palace Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Interior detail
Interior detail
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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Mata do Bussaco, Luso, Mealhada, 3050-261
  • Place, National Forest of Bussaco
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Termas de Luso
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bairrada Wine Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cots/infant beds

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Mealhada

A luxury stay in Mealhada awaits you at Bussaco Palace Hotel. You'll be steps from National Forest of Bussaco and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Termas de Luso. Highlights at this historic hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The brasserie, Sala de Jantar Real, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Mealhada hotel include Mealhada City Park and Caves Messias Winery.

What's nearby

  • National Forest of Bussaco - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Termas de Luso - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bairrada Wine Museum - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 31 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Coimbra University - 32 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Luso-Bucaço Station - 11 min drive
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira Rocha - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burguer King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pedro dos Leitões - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Giga Café Central - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪O Gil - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 560 square feet (52 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Bussaco Palace Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Mealhada hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 560 sq ft of conference space
  • 52 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1912
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bussaco Palace Hotel offers 60 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Mealhada hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Sala de Jantar Real

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 560 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1035

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bussaco
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Bussaco Palace
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Bussaco Palace Hotel Mealhada
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Hotel Bussaco
Hotel Palace Bussaco
Palace Bussaco
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Bussaco Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bussaco Palace Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$201.48, 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.

Is parking available at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Yep, Bussaco Palace Hotel has a free self car park.

Is Bussaco Palace Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Bussaco Palace Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Bussaco Palace Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

No, Bussaco Palace Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 991 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, friendly stuff, room was small and dark, didn't had a palace feel but building itself is beautiful. Very good breakfast. Lots of parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

stefania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property. So much history in the building. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maryann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds are beautiful. The room was nice, had views of the garden. The breakfast was fantastic, everything you could possibly want. The hotel is older and showed its age and could use a bit more upkeep (i.e wallpaper that was starting to peel). The room was clean and bathroom was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Incredible & historic palace to ‘visit’; unfortunately the hotel stay had many issues but the majority are staff with lack hospitality training, which means they can be addressed hopefully. Other inconveniences are: no WiFi in rooms (which is understandable), but it was really hot inside the room so even sleeping with balcony doors open it didn’t help. Bathrooms are really really old so managing hot/cold water for showering is super tricky. Zero amenities so don’t expect almost anything. Fortunately we stayed only one night which made it interesting but def not something I would recommend. Dinner was a mere ok (also understandable). They run very short on staff so also expect a slow service in overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim, Mississauga

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Location, excellent grounds, nice trails and an amazing timeless palace with incredible architecture from the past centuries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible hotel. wonderful stay. Very old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent hotel-palace surrounded by lush gardens. It was a real treat to stay there. Impeccable helpful staff. We stayed in a simple double room with a garden view, but the hotel itself and the grounds were magical. Hope not the last time. Definitely will return
Beautiful landscape around the castle
“Water” hiking trail near the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudio, Calgary

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Can you imagine a hotel that pretentiously advertises itself as 5-star, without Wi-Fi in all the rooms and other areas, air conditioning ( temperature outside 30 degrees Celsius), with obvious lack of building maintenance, etc? If you can't do it, this is the hotel! (I don't want to think what it must be like during the winter, since there are only a small electric heater in the rooms) This hotel doesn't qualify for more than 3 stars (if we consider the location of the building, its history and surrounding area ... no more). This comment is not related to the service provided by the staff, which was good. (Unsuccessfully, I have tried to add photos)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food at the palace was excellent. The grounds around the buildings are beautiful and extensive. There are Kms of lovely trails through the trees.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was small and basic. The castle was amazing and buffet was wonderful. Lunch limited.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadezhda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and unique place to stay. It’s like you back in time. Room was clean, stuff is helpful and professional. Bed wasn’t very comfy and it’s a little warm inside. There is no AC or a fan. Also there is no WiFi in the room only in the bar area of the hotel. Breakfast however was really good. For dinner we drove 10 minutes away to a nearby village. Restaurant at the hotel was too expensive for us. Overall I say it’s definitely worth visiting
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property is an old palace absolutely gorgeous the grounds as well .very nice breakfast mid of the row rooms just ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The Bussaco Palace Hotel is a very nostalgic place for a maximum of a night stay as the property offers very little in terms of entertainment and sightseeing. The garden surely had the former glory but it needs an uplifting with new plants. Bkfast is good enough but need a few improvements such as a coffee station as the exhausted staff struggle to keep up with the pace bringing only small pots of milk and coffee to the table especially when there is a group of 6 or more in the same table. Dinner is def not a good value for money but pleasant enough in a very bright dining room which could be much more enjoyable with candles and a fewer lights. The room we stayed despite being sold as superior was quite small no usb port to charge our phones and very noisy especially during early morning hours when staff come to work and late evening hours when they leave their shifts around 1am. The building is quite amazing though and worth one night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay. the hiking trains are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. A highlight to our trip to Portugal. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very good buffet breakfast. We enjoyed dinner one night at their restaurant. The lounge common area was very relaxing. The gardens were beautiful. The trails are extensive and we hiked quite a few of them but be prepared for some hills. The monastery was interesting and worth a visit. On the downside, wifi only in lobby and common lounge. Our room was dated and needed some TLC. We spent 2 nights at this hotel and i'd say that was a good amount of time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and a beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad thing is that the internet doesn't work in the room, you have to sit in the library/ bar area. Otherwise fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a beautiful unique hotel. Yes, it is a bit tired as is expected for being old but it does NOT smell musty etc. and the bed and shower were great. Ask for a room with a balcony. We had three rooms, one had a 2 sets of french doors that walked out onto a shared balcony that could hold 50 people. Another room had 5 windows. Absolutely stunning. The grounds are incredible. In the forest there are seqouia trees from california. One of them was so large that 7 men would have to join hands to reach around it. This is truly a beautiful place to visit. Advice: Skip the dinner, too many reasons to explain and enjoy the wonderful breakfast in the same dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Common areas are just marvelous. Breakfast was very good. Rooms need update.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

PAULO CESAR F

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would visit but not stay

The hotel is a "must visit", unfortunately not a "must stay". The rooms we stayed in were very outdated, and the shower had no warm water, only the bathtub did. Management should take a look at what Pousadas de Portugal did to their hotels and try to do something similar. Service, except for the reception desk, was very slow, with way less waiters than needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Full of special experiences

Lovely high end experience. Beautiful interiors. Very opulent. Great forest and garden walks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025