Location: Mertola
Top Hotels in Mertola
The best available hotels & places to stay near Mertola
Discover the best hotels in Mertola, Beja District, Alentejo including Hotel Museu, Quinta do Vau, Beira Rio, Casa da Tia Amalia, Monte da Eirinha, Mertola Castelo Palace, Horta da Quinta, Casa do Funil, Hospedaria Flor do Guadiana, Alojamentos Oasis.
Restaurants in Mertola
1. Hotel Museu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 276 reviews
Situated in the historic centre of Mertola, Hotel Museu offers picturesque views of the Guadiana River. Next to the reception of the hotel is a museum showing archaeological excavation work. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Museu feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. All rooms have modern decor, wooden furnishings and parquet floors. Every morning, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast. A selection of local and international drinks is available at the bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in Hotel. The surrounding landscape of the hotel is perfect for walking and cycling. The staff can organise bike rentals, kayak and boat tours at a surcharge. The Hotel has its very own boat to organize the boat tours. Free private parking is available on site. Guests can take a 5-minute walk to Mertola's medieval mosque or drive to the Spanish border, a 20-minute drive away by car. The unit provides free parking for motorcycles and bicycles.
River oasis
Reviewed By chiyoishikawaThis was one of our favorite hotels during a month-long tour of Portugal. We paid extra for a River view and were glad we did. The room was small but had a balcony where we could sit with a glass of wine and watch the swallows in the evening. It is simple and sleek, and everything works. It is also worth paying the supplement for the excellent breakfast buffet. Many biking tour groups stay here but the excellent management sees to everyone’s needs and we could all coexist harmoniously. The staff are very helpful with restaurant recommendations. Mértola is lovely and we were glad we liked the hotel enough to stay another night.
2. Quinta do Vau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
See why so many travelers make Quinta do Vau their guest house of choice when visiting Mertola. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a seating area, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the guest house. Quinta do Vau features a sun terrace, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool. If you are driving to Quinta do Vau, free parking is available. While in Mertola be sure to experience nearby cafes such as Cafe Guadiana or alsafir. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a park, such as Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana. At Quinta do Vau, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Mertola.
Quinta do Vau is a gem
Reviewed By MrsPiketQuinta do Vau is a nice B&B located at the left bank of the Guadiana River in Mértola. The B&B offers 15 rooms, some with kitchenette. The B&B has a small pool with deck chairs, a lounge with breakfast facility and a large terrace with view of the river on top of the second building. Staffs are friendly. We had room 11 with a view of the river. The tastefully furnished & decorated 22m2 room had a balcony and private bathroom. The room had a kingsize bed with a average mattress & hard pillows, table & chairs, air-conditioning, club-chair, and a well outfitted kitchenette with coffee-machine, fridge, magnetron, stove top, sink, and all utensils you need. The sunny balcony had with 2 comfy chairs and small table & 2 chairs. The separate bathroom had washbasin, spacious shower and toilet. All was impeccably clean. The next day we moved to room 15. Again a 22m2 room with the same outfitting. Instead of a shower this room had a bath-for-2 with view of the river. Free Wi-Fi & parking. A very good breakfast is served with a nice variety: eggs made to order, ham & cheese, bread, yoghurt, freshly pressed orange juice, fruit & preserves, pastries, tea & coffee. We found Quinta do Vau very pleasant & comfortable, and we had a nice stay. Highly recommended.
3. Beira Rio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
This charming guest house provides rooms with balconies that offer scenic views of the Guadiana River or of the whitewashed town of Mertola. The Beira Rio has its own boat for tours of the Guadiana River. Kayaks and bicycles are available for rental. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a satellite TV for guests' entertainment. The private bathroom is fitted with a modern shower cabin and toilet. Some rooms feature large terraces, others have balconies. Beira Rio have free Wi-Fi. A buffet-style breakfast is served in the cosy dining room with large windows to the river. Alternatively, guests can take the breakfast out to the terrace with excellent river valley views. If guests prefer they can prepare their own meals,free of charge, in the shared kitchen, which leads to a terrace. Beira Rio's riverfront location makes it perfect base for fishing, boat tours and canoeing. Staff can organise this at an additional charge. Mertola's hilltop castle is under 10 minutes' walk away. The Guadiana Valley Natural Park is situated on the guest house's doorstep. Beira Rio Guesthouse also offers free on-site parking for bicycles and motorcycles.
Good value for money
Reviewed By Soton1_12We received a warm welcome on arrival at the hotel. Receptionist spoke English and offered us drinks which was lovely with the bar overlooking the river. The pool was open which was ideal because we had found many hotel pools closed in April. The pool wasn't heated but was warm enough being sited in the sun. Room wasn't big but had a lovely view of the river and a balcony to sit on. Breakfast was good.
4. Casa da Tia Amalia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
With the best view of Mertola is a warm and comfortable home in a small friendly village 1km of Mertola. You can enjoy the landscape traversing this route on foot, or draw on our bikes that you can rent at the reception. Included in the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, Mertola is a premier destination for bird watching, rest or spend a few days of fun in family. 4 Double rooms with private bathroom 1 triple room-with double bed and single bed with shared bathroom, 1 bedroom 4 bunk beds in shared bathroom. 2 Toilets (complete) in the rooms floor and one on the res-floor with shower. Living room with fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen We still associated with this property two apartments, one T1 and T0.
Excellent spot, with a beautiful view at an unbeatable price.
Reviewed By michele_barattaTwo rooms are exactly in front of the beautiful Mertola castle. Friendly service, very clean, the rooms are a bit tiny but with everything you need (comfortable bed, toilet, cloths rack, TV, A/C). There is also a cozy lounge space , and a well equipped kitchen.
5. Monte da Eirinha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
one night near Mertola
Reviewed By LoveTravel64995Monta da Eirinha is a nice place in the country side about 18 km outside of Mertola, which is the next place to have dinner. It's a quiet place with a nice pool. The rooms are rather small but very clean with air-conditioning. Very reasonable prices. The only concern for us: Breakfast started at 9 am (al least on a Sunday) and we had to leave earlier for Faro airport. The lady, who gave us the keys to our room didn*t speak one word of English. And you better should get into contact with them in advance , if you should arrive later than 6pm
6. Mertola Castelo Palace
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 42 reviews
Casa de Campo situada no Centro Histórico de Mértola, utilizando um antigo palacete conhecido como "Casa Visconde de Bouzões".
Disappointing B+ B with a lot of history
Reviewed By Jeff BWe had specifically wanted to come to Mertola to see the village and the views. We picked this B+B because of the reviews we had read here and Booking.com. Suffice it to say we were somewhat disappointed for three reasons: 1) We were not warned that the direct road to the B+B was closed permanently and we would have to either walk our bags up from the car park at the foot of the village or try to navigate a series of hair raising turns to get to the B+B. We did the drive but were told we could not park there and had to drive down to the car park and walk back. When we arrived even though we had confirmed our arrival time the host was not there and we had to call him 2) The room we got was basic but the bed was like something out of convent - a very small double with cushy springs. There was no door to the bathroom! In fairness after complaining to the host we were given a lot nicer room that has a door to the bathroom and and more comfortable bed. However when we used the bath tub and drained it some water came up the floor. 3) Breakfast -we were told our rate included breakfast but the host said they only served in the summer and instead gave us a chit for a breakfast as the cafe in town. Mertola does have a lot to see but it all could be done in an afternoon. Our other challenge was finding somewhere to eat dinner as a lot of places that were supposedly open according to Google were either not open at all or did not start until 8 pm which was too late for us.
7. Horta da Quinta
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
See why so many travelers make Horta da Quinta their guest house of choice when visiting Mertola. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Horta da Quinta offers guests an array of room amenities including a refrigerator, a minibar, and a kitchenette. The guest house offers executive lounge access, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a private pool. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Mertola Castle (2.8 mi) and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Anunciação (2.8 mi), guests of Horta da Quinta can easily experience some of Mertola's most well known attractions. While visiting Mertola, you may want to try some jambalaya at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Restaurant Terra Utopica. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, which is a popular Mertola park – and it is conveniently located a short distance from the guest house. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Horta da Quinta as you experience all of the things Mertola has to offer.
Amazing hosts in such a nice and quiet place to stay
Reviewed By alberto_emeSuch a nice quiet place! Having only three rooms makes this small accommodation a very pleasant place to relax - we were the only ones in that night, so, no kids jumping into the swimming pool. The room was nice and the outside spaces were really pleasant, with a good terrace and a very good and beautiful swimming pool. The breakfast was really good. The hosts are amazingly friendly, which makes a real difference on turning your stay into a pleasant stay.
8. Casa do Funil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Offering a terrace and views of the Guadiana River, Casa do Funil is a Country House situated in Mertola's historic centre in the Alentejo Region. The rooms have private bathroom with free toiletries. It offers breakfasts and dinners of local products by request, and the best wines of the region. The area, in Natural Park, is popular for hiking, cycling, canoeing, and touring. Faro Airport is 120 km from the property. Transfers by request.
Great location, naturalist host
Reviewed By maryinseattleOur room was filled with natural light and lovely views of the river (not to mention the goats across the way with tinkling bells and all the birds). Our hosts made available to us birding books, walked us to Islamic museum to make sure we found it and generally introduced to a very lovely area. We originally headed here on a lark and found a community with a lot of history, natural beauty and quiet.
9. Hospedaria Flor do Guadiana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
If you’re looking for a family-friendly guest house in Mertola, look no further than Hospedaria Flor do Guadiana. Rooms at Hospedaria Flor do Guadiana provide air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While visiting Mertola, you may want to try some jambalaya at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Restaurant Terra Utopica. If you are interested in exploring Mertola, check out a castle, such as Mertola Castle. The staff at Hospedaria Flor do Guadiana looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Great lunch
Reviewed By AmazingGreysWe had a great lunch in this fantastic place. Few guests, due to season of course, but the lunch was really great. Mértola is situated in the Natural preserve area Guadiana, not far (60 km) from the Algarve coast, on the road from Catro Marim to Beja. Well worth a visit!
10. Alojamentos Oasis
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 18 reviews
Choose a room with balcony
Reviewed By Arini16I spent in January one week in this guest house and I was almost very satisfied. The only thing a bit disturbing was the cold(ish) room, even thoug there was a heater with max power on. But otherwise the room with good bed, toilet, kitchenette and large flat TV with a lot of channels to choose and especially the balcony was excellent. Just below the balcony runs the Guaniana river and you have really nice views to the river and the banks on the other side were lambs walk and eat. What a nice way to start your day by sitting on the balcony looking at the Eurasian crag martins flying around and especially sitting on the TV-antenna and window's cover walls, there could be around 50 birds on the same time. Water in the room became hot in 5 seconds The bed's matress was really good and gave a good sleep. Be aware that there are steep narrow stairs to the room and no elevator. Cleaning was done daily,
