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Bussaco Palace Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star hotel with restaurant

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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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, Costa Nova Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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

Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Mealhada

In Mealhada .Stay at this Mealhada hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of National Forest of Bussaco and 2 miles (3 km) of Termas de Luso. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are 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
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 31 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Coimbra University - 32 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Costa Nova Beach - 58 min drive - 76.9 km

Getting around

  • Luso-Bucaço Station - 11 min drive
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 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
  • ‪Rosa Biscoito - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Luxurious 5-star hotel with restaurant
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 meters) 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bussaco Palace Hotel offers 60 accommodations with minibars and safes. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Mealhada hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guestroom 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

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Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You are staying in a 19th century palace built for the king of portugal. It is old and in need of restoration but thats not the point. You are staying in time capsule museum. If that is your jam then you will dig it. For everyone else, there are plenty of Marriots.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jose at check-in was amazing. He went above and beyond to ensure all our questions were answered. He gave us information on the historical significance of everything around the palace and helped us arrange transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful customer service, beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

francois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shudan, dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I do not recommend dining at Mesa Real. The service was horrible. They were removing all ustensiles and glasses of all table around making lots of noise while we were still eating our main course. We decided to skip cheese plater and dessert. The light in this room is stronger than in a cafeteria. Takes away all the charm of our romantic dinner. The service was also poor at breakfast buffet because I had time to finish my breakfast before getting my first coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
One night dream stay in king's place. Super friendly staff. Nice breakfast a lot do around for nature lover. The road is narrow compared to north America, try to check in ealier. Avoid drive in dark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. rooms a bit outdated. But we had a great stay .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A unique setting

There is no doubt that this is a beautiful historic building. The architecture is remarkable and the position amazing . The interiors have been preserved from the early 20th century and are stunning. The staff were very good , knowledgeable , efficient and friendly. It’s supposed to be 5star but I don’t think it is , although the prices are. If you want to stay in a unique hotel for a special occasion give it a go. Personally I wouldn’t stay more than 1 night but if you want to explore the area around then a longer stay is recommended. The food was fine . The wine expensive and I’m not sure the hotel is as good as it thinks it is
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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