Pousada de Marvao

Lovely atmosphere and location

The first room that we were shown to was dark and smelled of drains. I rejected this and the very pleasant young lady at reception, Sra Margarida, took charge of the situation and arranged a very nice room for us. We were made to feel very welcome. Sra Margarida is a great asset to this hotel. Dinner, sitting by the window with fantastic views, was a memorable experience. The young maitre d was knowledgeable and efficient. We had pork glazed with plums. It was outstanding and the nicest piece of pork I've ever had. No nouveau cuisine nonsense. Proper portions! We were recommended to try the Altas Quintas 2022 Reserva. This is a very fine red coming in at a cheeky 15%. Highly recommended. After an excellent night's sleep we awoke to catch the sunrise followed by a a hearty breakfast. The bacon was excellent and enjoyable, unusual south of Britain's shores. The scrambled egg was rich and creamy. It was world class.

Location and staff

Couldn’t ask for better location. Magical place with views far and wide and beyond the Spanish border. Excellent service from a dedicated and welcoming staff. Restaurant host, George is absolutely delightful and genuinely cares about guests having the best experience. Many thanks to everyone at the Pousada for making We felt very much at home and had a wonderful time.

Staff are very welcoming and friendly. Hotel is located on the top of a hill with fantastic views. Parking is ok, with a short walk to the front of the hotel. There are narrow streets, uneven cobbles and steps which is the character of the town. Rooms were clean and tidy, very quiet. Restaurant staff were engaging, food was great and served well. You need to book early as it gets busy all year round.