Pousada de Marvao

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.

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The concierge went out in the rain to help me bring bags in while my husband dealt with parking on narrow alleys. She also made a reservation for an alternate place to eat since the restaurant on site was fully booked. And she gave my kids little Easter egg chocolates at check in! 🥚🐰💙

The VIEW, breakfast & dinner were amazing. The assisting waiter in the restaurant was very attentive & professional. Excellent food & many choices were available. The Chef came to each table after dinner to talk to the customers & explained how he prepared the food. That was something. Well done!!