Pousada Vila Real de Santo António

We were only in the restaurant for dinner, but did not stay in the hotel. While the prices are slightly on the higher side, the food is absolutely worth it! The menu is rather small, but with some uncommon flavors, especially regarding the pizzas. This enables the kitchen to prepare these few dishes perfectly. The Focaccia as a starter was incredible, especially the goat cheese. The pizza was great as well. The service was nice and attentive. Highly recommend it!

After reading all the rave reviews of this hotel, we were slightly disappointed. It is in a wonderful location and the staff were very helpful and professional. There is a lovely terrace on which to have drinks and watch the world go by. By the very nature of the building, the rooms are small. The "swimming pool" in my opinion is a waste of space as it is hardly functional being so small and with it being enclosed, it is muggy and not at all relaxing. The breakfasts were so-so. - not good coffee. With the buffet area being small, there was hustle and bustle getting to the food. We ended up having breakfast out most days. No body lotion in the bathrooms and only one bottle of complimentary water (minor niggles, I know but after staying in other pousadas, we couldn't help but compare). Don't get me wrong, we had a great time. Hotel within walking distance of the ferry to Spain and some great restaurants. Only a short taxi ride to Monte Gordo beach.

A truly delightful hotel, exceptionally clean. The staff professional, friendly and attentive. The location is perfect for wandering through the quaint town. Everywhere is flat no hills to climb here, great for those with limitations on mobility. I would highly recommend the Pousada Vila Real de San Antonio, we were so well looked after whilst we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Thank you

Fantastic location with the best rooms overlooking the square though be prepared for some outside noise from the central square. It’s lovely to see the locals gathering in the early evening to sit on the benches and put the world to rights. We had room 202, which came with a kettle - there’s a ridiculous charge for tea bags, so bring your own or pop to nearby Corvo supermarket. The room furnishings are basic, trying , but failing, for a ‘cool vibe’ : no wardrobe, just a hanging rail, little storage, cheap looking flooring. Staff are warm and helpful, and the food, other than breakfast, was excellent, especially the pizza. Breakfast hot options were bland and repetitive though pastries, fruit and fresh orange juice were good. Breakfast area is cramped but you can overspill to outside or towards pool area. Bizarrely there seems to be one set of salt & pepper shakers for entire room so you have to pass it round 🤷‍♂️. Pool and rooftop plunge pool are small and unheated so not great. Poor seating and little shade on the roof terrace. Quiet town and the restaurants are only so-so but nightcap at the next door Puro cafe is to be recommended. This is, however, a perfect spot for a day trip on the ferry to Spain or by train to picturesque Alvero and beyond or Uber/bike hire to beautiful nearby beaches like Praia Verde or the more commercialised but still great beach at Monte Gordo.

I was disappointed. Despite an excellent staff and good staff, this is not the 4-star I expected. My room was small and had no chair, and watching TV in bed is uncomfortable, in my opinion. The public areas are cold and seem unheated in the winter. Also the AC in my room would not work in the afternoon as it is centrally controlled.

I found the establishment to meet, in general, the standards reasonably expected of a four-star accommodation. |The mini bar provided in the room, was not satisfactory.||The breakfast service was particularly noteworthy, both in terms of quality and variety, and can be regarded as one of the property’s strongest attributes.||That said, it should be noted that the bed did not provide the level of comfort ordinarily anticipated in accommodations of this category. While this aspect did not materially affect the overall experience, it constitutes an area in which improvement could be made.||In conclusion, Pousada Vila Real Santo António represents a solid option for travelers seeking comfort, quality service and an excellent breakfast experience, notwithstanding minor deficiencies in bedding comfort.

We have just got back from a fabulous stay at this hotel, the staff were exceptional helping you with all your needs, fresh breakfast, fruits, eggs ,freshly made omelets and a good choice of cold cut meats , cheese also an array of sweet treats, pan au chocolates , cake and a selection of breads. We stayed in one of the church rooms which was across the square from the main hotel, it felt quite exclusive having a courtyard with a plunge pool and good quality garden furniture to lounge on, are room had its own balcony with a pair of sunbeds and a small table, looking over the roof tops ( excellent afternoon sun).the main hotel has a small lap pool and a roof top plunge pool and deck , quiet and had a lovely breeze temp 32oc, brilliant place to watch the sun set, there is a bar service up there via a phone call.the town is beautiful plenty of restaurants to eat especially if you like fish, lots of shops and the bonus is Spain is a 15 minute boat ride across the river. We will return.

The hotel has a fantastic location, and the rooms overlooking the square (we stayed in 202) are definitely the best choice if you don’t mind a little occasional noise when events or exhibitions are being set up. By contrast, the rooms with balconies don’t offer much of a view and are quite overlooked. The staff are genuinely lovely—always ready with helpful recommendations if you take the time to engage with them, though never pushy. The room design seems to be going for a trendy, minimalist feel, but it can come across a bit budget-chain. Storage is limited: no wardrobe, just a hanging rail, and one of the bedside tables didn’t have drawers. The industrial-style lamps above the bed look stylish but aren’t the most practical—I managed to bump my head on them more than once. The pool area is on the small side, and the pool itself isn’t heated. There’s also a rooftop “plunge pool” (more like a jacuzzi in size), but it lacks shade and the seating isn’t especially comfortable. Breakfast is served in a compact dining area, though you can also spill out into the lounge or outside seating. The selection was a little repetitive: scrambled eggs, bacon (not the best), small sausages, and—unusually—baked sweet potatoes every day. On the plus side, the fresh orange juice was excellent, as were the natural yoghurt, fruit, and pastries. On our first morning we had delicious baked tomatoes, but sadly they never reappeared. There are also cereals and seeds, though served with the tiniest spoons imaginable. Outside of breakfast, the food was a pleasant surprise. We shared a fantastic pizza one lunchtime, and on our final evening enjoyed a really good meal on the terrace. As for location, while the town itself is fairly quiet, the hotel is perfectly placed for exploring. The ferry to Spain and the train station are both within walking distance. Alvero is a charming day trip, Praia Verde offers a beautiful beach, and Monte Gordo has a livelier atmosphere—both easily reached by Uber at reasonable prices.