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Bussaco Palace Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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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, Bairrada Wine Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room (+ Extra Bed)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room

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

About the neighborhood

Mealhada

Bussaco Palace Hotel places you next to National Forest of Bussaco and within a mile (2 km) of Termas de Luso. This 60-room, 5-star hotel has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • National Forest of Bussaco - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Termas de Luso - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bairrada Wine Museum - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Portugal dos Pequenitos - 28 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Coimbra University - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles

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
  • ‪O Gil - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Bussaco Palace Hotel

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Bussaco Palace Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a terrace. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include laundry facilities, a garden, and a banquet hall.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and bathrobes. Minibars and safes are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Sala de Jantar Real

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 560 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1912
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1035

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bussaco
Bussaco Hotel
Bussaco Palace
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Bussaco Palace Hotel Mealhada
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Hotel Bussaco
Hotel Palace Bussaco
Palace Bussaco
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Bussaco Palace Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Bussaco Palace Hotel?

This hotel is located in Mealhada, just steps from National Forest of Bussaco. Termas de Luso is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

Does Bussaco Palace Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Bussaco Palace Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic hotel include around-the-clock room service, a minibar, and bathrobes.

Does Bussaco Palace Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Bussaco Palace Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bussaco Palace Hotel serves free continental breakfast at Sala de Jantar Real each morning.

Will Bussaco Palace Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bussaco Palace Hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bussaco Palace Hotel?

No, at Bussaco Palace Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Bussaco Palace Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Bussaco Palace Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Bussaco Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 988 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 988 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 988 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 988 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 988 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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

stefania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Cesar, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Incredible & historic palace to ‘visit’; unfortunately the hotel stay had many issues but the majority are staff with lack hospitality training, which means they can be addressed hopefully. Other inconveniences are: no WiFi in rooms (which is understandable), but it was really hot inside the room so even sleeping with balcony doors open it didn’t help. Bathrooms are really really old so managing hot/cold water for showering is super tricky. Zero amenities so don’t expect almost anything. Fortunately we stayed only one night which made it interesting but def not something I would recommend. Dinner was a mere ok (also understandable). They run very short on staff so also expect a slow service in overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim, Mississauga

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and a beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only bad thing is that the internet doesn't work in the room, you have to sit in the library/ bar area. Otherwise fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a beautiful unique hotel. Yes, it is a bit tired as is expected for being old but it does NOT smell musty etc. and the bed and shower were great. Ask for a room with a balcony. We had three rooms, one had a 2 sets of french doors that walked out onto a shared balcony that could hold 50 people. Another room had 5 windows. Absolutely stunning. The grounds are incredible. In the forest there are seqouia trees from california. One of them was so large that 7 men would have to join hands to reach around it. This is truly a beautiful place to visit. Advice: Skip the dinner, too many reasons to explain and enjoy the wonderful breakfast in the same dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Common areas are just marvelous. Breakfast was very good. Rooms need update.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

PAULO CESAR F

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Would visit but not stay

The hotel is a "must visit", unfortunately not a "must stay". The rooms we stayed in were very outdated, and the shower had no warm water, only the bathtub did. Management should take a look at what Pousadas de Portugal did to their hotels and try to do something similar. Service, except for the reception desk, was very slow, with way less waiters than needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Full of special experiences

Lovely high end experience. Beautiful interiors. Very opulent. Great forest and garden walks!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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