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Pousada Convento de Beja - Historic Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Property entrance
Lunch and dinner served, Regional cuisine
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Largo D. Nuno Alvares Pereira, Beja, 7801-901
  • Place, Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Praca da Republica
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Beja Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite (Triple)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Suite

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Suite (Triple)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pousada Convento de Beja - Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Amazing history and highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kai

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The monks just left , bed extremely hard . The whole place needs updating. Staff very friendly, so. Garden and pool nice , parking for car in a safe car park. Could be an amazing hotel , so unusual for an Pestana property to look this tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Historic location with luxury feel

Good news: Beautifully historic location with gorgeous architecture and provenance. Good location locally. Lovely spacious room, very comfortable and classic in design. Watchouts: No USB sockets, bring a plug. Issues with dinner service - 1 hour wait after ordering and only 8 guests in the restaurant, food good though Hotels Reward Tiers ignored (free wine for us not acknowledged by the hotel although later removed from our dinner bill). Gardens are very basic in maintenance that might bother some. Loungers limited in numbers around the unheated pool. Bathroom a little dated but not tired just old plumbing. Would revisit though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel looked nice Air conditioner in the room does not work properly..preset way too hot and cannot be changed although lobby area was pretty cold. Beds and pillows are not at all comfortable..very, very soft. Will not stay here again. Nothing of interest to see or do in this city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

JOAOPAULO, Sutton Abinger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Unhelpful staff would not forward a lost bank card, even though I offered to pay for a secure courier. This has caused enormous personal inconvenience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay , love historical buildings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

GARY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tucked within the stone-clad walls of a once-sacred sanctuary, this hotel offers guests the rare chance to sleep inside history. Originally a convent, the property transitioned into military barracks after monastic life ended in 1834, before eventually being transformed into the sprawling hotel it is today. The scale of the place is impressive—vast corridors, high vaulted ceilings, and unexpected nooks that hint at centuries past. One of the standout features is the former chapel, still breathtaking in its quiet dignity, offering a reverent nod to the building’s spiritual roots. You don’t just stay here—you feel the weight and wonder of its layered past. Our room was modest but adequate—relatively clean and comfortable, with everything functioning as expected. While it didn’t quite match the grandeur of the public spaces, it served as a restful base. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise. The buffet leaned into local flavors with a generous spread of breads, cheeses, fresh fruit, and warm options. We chose to dine in at the hotel in the evening, as the town didn’t feel especially safe after dark. While the menu wasn’t overly ambitious, the kitchen put in an admirable effort, and the staff ensured we felt looked after. In short, the charm of this property lies not in modern luxury but in its atmosphere, architecture, and authenticity. If you’re drawn to history and appreciate spaces that tell stories, this hotel will resonate with those who love character and history.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous old historic building. The staff were very friendly. Restaurant had limited menu and food was ok nothing to rave about. As a Gold VIP member I was not given the bottle of wine as a perk and I had to ask for it. Also there was no mention of an upgrade. This part of the service was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabih

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

Great experience

Great hotel! Very spacious and has history which is shown in the hotel design and arts. Staff are super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In an old convent. Unusual setting.close to major sites.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Liked: Cleanliness
No coffee machine or water kettle in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Cotia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic , cultural, historic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maralilian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely! Don't miss it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Gem of a hotel in otherwise bleak town of Beja.

Business two day stop in Beja, previously stayed on edge of town but will opt for this hotel as right in centre. Great breakfast, lots of character( converted convent type building) friendly staff and acccomodating. Lovely pool area and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Julio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff could use some training
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim, Fremont

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful, quiet and serene place to stop for 2 nights. Staff were super friendly and helpful - very encouraging of my extremely shaky Portuguese!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezekiel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sinead

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

Good spot to slow down and relax

Interesting converted convent. Hotel was very quiet and so was the town of Beja. Not much to do the area. The bed was very hard but overall it was a lovely stay with a great breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024