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Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property

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Hydrotherapy, 2 treatment rooms, massages
Exterior
Reception hall
Building design
18 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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St. Emidio Navarro No. 2, Luso, Mealhada, 3050-224
  • Place, Termas de Luso
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Forest of Bussaco
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Coimbra University
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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18 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Mealhada

Located in Mealhada, Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel is in the historical district, a 1-minute drive from Termas de Luso and 5 minutes from National Forest of Bussaco. .This family-friendly hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Aliança Underground Museum and 16.1 mi (26 km) from Coimbra University.

What's nearby

  • Termas de Luso - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • National Forest of Bussaco - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Coimbra University - 31 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Conímbriga Ruins - 40 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Costa Nova Beach - 56 min drive - 79.1 km

Getting around

  • Luso-Bucaço Station - 16 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira Rocha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burguer King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Cote D'azur - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pedro dos Leitões - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nélson dos Leitões - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel

Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel offers 18 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 30-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary bottled water.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Grab a bite to eat at the Alegre Bar, a bar/lounge where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Alegre Bar - Overlooking the pool, this bar serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Alegre Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1859
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Alegre Hotel

Alegre Mealhada

Alegre Bussaco

Hotel Alegre Mealhada

Alegre Hotel Bussaco

Alegre Bussaco Hotel Mealhada

Alegre Bussaco Boutique Hotel

Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel Hotel

Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel Mealhada

Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel Hotel Mealhada

Alegre - Bussaco Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bobby

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nuno, the Manager, was well versed in English, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. He provided us good guidance to explore the hotspots in the area. I would not recommend driving through this area unless you are willing to accept a few surprises with the GPS and locating the various attractions, including your hotel! I would recommend walking within a 10 minute radius of this hotel to find and explore various restaurant choices for food. Don’t settle for the first one you see!There’s a beautiful 19th century castle within 15 minute driving range of this hotel. Highly recommend a visit quite a bit of interesting short hikes and springs and waterfalls around the palace. However, I wouldn’t recommend staying at the Palace hotel. Food there is pricey. And it is very secluded. Just get a couple of drinks or a sandwich at the palace hotel, which will allow me an opportunity to take some pictures of this architectural marvel! Highly recommend visiting the natural holy water, spring! Quite unique, and all of our travels are around the world!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Y

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great place to stay in Luso

Loved this little gem of a hotel. Very historic, yet comfortable. Staff was friendly and atmosphere was very relaxed. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

inbar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Simple and quiet

It was o.k. The hotel is old and very simple. It gives you a filling that you are in a house of someone . It is near all the atractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old world feel of hotel. Staff super nice and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jose manuel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK for the price

Bed was quite old and uncomfortable. Wifi didn't really work and heater made loud cracking noise all night. The place is old and charming, however i wouldn't stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old hotel with a lot of charm. The rooms could use a facelift.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Off season, so very quiet. Limited eating alternatives
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Shaun beck

Liked: Staff & service

Quiet peaceful town

Nice hotel very quiet area few nice bars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

SimonC, New Zealand

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

Quiet hotel in a delightful setting.

Lovely setting. Great area for walks. Not far from Coimbra (30 mins by car). Very hospitable staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Palatial stay

Like stepping back in time! The hotel is a living museum to the history of the building and the surrounding area. Really enjoyed staying in a hotel that is so rich in character and ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

andrew, London

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

Lovely characterful property & beautiful featur

A family run old world hotel with charm, taste and decorum. Lovely ambiance for those who appreciate something different from modern mass market hotels. Intelligent english speaking hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Amanda, Vancouver, BC

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location overlooking the town of Luso

If you're looking for luxury, you won't find it here. This is an old hotel with its own unique character. The beds are hard and the hotel could do with some upgrading, but otherwise it's reasonably comfortable. Towels in the bathroom were paper thin. I found the person at reception somewhat abrupt when we checked in, but the staff in the dining room were very pleasant and accommodating. The grounds are lovely with a nice quiet pool area to relax in.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall had a nice hotel stay, great for some fresh air and peace and quiet. Very clean. Free parking. No AC or fan though it was cool enough. Beautiful view of the town. Did not find the bed/pillows very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful old hotel with charm and elegance

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful centrally located hotel with charm. The staff couldn't speak much English but did their best to communicate with us. So nice to be able to walk to shops and restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Canada

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

Nice hotel, close to town, safe, private parking

Lovely big pinkish red building overlooking very pretty small resort town, friendly staff, nice rooms, excellent modern bathrooms with a fantastic shower/bath, comfortable, quiet. Lovely local walks in forest. Flowers everywhere. Quiet town famous for its spring waters. Good local restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Historic hotel close to everything

Wonderful retreat - Wifi was limited and everything else was perfect. Very friendly staff and great ambiance.