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Santa Clara Country Hotel

Name: Santa Clara Country Hotel
Address: Barragem de Santa Clara 7665 – 879 – SANTA CLARA A VELHA, Santa Clara-a-Velha, PT

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended

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📍Barragem de Santa Clara 7665 – 879 – SANTA CLARA A VELHA · Santa Clara-a-Velha ↗

Check-in 03:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageAll 65 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 212 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests consistently praise the stunning lake and mountain views, tranquil natural setting, and exceptionally warm staff service. The breakfast receives high marks for quality and freshness. Main drawbacks include the lack of on-site dinner/lunch options, limited nearby dining, somewhat dated facilities requiring maintenance, occasional air conditioning issues, and the remote location with few activities.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Facilities9.1

Cleanliness9.1

Surroundings8.8

Value8.2

Service7.9

Location7.5

＋ PraisedStunning views and tranquility · Exceptional hospitality from Madalena and staff · Excellent and abundant breakfast · Spacious and comfortable rooms

－ ComplaintsDated decor and facilities needing renovation · Remote location with no restaurant/dining options · Air conditioning issues or insufficient cooling · Value for money concerns

KEYIdeal for nature lovers seeking tranquility and scenic views. Plan meals in advance, expect modest facility updates, and verify AC performance during summer stays.

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Room types · 7

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Deluxe Suite

1 × Double bed35 ㎡up to 4

Guests will have a special experience as this suite provides a pool with a view. This suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this suite also offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Superior Double or Twin Room with Lake View

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2

Guests will have a special experience as the twin/double room provides a pool with a view. This air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit offers 3 beds.

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mountain_viewSuperior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2

This twin/double room's standout feature is the pool with a view. This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with mountain views. The unit has 3 beds.

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mountain_viewSuperior Double Room, Accessible, Mountain View

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Mountain View

1 × Queen Bed20 ㎡up to 2

1 Queen Bed215-sq-foot room with mountain views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Room service (limited)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Clothes dryer and deskComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Low-height counters and sinkNon-Smoking

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Superior Room, Lake View

1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds215-sq-foot room with lake views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Room service (limited)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Clothes dryer and desk; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking

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Superior Room, Mountain View

1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 3

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds215-sq-foot room with mountain views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Room service (limited)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Clothes dryer and desk; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking

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lake_viewSuperior Single Room, Lake View

Superior Single Room, Lake View

1 × Double bed20 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds215-sq-foot room with lake views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Room service (limited)Sleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Clothes dryer and deskComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heatingAccessibility - Grab bar near toiletNon-Smoking

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Santa Clara Country Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 7

Deluxe Suite

Superior Double or Twin Room with Lake View

Superior Double or Twin Room with Mountain View

Superior Double Room, Accessible, Mountain View

Superior Room, Lake View

Superior Room, Mountain View

Superior Single Room, Lake View

Facilities · 65

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