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Hotel Universal

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Nudging the Spanish border and situated within Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda-Gerês, Hotel Universal features an internal courtyard with hanging gardens. It also offers an outdoor pool garden. Hotel Universal’s bright rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and a private bathroom with bathtub. Each is air conditioned and includes a satellite TV and a radio. Guests can swim in the pool in the garden surrounding the hotel. The poolside deck with plenty of loungers offers a pleasant spot to soak up the sun. Universal serves a daily breakfast buffet. Traditional food from Portugal’s Norte Region is offered at the à la carte restaurant, while the Jardim Bar offers lunch snacks and a fine selection of local wines. Geres village is an excellent base for exploring the national park’s archaeological and natural highlights. The Albufeira Da Caniçada Reservoir is just 5 km away and the hotel provides a mountain shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Private parking available

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Yelena
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
“Location, charming old style hotel, real room size is about 20-21 m, not 10m as it stated in Booking.com”
Vasco
Portugal Portugal
“The location is great, very central and close to everything in Gerês.”
Raquel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was central, the staff were lovely, it was clean. It would have been brilliant in its heyday, but is now rather tired looking. We loved that our room looked out over gushing water, great sound.”
Megan
United States United States
“Gorgeous art deco hotel at an unbeatable price. It's probably more in the Summer months but it was only $95 for 2 rooms for my aunt and I in March. Check in was easy and the host recommended restaurants and started a big fire in the beautiful fire...”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A hotel from a bygone era in an excellent location. Comfertable rooms and friendly staff.”
Tammany
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Interesting hotel with a 1920s vibe. Very friendly, helpful staff. Very happy to keep our bikes safe.”
Maria
Australia Australia
“Location, very central to main town, parking in garage was good,”
Sian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We liked the individuality of the hotel. The swimming pool was a bonus. The breakfast as good and rooms were comfortable.”
Clive
Australia Australia
“Everything about this hotel was great, beaut breakfast and lovely wood fire.”
Antonio
Portugal Portugal
“Pequeno almoço normal e dentro das minhas expectativas.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Portuguese
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

Hotel Universal takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 12.50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the swimming pool is located 200 metres from the property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Universal in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 912