Hotel ★★★★ Piódão, Coimbra

Alva Valley Hotel

9.1/10
Excellent 620 guest reviews
Suitable for Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings

4★ hotel in Piódão by the Alvoco and Alva rivers. Modern rooms, praised breakfast, attentive staff. Ideal for rural retreat. 9.1/10 (620 reviews).

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Who is it ideal for?

Travellers seeking rural rest with access to outdoor activities. Families with children (has protective railings, safety gates, and board games). Guests with reduced mobility (wheelchair accessible, elevator, accessible parking).

Location and access

Located in Ponte das Três Entradas, 10 km from Oliveira do Hospital and 24 km from Piódão. Close to restaurants (700 m to Varandas Verdes), castles (Castelo de Avô 3.9 km away) and shrines. Free private parking without reservation.

Guest highlights

Highly valued staff (9.7/10). Full and quality breakfast (mentioned positively in multiple reviews). Comfortable and clean rooms (9.4/10 in both categories). Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Good value for money (8.9/10).

Main services and amenities

Free WiFi (8.5/10 in reviews). Bar and café. Breakfast in room available. Room service. Yoga classes and beauty services. Bicycle rental and paid walking/bike tours. Access to hiking, cycling, and kayaking activities in the area.

Who is this suitable for

Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings

When it is an ideal choice

  • Couples seeking a peaceful rural getaway with nature views and access to outdoor activities.
  • Families with children, thanks to child safety services, board games, and picnic area.
  • Travellers with reduced mobility, with full adaptations in rooms, elevator, and accessible parking.
  • Groups and corporate events, with meeting rooms and banquet facilities available.

When to consider alternatives

  • Necesitas estar en el centro de una ciudad grande o prefieres vida urbana con acceso inmediato a comercios y entretenimiento.
  • Requieres conexión WiFi de alta velocidad como prioridad (puntuación 8.5/10).
  • Buscas un alojamiento sin necesidad de coche propio para moverte por la zona.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

  • Exceptionally attentive and helpful staff, scoring 9.7/10, mentioned as a strong point in multiple reviews.
  • Quality and varied breakfast, positively valued by most guests.
  • Spacious, comfortable, and clean rooms, scoring 9.4/10 in comfort and cleanliness.
  • Quiet and relaxing atmosphere, ideal for rest and disconnection.

Things to consider

  • Rural location requires own transport to travel outside the hotel.
  • WiFi connection scoring 8.5/10, slightly lower than other satisfaction categories.
  • Some services have an additional cost: tours, massages, special cleaning services, bicycle rental, and guided activities.

Location and nearby points

Located in Ponte das Três Entradas, at the confluence of the Alvoco and Alva rivers, in a natural and picturesque environment.

10 km from Oliveira do Hospital and 24 km from Piódão, in a rural mountain area.

Close to natural attractions: green river beaches, Fraga da Pena waterfall (21 km), Parque do Mandanelho (8 km) and religious shrines.

Nearby restaurants: Varandas Verdes (700 m), João Brandão (2.5 km) and Italian Indian Palace II (4 km).

Location rating of 8.8/10 based on guest reviews.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Restaurante Varandas Verdes 700 m
Parque do Mandanelho 8 km
Castelo de Avô 3,9 km
Restaurante João Brandão 2,5 km
Restaurante Italian Indian Palace II 4 km
Santuário Nossa Senhora das Preçes 6 km
Fundação Doutora Maria Emília Vasconcelos Cabral 7 km
Largo Leonardo Gonçalves Mathias 19 km

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available?

Yes, there is free private parking at the property with no reservation needed. Also has parking adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Does it include breakfast?

Breakfast is available in the room. According to reviews, it is of good quality and varied, being one of the most valued points of the hotel.

Do you have WiFi?

Yes, there is free WiFi throughout the accommodation with a score of 8.5/10 according to guest reviews.

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