Are there wellness and spa services?

Yes, Bamboo Garden Spa offers luxury treatments and beauty therapies. There is also a gym, sauna, hammam, and spa/relaxation area.

Yes, the hotel has a 9-hole course and driving range on the grounds.

Yes, free WiFi rated 9.0/10 by guests.

Yes, free private parking on the premises with no reservation needed. There is also a charging station for electric vehicles.

Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, it has an elevator, adapted rooms, adapted parking, and bathrooms with support bars, low sink, and emergency rope.

Are there services for families with children?

Yes, family rooms, children’s buffet, children’s menu (extra charge), board games, and babysitting services (extra charge).

What languages are spoken at reception?

English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Hotel ★★★★★ Coímbra, Coimbra

Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels

Name: Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas - Small Luxury Hotels
Address: Rua António Augusto Gonçalves, Coímbra, 3041-901, PT
Rating: 9.2

9.2/10

Excellent 1789 guest reviews

Suitable for Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

Historic 5-star palace with spa, 2 pools, restaurants, and golf course. Free parking. Score 9.2/10.

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Rating and review volume

Scores 9.2 out of 10 based on 1789 verified reviews. Especially noted for staff friendliness (9.7/10) and cleanliness (9.4/10), though value for money is more moderate (8.6/10).

Type of accommodation and historical context

This is a 5-star hotel installed in a historic palace. It offers three categories of rooms: Palace Rooms (which housed the Duke of Wellington), Garden Rooms with views of the botanical garden, and Spa Rooms with views of the forest or city.

Gastronomy and culinary experience

It has 2 restaurants serving seasonal dishes made with fresh local ingredients grown on the estate. You can dine al fresco accompanied by selected local wines from the hotel’s wine cellar.

Wellness and leisure

Includes Bamboo Garden Spa with luxury treatments, gym, sauna, hammam, two pools (one heated year-round and one seasonal), and access to a 9-hole golf course with driving range.

Who is this suitable for

Family trip in a convenient, well-connected urban location

When it is an ideal choice

Travelers seeking heritage luxury: accommodation in a historic palace with contemporary 5-star services.
Couples and leisure travelers interested in spa, wellness, and golf in a tranquil environment.
Travelers with reduced mobility: comprehensive accessibility with elevator, adapted rooms, and accessible parking.
Groups and corporate events: meeting rooms and banquet facilities available.

When to consider alternatives

Buscas relación calidad-precio más ajustada: la puntuación de 8.6/10 en este aspecto indica precios elevados.
Necesitas piscina disponible todo el año: una de las dos es de temporada.
Prefieres proximidad inmediata al aeropuerto: 80 minutos de distancia puede resultar lejano.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

Exceptional staff treatment, rated 9.7/10, highlighting professionalism and attention.
High-level cleanliness and comfort, both with 9.4/10, reflecting rigorous maintenance of spaces.
Complete and well-maintained facilities, mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Quality breakfast rated highly by guests.

Things to consider

Moderate value for money (8.6/10), suggesting that the price level is high in line with the luxury category.
Location in historic palace implies old architecture; although it has an elevator, some spaces may have access limitations typical of heritage buildings.
The pools include one seasonal (not available all year round) and one heated pool open year-round.

Location and nearby points

Located in Coimbra, a historic Portuguese city with relevant cultural heritage.

80 minutes by car from Porto Airport, the main air entry point of the region.

Proximity to green spaces: Choupalinho Park 500 meters away.

Access to railway transport: Coimbra-A train station 1.6 km away.

Nearby restaurants: Pedro & Inês 10 meters away, Arcadas 200 meters away, Aqua 250 meters away.

Location score of 9.2/10 according to guest reviews.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Parque do Choupalinho 500 m

Tren Tuk Tuk City Tour 1,3 km

Tren Estación de tren de Coimbra-A 1,6 km

Restaurante Pedro & Inês 10 m

Restaurante Restaurante Arcadas 200 m

Restaurante Aqua 250 m

Docas de Coimbra 1,1 km

Casa Onde Viveu Zeca Afonso 1,7 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the hotel's rating and what is it based on?

9.2 out of 10 points based on 1789 verified reviews. Staff stands out with 9.7/10, cleanliness and comfort each with 9.4/10, and location with 9.2/10.

What types of rooms are there?

Three types: Palace Rooms (historical, housed the Duke of Wellington), Garden Rooms (with views of the botanical garden) and Spa Rooms (with views of the forest or city).

Is there a pool?

Yes, two pools: one heated open all year round (adults only) and one seasonal for all ages. Both have sun loungers, umbrellas, towels, and pool bar.