Hotel Arouca, Aveiro

Hotel Rural Quinta de Novais

9.1/10
Excellent 652 guest reviews
Suitable for Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings

18th-century Portuguese countryside home with pool, garden, and mountain views. Notable breakfast, attentive staff, and guaranteed tranquility.

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The essentials, no fluff:

Buffet breakfast included every morning

All guests receive a daily buffet breakfast. Traveller reviews consistently highlight the quality and variety of this offering as one of the accommodation’s strong points.

Year-round outdoor saltwater pool

Features an outdoor saltwater pool, shallow area, sun loungers, and canopy. Operates all year round, with beach towels included.

Limited access to upper floors without elevator

Upper floors are only accessible by stairs. While there are some wheelchair-accessible units on the ground floor and parking for those with reduced mobility, this limitation is relevant for guests with mobility difficulties.

Organised activities available for an additional fee

The hotel organizes hiking, canoeing, and themed dinners, but these activities have an additional cost. Free walking tours and cycling.

Who is this suitable for

Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings

When it is an ideal choice

  • Couples and small groups seeking rural tranquility with comfort, especially if they value a good breakfast and attentive staff.
  • Travellers interested in outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, or canoeing in a natural setting.
  • Families with children, thanks to family rooms, shallow pool area, board games, and a children’s menu available.
  • Those travelling by car and valuing free parking without prior reservation and access to nature with mountain views.

When to consider alternatives

  • Necesitas WiFi en la habitación. Aquí solo está disponible en zonas comunes, aunque la puntuación general es buena (8.5/10).
  • Tienes movilidad reducida o dificultad para subir escaleras. Aunque hay algunas unidades en planta baja, las plantas superiores carecen de ascensor.
  • Prefieres no conducir. La ubicación rural requiere vehículo propio para acceder a restaurantes y atracciones cercanas.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

  • Quality and variety of buffet breakfast consistently praised by guests as an important differentiator.
  • Attentive and helpful staff contributing to a positive experience, reflected in the 9.5/10 rating in the Staff category.
  • Impeccable cleanliness of the facilities, with a score of 9.4/10 in this category.
  • Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, especially valued by those seeking disconnection in a rural setting.

Things to consider

  • Upper floors are only accessible by stairs, which may be inconvenient for guests with reduced mobility or carrying bulky luggage.
  • Free WiFi only in common areas, not in rooms. If you need constant connection in your room, check this limitation before booking.
  • Rural location requires a personal vehicle to explore the area. The nearest restaurant is 3 km away.
  • Some activities like hiking, canoeing, and themed dinners have an additional cost, although free walking tours and cycling are available.

Location and nearby points

Located in Novais, parish of Santa Eulália in Arouca, rural northern Portugal with direct views of the Freita mountain range.

Arouca Park and Millennium Park 3.6 km away. Mizarela Waterfall 13 km away. Marmoiral do Sobrado 17 km away.

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) 63 km away. Viseu Airport 63 km away. Vila Real Airport 99 km away.

Quiet rural surroundings, ideal for disconnection but requires a car to access services and attractions. Restaurant Alto da Estrada 3 km away.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Parque de Arouca 3,6 km
Parque do Milénio 3,6 km
Restaurante Restaurante Alto da Estrada 3 km
Cascada Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela 13 km
Aeropuerto de Viseu 63 km
Aeropuerto de Vila Real 99 km
Aeropuerto Francisco Sá Carneiro 63 km
Marmoiral do Sobrado 17 km

Frequently asked questions

Is breakfast included?

Yes, buffet breakfast included every morning. It is one of the most praised aspects by guests.

Is there a pool?

Yes, outdoor saltwater pool, open all year round. Includes shallow area, sun loungers, and beach towels.

Is the WiFi free?

Free WiFi is available in common areas, not in rooms. The score in this category is 8.5/10.

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