What activities are available?

Free bicycle rental, bike and walking tours, hiking, cycling, kids’ club, indoor and outdoor play areas. Picnics and wine tastings can be arranged. Horse riding available for a fee.

Are there spa and wellness facilities?

Yes. Spa and wellness centre with gym, sauna, relaxation area, beauty services and massages (these last for a fee). Also, two pools with views, children’s pool, pool bar and sun loungers.

Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, the hotel has rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

Yes, there is free WiFi. Guests rate it 9.5/10.

What is the overall score of the hotel?

9.5/10 based on 199 reviews. Especially highlights in cleanliness (9.8/10), comfort (9.8/10) and staff attention (9.8/10).

Is there a 24-hour reception service?

Yes, 24-hour front desk. Also offers concierge service, luggage storage and currency exchange.

Hotel ★★★★★ Monsaraz, Evora

São Lourenço do Barrocal

Name: São Lourenço do Barrocal
Address: Herdade do Barrocal, Monsaraz, 7200-177, PT
Rating: 9.5

9.5/10

Excellent 199 guest reviews

Suitable for Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings

5-star hotel on a 780-hectare estate near Monsaraz. Spa, pools, restaurant and rural activities. Rating 9.5/10 (199 reviews).

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The essentials, no fluff:

Isolated rural location with access by road

The hotel is located on a private 780-hectare estate in the municipality of Monsaraz. While it offers free private parking and car rental service, the location requires a personal vehicle to access external services. The nearest train station (Badajoz) is over 60 km away.

Versatile accommodation: rooms and houses with kitchen

Features standard rooms and independent houses. The houses include a living area, dining room and fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals, while the rooms have air conditioning, TV and coffee maker. All have underfloor heating in bathrooms.

Very high rating in cleanliness, comfort, and staff

Scores 9.8/10 on cleanliness, comfort and staff care. Overall rating is 9.5/10 based on 199 reviews. The least valued aspect is the price-to-quality ratio (8.6/10), suggesting it is a premium accommodation.

Full spa and wellness included

Features a spa and wellness centre with gym, sauna, relaxation area, beauty services and massages (these last for a fee). Includes a children’s pool and two pools with views, pool bar and sun loungers.

Who is this suitable for

Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings

When it is an ideal choice

Couples and families seeking rural retreat with luxury services and outdoor activities.
Travellers interested in cultural and archaeological tourism (castle, dolmens, nearby historic centre).
Wellness and spa lovers who wish to combine relaxation with rural activities.
Groups and large families who prefer independent houses with their own kitchen.

When to consider alternatives

Necesitas acceso a transporte público o proximidad a servicios urbanos. La ubicación rural requiere vehículo propio.
Buscas alojamiento con mejor relación calidad-precio. Este es un establecimiento premium con tarifa elevada.
Prefieres un entorno urbano o costero. El hotel está diseñado para experiencias de naturaleza y tranquilidad rural.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

Exceptional cleanliness: 9.8/10. Guests highlight the impeccable maintenance of the facilities.
Comfort of rooms and houses: 9.8/10. Well-equipped and cosy spaces.
Staff attention: 9.8/10. Attentive and professional service.
Facilities and services: 9.7/10. Variety of leisure and wellness options.

Things to consider

Value for money: 8.6/10. It is a premium accommodation with a rate in line with its category and services.
Rural location requires a personal vehicle. No nearby public transport or walking access to external services.
Some services have additional costs: cooking classes, horseback riding, massages, shuttle service, airport transfer, ironing, dry cleaning, laundry and meeting rooms.

Location and nearby points

Located in Monsaraz, municipality of the Portuguese Alentejo, on a private 780-hectare estate. Close to Alqueva Lake.

Monsaraz Castle 4 km away. Historic Centre of Monsaraz 4 km away. Dolmens of Olival da Pega 2.6 km away.

Restaurant São Lourenço do Barrocal 30 metres away. Feitiço da Moura Restaurant 3.7 km away.

Church of Nossa Senhora da Lagoa 4 km away. Convent of Orada 4.9 km away.

Badajoz Train Station over 62 km away. Ideal location for car travellers seeking rural tranquility.

Nearby points of interest and transport

Castillo de Monsaraz 4 km

Restaurante São Lourenço do Barrocal 30 m

Dólmens de Olival da Pega 2,6 km

Centro histórico de Monsaraz 4 km

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lagoa 4 km

Castelo De Monsaraz 4 km

Convento da Orada 4,9 km

Restaurante Feitiço da Moura 3,7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available?

Yes, there is free private parking at the property with no need for prior reservation. There is also a charging station for electric vehicles.

What types of accommodation are there?

Yes. Offers standard rooms and independent houses. The houses include a living area, dining room and fully equipped kitchen. All units have air conditioning, TV, coffee maker and underfloor heating in bathrooms.

Are there food options in the hotel?

Yes. Restaurant with traditional Alentejo cuisine, cafeteria, snack bar, bar, minibar and in-room breakfast service. Also offers packed lunches and special menus for children and special diets on request.