Best Boutique Hotels in Cova da Beira
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Cova da Beira is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
TheVagar Countryhouse is a recently renovated country house in Belmonte where guests can make the most of its infinity pool and garden. The country house, set in a building dating back to 1946, is 26 miles from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela and 1.5 miles from Belmonte Calvário Chapel. There's a sun terrace and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Accessible via private entrance, all rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, desk, and a private bathroom with a shower. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in some units. At the country house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available daily at the country house. There is an on-site coffee shop. The country house offers a variety of wellness options, including a hot tub, a wellness packages, and yoga classes. The area is popular for hiking, and bike rental is available at TheVagar Countryhouse. The country house also offers outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day outdoors. SkiPark Manteigas is 13 miles from the accommodation, while Manteigas Hot Springs is 17 miles from the property. Viseu Airport is 70 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "We think that of all our trip in Portugal this is the most charming, luxurious, beautiful place and with the best host we had, which I can compare maybe only to an experience like 'six senses' and even more! The owner of the place knows each guest personally and takes care of everything we wanted - parking and charging our electric vehicle, laundry, recommended for restaurants, food and everything in one of the more magical places we've seen. The complex - the mother house, is unusually beautiful, and because of the limited number of guests, you feel completely that the place is yours. Martha was the best host we could have dreamed of! the place provides an infinity pool with a breathtaking view, a very high standard of rooms, thinking about every little detail, an excellent breakfast, a lovely teatime and the possibility of hiking around the estate. A dream place, highly recommended."
Exceptional
431 reviews
Set in the centennial Quinta de Seves, this unit is consisted of of 2 country houses located 4.3 mi from the center of Covilhã. Surrounded by nature, it offers views of Covilhã and Serra da Estrela plus free WiFi. Featuring granite walls and rustic elements, the property includes double or twin rooms with private bathrooms, as well as a 2-bedroom apartment for 4 guests. Those staying at the Seves can use the shared lounge, which has a fireplace and sofas. Guests are welcome to enjoy a breakfast filled with traditional local products which includes delicacies from the Beira, as well as varied cheeses, home-made jams, recently baked bread and fresh natural fruit juices. Besides exploring the property itself, guests are invited to visit the picturesque historical villages surrounding the Serra da Estrela Natural Park and the Sacred Art Museum 6.2 mi away. Access to the A23 motorway is 1.4 mi away and the Tortesendo Train Station is 2.5 mi away. Porto International Airport is 162 mi away and Lisbon International Airport is 165 mi away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Beautiful setting. So quiet, awesome fireplaces. Best breakfasts!" - "Beautiful! The surrounding grounds were filled with beautiful flowers and gardens. Breakfast was amazing." - "11/10. Family run and owned, Portuguese hospitality at its best. Everything was better than we had hoped for. Beautiful country house, quiet yet close to the main highway. Comfortable beds. We were the only guests staying that night and were given a room in a separate house, with a living room and kitchenette downstairs. We ate dinner there, and it was excellent, and more than enough. Everything we ate was fresh, homemade or purchased from a neighbor. Great bottle of wine from the family vineyard came with the dinner. We will definitely return (have to try that wild boar 😀)"
Superb
163 reviews
Casa das Muralhas features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Covilhã. The property is around 11 miles from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, 13 miles from Belmonte Calvário Chapel and 17 miles from Manteigas Hot Springs. Guests can dine in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Casa das Muralhas have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. SkiPark Manteigas is 21 miles from Casa das Muralhas, while Guarda Train Station is 31 miles away. Viseu Airport is 83 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Staff was super friendly, hotel was really well located, room got nice views from town, restaurant got amazing food! If it was warm, the hotel also got a great pool / patio area" - "The ambience of the whole place is fantastic! High ceiling room , mega comfortable beds, sparkling bathroom, I could not find a single fault here even if I wanted too. Our room also had a small balcony which is great if you're a smoker. The pool is amazing, the breakfast simple yet tasty ( try the croissants) . The staff very helpful and kind 🙂"
Superb
533 reviews
Located in Covilhã, 11 miles from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, Pena D'Água Boutique Hotel & Villas provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The property has room service, a concierge service and organizing tours for guests. Every room includes a private bathroom, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with a city view. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. The area is popular for skiing, and bike rental is available at this 4-star hotel. Belmonte Calvário Chapel is 13 miles from the hotel, while Manteigas Hot Springs is 17 miles from the property. Viseu Airport is 83 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest Reviews:
- "Super clean, friendly staff and pet friendly Amazing!" - "We spent 3 days over Christmas at Pena D’Água and the experience was magical! It was our 2nd time staying and this time we brought our family & puppy to spend Christmas at this lovely hotel. On the first night, my husband couldn’t sleep because of noise from a leak in the bathroom, and the next day we were promptly upgraded to a better room. We had Christmas Eve dinner at the hotel’s restaurant Açafrão, which in our opinion, was better than some Michelin Star meals we have had. The attention to detail, the quality of the food, the service… everything was incredible. The coziness of the hotel and friendliness of the staff is unmatched. The team went above and beyond to ensure our stay was super special. A special thank you to Francisco and Nuno for making our stay so incredibly pleasant. Their professionalism and kindness made all the difference! Also, if you want a relaxing massage during your stay, we highly recommend Margarida, she’s amazing! We will be back to enjoy another stay at this lovely hotel which feels like a home away from home! Thanks so much, Bianca, Cameron & Buddy"
Fabulous
716 reviews
Set in the medieval Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, this charming boutique hotel features a restaurant serving traditional dishes from the Castelo Branco district. It is located on the slopes of Esperança Mountains. The elegant restaurant offers local dishes with a contemporary touch, and a seasonal mushroom menu. The chapel has been converted into a lounge and bar, yet keeps many original features. All the rooms of Pousada Convento de Belmonte have a balcony overlooking the Estrela Mountains Nature Reserve. They feature antique furniture, wrought-iron bed frames, and are decorated with stonework and relaxing sand colors. Pousada Convento de Belmonte has a large terrace with a swimming pool and lounge chairs. Guests can enjoy horseback riding, fishing and hiking in the local area. The town of Belmonte is half a mile from the Pousada Convento de Belmonte.
Guest Reviews:
- "Everything except the room" - "Everything, it was a beautiful experience." - "Staff, restaurante." - "We like everything! The hotel is absolutely stunning! A special thanks to the chef for making an amazingly delicious meal." - "Beautiful, spacious room. Comfy, charming facility. Elegant, yummy dinners and breakfasts. Recommended," - "A very beautiful hotel in an absolutely stunning location. Wonderful views across a deep valley towards the Serras de Estrella. Very sensitively converted. Cosy and comfortably with roaring log fires ( this was the end of November!). Can't wait to visit in the summer when we can use the pool!"
Superb
1334 reviews
This hotel is in Unhais da Serra, a village tucked away in Serra da Estrela Natural Park. It features a large landscaped pool, and specializes in spa and spa treatments. Each room at the H2otel Congress & Medical SPA has panoramic views of the countryside. Each feature luxury bedding, contemporary design and have an LCD satellite TV. Some rooms have a balcony. The restaurant Alquimia serves healthy cuisine and slow food. There is also a lounge bar with sofas that serves refreshing beverages and offers views of lavender, wild thyme and the glacial valley. The Medical SPA staff can arrange various massages and recreational activities. The hotel has a fitness center, and indoor and outdoor pools which are connected and surrounded by waterfalls and rock formations. H2otel Congress & Medical SPA is 12 miles from Covilhã, and is a 36-minute drive from Penhas da Saúde. Free public parking is available on site.
Guest Reviews:
- "The decoration of the hotel was 5 star and the swimingpool exceed my expectations....I already recomended this hotel to my friends.thank you very much H2O Hotel." - "Everything about this hotel is top notch!!! Excellent service, lovely, polite yet very professional staffs. We simply felt at home. It's hone away from home!!! We felt so safe and relaxed. So much entertaining. There was something for everyone especially the children. You wake up to a beautiful view everyday. Would go there any day any time. You won't regret it!!! It's home away from home!!! Thank you for your excellent services!! Lovely food, very, very organised as well Miguel, Gertrude, and family."
Superb
1813 reviews
Featuring garden views, Villa Silene in Covilhã provides accommodations, a garden, and a tennis court. Housed in a building dating back to 1900, this country house is 15 miles from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela and 15 miles from Belmonte Calvário Chapel. The country house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the country house, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. At the country house, all units are soundproof. There is a coffee shop, bar, and lounge. The country house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Manteigas Hot Springs is 21 miles from the country house, while SkiPark Manteigas is 23 miles from the property. Viseu Airport is 81 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "The owner and the staff is very nice and accomodating. Willing to help, very generouse. Good breakfast, very nice facility." - "Everything!" - "Wonderful oasis in the middle of urban development" - "It is the most beautiful property with the absolute best hosts. You could not ask for more!" - "Everything is fine. Do not expect luxury, it is another kind of relax. The host is a very kind man who puts his heart and soul into everything he does."
Superb
307 reviews
