Comments on: Pousada in Obidos

By: Thomas K, Esq.

Thomas K, Esq. — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:07:13 +0000

My wife and I stayed at this Pousada during our 10 day tour of Portugal. It was fantastic. The room was incredible. The views were breathtaking. The employees were kind, friendly, and helpful. We enjoyed champagne and fresh fruit from on top of the castle walls while watching the sun set. It was an experience well worth having.

By: jen

jen — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:16:53 +0000

How often can you spend a night in a real castle? The tower room is one-of-a-kind & the view alone is well worth the money. My husband & I were extremely pleased & highly recommend for a romantic/private getaway.

By: Mitzi Kiung

Mitzi Kiung — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:07:08 +0000

Our family of 5 stayed in 5 different pousadas. We were lucky enough to get the only room that accommodates three beds for the children. We stayed for two nights. The setting is charming but we found the cost/value ratio to be very poor. We had problems accessing the castle, the receptionist at the desk was inattentive and often on the phone. The chambermaids were all hanging around the bar one morning, chatting.
All other pousadas had printed information about the history of the building except for Obidos which seems ironic since it is the one with the most historic background.
The town is indeed worth visiting and perhaps a meal in the castle (although also overrated)., but I would skip this pousada especially if watching the budget.

By: Joe & Teresa Webber

Joe & Teresa Webber — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:18:35 +0000

Obidos was the first of five pousadas during our Portugal vacation, hence we were initially enchanted by the castle & the town. Access & parking should have been explained when making the reservation, however, which would have saved us a whole lot of time & trouble. Also, when requesting a “superior” room, we should have been informed it was located in a tower with dangerous stairs and nothing more than a ladder to reach the bed in the loft. This would have been impossible for us, but fortunately, there was a “standard” room available overlooking the countyard. By the time we’d figured out the parking, changed rooms & lugged our baggage hither & yon, the charm was wearing off. Still, the minimal staff tried very hard. Dinner was good, but not exceptional, as it should have been at the prices.It is the uniqueness of the castle & town that make this pousada worth a one-night stay, but it has a way to go before being rated five-star. Most disappointing in all the pousadas we stayed in was the lack/void of historical information about the structures themselves, as well as the surrounding villages. Without guide books, we would have been sadly in the dark.

By: ann & richard leatherbury

ann & richard leatherbury — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:41:29 +0000

Yes, the road to the castle was a challenge and yes, it was a tough climb up the stairs to get to the entrance but it’s a castle for crying out loud… enclosed in a walled-fortress. We thought it was wonderful. Our room overlooking the courtyard was beautiful. The service was very nice. The employees couldn’t have been more gracious. We loved Obidos. It was one of the best places we visited in Portugal. If you are looking for Las Vegas don’t come here. But if you want a warm castle experience stay at the Pousada in Obidos. And yes, we got the Golden Age discount.
ann & richard leatherbury
the dalles, oregon USA
March 2011

By: Geri Love

Geri Love — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:22:58 +0000

The experience I had staying at the Castle was the best part of my trip to Portugal. The Castle is very beautiful and the rooms comfortable. The lady at the front desk was warm and welcoming. The young man who seemed to be doing everything from carrying bags to waiting tables was exceptional friendly and helpful. The town of Obidos is very charming. The road up to the Castle was an experience in itself, streets are very narrow, can be scary at times, so be very careful!!!! I enjoyed the town too at night when all the tourists were gone, it became quiet and even more enchanting!! I highly recommend this Pousada, and thank you to the staff for the great service!!!!

By: Jacqueline Yates

Jacqueline Yates — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:24:52 +0000

This was a highlight on our recent trip to Portugal. What a view! I recommend reserving a regular room, not one of the tiny tower suites. Lovely view over the courtyard and just loved the old but working bathroom with it’s beautiful tiles. The best freshest linnens! We had a delicious lunch with spectcular views over the vinyards below and our very helpful waiter recommended a great restaurant for dinner-the only one with wooden benches outside in the small street leading down from the castle. We had lovely weather and enjoyed reading on the terrace with a bottle of wine…felt quite like a princess up there. Since this is a very old town, ofcourse you can not just drive in and park as these streets were build for oxcarts, not cars. Pack lightly and leave the car outside the walls and walk up. You wil never forget this place!

By: Billand Diana Cook

Billand Diana Cook — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:28:14 +0000

The most beautiful building and town we have stayed in. It was unfortunate then that the service (except for the restaurant) was at best casual, the room was small and windowless (putting the bed on a shelf did not make it a suite!) access was problematic, the TV did not work and the plumbing was poor and smelly. It was also very expensive. Not good value as compared with many other pousadas where we have stayed.

By: P.O. Charney

P.O. Charney — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:50:53 +0000

We stayed at the Pousada in October. Getting to the parking lot was a challenge as there were no specific directions. Moving on; the receptionist was intitially attentive, but then answered the phone and we waited and waited for her to continue with us; finally due to the help of a young man did we manage to get checked in and received the key to our room. Room was small but comfortable with a nice view over the courtyard. Dinner was very good and beautifully served. With the exception of the initial check in, it was a fine experience.

By: Irene Grant

Irene Grant — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:23:02 +0000

I stayed here with a friend in October. I agree with most of the comments of other guests. It is difficult to get to by car, but we managed. It is up many steps, but our bags were carried & our room was small and it is expensive. But it is a unique experience to stay in a castle & when the weather is warmer it would be wonderful to sit on the private terraces ( on the castle walls) admiring the views. Obidos is a lovely place & staying overnight allows you to soak up the atmosphere when the day visitors have gone.