Comments on: Pousada in Sagres

By: Sofia Levin

Sofia Levin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:45:55 +0000

Person at the reception was most helpfull and friendly.
The bedroom is very clean and convenient.
The best thing about this hotel is the view from our room.
The lobby, the library and other public rooms are tastfully firnished.

By: Daniells

Daniells — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:21:21 +0000

Stayed at the Pousada in July 2011 this was our third stay. Disappointed that rooms do not seem to have been refurbed and they could really do with it now I think. Ours was a bit tatty, particularly the bathroom with the grouting around the bathroom showing signs of mildew which does not make you feel like you want to take a long relaxing bath!

Breakfast was good with the exception of the coffee which was from a machine and had a very nasty taste, a lot of guests were complaining and the staff were having to make espresso in the kitchen but nothing changed in our 7 night stay!

Didn’t have dinner as last time we stayed we did and found it to be over priced and lacking in choice. I managed stupidly to leave some items in the room but they were swiftly and safely returned to me.

Think this is probably our last stay unless we were to hear that the rooms had been refurbed.

By: Nick Davenport

Nick Davenport — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:22:42 +0000

Thank you…we enjoyed the experience but think in comparison with other Pousadas, Sagres is overpriced. The modern superior rooms do not overlook the sea but appear comfortable. Those that overlook the sea (where we stayed) are poky despite the pleasing colour schemes. We wanted to taste the seafood delights for our evening meal but found no opportunity to discover the reputed pousada gourmet dishes from the sea and ended up with a virtually inedible veal steak even if the (Pousada) wine was very good !

By contrast the breakfast in the morning was a pleasure. The sparkling wine at the buffet was a surprise which was so unexpected that the rest of the day was pleasingly memorable ! We were not in a hurry to move on but perhaps also not to come back !

By: Bonnie Rubenstein

Bonnie Rubenstein — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:11:09 +0000

As this was our first visit to Portugal as well as the first (of two) poussadas that we stayed in, I have to say that we were totally charmed. The reception staff went beyond the call of duty to help make our stay as good as it could be. We were delighted to explore the area and the beautiful cliffs and beaches and didn’t find a thing to be bored about. The town is small and won’t have much to offer the traveler who is looking for action. But if you are willing/able to kick back and just ‘be’ – this is a perfect place to do it. Don’t have much to say about the food as we found other places that suited our price range. The breakfast was fine. The only thing I might have to say that could be construed as a criticism, but not intended as such, is that I would have preferred that the place had retained some of the aspects of the old monastery. It has been modernized beyond recognition as such. But that did not decrease our pleasure. Would definitely plan a return visit – and to Portugal. What a beautiful, friendly country!

By: Stephen Teti

Stephen Teti — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:56:25 +0000

We stayed in three different pousadas on our honeymoon, the Pousada do Infante being our first stop. We very much enjoyed our stay, with one exception.

We were greeted by a rather chilly reception. My wife and I had been awake for almost 48 hours by the time we arrived in Sagres, around 13:00 local time. Check-in was at 14:00. The receptionist acted as if it were a tremendous favor for her to check if our room was ready (which it was). I must note that as we stayed in October, the hotel was at less than 50% capacity.

After this, however, our stay was magnificient. Our room was well-lit and gorgeous, with a wonderful view of the Atlantic. The food in the restaurant was delicious. The spread at breakfast was incredible, and our dinners were wonderful. The view at night only increased our enjoyment.

The location of the hotel was very nice. Far enough away from the town that we did not experience any noise, but close enough that everything we wanted to do in Sagres was walkable. The fortress is less than a 15 minute walk from the pousada, and the town is even closer.

We would absolutely recommend this pousada (as well as the others we stayed at). Perhaps though, the receptionist might be given a talking to.

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:24:11 +0000

The breakfast is simple and delicious and the staff is wonderful. However, the quality and cleanliness of this pousada has gone seriously down hill in recent years. I stayed at this pousada eight years ago and, while most everything was the same, it was in a much better state of repair.

In all, it is over priced for the quality of lodging and we will stay at another hotel on our next visit to Sagres.

By: Dick Rodrigues

Dick Rodrigues — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:24:21 +0000

This 2 night stay, along with 2 night stay at pousada in marvao, were highpoint of our 3 week stay in portugal in september 2010. We ate at nearby beach restaurant 2nd night which was less expensive and more comfortable setting. I would not go back as there is nothing to see. HOWEVER, I would go back to Marvao and some of the other mountain pousadas. WE HAD STAYED IN SAGRES AND MARVAO POUSADAS ON OUR HONEYMOON 31 YEARS EARLIER.

By: carole fricke

carole fricke — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:38:49 +0000

We spent one night at Sagres and were very pleased. We loved the location and the small town was very nice. The rooms were a bit dated and we found the food not very good.
The people at the reception were very helpful and courteous.

By: Peter Eckert

Peter Eckert — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:45:38 +0000

On this trip we stayed at Pousadas at Sagres, Sta. Clara a Velha, Beja and Estoi. All of the Pousadas were very different and each one had its good points. The best thing about the Pousada at Sagres was its location with great views from the hotel and also from the nearby Cape and Fortress.
The breakfasts and dinners were very good and I am surprised at some of the comments from others criticising the food.
The room was a little disappointing – it seemed that, in an attempt to make it modern and “chic”, it had lost some of the comfort and charm that make Pousadas different from other hotels.
All of the staff were friendly and helpful but only one person on reception was a problem when checking in.
Overall, our stay at Sagres was very enjoyable.

By: Lily Iona MacKenzie

Lily Iona MacKenzie — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:10:51 +0000

We stayed at the Sagres Pousada for two nights, though we had originally booked in for three. While the building is beautiful, and our room was comfortable with a wonderful view of the sea, we found there wasn’t enough to see or do in that area for us to spend three nights. We didn’t eat dinner at the restaurant because the menu didn’t appeal to us, but the breakfasts were fine.

Cons

Dim light in room and no light for reading.
Thin walls. Could hear kid in room next door.
Smoking on terrace below the rooms rises to balcony.
Very windy, especially at night.
Not much to see or do if you don’t swim or beach or hike/bike.

Pros

Lovely building and location
Attractive room with tasteful orange and yellow color scheme.
Bright. Cheery. Moderate size room.
Fridge.
Good size private balcony.
Great views.
Breakfasts were fine