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PORTUGAL - MINHO ACCOMMODATION

POUSADA GUIMARAES
HOTEL SANTA MARINHA.

Pousada de Guimaraes - Santa Marinha
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On a hill outside the town of Guimaraes in Portugal, this Hotel Pousada Santa Marinha is a converted 17th Century Augustinian convent.

This is one of two Pousadas in Guimaraes and it is considered to be one of the best in the group.  It was awarded the coveted Europa Nostra prize for its renovation and restoration.

Guimaraes, "The cradle of the Nation" is the birthplace of the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, and was the first capital of Portugal. As befits a town of such eminence, Guimaraes has a wealth of magnificent buildings.

King Afonso Henriques was born in the impressive 10th Century castle, he established the first Portuguese court here in the 12th Century.

Just below the castle, the little Romanesque Capela de Sao Miguel still celebrates mass on the king's birthday.

The medieval Paco dos Duques was the residence of the Royal House of Braganca in the 15th Century. Extensively restored, it now houses a museum and an art gallery with a fine collection of portrait paintings.

The old town has some wonderful medieval buildings particularly round the Largo da Oliveira, the most impressive of which is the church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira.

Adjoining the church is the Museum Alberto Sampaio which has some beautiful exhibits including a triptych captured from the King of Castile.

Approximately 9 kilometers from Guimaraes is the Celtic settlement, Citania de Briteiros. This important archaeological site was occupied from 400 B.C. and consists of over 150 dwellings.

This stunning Pousada has luxuriously furnished rooms, vaulted ceilings and azulejos (tiles) in abundance. Stroll in the beautiful gardens and enjoy fine cuisine in the excellent restaurant which offers a variety of dishes including a selection of local and regional specialities.

Pousada de Guimaraes Santa Marinha has 49 rooms and 2 suites, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, cable television, hair dryer, locker, bathing gowns, telephone and minibar.

Facilities here include lift, restaurant, bar, terrace, swimming pool, family games and parking.

This Pousada also has conference facilities.

Nearby you will find activities such as golf, horse riding, shooting range, country walks, four wheel driving, paintball, mountain bikes and micro lighting.

The international airport at Porto (Oporto) is approximately 54 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.


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Pousada Santa Marinha at Guimaraes
01 Nov 2011 to
31 Oct 2012 Rates in EUR
1 Nov to 31 Mar 1 Apr to 31 Jul
16 Sep to 31 Oct
1 Aug to 15 Sep
Easter (5-7 Apr)
PROMOTIONS *
Golden Age up to 50% discount (conditions apply)
5 nights Passport 105 EUR 105 EUR 105 EUR
Golden Age Passport 98 EUR 98 EUR 98 EUR
5 nights Passport w/ car rental 137 EUR 137 EUR 137 EUR
Golden Age Passport w/ car rental 130 EUR 130 EUR 130 EUR
If you are not eligible for a promotion, you will be offered the lowest available rate
RACK RATES
Standard double room 180 EUR 220 EUR 250 EUR
Suite 243 EUR 297 EUR 338 EUR

PLEASE NOTE
- Promotion rates above apply to standard rooms. Promotional rates in non standard rooms are available on request.
- The Passport Promotion can only be used with standard accommodation
- Prices are per night for 2 persons sharing a double room and include breakfast and taxes
- Prices are valid until 31 October 2012 - they are subject to change without prior notice
- Special rates apply at New Year (30 and 31 Dec)
- Special rates are available for reservations of 10 bedrooms or more
- Cancellations - 1st night will be charged if the reservation is cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival (special promotions may have different cancellation policies)
- No show - the whole stay will be charged
- Supplements may apply *

Promotion Overview (for more detailed information use the link below)
Golden Age 15% discount on the Best Available Rate for guests aged 55 or over (up to 50% discount on rack rate).
Passport 1 5 nights accommodation + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the
Pousada Restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Passport with car rental 5 one night vouchers in a Pousada + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group C)
+ 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Golden Age Passport 5 nights accommodation for guests aged 55 years or over + 3 vouchers for 20% discount
to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
Golden Age Passport with car rental 5 nights accommodation for guests aged 55 years or over + 1 Avis voucher valid for 5 days (group C) + 3 vouchers for 20% discount to be used in the Pousada restaurants + 10% discount on the purchase of another passport at the last check-out
2 nights shortbreak Rooms from € 43 per person, per night
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Guests' Comments
Comment posted by kathryn shack and nancy stone
2011-11-16 00:26:51
We stayed at the pousada for two nights in October. It was very beautiful, quiet, interesting, had good food, and an excellent staff. It is quite far from town which is a problem if you are without a car but we enjoyed our walk to the castle and the palace then returned via taxi. We were without internet for the length of our stay which was an inconvenience.
Comment posted by Stan Saibil
2011-11-15 05:35:21
We liked this Posada. It was well situated, the staff friendly and helpful; food excellent.

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