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POUSADA MARAO

HOTEL SAO GONCALO.

Pousada de Marao - Hotel Sao Goncalo
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Situated on the Marao Mountain range and about 20 kilometres from Amarante and Vila Real in Portugal, the Pousada do Marao provides delightful hotel accommodation and magnificent views of the mountains and Tamega valley.

Guests staying should take the opportunity to visit the Palace of Mateus.which is the home of the Earl of Vila Real. The picture of the house became famous worldwide by appearing on every bottle of Mateus Rose - it is believed a payment of 1 escudo was received per picture.

The adventurous might like to take an early morning bus to Amarante and then the train for the twelve kilometre trip down the Tamega River valley to Livracao.

Here you might want to change to the main line for the journey along the Douro to Regua.

Yet another train, this time narrow gauge, takes you up the River Corgo to Vila Real where you catch the Amarante bus back to the Pousada. One of the most interesting train journeys in Europe.

In spring the hills are covered with yellow flowering broom.

In Portugal, this plant is called the May plant and has a special place in the local culture.

On the night before the first of May the villagers place sprigs on all doors and windows which has the effect of keeping the devil out for the whole year.

The splendour of the view from the Pousada Marao sitting room is matched by the excellent quality of the cuisine.

The restaurants of the Pousada group hotels offer a variety of dishes including a selection of local and regional specialities.

The Pousada of Marao is located on the mountain range of the Marao, halfway between Amarante and Vila Real, 82 kilometres from Oporto.

The Marao Pousada has 1 suite and 14 bedrooms, some of which are interconnecting. All bedrooms have private bathroom, air conditioning/heating, Cable television, hair dryer, telephone and minibar.

Facilities include air conditioning, bar, restaurant, free wireless internet access in the public areas, family games and parking.

Activities in the area include bicycle tours, country walks and golf.

The international airport at Porto (Oporto) is approximately 82 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.


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Pousada Sao Goncalo at Marao
01 Nov 2012 to 31 Oct 2013
Rates in EUR
1 Nov to 29 Dec 2012
1 Jan to 27 Mar 2013
1 Nov to 29 Dec 2013
1 Apr to 30 Jun 2013
1 to 31 Oct 2013
1 Jul to 30 Sep 2013
28 to 31 Mar 2013
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PROMOTIONS *
Golden Age 77 86 92 108 117 126
If you are not eligible for a promotion, you will be offered the lowest available rate
BEST AVAILABLE RATE
Standard double room 85 95 102 120 130 140
Suite 102 114 123 144 156 168

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 2013 - 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 10% discount on the Best Available Rate for guests aged 55 or over
Long stays Special offer for stays of 2 or more nights

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Guests' Comments
Comment posted by Rob Potter
2011-11-01 17:19:10
Service was excellent with attentive, friendly staff. Great views although the proximity of a busy road was a little disconcerting. Food was good but slightly repetitive. Certainly a good choice to explore the Douro valley region.
Comment posted by beverly midura
2011-08-27 16:06:58
My elderly mom and I stayed in this pousada for 2 nights and enjoyed our stay immensely. We felt like we were at a hunting lodge out in the middle of the mountains. It was a great base to visit the Mateus Palace and Amarante, Vila Real area. Wonderful and kind friendly staff. Try the local wine, excellent. Accommodations were very comfortable but yes lighting in bedroom was rather dim. Beautiful views to wake up to, excellent food and very caring staff. Nice , small and intimate yet very accommodating to meet every need. We were very pleased but those curvy roads !!!!!
Comment posted by Joe & Teresa Webber
2011-06-10 23:27:45
This was the second pousada on our journey and we loved it. Once again, due to the lack of reservation info, we had to figure out parking after arrival, but our room was comfortable, breakfast was very good, the staff was friendly and the views are stunning. Dinner was disappointing, but the commanding vistas compensated. Bed-side reading lights in all the pousadas we visited were abysmal.
Comment posted by R.O.
2010-10-12 09:10:06
Marao was by far the best of all (8 Pousadas). Location spectacular, room and hotel very clean and comfortable, staff exceptionally pleasant and helpful. Food and service were superb.

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