Description
The beautiful Pousada of Santo Antonio, is housed in two buildings, the Customs house and Church, both situated on the town’s main square, Praca Marques de Pombal, in the centre of Vila Real. The Marina and the River Guadiana, on the border with Spain, are within a few minutes walk. This region is rich in cultural heritage and the natural beauty of the landscape combine to make this a great destination. The stunning sandy beaches, superb golf courses and the Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve all combine to offer a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
For the more energetic you make care to visit the Algarve mountains or, cross the border into Spain and take a trip to Ayamonte enroute to the magnificent Spanish city of Seville.
The Customs building, where the reception is located, has 40 bedrooms. The Church building, located on the opposite side of the square, has 17 bedrooms. In total the Pousada has 57 comfortable bedrooms, a restaurant, bar and terrace. There are 3 swimming pools, one on the rooftop with poolside bar and another located in the Pousada’s interior courtyard.
The restaurant serves an a la carte menu prepared in the open kitchen with a wood-fired oven and uses locally sourced produce.
The 57 twin / double bedrooms are all ensuite and some offer views of the Praca Marques de Pombal. They comprise Classic rooms, Superior and Superior Family rooms, some with terrace, Junior Suite and Suite with twin beds. The accommodation is spacious and modern in style and features LCD TV, telephone, air conditioning, central heating, free Wi-Fi, safe, mini bar, and hair dryer.
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant and Bar
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Terrace
- Rooftop seasonal swimming pool
- 2 interior swimming pools
- Air conditioning and heating
- Free WiFi in public areas
- 24-hour front desk
- Business Centre
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities Nearby
- Beaches
- Water sports
- Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve
- Horse riding
- Jeep tours
- Tennis
- Golf
- Marina
- Boat trips
Other Information
- Family rooms
- Rooms for disabled persons
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pets allowed up to 15 kg (surcharge)
- Railway station: 1.2 kms
- Nearest airport is Faro approx 66 kms away
Nearest Pousada Hotel
- Pousada Tavira: 37 kms
- Pousada Estoi: 57 kms
- Pousada Beja: 120 kms
- Pousada Sagres: 168 kms
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- Restaurant and Bar
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Terrace
- Rooftop seasonal swimming pool
- 2 interior swimming pools
- Air conditioning and heating
- Free WiFi in public areas
- 24-hour front desk
- Business Centre
- Wheelchair accessible
- Beaches
- Water sports
- Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve
- Horse riding
- Jeep tours
- Tennis
- Golf
- Marina
- Boat trips
Gallery
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Outdoor swimming pool
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Outdoor swimming pool
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Classic room
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Classic room
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Suite
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Superior Family room
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Superior Family room
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Superior Family room
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Superior Family room
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Superior room
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Superior room
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Superior room
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Superior room
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Superior room
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Superior room
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Superior room
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Junior Suite
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Junior Suite
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Classic Church room
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Classic Church room
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Classic Church room
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Classic Church room
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Classic Church room
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Classic Church room
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Superior Church room
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Superior Church room
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Superior Church room
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Superior Church room
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Superior Church room
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Superior Church room
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Superior Family Church room
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Superior Family Church room
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Superior Family Church room
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Superior Family Church room
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Superior Family Church room
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Superior Family Church room
Testimonials
Special Offers
Rates
1 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2026 Rates in EUR |
1 Oct to 29 Dec 2025 2 to 28 Feb 2026 |
1 Mar to 30 Apr 2026 | 1 May to 30 Jun 2026 |
1 to 31 Jul 2026 1 to 31 Oct 2026 |
1 Aug to 30 Sep 2026 | |||||
Sun-Fri | Sat | Sun-Fri | Sat | Sun-Fri | Sat | Sun-Fri | Sat | Sun-Fri | Sat | |
Classic Room Igreja | from 100 | from 130 | from 110 | from 130 | from 175 | from 200 | from 233 | from 241 | from 240 | from 253 |
Classic Room Alfandega | from 110 | from 130 | from 120 | from 140 | from 175 | from 200 | from 233 | from 241 | from 240 | from 253 |
Superior Room Igreja | from 115 | from 140 | from 125 | from 155 | from 185 | from 210 | from 252 | from 260 | from 260 | from 270 |
Superior Room Alfandega | from 125 | from 150 | from 135 | from 160 | from 190 | from 215 | from 252 | from 260 | from 260 | from 270 |
Superior Family Room Igreja | from 130 | from 150 | from 140 | from 170 | from 195 | from 220 | from 271 | from 279 | from 285 | from 295 |
Superior Family Room Alfandega | from 135 | from 155 | from 150 | from 170 | from 195 | from 220 | from 271 | from 279 | from 281 | from 291 |
Superior Premium Room Alfandega | from 150 | from 170 | from 160 | from 180 | from 220 | from 245 | from 309 | from 317 | from 315 | from 328 |
Junior Suite Alfandega | from 160 | from 180 | from 170 | from 190 | from 275 | from 330 | from 347 | from 355 | from 351 | from 360 |
Suite Alfandega | from 190 | from 210 | from 200 | from 220 | from 305 | from 330 | from 385 | from 393 | from 395 | from 405 |
Please note
- Prices are per night for 2 persons sharing one room
- Prices are valid until 31 October 2026 – 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
Location/Directions
Address:
Praça Marquês de Pombal, 30
8900-231, Vila Real Santo António
Surrounding area:
- Ayamonte, Spain (14 kms): A charming fishing town close to the border. Ayamonte has a well preserved old medieval quarter and delightful sandy beaches.
- Tavira (23 kms): A charming Portuguese costal town, often described as the prettiest in the Algarve.
- Ria Formosa Natural Park (51 kms): This lagoon, formed of 6 barrier islands, is a stopping place for hundreds of varieties of birds during their migration periods.
- Faro (62 kms): The capital of the Algarve with a well-preserved medieval old town and surprisingly quiet beaches.
- Vilamoura (75 kms): This luxury resort is famous for its large marina and excellent golf courses.
- Seville, Spain (140 kms): The capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia famous for its history, monuments and flamenco dance.