Staff were exceptional, especially Marta. She was communicative and friendly before we even arrived, helping to book restaurant reservations and provide information and recommendations. We enjoyed the public spaces and our (generously upgraded) room was lovely. The chef insisted on packing us breakfast to take with us when we said that we did not have time to have it there on the day of our departure. Linens were of high quality. Everything was as clean and fresh as if it had just opened yesterday.

We arrived on a Saturday market day, so parking was a bit of a challenge, but that was to be expected and not the fault of the hotel.

This hotel exceeded all of our expectations! The design is stunning, both modern and elegant. The breakfast and dinner buffets were exceptional, with a wide variety of delicious options. Our room was incredibly spacious and bright, and felt like a true sanctuary. We have some dietary needs, and the chef went out of their way to accommodate us, creating some truly outstanding dishes that were even better than the standard menu items. If you're looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat, I highly recommend this hotel. The combination of beautiful surroundings, impeccable service, and delicious food makes it a truly special place.

Nothing.

Loved our stay here. We were met by Ruben, the Chef and owner, who went out of his way to make our stay memorable. He gave us lots of recommendations for things to do in the area and restaurants to visit, and he organized a wonderful winery visit and tasting for us. The meals we had at both of the hotels restaurants (one onsite, one offsite) were both fantastic. The room was very tasteful and comfortable, and the location was perfect, right in town but quiet. The breakfast was really great too.

Breakfast was exceptional - the best we enjoyed in our whole trip to Alentejo - scumptious! The whole visit was first class, the property was a bit quirky but classy with attention to every detail.

We would have loved to eat in the Restaurant, but it was not to be. The Mercearia Gadanha was a more than adequete substitute. Only minor suggestions would be that we would have liked somewhere to hang our towels in the bathroom and would have preferred a screen/blind arrangement for the bathroom window. But minor quibbles really.

Everything about this place is just gorgeous. Beautiful design finished to a very high standard. Friendly welcoming staff. Wonderful roof top pool, comfy bed, lovely living room with coffee… it all felt very chilled and perfect. The breakfast was sooooo delicious and I was really well catered for as a vegetarian. We had dinner in the restaurant and again, amazing food and warm, welcoming staff. This really is one of the nicest places we’ve stayed. A little more expensive than some but so so worth it. We’ll be back.

Honestly, there were no down sides.

Fabulous breakfast and excellent dinner. The room was lovely overlooking the square. The windows were well-insulated so it was extremely quiet in the room. The decor is lovely and each piece has been carefully chosen. The weather wasn't great so we didn't get to use the rooftop in the evening but in the summer it must be fabulous

There was a problem with the wifi so we had no coverage in our room but you could use the communal areas where the connection was great.

This little hotel is exquisite! The room, the bed, the location, the cleanliness, EVERYTHING about the hotel is perfect. The owners are delightful - very helpful and accommodating - and the breakfast prepared at the adjoining restaurant was the best that we had on our entire vacation! I highly recommend Casa do Gadanha and will definitely stay there again.

There is nothing that I didn't like.

What not to like? It was amazing! Yeah the price is a little bit high to where it is placed in Alentejo, but still i would pay every time again. I liked how cleaned it was, how the people there are so nice and the fact that there is a 3rd floor where you can go to the bar and to refresh yourself in a small swimming pool! Love it

Really friendly staff. Ruben made excellent recommendations. This alone marked it out as above and beyond anywhere else similar we’ve stayed. Awesome food. Wonderful location. Gorgeous roof terrace. Pool! Biscuits! Honey liqueur! In short, upsettingly brilliant and we can’t wait to be back.

I wish I had planned to stay longer. It is beautifully decorated (possibly my favorite hotel decor ever). The owners, I am sure, thought of every single detail, there is so much care in every object, furniture, color - it makes you want to stay there, just contemplating. The construction if also very smart and careful and respectful to the originality of the old building; windows, doors and inner walls are well planned so light comes in and flows around gently. Apart from that, the bed is fantastic, shower as well, and the breakfast wonderful. Staff super friendly.

Everything was just perfect.