Hotel A Esteva — Hotel in Castro Verde

This is now the only hotel in Castro Verde since the Villa Verde closed.||||It has 2 floors and no lift but we understand from a fellow guest that the disability access ground floor room is well fitted out. There is very little onsite parking but plenty on the street outside, and which is surprisingly quiet given that it is over the road from the hospital. The décor is a bit abstract but bright and cheerful with a high atrium.||||Our ensuite room was amply large enough and had a balcony with table and chairs, though too hot to use in the blazing sun. If you want shade in the afternoon and evening + being away from the road, ask for a room overlooking the pool.||||It had good free wifi and a/c, and the only English language TV news channel of the holiday.||||Breakfast was self service with a good selection in a large high ceilinged room overlooking the pool. There are no other meals but a bar is open all day and evening and we saw an odd local call in early for coffee.||||Guests seemed to be a mixture of businessmen and birdwatchers. The hotel is sited very near the Alentejo plains which are excellent for birding.||||The receptionist Jorge had excellent English and a very wide interest - we had a half hour discussion with him one day ranging over various ancient civilisations and many...

A GEM in the Alentejo province in Castro Verde. As I arrived, the reception area was well lit and very clean, so were the surrounding areas. The room was also spotless. The towels, with the hotel crest and bedsheets were Snow White. The aircon was nice and cold. There is a balcony in every room to soak in the fresh air and sun of the region. The swimming pool and surrounding area was very well cared for and also very clean. Do not worry if you forgot your beach towel, there is one waiting for you. Breakfast was included and featured the standard plus some of the delicacies from the region, cheese, cold cuts and jams. It is located in a quiet area and a walk away to restaurants and markets. Parking can be found right in front of the hotel. A mention to the...

Arrived and was met by Jorge Neves who's happy persona, cheerful smile and "couldn't do enough for us" attitude was fantastic, great start. Rooms were spacious, very clean, modern, with TV, wifi, balcony, air conditioning & towels. You'll not go hungry at breakfast there is plenty of variety. Swimming pool and surround is clean but can get super hot on the terrace large umbrellas are provided as are sun loungers. Pool towels are a little extra but won't break the bank. |Would definitely return. Excellent location for bird watching as all the Hotspots for birds are within an hour maximum. Hotel is situated within easy walking distance of the town centre and...