Hotel de Cerva — Hotel in Ribeira de Pena

Cerva is a small, rural town. it isn't on one of the main tourist routes and anyone spending time in the area will probably be doing so to visit the national park or the nearby Pena Adventure Park.||||There are apartments and houses to rent and the odd B&B but few hotels worthy of the name. This hotel has a 2* rating but you get a 4* experience because of it's friendly and helpful staff. Nothing is too much trouble from arranging taxi transfers to laying on a restaurant quality meal in the evening. They have their own little bar too but be warned, this is rural Portugal and on a couple of evenings we arrived back to find everything had been locked up at 10pm!||||The hotels is small - just 10 rooms - but bright, clean and modern with all of the amenities one expects from a hotel these days. Breakfast is basic but plentiful and the staff were happy to provide us with items not set out for us.||||The hotel is not actually in the town of Cerva but a short distance away on the south side of the River Poio about a 15 minutes walk.||||If you want a clean, comfortable, air-conditioned hotel with outstanding service in this part of Portugal...

The Hotel de Cerva is a true haven of hospitality and comfort. From my very first stay, I was welcomed with kindness and attention that truly make a difference. The coordinator, her mother, and her father are wonderful people, always ready to ensure that guests feel at home.||The rooms are comfortable, impeccably clean, and decorated with a classic charm that creates a cozy atmosphere. Moreover, the warmth and care of the staff make the experience truly memorable.||Small gestures, like an unexpected coffee or the willingness to help in any way, show their genuine hospitality. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful, well-maintained place where guest satisfaction is a top priority.||Definitely a place...

Located right the the beautiful Portuguese countryside is this great little family run hotel. There is very little choice in the way of hotels but you are in safe hands here. The staff are very friendly and will go the extra mile to help in anyway they can. Even driving one guest into town to get some food at midnight when he checked in late. |Rooms are a great size and have everything you would need in any hotel. Breakfast is basic but with only 10 rooms I would not expect anything more. |If you want to eat in the restaurant you will need to pre-order your food earlier in the day, but the portions are massive and it is good quality Portuguese home cooking. |A proper family run hotel which is far to...