This country house is located between Monsaraz and artificial Alqueva Lake, and offers an outdoor pool, steam bath and hot tub. Guests can observe the skies over Monsaraz with the on-site telescope. The charming rooms at Monte Santa Catarina are decorated in orange or blue colors. They offer air conditioning, a TV and tiled floors. Each has a private bathroom. A breakfast buffet is available in the morning and includes characteristic Alentejo products. During the day, guests can make use of the communal living room with its cozy fireplace. The surrounding landscape offers hiking, biking and bird watching opportunities. It is also possible to make a boat trip on the lake, 1.2 mi away, or to arrange a wine tasting trip at the reception.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Monsaraz
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Leslie
    United States of America United States of America
    Monte Santa Catarina is a truly wonderful place to stay. Vasco and Susana are fabulous, welcoming hosts in a very special place. We booked there to go to the Observatory near the inn, but our night sky viewing was cancelled due to the...
  • Joanne
    Canada Canada
    The farm was like a joyous little Noah's Ark. Not fancy but comfortable. Warm host.Lots of choice for breakfast. We also had a great night out at the adjacent observatory, and great stargazing from the hot tub.
  • Gordon
    United States of America United States of America
    Dark Sky location, friendly and accommodating host, delightful breakfast with some items available 24 hours, refreshing pool and lots of animals around the property.

Area info

Amenities of Monte Santa Catarina
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 395 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Monte Santa Catarina takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:30 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Monte Santa Catarina accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

License number: 4338

FAQs about Monte Santa Catarina

  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Monte Santa Catarina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Monte Santa Catarina offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Full-body massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Bicycle rental

  • Room options at Monte Santa Catarina include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
    • Villa

  • Check-in at Monte Santa Catarina is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Monte Santa Catarina may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Monte Santa Catarina is 0.8 miles from the center of Monsaraz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.