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Hotel Universal Geres, Geres
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About the Hotel
Avenida Manuel Francisco Costa, 115,
Geres,
Portugal,
4845-067,
Norte Region
Hotel Universal is located in Geres, Portugal, adjacent to the Peneda-Gerês National Park. This charming hotel features a unique combination of modern comforts and natural beauty. The property includes an internal courtyard with hanging gardens and offers easy access to local archaeological and natural highlights. Guests can enjoy various on-site amenities while immersing themselves in the picturesque surroundings.
Location
Hotel Universal is conveniently located just 3 miles from the scenic Albufeira Da Caniçada Reservoir. The nearest airport, Porto Airport, is approximately 43 miles away, providing easy access to the region. Guests have access to public parking nearby, facilitating travel. The hotel's position serves as an excellent base for exploring the nearby national park attractions.
Rooms
The hotel's bright rooms come equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ample natural light. Each air-conditioned room includes an en suite bathroom fitted with a bath and shower. Standard amenities also feature satellite TV, free WiFi, and heating. Guests can enjoy either city or river views from their accommodations.
Eat & Drink
Hotel Universal serves a daily breakfast buffet, ideal for starting the day. The Jardim Bar offers lunch snacks and a fine selection of local wines for guests to enjoy throughout the day. Additionally, the complex includes the Adega Regional restaurant, providing a relaxing dining atmosphere. Guests can savor a variety of culinary options without leaving the property.
Leisure & Business
The outdoor garden includes a swimming pool where guests can relax and soak up the sun on the poolside deck. An outdoor tennis court is also available for those looking to engage in sports. The hotel has a night club and terrace for entertainment, ensuring a diverse range of leisure activities. Business facilities are also accessible, making it suitable for various events.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Wi-Fi
Parking
EUR 5 per day
Baggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
Tennis
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dining
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cribs
Board games
Spa & Leisure
Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach umbrellas
Garden area
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
Avenida Manuel Francisco Costa, 115,
Geres,
Portugal,
4845-067,
Norte Region
Map view
Avenida Manuel Francisco Costa, 115,
Geres,
Portugal,
4845-067,
Norte Region
City landmarks
Doll viewpoint
2500 ft
Portugal
Miradouro da Pedra Bela
1.7
mi
Portugal
Cascata do Arado
1.7
mi
Vilar da Veiga
Miradouro da Junceda
1.0
mi
Vilar da Veiga
Miradouro Fraga Negra
1.3
mi
Viewpoint of Rocas
1.8
mi
Covide
slot Chalcedony
2.0
mi
4845
Cascata da Rajada
2.2
mi
Vilar da Veiga
Cascata de Leonte
2.4
mi
Museums
Ethnographic Museum of the Campo de Geres
2.4
mi
Rua de S. João nº 610
Equicampo
2.4
mi
Museums
Museum Geira
2.4
mi
Sao Joao do Campo s/n - Terras de Bouro Campo do Geres
Museu de Vilarinho das Furnas
2.6
mi
Vilar da Veiga
Miradouro da Ermida
2.5
mi
Ermida
2.6
mi
Museums
Museu da Geira
2.9
mi
Campo do Gerês
Pe de Cabril
2.7
mi
Parks
Mata da Albergaria
2.8
mi
Portugal
Poco Azul
2.9
mi
Church
Sao Bento da Porta Aberta
3.4
mi
Albufeira da Caniçada - Praia do Alqueirão
Water Park Geres
3.4
mi
Nearby
R. Dr. Manuel Gomes de Almeida 142
Termas do Geres
300 ft
Parks
Parque das Termas
1000 ft
Restaurants
Baltazar Hotel & Restaurante
1100 ft
Rua Eng. Jose Lagrifa mendes
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
86%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Limited dining options
No minifridge
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
6.5
Location
9.7
Service
8.7
Dining
5.5
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 70 reviews
8.3
8.3/10 based on 585 reviews
John
United Kingdom,
January
2025
9.8/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel with its clean and spacious rooms, and the staff was genuinely friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect for outdoor activities and enjoying the lovely area. However, I found the dining options lacking in variety, and the absence of a minifridge in the room was a bit inconvenient. Overall, it was a good value for the price.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean and comfortable, albeit a bit dated from the times when smoking was allowed.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely pleasant and went out of their way to be helpful, making it a relaxing place to return to after a long day of hiking.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, with easy access to outdoor activities and a lovely area to explore.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was simple and okay, but I felt it could have been a little more adventurous.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but I think improvements could be made since there were a few outdated amenities.
Clean rooms
Limited dining options
Ella
United Kingdom,
January
2025
6.8/10
I recently stayed at this hotel and found it to have a great location near the National Park, which made it easy for us to explore the area. The rooms were clean but basic and lacked some key amenities like a hairdryer. The service was friendly and helpful, making it a relaxing place to return to after a long day of hiking. However, you should know that there's no minifridge in the rooms, which was a bit inconvenient.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were clean but basic, lacking some essentials like a hairdryer and a minifridge.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and always ready to help, which made our stay enjoyable.
Location
9.0
This hotel is perfectly located for exploring the National Park and enjoying the evenings in Geres.
Dining
5.0
The dining area could use some improvement, as our experience was a bit chaotic and the wait for food was longer than expected.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel parking was convenient, but the overall facilities were quite basic.
Samantha
United Kingdom,
January
2025
9.8/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, as it was nestled in a lovely area with a unique and cozy design. The rooms were spacious and clean, providing a comfortable base for my adventures. The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to help, making my experience even better. However, I did miss having a mini fridge in the room, and the breakfast could use some more variety. Overall, it was great value for money considering the prime location and the services offered.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, making for a relaxing stay, though I noticed the absence of a mini fridge.
Service
9.0
The staff members were really helpful and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that made it easier to unwind after a long day of hiking.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, perfect for exploring the National Park and enjoying evening walks in the lovely area surrounding the hotel.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were quite simple, particularly during breakfast; a bit more variety would definitely enhance the experience.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had nice amenities, including a well-maintained pool, which added to the overall relaxing vibe of my stay.
Mark
United Kingdom,
December
2024
9.8/10
I had a pleasant stay at this hotel, which is located right in the center of Geres, making it easy to explore the National Park and enjoy the local atmosphere. The service was friendly and attentive, contributing positively to my experience. However, the rooms definitely need some remodeling as they feel a bit dated and lack amenities like a minifridge. Overall, it's good value for the money, but the rooms could use some improvement.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms are spacious but are definitely screaming for remodeling. There is no minifridge, which would have been a nice touch.
Service
8.0
The service was really friendly and helpful. They kept an eye on everything and made sure I had what I needed.
Location
9.0
The location is fantastic, right in the center of Geres, which makes it really convenient for getting around the National Park and enjoying the local scene in the evenings.
Dining
Facilities
Frederick
United Kingdom,
December
2024
8.2/10
The hotel offers a charming classic ambience and is centrally located, making it ideal for exploring the National Park. While the rooms are clean, they lack some basic amenities and could be warmer. The friendly and helpful staff add a nice touch to the experience, but the dining service was quite slow, which was disappointing.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were clean but basic and lacked some amenities like a hairdryer. They could be cold, and there was only one fireplace to heat the lounge area.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful, making it a relaxing place to return to after a busy day of hiking.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in a really central location, perfect for getting around the National Park and enjoying evenings in the area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was quite slow, taking half an hour to eat, but the food was very good with a nice variety.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities seemed adequate, but the lack of warmth in the common areas was a bit disappointing.
Jason
United Kingdom,
December
2024
7.4/10
I recently stayed at this hotel and found it to be a mixed bag. On the plus side, the location is really central, making it perfect for exploring the area, and the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. However, the rooms left much to be desired; they were basic and lacked some essential amenities. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money, but there are definitely areas that need improvement.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were quite basic and only just clean, lacking essential amenities like a hairdryer and a mini-fridge. They felt quite cold, and there was only one fireplace to heat the lounge area.
Service
9.0
The staff was very, very friendly and accommodating, always keeping an eye out to ensure everything was taken care of.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in a really central location, which made it perfect for our trip. It's a beautiful area, and we loved being in the center of Geres.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit chaotic; it took half an hour to eat. However, the breakfast was always well-stocked with a good variety of homemade dishes.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities could use some upgrades, but the hotel is convenient and cozy.
Carol
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.6/10
This hotel is conveniently located right in the center of Geres, which made my stay perfect for exploring the area. The rooms were spacious and comfortable but could really use some remodeling. The staff was extremely pleasant and went above and beyond to be helpful, adding to the relaxing vibe after a day of hiking. However, the dining experience was not ideal, as it took quite a while to get food. Overall, it was great value for the money considering the location.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, but you could tell they were screaming for remodeling.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely pleasant and went out of their way to be helpful, which made my stay very relaxing.
Location
10.0
The hotel is really central, which was perfect for my trip to Geres.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a total mess; it took half an hour just to eat, which was disappointing.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were nice, but nothing extraordinary stood out.
Rowan
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.8/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, which is nestled conveniently in the center of Geres, making it easy to explore the National Park. The rooms were clean and surprisingly spacious for the price, although they could use a bit more heating, especially during colder months. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, adding to the overall charm of the place, but the dining experience left a bit to be desired with some delays. Overall, it’s a great value for money stay with a few minor hiccups.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and spacious, providing great value for the price, though they were a bit small for my liking and lacked a mini-fridge.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and always willing to help, which made returning to the hotel after a long day of hiking a relaxing experience.
Location
10.0
The location is perfect, right in the center of Geres, making it easy to get around the National Park and enjoy the local evenings.
Dining
5.0
Dining could have been better; the food was okay, but it felt a bit chaotic and took a long time to get served.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but the overall ambiance was charmingly classic, providing a unique experience.
Owen
United Kingdom,
November
2024
7.6/10
I had a pretty good stay overall at this hotel. The rooms were mostly clean and comfortable, which I appreciated, but I found them a bit basic and lacking some amenities, like a hairdryer. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making it a relaxing place to come back to after a long day of hiking. While the location was great for exploring the National Park, I wish the dining options were a bit better. The price was fair for what I got, but there were a few areas that could use improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were mostly clean and comfortable, but a bit basic and lacking some amenities like a hairdryer.
Service
9.0
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made it a nice and relaxing place to return to after a day outdoors.
Location
9.0
The location is great for getting around the National Park and enjoying the evenings in Geres.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were simple but okay, yet I felt a bit more variety would enhance the experience.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but the lounge area felt a bit cold, especially with only one fireplace to heat it up.
David
United Kingdom,
November
2024
7.2/10
I had a pleasant stay overall! The hotel is conveniently located, making it easy to explore the area. The rooms were clean, although a bit basic, and the staff was consistently friendly and helpful. On the downside, the facilities and dining experience could use some improvement, especially when it comes to variety and comfort.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable, but a bit basic and lacking some amenities like a hairdryer.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and always willing to help, making it a relaxing place to return to after a long day out.
Location
9.0
The hotel is very centrally located, which was perfect for our trip, with easy access to many attractions.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was decent but lacked variety; breakfast options were quite simple.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities felt a bit stark and could use more coziness, especially during colder months.
Nathan
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.4/10
I had a decent stay at this hotel, which is very conveniently located right in the heart of Geres, making it easy to explore the National Park. The rooms are spacious and clean but definitely need some remodeling. The staff was friendly and really helpful throughout my stay. However, the dining options during breakfast could have been a bit more adventurous, and it was surprising that the rooms didn't have a minifridge, which would have made my stay more comfortable.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were spacious and clean but are screaming for remodeling.
Service
8.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, making the stay pleasant.
Location
9.0
The hotel is in a great spot, very convenient for getting around the National Park and enjoying evenings in Geres.
Dining
7.0
The breakfast was good but could have been a little more adventurous.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, though I wish there were more amenities available.
Aiden
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.4/10
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, which is located in a really central area that made it easy to explore both the National Park and the town. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, but they felt a bit outdated and lacked some basic amenities. The staff was beautifully friendly and went out of their way to help, making the service a definite highlight. However, the dining experience left a lot to be desired, which was a bit of a letdown.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, but they felt outdated and lacked basic amenities like a hairdryer and a minifridge.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely pleasant and went out of their way to be helpful, which really enhanced my stay.
Location
10.0
The hotel's central location was perfect for getting around the National Park and enjoying evenings in the town.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was quite terrible and a bit of a mess, as it took far too long to get my meal.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were adequate, but nothing stood out as particularly impressive.
Christopher
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.0/10
I had a lovely stay at this hotel, set in a beautifully designed and cozy environment. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, making my experience quite pleasant. However, I found the rooms to be a bit basic and lacking in some amenities, which was a downside. Despite that, the location was fantastic for exploring the nearby National Park and enjoying the charm of Geres.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable but a bit basic and lacking some amenities like a hairdryer.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful, which made my stay enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel is in a great location, right in the centre of Geres and perfect for getting around the National Park.
Dining
8.0
I found the dining experience to be quite good, with a variety of choices available.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had decent facilities, but I think there could be some improvements.
Harper
United Kingdom,
November
2024
6.4/10
The hotel has a charming atmosphere and is centrally located in Geres, making it great for exploring the National Park. The service was friendly and helpful, but the rooms could use some serious remodeling as they felt basic and lacked amenities. I also found the dining experience to be a bit lackluster with long wait times for meals. Overall, the price reflects the value, but there are definitely areas for improvement.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were basic, only just clean, and honestly screaming for remodeling. They lacked a minifridge and basic amenities like a hairdryer, which was disappointing.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, contributing to a charming classic ambience. However, I did notice that extra heating would have been nice during the colder months.
Location
10.0
The hotel's central location in Geres was perfect for getting around the National Park and enjoying evenings in the area.
Dining
5.0
Dining was a bit of a mess; it took half an hour to get our meals, which was frustrating. The food was decent, but could have been better.
Facilities
5.0
The overall facilities felt quite basic and left much to be desired for comfort and convenience.
Mia
United Kingdom,
November
2024
9.6/10
The hotel is situated in a lovely area, making it a perfect base for exploring the National Park. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, although I found them a bit chilly due to limited heating. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming atmosphere. On the downside, the dining experience wasn’t great, especially breakfast, which had very limited options. But overall, considering the price, this hotel offers good value for money.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, but they were a bit cold, and I could tell they were from the old days of smoking being allowed in rooms.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely pleasant and went out of their way to be helpful, making it a relaxing place to return to after a long day of hiking.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, very nice for enjoying the evenings and getting around the National Park, and it's near the river.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was quite terrible with very limited choices, which was disappointing given the overall experience.
Facilities
6.0
Facilities are decent, but there’s definitely room for improvement, especially in the dining area.