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Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star B&B near Paco da Sousa Church

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
House | Interior entrance
Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rua dos Monges Beneditinos, 158, Paço de Sousa, Penafiel, 4560-380
  • Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Quinta da Aveleda
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Magikland
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family House

  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive House

  • Sleeps 14
  • 5 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard House

  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Double Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

House

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Penafiel

Close to airport.A stay at this B&B places you within half a mile (1 km) of Paco da Sousa Church and 6 miles (10 km) of Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins. Quinta da Aveleda and Magikland are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Paco da Sousa Church - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Quinta da Aveleda - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Magikland - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Penafiel Church - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cête Station - 17 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Sapo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Corsário - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪O Moinho do Moleiro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taberna do Careca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Churasqueira Café Ventura - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences

Family-friendly 4-star B&B near Paco da Sousa Church
Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences.

This 4-star Penafiel bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Penafiel bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A poolside bar
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 50; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 15 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences to the airport?

Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences is 21.9 mi (33-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences.

Does Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences offer free breakfast?

Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences have a pool?

Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences features an outdoor pool.

Does Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences to downtown Penafiel?

Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences is 0.1 mi away from Paco de Sousa.

Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were provided a home like atmosphere. The staff were laser focus on providing guests the very best experience. We often heard, “we’re here for you”. They certainly live up to that statement, specifically, Claudia, Barbara, and Patricia. The breakfast ingredients were fresh every day. They went out of their way to accommodate my lactose free needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel. It was beautiful in a very romantic setting. The facilities were first class and the breakfast was gorgeous. The staff were the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered, going out of the way to help with my car hire. I will definitely use and recommend this hotel again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great. Staff very attentive and helpful. Breakfast is great! Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, warm team going the extra mile to make our stay a very happy memory.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel I have ever stayed! Staff are extremely helpful, friendly, smiling! The property is very well located. There are very good pool and sunbathing facilities, feels like home :) Breakfast is very tasty and everything is fresh. Rooms is spacious and bright. It is like a home away from home and all staff members are like your family! Will definately stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Trendy Country Home

We had a lovely stay in this historic home which the owners had remodeled to make it suitable for guests. While the rooms in the new wing were delightful,We liked the historic part of the house the best. The pool was lovely and the staff was most helpful, informative, kind and thoughtful. Breakfast was great, too!. We had a great meal at a tapas bar in the historic town center. We loved watching festival fireworks from our room windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, comfortable house. Perfect place to relax. Staff are very attentive and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pinhas, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and me stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. The staff mostly young women that help alot with everything: From providing detailed explanations of attractions and tours till an assistance on toll road. They create a very pleasant atmosphere. For example, on Saturday I asked where can I buy milk that we need for the early morning coffe, since than, every night they put a tray of coffee and warm milk in thermos next to our room. Everything is perfect clean and tasteful. A lovely breakfast with exotic fruit pouch and eggs that made according your request. The hotel is warmly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super satisfied.

This was my second stay at Solar Egas Moniz. I will definitely go back. Great rooms. Wonderful staff and the best breakfast I have ever eaten at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Holley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

This is a gem B&B!! In the small suburb of Cete just outside of Porto, this place is fabulous! The inside is very modern and the rooms are quite spacious. Breakfast is a feast each morning. The train station in town afforded us free parking and an easy way into town each morning. We were spoiled at this location.

10/10 Excellent

keanie, chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zz wonderful rural inn close to train and Porto

Beautifully appointed inn that is spotless with lots of character. Delicious breakfast, helpful and friendly staff. Nice way to stay in small town with quick access to Porto.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

John, Alicante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, relaxing place. Very helpful staff - Marco, Claudia, Patricia and Joana - thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet, London, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small comfortable hotel

Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Room was well equipped with drinks and biscuits available in the corridor. Breakfast was excellent. We also had a dinner (needs prior arrangement) which was excellent but quite expensive. The swimming pool was quite small but good for children. The listed gateway to the property was very narrow. We took the train to central Porto - an easy 35 min journey. ATM and bakery 10mins walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was fantastic. The staff warm and welcoming. The owners have done an excellent job maintaining the property. Their attention to detail is amazing. We have never seen anything like it. That is including 5 star hotels. They made our stay feel like home. Our children loved relaxing at the pool and interacting with the staff. This was our favorite place to stay in Portugal. Solar Egas Moniz is deserving of a 5 star rating. We shall return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zandra, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable Solar Egas Moniz

I traveled to Portugal in May, and I had a wonderful stay in Penafiel, at Solar Egas Moniz. The owner and staff were extraordinarily welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The hotel is a charming manor house with a beautiful stained glass window and offers a quiet and peaceful local experience. The hotel is located 1 km from the Cete train station, and approx. thirty minutes by car to Porto. I stayed in a bright and comfortable room in the main house. It contained a nice, firm bed, exposed brick wall, cable/satellite TV and free Wifi, and a beautiful view. There is a library, wine room with snacks, and a cute wood burning stove in the house. Breakfast and dinner were served in a delightful dining room; the food was really delicious and the service excellent. The surrounding property includes a garden, outdoor swimming pool, and a children's playground. It was quite lovely. The owner and her employees provided exceptional guest service, anticipating and full-filling all of my wishes and needs. They were so attentive and considerate. Everything possible was done to make my visit perfect. I can't recommend Solar Egas Moniz more highly! Thank you Iva and Joana for a delightful and memorable experience! Tips: If you need to do laundry (and who doesn't when traveling with a suitcase full of dirty clothes), there is an extremely good laundress in Penafiel. There is a really nice taxi driver that services the hotel (Fernando) There is a new, good, casual restaurant in Penafiel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Boutique Hotel for a Romantic Stay!

We cannot say enough good things about the Solar and the staff. What a wonderful finding it was! Very romantic hotel situated in a very unique and beautiful town. You will feel like you are in a movie, when you are there. Their goal is to make you feel at home - but a beautiful home in a tucked in little town in Portugal - and they accomplished that goal with flying colors. Just 20 minutes away from Porto, in the town of Penafiel, a place truly full of charm and authenticity. We spent 2 nights there, but we wish we had 2 more, so we could explore the "Romanico Route." You will love this place!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb boutique hotel

A beautiful smalll independent property. Less than 30 kms inland from Porto, this is truly a gem set in the beautiful hills of Cete. Most welcoming and smiling staff, amazing breakfast with homecakes, fruitplace, pasteis etc... greta and casual service. Highly recomend for everyone that wanst to discover Porto and the region whilst being away from the hustle and bustel of central Porto.

10/10 Excellent

UK traveler, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff excellent, friendly, helpful.

Hotel, room, staff all highest quality. Facilities great condition.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

We had an excellent stay and everything was perfect. The room was very clean, the staff were lovely, the place was very family friendly and there were lots of fun toys for our son to play with. We had the swimming pool to ourselves which was a bonus. The set meals that is offered by the hotel was very good but too much food for us and a little pricey. There was also free parking. The only issue we had was evening meals were difficult as the hotel is 30 mins drive from Porto and there were very few restaurants nearby. However the place was beautiful and very relaxing and we would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants to enjoy time in Porto.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Solar Egas Moniz! Staff was incredibly helpful, DELICIOUS breakfast, and the entire premises are so lovely. Clean, comfortable room, and the decorating of the entire inn is delightful. We took day trips to Aveleda vineyards, Porto, and other small towns in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming and historic B&B

Very nice room in the Historic Room. Small, but all the things you needed. Clean, comfortable and well decorated. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. The drinks and appetizers were special and enough for dinner. Do try their special gin and tonic made with oranges and cinnamon. Would definitely go back there again.

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Victoria, B.C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent four very pleasant days at the Solar Egas Moniz, Paco de Sousa, in early May. This 19th century, small, quiet, family-owned hotel (10 rooms) features quality original (granite) and modern décor and renovations. The two styles are presented as choices for guests. The hotel is nicely placed outside Porto (30 minutes on the highway) and within Duorno Valley quintas wine estates. The town of Penafiel is a few minutes drive away. It has all the tranquil atmospheric village sounds of monastery bells, occasional barking dogs and virtually no traffic noise. The owner, Iva, teaches tourism at a college level and the charming staff we got to know, Patricia and Iliana were all fluent English speakers. The staff could not do enough to make our stay memorable with favours, advice and suggestions.