Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available at the property, but it is limited. Valet parking is also offered.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional costs may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available, but specific pricing and arrangements should be confirmed directly with the hotel.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Alcobaça, on the beach, close to cultural highlights such as the Dr. Joaquim Manso Museum and Jose Malhoa Museum. Nearby activities include fishing, mountain biking, and visiting Nazaré Port.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is operational seasonally.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

Storytellers Palace

What guests think

Across numerous reviews, guests praise Storytellers Palace for its beachfront setting, warmly personal service often led by the owner, and stylishly renovated interiors that blend historic character with modern comforts, creating a welcoming base for visits to São Martinho.

Rooms are generally attractive, though a few guests mention compact layouts and one-off glitches like brief power cuts. Food receives strong praise for quality and allergy awareness, while a small number found breakfast or pricing underwhelming. Parking is typically on nearby streets and can be harder to find on busy weekends. Expect a charming seaside stay with standout hospitality and character.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Guests highlight the bar and lounge spaces, terrace seating, and private dining areas with bay views. Some note minor upkeep needs, and parking relies on nearby street spaces that can be harder to find on busy weekends.

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Fifi

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice seafront position. Needs updating.

10

Catherine

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a perfect stay here. The staff were absolutely charming and so helpful and friendly, anticipating needs and helping with queries/ bookings, even providing some masterful help with a tricky chess move! - we felt totally spoilt. Even the taxi firm they use has great drivers who give excellent tips on where to visit. The hotel itself is newly refurbished with great facilities and decor. You can see how much thought and care went into making it comfortable and stylish. Sao Martinho itself is a small family-friendly place for a quiet break, much needed after the crowds of Lisbon and Sintra. The hotel is a short walk from the railway station, and right opposite the beach, so you are treated to wonderful sunsets while having drinks on the terrace. Although surrounded by restaurant options, I would suggest you eat in for at least some of your stay as the quality is excellent, as is the breakfast. Overall we had a fab holiday here and cannot recommend it highly enough. I only wish we had planned for this part of our trip to be longer. It’s well worth walking the length of the bay to the huge sand dune at the end, and back over the boardwalks over the dunes. Nazare and the walled medieval village of Obidos are great day trips, only about 15 mins taxi ride away. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks everyone for making it such a lovely holiday.

10

Konstanze

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Ein wunderschönes Hotel. Mit sehr freundlichen Mitarbeitern. Mit eigenem sehr guten Restaurant. Ein kleiner Instandhaltungstau ist festzustellen.

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Martin

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein Hotel mit der Atmosphäre einer alten Villa und modernem Komfort. Frühstück und Abendessen können mit Blick auf den unmittelbar vor dem Haus befindlichen Strand in einem sehr schönen Restaurant eingenommen werden. Zudem ist der Service sehr freundlich, persönlich und herzlich. Kurzum: wir haben uns von der ersten Minute an wohlgefühlt.

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Randall

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful with the view of the bay. The dining options, especially the private dining room upstairs was exceptional. The staff from checking in to the bar to the waiters and the renowned chef were all amazing. I only wish I had more time to spend with them. Very nice thank you

10

Michelle

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super sødt og venligt personale. Marco som ejer hotellet hilste også og var meget hjælpsom, både med gode råd og parkering af min bil. God mad og fantastisk beliggenhed. Solnedgangen som vi så fra loungen, var meget smuk. Vi kommer helt sikkert igen :)

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nelson

2 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A very beautiful place to stay. The staff was incredibly attentive and nice. The Gatsby lounge was a great place to chill and grab a drink.

10

Tatjana

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful palace! All is renovated except they left wood work, windows, ceilings as original to palace. Amenities are high end and staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. We order food at restaurant and had great hamburger. Definitely returning back.

10

James

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except for parking streets behind hotel parking is free but sometime it takes awhile to find a space on the weekends. Beautiful beach across the street. Many cafes in the area

10

Michael

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Right on the beach. Beautiful facility in european style. Very well trained staff

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Cleanliness

Frequently described as very clean or spotless, with housekeeping well regarded. A few report issues such as lingering odors or bathroom water overflow, and some note areas that could use updating.

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Fifi

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice seafront position. Needs updating.

8

Lily

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Storyteller hotel is a unique property with individual decorated rooms with well-known authors' names. Our room was very compact, but was really well decorated and beautiful, and seemed freshly renovated. The hotel is literally facing the beach, and listening to the sound of waves was lovely while I sleep.

10

Eva

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great service, very clean and everyone was extremely friendly. Fabulous location.

10

Konstanze

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Ein wunderschönes Hotel. Mit sehr freundlichen Mitarbeitern. Mit eigenem sehr guten Restaurant. Ein kleiner Instandhaltungstau ist festzustellen.

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Leslie

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in a great area right on the beach but the room (presidential suite) is really small for four people. The upstairs area had a very bad smell the whole time. The room was crowded and oddly decorated. The food was great though and staff very friendly and nice.

10

Jessica

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely little hotel, super clean, good service, beautiful interior. Breakfast is ok. Good location.

10

Jennifer

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This is the second time I have stayed here, super clean, safe, convenient with really friendly staff.

8

Maria

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room and service was excellent. Missing in the room is an Iron. Shower was awesome with 2 rain showers and 4 jets but it floodedall the way to bedroom.

10

isabelle

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel parfait, meilleur emplacement ! Propreté impeccable. Des petits déjeuners succulents ! Merci au personnel.

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Claudia

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quarto muito limpo iluminado com uma decoração bonita e muito acolhedora. Ideal para um fim de semana romântico

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Rooms

Stylishly renovated, characterful rooms—some themed around authors—are widely praised for comfort and decor. A few guests found certain rooms compact, with isolated reports of noise or brief power cuts.

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Nadia

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are beautiful and well equipped with morden day features. Staff was excellent

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Lily

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Storyteller hotel is a unique property with individual decorated rooms with well-known authors' names. Our room was very compact, but was really well decorated and beautiful, and seemed freshly renovated. The hotel is literally facing the beach, and listening to the sound of waves was lovely while I sleep.

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Leslie

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is in a great area right on the beach but the room (presidential suite) is really small for four people. The upstairs area had a very bad smell the whole time. The room was crowded and oddly decorated. The food was great though and staff very friendly and nice.

8

Mariana

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, very nice room, however there were several powercuts during our one night stay. Other than that, it was a perfect stay.

10

Bevan

20 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely bespoke accommodation option by the seaside. Each room is dedicated to an author and has books from that author in the room. Very friendly staff and the restaurant was excellent!

10

Ulf

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had three wonderful days. A beautifully renovated old manor house. Marco, who is both the head chef and owner, prepares delicious food. If you have allergies, they are fully aware and make the necessary adjustments.

10

sharon

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super hotel. Nothing was too much trouble. We received an upgrade which was delightful.

8

Maria

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room and service was excellent. Missing in the room is an Iron. Shower was awesome with 2 rain showers and 4 jets but it floodedall the way to bedroom.

10

Claudia

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quarto muito limpo iluminado com uma decoração bonita e muito acolhedora. Ideal para um fim de semana romântico

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pauline

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely looking hotel, staff were friendly and efficient but the hotel was far from sound proof. Unfortunately cannot recommend this hotel as we could hear all other guests conversations and coming and going throughout the night. Not what you expect at this price point.

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Service

Service is repeatedly described as warm, personal, and highly attentive, with many singling out the owner-chef Marco and the team. Staff often go the extra mile with thoughtful assistance, upgrades, and efficient problem-solving.

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shelley

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff was fantastic. The food was outrageous. Everyone was so friendly and so helpful. I can’t wait to return. If you are in the area, you definitely need to stay at the storytellers Palace…Marco the owner is just a wonderful wonderful person. We all had so much fun And it was a beautiful place to stay. The food was the Best!!!!Don’t forget to have breakfast lunch and dinner there! Looking forward to returning in the near future thank you very much Shelley and Steve

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Catherine

13 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

We had a perfect stay here. The staff were absolutely charming and so helpful and friendly, anticipating needs and helping with queries/ bookings, even providing some masterful help with a tricky chess move! - we felt totally spoilt. Even the taxi firm they use has great drivers who give excellent tips on where to visit. The hotel itself is newly refurbished with great facilities and decor. You can see how much thought and care went into making it comfortable and stylish. Sao Martinho itself is a small family-friendly place for a quiet break, much needed after the crowds of Lisbon and Sintra. The hotel is a short walk from the railway station, and right opposite the beach, so you are treated to wonderful sunsets while having drinks on the terrace. Although surrounded by restaurant options, I would suggest you eat in for at least some of your stay as the quality is excellent, as is the breakfast. Overall we had a fab holiday here and cannot recommend it highly enough. I only wish we had planned for this part of our trip to be longer. It’s well worth walking the length of the bay to the huge sand dune at the end, and back over the boardwalks over the dunes. Nazare and the walled medieval village of Obidos are great day trips, only about 15 mins taxi ride away. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks everyone for making it such a lovely holiday.

10

Marci Zeltzer

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was greeted with a warm welcome, and we enjoyed our stay.

10

Ken

9 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Our stay was exceptional from start to finish. The staff was very personable and treated us like family. The restaurant provided some of the best meals we experienced on the entire trip.

10

Martin

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein Hotel mit der Atmosphäre einer alten Villa und modernem Komfort. Frühstück und Abendessen können mit Blick auf den unmittelbar vor dem Haus befindlichen Strand in einem sehr schönen Restaurant eingenommen werden. Zudem ist der Service sehr freundlich, persönlich und herzlich. Kurzum: wir haben uns von der ersten Minute an wohlgefühlt.

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Mark

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, great service and staff and great food. We discovered a flat tire on our rental car after we checked out and the staff contacted the rental car company and arranged a taxi and a tow truck to get the tire repaired. They went beyond!

10

Lan

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice beach front hotel, nice staff and great location.

10

Trinjia

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous night in this charming hotel. Its location is perfect and the staff are incredibly kind and helpful.

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Michelle

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super sødt og venligt personale. Marco som ejer hotellet hilste også og var meget hjælpsom, både med gode råd og parkering af min bil. God mad og fantastisk beliggenhed. Solnedgangen som vi så fra loungen, var meget smuk. Vi kommer helt sikkert igen :)

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sharon

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super hotel. Nothing was too much trouble. We received an upgrade which was delightful.

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Location

Beachfront location opposite São Martinho bay is highly praised, with easy access to the promenade, cafes, and sunsets; several note it’s a short walk from the rail station.

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Fifi

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice seafront position. Needs updating.

8

Lily

3 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

The Storyteller hotel is a unique property with individual decorated rooms with well-known authors' names. Our room was very compact, but was really well decorated and beautiful, and seemed freshly renovated. The hotel is literally facing the beach, and listening to the sound of waves was lovely while I sleep.

10

Catherine

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a perfect stay here. The staff were absolutely charming and so helpful and friendly, anticipating needs and helping with queries/ bookings, even providing some masterful help with a tricky chess move! - we felt totally spoilt. Even the taxi firm they use has great drivers who give excellent tips on where to visit. The hotel itself is newly refurbished with great facilities and decor. You can see how much thought and care went into making it comfortable and stylish. Sao Martinho itself is a small family-friendly place for a quiet break, much needed after the crowds of Lisbon and Sintra. The hotel is a short walk from the railway station, and right opposite the beach, so you are treated to wonderful sunsets while having drinks on the terrace. Although surrounded by restaurant options, I would suggest you eat in for at least some of your stay as the quality is excellent, as is the breakfast. Overall we had a fab holiday here and cannot recommend it highly enough. I only wish we had planned for this part of our trip to be longer. It’s well worth walking the length of the bay to the huge sand dune at the end, and back over the boardwalks over the dunes. Nazare and the walled medieval village of Obidos are great day trips, only about 15 mins taxi ride away. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks everyone for making it such a lovely holiday.

10

Paul Albert

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Such a cute small boutique hotel with the friendliness staff ready to help make your trip as comfortable as possible. Located right off the main beach road made it an ideal place to ease into our trip.

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Randall

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful with the view of the bay. The dining options, especially the private dining room upstairs was exceptional. The staff from checking in to the bar to the waiters and the renowned chef were all amazing. I only wish I had more time to spend with them. Very nice thank you

10

Lan

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice beach front hotel, nice staff and great location.

10

Trinjia

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fabulous night in this charming hotel. Its location is perfect and the staff are incredibly kind and helpful.

10

Peter

26 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

direkt am Strand …. Personal sehr freundlich und kompetent….

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isabelle

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel parfait, meilleur emplacement ! Propreté impeccable. Des petits déjeuners succulents ! Merci au personnel.

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James

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except for parking streets behind hotel parking is free but sometime it takes awhile to find a space on the weekends. Beautiful beach across the street. Many cafes in the area

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Dining

The on-site restaurant draws strong praise for quality and allergy awareness, and many enjoy breakfasts and dinners. A few guests found breakfast or pricing, such as an expensive champagne, underwhelming.

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shelley

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff was fantastic. The food was outrageous. Everyone was so friendly and so helpful. I can’t wait to return. If you are in the area, you definitely need to stay at the storytellers Palace…Marco the owner is just a wonderful wonderful person. We all had so much fun And it was a beautiful place to stay. The food was the Best!!!!Don’t forget to have breakfast lunch and dinner there! Looking forward to returning in the near future thank you very much Shelley and Steve

10

Konstanze

1 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 10 nights

Ein wunderschönes Hotel. Mit sehr freundlichen Mitarbeitern. Mit eigenem sehr guten Restaurant. Ein kleiner Instandhaltungstau ist festzustellen.

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10

Martin

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ein Hotel mit der Atmosphäre einer alten Villa und modernem Komfort. Frühstück und Abendessen können mit Blick auf den unmittelbar vor dem Haus befindlichen Strand in einem sehr schönen Restaurant eingenommen werden. Zudem ist der Service sehr freundlich, persönlich und herzlich. Kurzum: wir haben uns von der ersten Minute an wohlgefühlt.

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10

Daniela

26 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful rooms!! The hotel staff very nice and charming. The food was great!

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Randall

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful with the view of the bay. The dining options, especially the private dining room upstairs was exceptional. The staff from checking in to the bar to the waiters and the renowned chef were all amazing. I only wish I had more time to spend with them. Very nice thank you

10

Mark

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, great service and staff and great food. We discovered a flat tire on our rental car after we checked out and the staff contacted the rental car company and arranged a taxi and a tow truck to get the tire repaired. They went beyond!

10

Jessica

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely little hotel, super clean, good service, beautiful interior. Breakfast is ok. Good location.

10

Ulf

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had three wonderful days. A beautifully renovated old manor house. Marco, who is both the head chef and owner, prepares delicious food. If you have allergies, they are fully aware and make the necessary adjustments.

10

isabelle

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel parfait, meilleur emplacement ! Propreté impeccable. Des petits déjeuners succulents ! Merci au personnel.

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Sarah

19 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of the coolest properties I’ve stayed at in Portugal! We stayed in the Presidential suite which has a roof top with a jacuzzi! Definitely worth the upgrade! Only negative is we ordered a bottle of Champagne to our room and it ended up being 125 euro and the food/breakfast even champagne wasn’t very good. So stay for the stay but eat elsewhere!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $155	2 $150	3 $161
4 $160	5 $150	6 $153	7 $160	8 $152	9 $152	10 $161
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22 $123	23 $125	24 $123	25 $123	26 $127	27 $125	28 $125
29 $125	30 $123

Storytellers Palace

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Room options

Queen Room with Sea View

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

Presidential Suite

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

Double Room Disability Access

Deluxe Double Room

King Room with Sea View

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