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Meliá Castelo Branco

–Excellent location - show map
+66 photos
Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.2
  • City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access

About this property

Hotel Meliá Castelo Branco is located on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of Castelo Branco. It features a health club with an indoor pool, sauna and Turkish bath. The air-conditioned rooms have balconies. The Meliá Castelo Branco's rooms are spacious and have modern furnishings. They come equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms include free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Cozinha do Castelo restaurant offers a buffet breakfast with fresh fruit and pastries. The restaurant also serves a daily lunch and dinner buffet and Portuguese and international specialities are served à la carte. The hotel features a fully equipped gym, 3 tennis courts and 2 squash courts. Guests can relax in the spa bath or take advantage of the indoor swimming pool. Well lit meeting rooms and air-conditioned business facilities are also available. Private outdoor parking is available on site, along with a charging station for electrical vehicles. Hotel Meliá Castelo Branco is situated 2 km from public transportation links and is less than 5 km from Geopark Naturtejo.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Meliá Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Meliá Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Glyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We received a lovely welcome & were ugraded to a room with an amazing view. We were also given a welcome drink. We then had a very nice meal in the bar as the restaurant was busy. The hotel has plenty of parking & was perfect for an overnight stop.”
Linda
Portugal Portugal
“We enjoyed everything about the hotel. Very convenient for roads, good parking and friendly helpful staff. Our room was comfortable and clean with a nice shower and loads of hot water. The food we had ,breakfast and dinner was lovely and not too...”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A worthy 10, food good value considering location, hotel very comfortable, staff attentive and polite. Highly recommend.”
Sandra
Norway Norway
“Great location, quiet place, good breakfast, outdoor swimming pool was good, nice spacious room, super nice staff. Great view from the room. The beds/mattresses were excellent (to my taste). We tried the restaurant for two dinners. The food was...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was great so clean and tidy - we travelled on our motorbikes and the staff were so kind and helpful - drinks and food very nice and reasonable”
Emanuel
Portugal Portugal
“I know the hotel since he was build. And i eat and had drinks and coffe almost every week until i left Castelo Branco. Has a great view. Staff is great. The inside swimming pool is warm and is great to be there in the winter. The rooms are big...”
Fernando
Switzerland Switzerland
“The Melia Castelo Branco is well located, in walking distance of the city. The hotel has a nice design and has an excellent view over the city and the surroundings. The room was spacious and the bathroom very nice with bidet. We has a small...”
Tatiana
Portugal Portugal
“Excellent rooms, comfortable with all the amenities. The pool area is gorgeous and fun, with many spaces to sit/lounge and shaded areas. The breakfast is all fresh, varied and constantly being refilled. We went for dinner at the restaurant and...”
Kenneth
United States United States
“Comfortable, modern hotel for staying in Castelo Branco. Only a five minute drive from the Jardim do Paço. Our second floor room had a good view of the modern part of town. And being located on a hill, there was no road noise. Altogether, a good...”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The friendliness of the staff especially on the reception desk. The view from our spacious balcony was exceptional with good views of the sunset. The pool area was clean and user friendly with loungers provided. The half board option offers plenty...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante Cozinha do Castelo
  • Cuisine
    Portuguese • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Meliá Castelo Branco takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 2 years are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All cots are subject to availability.

The payment of the complete stay may be requested by the hotel at check-in.

Please note that guests must wear swim caps if they wish to make use of the indoor pool.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made with a third party credit card, any previous charges will be reimbursed and the full payment will be requested upon check-in.

Please note that pets are allowed to a maximum of 2 pets per room and 15 kg total weight combined. A supplement of EUR 35 will be charged per pet, per night. A security deposit will be requested to cover eventual damages caused by the pet.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 62