About this property
Nudging the Spanish border and situated within Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda-Gerês, Hotel Universal features an internal courtyard with hanging gardens. It also offers an outdoor pool garden. Hotel Universal’s bright rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and a private bathroom with bathtub. Each is air conditioned and includes a satellite TV and a radio. Guests can swim in the pool in the garden surrounding the hotel. The poolside deck with plenty of loungers offers a pleasant spot to soak up the sun. Universal serves a daily breakfast buffet. Traditional food from Portugal’s Norte Region is offered at the à la carte restaurant, while the Jardim Bar offers lunch snacks and a fine selection of local wines. Geres village is an excellent base for exploring the national park’s archaeological and natural highlights. The Albufeira Da Caniçada Reservoir is just 5 km away and the hotel provides a mountain shuttle service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Yelena
Kazakhstan“Location, charming old style hotel, real room size is about 20-21 m, not 10m as it stated in Booking.com” - Vasco
Portugal“The location is great, very central and close to everything in Gerês.” 
Raquel
United Kingdom“The property was central, the staff were lovely, it was clean. It would have been brilliant in its heyday, but is now rather tired looking. We loved that our room looked out over gushing water, great sound.”
Megan
United States“Gorgeous art deco hotel at an unbeatable price. It's probably more in the Summer months but it was only $95 for 2 rooms for my aunt and I in March. Check in was easy and the host recommended restaurants and started a big fire in the beautiful fire...”- Stuart United Kingdom“A hotel from a bygone era in an excellent location. Comfertable rooms and friendly staff.”
- Tammany United Kingdom“Interesting hotel with a 1920s vibe. Very friendly, helpful staff. Very happy to keep our bikes safe.”
- Maria
Australia“Location, very central to main town, parking in garage was good,” - Sian United Kingdom“We liked the individuality of the hotel. The swimming pool was a bonus. The breakfast as good and rooms were comfortable.”
- Clive Australia“Everything about this hotel was great, beaut breakfast and lovely wood fire.”
- Manuel Portugal“simpatia dos funcionarios, sempre disponíveis para dar apoio e concelhos sobre a região do Gerês. Local do hotel central com parque de estacionamento.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante #1
- CuisinePortuguese
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
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.
The fine print
Please note that the swimming pool is located 200 metres from the property.
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.
Please inform Hotel Universal in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
License number: 912
