Hotel Casa Palmela - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Hotel & Villas

friendly staff Cool location highly recommended One more thing Next to NO WiFi

Attention to detail is evident in everything the staff does. Very comfortable bed, air conditioning and shower…all excellent. Gorgeous location in a vineyard. João oversees the excellent restaurant. Very tasty traditional food with a twist. Ample wine selection. Beautiful garden view from every table. The staff is impeccable. The hotel has a wonderful story from its 500 years of existence. We walked the vineyard and grounds after dinner. Beautiful and full of restful nooks and crannies. Already making plans for a return trip in September.

I found this hotel / villa with VIP Access searching through Expedia’s website. It is a hidden gem for those looking for a serene and beautiful environment (with views of vineyards and expansive landscapes). There are bed & breakfast type rooms in the main house, or multi-bedroom villas near the main house. We had a spacious 3 bedroom “house” (Moscatel) with its own courtyard, and a spacious living & dining area on the first floor, and a full European-size refrigerator and kitchen. The hotel is easy to find with Google Map even though it is located within the Parque Natural da Arrabida; it is easy access to Setubal town (a 10 minute drive), grocery stores, beaches, and beautiful scenery. You experience the true Portugal being in a place like this. I realized upon arrival this hotel is part of the Small Luxury Hotel collection and it is truly reflected in the ambience and services. The staff were all wonderful, being very attentive to all our needs. Jose & Joao welcomed us upon arrival, and helped us settled immediately around noon (even though official check-in was not until much later). The Zimbral restaurant onsite has a nice diverse menu selection for dinner, and prices are reasonable for its quality and ambience. There is a walking /biking path on the property; the hotel has only 2 bikes for rent (so reservation is encouraged). You can email the hotel through ******* messaging; the staff is very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend a stay here.