Great hotel. I only got to stay at this property one night, but would have loved to stay longer. The hotel is very spacious and a nice get away from the City. More

The Convento do Espinheiro (hereafter the CE) is a grande experience that is “different”. It is not your typical holiday resort with beach chairs and pina coladas. It is one where you find peace, an overwhelming sense of history, a sense of pride that breathes through the halls of the grounds… and yet still with the refined luxury & service... More

This is a unique hotel because of its origin as a Convent. It still retains a beautiful restored Church, one of the most beautifull in all of Alentejo. Yet at the same time it is a very modern hotel with all the luxury that you expect from a hotel of this level. It is without doubt one of the most... More

On a recent trip to Portugal we had a chance to stay a couple of nights at Convento do Espinheiro, and they were simply phenomenal! As you may have read elsewhere, the Convento is a 15th century monastery that has been carefully restored and expanded with additional guest room wings and a spa. We stayed in the main building (the... More

Legend says Our Lady has appeared over a bush in flames to a sheppard. The story spread and people throughout the region flocked to come here in procession. So in the XV century a church was built church that turned soon into a monastery. The monarchs of Portugal were quite fond of this place. D. Afonso V came to ask... More

The hotel is superb.the personel is attentious.the spa is one of the best in Portugal if not the best.the design bedrooms are the best to stay.the restaurant is not 5 star. More

The hotel was one of the highpoints of our trip to portugal and a great way to end our trip. Service was excellent and the hotel itself was fascinating. We were given a 45 minute tour of this restored convent that resembles a kings castle. The hotel actually had a church located in the hotel that wasalmost as elaborate as... More

Beautiful location on rural roads. Great for a long walk. Food is excellent. Breakfast is included and extensive. Rooms are wonderful, big, clean, with a private outside sitting area. Fitness room, bar, wine-tasting, free tour of the church, friendly employees. Bathrooms are fabulous. Plenty of closet space. Huge desk. More

This is a lovely property situated outside the town walls (you will need a car, though they do have a shuttle service). Restored convent with spacious rooms, great dining room, and a very helpful staff. Dario at the front desk is especially helpful and will ensure your stay is filled with memorable restaurants, wineries, etc. (his directions are also exemplary). More