The 4 of us (wife and I and our sister & brother-in-law) stayed with Fr. John Mariani and his house keeper Valentina at Casa Alta Royal Lodge for 2 nights in early May 2012 during our pilgrimage to Fatima. The whole experience was very good, the rooms were beautiful (especially the suite) and the views were fantastic. We had dinner... More

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Alta and highly recommend this wonderful small inn. The service, location, ameneties and above all Father Mariani were a special treat and totally unsuspected. We had read reviews and liked what we read, but nobody prepared us for the surprise of what we would find when we arrived.Imagine sleeping in a place that was... More

My family of five took my older sister to Portugal to visit Fatima, and it turned out that the Casa Alta Royal Lodge was the highlight of our journey. We were looking for some place special to stay since the primary purpose of our whole trip was to visit Fatima, but we could not find anything in the Fatima that... More

We only spent one night at the lodge and really regretted not having more time. The lodge is sublime. Situated just below the castle and at the edge of the old town of Ourem, there is no shortage of places to explore and views to see. Father John and Valentina are generous hosts. The lodge is well appointed. Our room... More

Difficult to find, but there it is, a small, traditional house, almost against the walls of the castle of Ourem with a splendid view all around. We have been there for professional activity in Ourem but we found the time to visit Fatima and see the new church, Spectacular! And we had the opportunity of enjoying a very interesting evening... More

I have been going back to Casa Alta for almost ten years now. Discovered it while visiting Portugal for my first time in 2003 and fell in love with the Casa immediately. Go back at least once a year and more if possible. Relaxing atmosphere above the clouds in a walled castle environment. Beautiful gardens with pool make this a... More

We arrived to Casa Alta the last week of June, when the hydrangeas were in full bloom and the garden was breathtaking. I agree with other postings about the beauty of the place, the warmth and hospitality of Fr John and his assistant, Valentina, and the fresh and delicious meals. I want to add a few more observations. Although this... More

This is a wonderful, charming and private place. It is 6 minutes from Fatima and it is on the hill with a priceless view. The cool breeze is perfect in the evening on a hot day. The rooms are unbelievable. Fresh linen, tile floors, spacious, reading area with a desk and the bathrooms are new with terra cotta tile. Truly... More

Casa Alta was the perfect accommodation for my family because there were five of us traveling, and 3 bedrooms to rent. It was an incredible personalized experience, much more special and intimate than staying in a hotel. The moment we arrived, I was left speechless by the ornate French decor and furniture, beautiful artwork, and most importantly, since we stayed... More