Forte de São Francisco Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Chaves with restaurant and pool bar
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Chapel
Aerial view
Economy Twin Room
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Rua Terreiro da Cavalaria, Forte de Sao Francisco, Chaves, 5400-435

What's nearby

  • Chaves Castle - 6 min walk
  • Roman Baths and Palace of Justice - 6 min walk
  • Ponte Trajano - 8 min walk
  • Ponte Romana de Trajano - 10 min walk
  • Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 94 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervejaria Restaurante O Príncipe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gold Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Pastelaria Sport - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Adega da Luz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Biquinho Doce - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Forte de São Francisco Hotel

Bring the kids when you stay at Forte de São Francisco Hotel in Chaves and they can enjoy the free kids' club. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cozinha do Convento, which serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a health club and a fitness centre.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 58 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking within 66 ft
  • Street parking available

Off-site

  • Area shuttle within 250 metres*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Table football
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (11 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1997
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Cozinha do Convento – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Lobby Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Bar da Piscina – This poolside bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 93

Also known as

Chaves Forte
Forte Chaves
Forte De Sao Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte Hotel Chaves
Forte São Francisco
Forte São Francisco Chaves
Forte São Francisco Hotel
Forte São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte De Sao Francisco
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Hotel
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Chaves
Forte de São Francisco Hotel Hotel Chaves

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Forte de São Francisco Hotel and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna and a health club. Forte de São Francisco Hotel also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Forte de São Francisco Hotel?
Yes, Cozinha do Convento offers al fresco dining, Regional cuisine and garden views.
Does Forte de São Francisco Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Forte de São Francisco Hotel like?
Forte de São Francisco Hotel is in the heart of Chaves, a short 6-minute walk from Chaves Castle and 6 minutes' walk from Roman Baths and Palace of Justice.

Forte de São Francisco Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing hotel ! It's split into two halves, with the dining (and much more - chapel, art gallery, lovely rooms, including a games room!) in a separate building across the courtyard. If it's raining, there is a tunnel connecting the two! The breakfast was very good - the evening meal (we had half-board) was reasonably good, not outstanding. We couldn't use the large outdoor pool this time, but it's impressive. Our main comment is about the staff, who were very friendly and incredibly helpful when we had a medical issue in the early hours of the morning of Saturday 21st September. The night porter was very kind and went out of his way to help - we're very grateful. The local A&E is close, and they dealt with the problem very well. We'd recommend this hotel, and it was great value, especially the half-board option.
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A unique combination of modern hospitality in a hostoric setting
Walter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful facilities, beautiful location, great hospitality.
Joseph, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay while visiting Chaves
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Donald, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

cristina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cynthia, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, very helpful and courteous. Nice rooms.
Alda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fatima, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A real Gem
This hotel is fantastic. Great staff and brilliant breakfast. The setting is perfect
Terry, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and responsive staff.
Elena, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, big room but the most amazing - huge area of the former fort with historical staff, paintings, carpets, old walls. Very impressive conformable bed and car parking in the territory
Andrii, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with excellent swimming pool
Hotel in perfect location for exploring town. Excellent swimming pool and free parking. Tea good breakfast. Can’t ask for any more
John, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Jeffrey, 21-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Five stars. Highly recommend
CARLOS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quadrado funcional, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly
Fantastic hotel
Terry, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Sergio, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything about this hotel
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8/10 Very good

1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kathryn, 4-night trip
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