Forte de São Francisco Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, pool views

Forte de São Francisco Hotel overlooks a challenging 18-hole golf course and offers an elegant retreat. Relax in the sauna or enjoy two pool options - a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests often praise the attentive and helpful staff.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Parking included
Room service
Gym
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Tomorrow

Oct 20 - Oct 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Down duvet

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Rainfall showerhead

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Down duvet

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Premium Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Down duvet

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

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

Private bathroom

Bathrobes

Deep-soaking bath

Bidet

32 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Down duvet

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Rainfall showerhead

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Down duvet

Bidet

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Rainfall showerhead

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the area

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

What's nearby

Forte de Sao Francisco - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Chaves Castle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Torre de Menagem & Museu Militar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Chaves Railway Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Roman Baths and Palace of Justice - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taberna Benito - ‬7 min walk
‪Toca da Raposa Chaves - ‬4 min walk
‪Roma - ‬8 min walk
‪Tomate Azul - ‬4 min walk
‪Pastelaria Maria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Forte de São Francisco Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the city centre

A poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Forte de São Francisco Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Cozinha do Convento, offers lunch, dinner and pool views. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a playground and an arcade/games room.

Additional perks include:

A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
An outdoor tennis court, a local area shuttle and a table football
Luggage storage, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information

Room features

All 58 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as safes and free bottled water.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Hot tub
Spa
Kids pool

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free offsite parking within 20 metres
Street parking available
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 250 metres
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

Bar da Piscina
Cozinha do Convento
Lobby Bar

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Foosball table
Free children's club
Gym
Library
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free children's club
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

11 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Free pool cabanas
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Low-height door lock
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-width doorways

2 buildings
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1997
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Down comforter

Bathroom

Bidet
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Limited room service

Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property Registration Number 93

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to October

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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

Parking height restrictions apply

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Does Forte de São Francisco Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forte de São Francisco Hotel on 23 Oct 2025 start from AU$157.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Forte de São Francisco Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forte de São Francisco Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Forte de São Francisco Hotel located?

This family-friendly Chaves hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Forte de Sao Francisco, Chaves Railway Museum and Museu da Região Flaviense. Museu de Arte Sacra da Catedral de Chaves and Nadir Afonso Contemporary Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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