Beira Rio

Property class: 3

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A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Beira Rio. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers light fare. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$67
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Comfort Single Room, River View

  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of a castle.

Double or Twin Room (Castle View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Triple Room, River View

  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small potted plant.

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror above the bed, and a small side table with a plant.

Family Room

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Mertola, Beira Rio is in the city centre and on the riverwalk. Church of the Assumption of Mary and Castle of Mertola are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pulo do Lobo and Cerro do Lobo. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mertola travel guide
Map
Rua Dr. Afonso Costa No. 108, Mertola, 7750-352

What's nearby

  • Church of the Assumption of Mary
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Menagem Tower
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castle of Mertola
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museum of Mertola
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Menhires de Lavajo
    43 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • O Salvador
    4 min walk
  • Novo San Remo
    6 min walk
  • Restaurante Alengarve
    6 min walk
  • Café O Cantinho
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Guadiana
    3 min walk

About this property

Beira Rio

  • Hotel by the river
  • A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Beira Rio. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers light fare. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and a TV in reception
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Beira Rio have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Baths or showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does Beira Rio have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beira Rio?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beira Rio on 5 Nov 2026 start from AU$67, 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 Beira Rio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beira Rio?

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

What time is check-in at Beira Rio?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beira Rio?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Beira Rio provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Beira Rio located?

Located in the heart of Mertola, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Church of the Assumption of Mary, Castle of Mertola and Museum of Mertola. Menagem Tower is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Beira Rio Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, friendly staff, lovely breakfast. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly local hotel

Friendly local hotel. Great base for birdwatching and exploring. River and castle views and staff were very helpful.
View from front door
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great budget option for exploring the town. There is a beautiful pool and terrace overlooking the river. Good for walking to the sights; very quiet here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was small, basic but clean and had a great view over the river. There were no facilities here, they were in the sister hotel next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel shared with the Museu hotel. We had a side balcony overlooking the river, pool and terrace. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Staff were lovely and helpful. The location was perfect for exploring the town. I would totally recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good enough for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & quiet. Palm Sunday complicated matters with most restaurants closed in town. Kiosk operated by hotel adequate for meal but very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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While the room was clean, neat and comfortable, the bathroom could use some improvement as there was mold in the shower and the bidet was missing a nozzle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small village. Hotel is ok but was bit disappointed with the size of pool. In the photo it looked bigger. However the river is at walking distance which offers some water activities to do and for a dip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel however rooms are very small and the walls paper thin. Check in was barely polite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was small for two people. Otherwise amazing area. Beautiful terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location. Great Value.

Wonderful location with view over river and at base of steps up to the town and castle. Balcony the size of a small apartment. Comfortable bed. Shame a fridge isn’t supplied as, even in April, the temperature is in the thirties. Lovely to buy food from the hotel snack bar and eat on balcony watching the house martins dive and glide!
Balcony as big as a basketball court!
Pool with a view
View from balcony
House Martin in flight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel shares management and facilities (e.g. pool) with the Hotel Museu next door. Between the two is a bar area. We discovered that if you stay at the Museu you can put bar drinks on your bill, but if you are staying in the Beira Rio you have to pay at the bar. The pool and pool area were not crowded when we were there. Our room on the ground floor was adequate for a couple of nights. The view over the River Guadiana was good and the evening river trip (20euro pp) up and down the river was a nice excursion. The church/castle/archealogical dig at the top of the hill makes an excellent visit. Most restaurants are near the roundabout coming into Mertola so a little bit of a walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Whatever

We visited Mertola in late February, not prime tourist season but was still busy with tourists. Our overall impression, based on some of the local proprietors we encountered, those with us foreigners with limited Portuguese language skills should perhaps visit elsewhere. The hotel itself was very clean but basic (amazing water pressure in the shower though!). Big thanks shout out to the woman who runs the patio/bar snack bar at the Rio Biero and Hotel Museu. It was a Saturday night and it appeared most, if not all restaurants in the village were closed for dinner that night. She went out of her way to discreetly make us something to eat that evening!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large, clean room. Wonderful balcony overlooking a river and ruined medieval fortress. Large bathroom. Difficult on-street parking on a steep road (drag your bags into the hotel). No refrigerator or microwave, but very comfortable and well air-conditioned. Very friend staff. Affordably priced. In a cute little town and well-located. Would happily do it again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

This hotel is in a great location, and the staff was very accomodating. It was quiet and with a great view. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Over the last few years I have stayed here many times when I visit family in the area. As always, the rooms are clean the views are great and the staff is friendly and accommodating. It's my home away from home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good stay

Very good location, you can directly rent kayak and swim on the river, Room might need remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

Just OK

Good location but old hotel. Bathroom smells like sewer and the television was not in good working order. Was ok for a 1 night stay en route to Porto
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stumbled upon this lovely hotel while travelling across the countryside … what a gem this is. The rooms are small but very comfortable. We had a fever view and it was wonderful. The staff are friendly and helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, excellent value

brilliant spot for a birding break, good value, great breakfasts, close to castle and old town. Only snag was lack of heating and a dodgy wardrobe door. No restaurant which meant limited options out of season. Watching the 40+ Azure winged magpies come to roost every evening made up for anything else!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024