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Hotel Museu

3.0 star property
Guests find natural serenity along the riverfront, where canoeing adventures balance perfectly with quiet moments in the garden café atmosphere

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Hotel Museu sits riverside, offering a peaceful retreat with a scenic garden and rooftop terrace. Guests can fish or canoe, browse the library, or use the free in-room WiFi. The staff is consistently praised for their attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Double or Twin Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Triple Room, River View

Comfort Triple Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Single Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Mertola, Hotel Museu 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mertola travel guide
Map
Rua Dr Afonso Costa No: 112, 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
  • Alcoutim Castle
    43 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • O Salvador
    3 min walk
  • Novo San Remo
    6 min walk
  • Pastelaria Ninho Doce
    7 min walk
  • Café O Cantinho
    3 min walk
  • Cafe Guadiana
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Museu

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Hotel Museu. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in reception and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Museu boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and hairdryers
  • 22-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Museu
Hotel Museu Mertola
Museu Mertola
Hotel Museu Hotel
Hotel Museu Mertola
Hotel Museu Hotel Mertola

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Museu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Museu?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Museu on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$92, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Museu?

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

What time is check-in at Hotel Museu?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Museu?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Museu provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Museu located?

Located in the heart of Mertola, this hotel is steps away from Church of the Assumption of Mary and Castle of Mertola. Menagem Tower and Museum of Mertola are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Museu Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, good sized clean room and very helpful staff. Loved the archaeological ruins in the reception area. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Lovely staff Great position Comfortable room .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff, clean rooms and nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good, excellent hotel, great location, very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great comfy friendly hotel.

This is a really friendly clean and comfortable hotel with great staff. The pool and sunshade area with the snack bar was really well maintained. A lovely surprise in reception! We also took the very reasonable boat trip they organised and it was well worth it. It has everything for a stay in beautiful Mértola.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Fantastic

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay , the staff were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Good stopping-off point

Nice clean functional hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this quaint little hotel on the river with beautiful views. Excellent staff. Appreciated having on-site dining options after a long day of drive and exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun

Liked: Amenities
Great location in Mertola, walking distance to castle. Nice views of the river. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Very nice, good value

Loved it! Good value, beautiful views, easy parking. Loved the area and hope to return for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern hotel. Close to everything. Easy walk to everything. Parking onsite. Balcony with amazing view of river
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very decent hotel for the price

Basic but nice hotel with a view of the river. Clean. Decent breakfast. Furniture is worn. Decent place to stay for the price. Seems to be a popular choice for birdwatchers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean. Be sure to book a river view room with balcony.
View from castle
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice small hotel set right outside the walls of an exceptionally historic town. Comfortable, simple, and good services.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a good price with lovely staff. Excellent location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in Mertola, interesting place, great pool and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine hotel, lovely area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a picturesque town. Very good restaurants, a few places to visit. One day was enough to visit all tourist spots. The pool was indeed to small. The staff was very courteous and helpful. Room was spotless, very clean especially so close to the river and not a bug or mosquito in site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one small issue - the holder for the hand-held shower is too loose and the shower nozzle head has to be held all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, outside bar was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were there for one night and it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024