Hotel Casa Palmela - Small Luxury Hotels of The World, Hotel & Villas
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Casa Palmela is worth booking if you want a quiet five-star stay among vineyards and forest outside Setúbal, with a spa, pool and attentive staff. Skip it if you want to walk into town or feel prices should match the quality exactly, as some guests found food and rooms expensive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Hotel Casa Palmela - Small Luxury Hotels of The World, Hotel & Villas is our Luxury pick for Setúbal. It is an officially rated five-star hotel with a guest score of 9.0 out of 10 from 588 reviews.
It suits couples and families looking for a calm countryside base, with a car to explore. A spa, pool, restaurant, garden, terrace, family rooms and free parking are all listed. Guests mention walking trails close by.
Skip it if you want restaurants and sights on foot. Everything in our data is 55 minutes or more away on foot. Some guests also felt the room rates and food prices were high for what they got.
Location and getting around Setúbal
The address is Quinta do Esteval - E.N. 10, km 33,5, outside the centre of Setúbal. Guests describe a peaceful setting amid vineyards and forests, with mountain views. The location score is 9.4.
The Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal is about 4.4 km away, around 55 minutes on foot. Our Lady of Grace Cathedral is about 5 km, roughly 63 minutes. Arrábida Natural Park is about 5.9 km, roughly 74 minutes. All three are far, so plan on a car or taxi.
Beach appears in the property's facilities list, but that does not confirm a beachfront location or any walking distance to a beach. Walking times are straight-line estimates and unverified.
What guests say
Staff get warm praise: friendly, attentive and professional. The setting is the other big draw, with vineyards, forest, mountain views and walking trails.
The criticism is about value. Some guests felt food and room rates were high for the quality provided.
Price and how it compares with our other Setúbal picks
These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, 10 to 12 November. Hotel Casa Palmela came in at about €179.53 a night, roughly €359 for both nights, well above the €97 sample median. They are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
B&B HOTEL Setúbal Bonfim, our Budget pick, was about €61.60 a night with a score of 8.5. Rio Art Hotel, our Best Value pick, was about €124 with a score of 9.1. That is a slightly higher score than Casa Palmela for about €56 less a night. What the extra money buys here is the rural setting, five stars and the spa and pool.
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Why it made our top 3 in Setúbal
We compared 9 eligible properties in Setúbal. Our Luxury slot goes to five-star hotels first, and Hotel Casa Palmela is one, with the joint second-best review score of the 9.
Its listed facilities include a spa, pool, restaurant, free parking, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is in your rate; Continental, Gluten-free and Buffet are listed. Ask about spa and pool hours and fees, which are not confirmed for your dates.
If a beach matters, ask the hotel how far it is and how to get there. Arrange a car or taxis in advance, and confirm the pet policy if you travel with one.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Casa Palmela near the beach?
Beach appears in the property's facilities list, but a beachfront location or walking distance is not confirmed. Ask the hotel directly.
Can I walk from Hotel Casa Palmela to central Setúbal?
Not easily. The Monastery of Jesus is about 55 minutes on foot and the cathedral about 63 minutes, so you will need a car or taxi.
Is there a gluten-free breakfast?
Continental, Gluten-free and Buffet breakfast types are listed. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €179.53 a night. Check today's price for your dates.