Quinta do Paço Hotel
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.
It is worth booking if you want a quiet estate with gardens and free parking a short walk from Mateus Palace. If you want to explore central Vila Real on foot, or expect the lowest price in town, look at the comparison first.
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Quinta do Paço Hotel is our Budget pick in Vila Real, with 3 stars and a guest score of 8.5 out of 10 from 766 reviews. Guests describe a historic estate with gardens, mountain views and a quiet atmosphere.
That makes it a good fit for drivers, couples who want calm, and anyone whose main reason to visit is Mateus Palace. Free parking, family rooms, a pool, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace are all listed by the property. It is also tagged as pet-friendly; confirm the policy before you go.
Skip it if you want to walk into the city centre each evening. The cathedral is over 40 minutes away on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is Estrada Nacional 322, and the location sub-score is 8.8. Guests place it near Casa de Mateus. In our data, Mateus Palace is 0.7 km away, about 9 minutes on foot.
Panoias Sanctuary is 2.3 km away, around 29 minutes walking. The Cathedral of Vila Real is 3.3 km away, roughly 41 minutes. That is far for a casual stroll, so expect to drive, take a taxi or use public transport for the centre.
All walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been checked on real routes, which may be longer or lack pavements.
What guests say
Guests like the setting most: the gardens, the views and the quiet. The swimming pool also gets praise, described as a large outdoor area with bar service and views over fields and mountains. Since the pool is outdoors, do not count on it being open in cooler months; check opening times for your dates.
Breakfast divides opinion. Guests mention a generous selection with regional products, but some find the variety and juice quality lacking. The breakfast type has not been confirmed in our data.
Price and how it stacks up against our other two picks
The reference price was €110 per night, a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. It matched the sample median of €110 exactly.
Here is the odd part. Our Luxury pick, Borralha Hotel, Restaurante & Spa, showed the same €110 per night, with 4 stars and the same 8.5 score. Our Best Value pick, Hotel Miracorgo, was €141 with 4 stars and a score of 8.3. Vila Real had only three eligible hotels, so the categories sit close together.
In short, choose Quinta do Paço for the estate setting and Mateus Palace on foot, not because it is far cheaper. Compare live prices for all three before deciding.
Why it made our top 3
Only three eligible hotels made the comparison in Vila Real. Quinta do Paço shared first place on guest score and had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, which is how our Budget slot is chosen.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates and compare it with the other two picks, since they were so close. Confirm whether breakfast is included, whether the pool is open, and the pet and cancellation policies.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed. Recent reviews are the best place to check them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Quinta do Paço Hotel from Mateus Palace?
About 0.7 km, roughly 9 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate. Guests describe the hotel as near Casa de Mateus.
Can I walk to the centre of Vila Real?
The Cathedral of Vila Real is about 3.3 km away, around 41 minutes walking. That is far, so plan on a car, taxi or public transport.
Does Quinta do Paço Hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed among the property's facilities. Confirm availability for your dates.
Is the pool open in November?
It is an outdoor pool and opening times have not been confirmed. Ask the hotel before booking if it matters to you.
How much does Quinta do Paço Hotel cost?
The reference price was €110 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.