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Hotel Museu

Property class: 3
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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a large window with a desert view.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, River View

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

Comfort Triple Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, River View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a large window with a desert view.

Comfort Single Room, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Comfort Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a striped bedspread, bedside tables with lamps, a view of the outdoors through a sliding door, and a small seating area with a chair.

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double or Twin Room, River View

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a hillside.

Comfort Double or Twin Room, River View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a door with a notice, and two wall-mounted pictures.

Basic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted pictures.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi
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About the area

Located in Mertola, Hotel Museu is in the city center 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 an 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
    47 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Cegonha Branca
    8 min walk
  • Café O Cantinho
    3 min walk
  • Novo San Remo
    6 min walk
  • O Ciga
    5 min walk
  • Restaurante Alengarve
    7 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 onsite activities like rowing/canoeing and fishing. 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 rentals, and RV/bus/truck parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel Museu feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
    • 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and 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 elevators

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 Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Museu on Sept 1, 2026 start from CA $121, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 from Church of the Assumption of Mary and Castle of Mertola. Menagem Tower and Museum of Mertola are also within 10 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Hotel Museu Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 237 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quiet, clean and perfectly located to enjoy Mertola. Parking was super easy. And the staff were all helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, easy parking and lovely room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room/hotel, great view over river, snack bar operating all day at very reasonable prices, unique as it’s also a museum, offers kayaks and boat trips, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

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
Verified review

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