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Pousada Mosteiro Amares

4.8(1,801)
Hotel

About

Pousada Mosteiro Amares is a historic hotel set in a 12th-century Cistercian monastery, blending ancient architecture with modern comfort. Its restored cloisters, original orange trees, and vaulted wooden ceilings create a serene backdrop ideal for focused retreats or intimate business gatherings.

The venue offers four versatile event spaces, including the old refectory and the Winepress room, perfect for presentations and dinners. Guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurant housed in the monastery’s original kitchen, a cozy bar with a fireplace, and an outdoor marble swimming pool surrounded by nature, just minutes from Peneda Gerês National Park.

Best for

  • Historic venue for executive retreats
  • Intimate dinners in unique monastery spaces
  • Small conferences with scenic outdoor breaks

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

12th-century Cistercian monastery restored by Pritzker Prize winner
Architecture & History
12th-century Cistercian monastery restored by Pritzker Prize winner
The hotel is housed in a 12th-century monastery redesigned by Eduardo Souto de Moura, a 2011 Pritzker Prize-winning architect. The blend of ancient structure and modern design creates a unique, contemplative setting for events.
Marble outdoor swimming pool with support bar and changing rooms
Outdoor Amenities
Marble outdoor swimming pool with support bar and changing rooms
A distinctive marble pool set in a grazing meadow offers a serene outdoor experience. It includes a smaller children’s pool, a support bar, and changing rooms for convenience during events.
Original monastery cloister and church for ceremonies and receptions
Historic Event Spaces
Original monastery cloister and church for ceremonies and receptions
Event spaces include the cloister with original orange trees, ideal for summer dinners and receptions, and the monastery church featuring a wooden vaulted ceiling and a 17th-century gilded altarpiece, perfect for religious ceremonies.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 1,801 reviews