Pousada Da Serra Da Estrela - Covilhã

4-star mountain resort within Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, with spa and architecture by Souto Moura

Facilities & Activities

Pousada da Serra da Estrela offers two swimming pools - one outdoor and one indoor - both with panoramic mountain views. The property includes a fitness center, a games room with billiards, table tennis, and darts, plus a separate indoor play area for children. Guests can borrow bicycles, play board games, or relax in the shared lounge with TV.

Rooms & Architecture

Designed by celebrated architect Souto Moura, the building is a restored former tuberculosis sanitarium with a unique architectural layout. Rooms are spacious with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, minibars, and private bathrooms with hairdryers and a bath or shower. Select superior rooms include a turret seating area offering a high vista over the valley toward Covilhã.

Location & Surroundings

The pousada sits inside the Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela, 3 miles from the Penhas da Saúde Chapel and 4 miles from the Wool Museum. Direct access to hiking trails and skiing areas (including the highest point in mainland Portugal, Torre) is available from the property. Free on-site parking and an electric vehicle charging station make arrival convenient for road-trippers.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site wellness spa includes a sauna, Turkish bath, massage chairs, and a variety of body, facial, and beauty treatments. Guests have free access to the indoor pool, sauna, and steam room as part of their stay. The spa staff can also arrange bicycle rentals for exploring the surrounding natural park.

Dining & Family Services

The à la carte restaurant serves traditional regional cuisine with a seasonal menu, including local cheese and sausage boards and dishes like veal with gorse and juniper berries. A breakfast buffet is offered daily with local specialties such as Serra da Estrela cheese and fresh pastries, and breakfast can be served in the room. For children, there are kids' meals, a snack bar, and a dedicated indoor play area with board games and puzzles.

• Architecture: Restored sanitarium by award-winning architect Souto Moura
• Pools: Outdoor and indoor pools with mountain views
• Spa: Sauna, Turkish bath, massage treatments
• Location: Within Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, near hiking and skiing
• Family: Kids' club, game room, children's play area
• Pet Policy: Small dogs allowed in designated rooms
• Parking: Free on-site parking and EV charging station

License number: 4550