Name: Hostel Retiro do Gerês
Address: Largo da Sobreira do Chão, número 1 - 3 Fafião, Cabril, Montalegre, 5470-017 Geres, Portugal, Largo da Sobreira do Chão, número 1 - 3 Fafião, Cabril, Montalegre, Norte Region, 5470-017, Portugal
Rating: 9.2

Hostel Retiro do Gerês

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hostel Retiro do Gerês in Vila Real offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony with mountain or pool views, a wardrobe, and a TV. Dining and Leisure: The modern restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine with vegan options for lunch and dinner. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or outdoor swimming pool, enjoy the bar, and participate in activities such as cycling. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a shared kitchen, minimarket, coffee shop, picnic area, and kids' pool. Additional amenities include a lounge, soundproofed rooms, and free on-site private parking. Nearby Attractions: Located 100 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the property is close to Parque Nacional da Peneda Geres (10 km), Canicada Lake (15 km), and Geres Thermal Spa (16 km). Highly rated for breakfast, restaurant, and staff support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Suite with Mountain View 1 double bed
Suite with Mountain View 1 double bed
Suite 1 double bed
Suite 1 double bed
Suite with Mountain View 1 double bed
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom 4 bunk beds
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom 4 bunk beds
Suite with Mountain View 1 double bed
Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom 4 bunk beds
Apartment with View and Balcony Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
Apartment with Mountain View Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
Suite with Mountain View 1 double bed
Suite with Mountain View 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Fionnuala

United Kingdom

“Lovely staff. Clean comfortable rooms. Huge breakfast included. Very nice restaurant. Great showers. Great area for hiking.”

Amelie

Germany

“We had a great stay. The hostel is in a great location, the rooms are functional but lovingly decorated. The bed is a bit cramped if you are travelling as a couple, one of whom is over 1.80 cm tall, and the beds were a bit too hard for our...”

Darren

United Kingdom

“Very clean room, great views and location, the breakfast was super delicious. Lovely restaurant for evening meal too!”

William

United Kingdom

“Great location for a visit to the national park. Close to walking trails and bathing spots including Tahiti waterfall. Great restaurant and well priced. Secure parking. Outdoor pool with great views. More of a hotel than hostel imo. Air...”

Marine

France

“My boyfriend and I stayed at Hostel Retiro in July 2025. We don’t usually write reviews, but this place was so special we just had to! The hotel was renovated during the pandemic. The property is really comfortable while still maintaining its...”

Dominika

Slovakia

“Loved the stay! The hotel is situated in the middle of the hills, in the national park, which makes it a perfect spot for relaxation and trips to nature - hiking, waterfalls, rivers, dips in the refreshing springs. Or you can just chill by the...”

Nigel

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was excellent, friendly staff, communal area was great with good facilities”

Jim

Portugal

“Dinner was quite nice with an nice red wine. The breakfast was okay. . but it was replete with bread and I don't tolerate a lot of bread. I would have preferred more protein. The fruit was nice. And evidently the coffee wasn't real coffee unless...”

Anette

Denmark

“New and nicely renovated hostel.. Amacing view to the mountains. Cosy common area.”

Lisa

United States

“I loved the location because it was a small friendly town where I saw a cow pass while I drank morning coffee. It's on part of the long hike route but I would advise people visiting the region in a car to take the time to visit as well. The views...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Retiro do Gerês

Cuisine
Portuguese
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Modern
Dietary options
Vegan

Facilities of Hostel Retiro do Gerês

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 08:30 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years

Extra bed upon request

€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 113409/AL