Hotels Near Alcáçova e Casa Islâmica - Museu de Mértola Cláudio Torres in Mertola

We spent four nights in this hotel during our birding tour. Our room was clean and well-maintained, the bed was comfortable, with enough good pillows to keep my happy, and there was wifi. However, the room was small, and there were only two very small bed stands and one small, narrow table on which we could put things. There were some drawers in the closet, but only a few coat hangers which were insufficient for two people spending four nights. We had to ask three times before we were given some additional ones. The bathroom was our biggest problem. For some reason, we were given a handicapped room, which we didn't need. The toilet was high enough that my feet could barely reach the floor. The sink was not set in a counter, so there was no place to put our toilet articles, and we had to use the plastic seat which was intended to be used in the shower for a shelf. The shower was the worst part. The walls could be folded and were not securely fastened to the base, so if you leaned on them, they could collapse, and they leaked water onto the floor outside. The stall was small enough that while washing, you could inadvertently hit the faucet handle and turn the water off. I can't say I ever enjoyed a shower during our stay. On the plus side, there was a very nice breakfast buffet which was served in an adjoining building.

The hotel, and its twin, are in a good location overlooking the river. It has a functional feel, it could perhaps do with some more colour, but our room was large and comfortable - and had a huge terrace with expansive views. We had a good breakfast, and an excellent outside bar features in the communal area bridging the hotel with its neighbour the Museu.

We had a fabulous 2 night stay at Alentejo Star Hotel last week. The rooms are very spacious and clean. Very comfortable beds. Air con worked very well and it was needed as the temp was 34 degrees ! The pool area is vey pleasant and towels provided. The bar and restaurant were fabulous .Lots of places to sit and the outside terrace was a great spot in the evening. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially ‘Bob’ in the bar. Such a nice man. In the town the remains of the old mine were really interesting and the swimming lake was a great place to cool down. Will definitely be back