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Beira Rio

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Mertola

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Exterior
Family Room | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Family Room | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Rua Dr. Afonso Costa No. 108, Mertola, 7750-352
  • Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Largo Luís de Camões
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Torre do Rio
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Single Room, River View

  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Double or Twin Room, River View

  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room (Castle View) | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room (Castle View)

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room, River View | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room, River View

  • 323 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Exterior

Hotel Museu

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (207)
The price is $59
per night
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Hotel Museu

About the neighborhood

Mertola

Heart of Mertola.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana and Largo Luís de Camões. Torre do Rio and Casa Romana are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana - 1 min walk
  • Largo Luís de Camões - 1 min walk
  • Torre do Rio - 1 min walk
  • Casa Romana - 1 min walk
  • Castle of Mertola - 5 min walk

Getting around

  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Salvador - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Novo SanRemo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Repucho - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café O Cantinho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Guadiana - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Beira Rio

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Mertola
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Beira Rio. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Beira Rio offers 25 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Mertola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Boat tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 12.5 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 12.5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beira Rio Hotel Mertola
Beira Rio Mertola
Beira Rio Hotel
Beira Rio Mertola
Beira Rio Hotel Mertola

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beira Rio to the airport?

Beira Rio is 74.8 mi (107-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beira Rio?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beira Rio on Mar 4, 2025 start from $44.39, 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.

Does Beira Rio have an airport shuttle?

Beira Rio offers an airport shuttle.

Does Beira Rio offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Beira Rio, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Beira Rio?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Beira Rio?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beira Rio?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Beira Rio have a pool?

Beira Rio features an outdoor pool.

Does Beira Rio have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Beira Rio have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Beira Rio to downtown Mertola?

Beira Rio is 0.2 mi away from Mertola.

Beira Rio Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 258 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel shares management and facilities (e.g. pool) with the Hotel Museu next door. Between the two is a bar area. We discovered that if you stay at the Museu you can put bar drinks on your bill, but if you are staying in the Beira Rio you have to pay at the bar. The pool and pool area were not crowded when we were there. Our room on the ground floor was adequate for a couple of nights. The view over the River Guadiana was good and the evening river trip (20euro pp) up and down the river was a nice excursion. The church/castle/archealogical dig at the top of the hill makes an excellent visit. Most restaurants are near the roundabout coming into Mertola so a little bit of a walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yaroslaff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great small village. Hotel is ok but was bit disappointed with the size of pool. In the photo it looked bigger. However the river is at walking distance which offers some water activities to do and for a dip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Very good location, you can directly rent kayak and swim on the river, Room might need remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good enough for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel shared with the Museu hotel. We had a side balcony overlooking the river, pool and terrace. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Staff were lovely and helpful. The location was perfect for exploring the town. I would totally recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALERIA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly local hotel
Friendly local hotel. Great base for birdwatching and exploring. River and castle views and staff were very helpful.
View from front door
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location. Great Value.
Wonderful location with view over river and at base of steps up to the town and castle. Balcony the size of a small apartment. Comfortable bed. Shame a fridge isn’t supplied as, even in April, the temperature is in the thirties. Lovely to buy food from the hotel snack bar and eat on balcony watching the house martins dive and glide!
Balcony as big as a basketball court!
Pool with a view
View from balcony
House Martin in flight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, excellent value
brilliant spot for a birding break, good value, great breakfasts, close to castle and old town. Only snag was lack of heating and a dodgy wardrobe door. No restaurant which meant limited options out of season. Watching the 40+ Azure winged magpies come to roost every evening made up for anything else!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Whatever
We visited Mertola in late February, not prime tourist season but was still busy with tourists. Our overall impression, based on some of the local proprietors we encountered, those with us foreigners with limited Portuguese language skills should perhaps visit elsewhere. The hotel itself was very clean but basic (amazing water pressure in the shower though!). Big thanks shout out to the woman who runs the patio/bar snack bar at the Rio Biero and Hotel Museu. It was a Saturday night and it appeared most, if not all restaurants in the village were closed for dinner that night. She went out of her way to discreetly make us something to eat that evening!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel however rooms are very small and the walls paper thin. Check in was barely polite.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was small for two people. Otherwise amazing area. Beautiful terrace
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, friendly staff, lovely breakfast. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great budget option for exploring the town. There is a beautiful pool and terrace overlooking the river. Good for walking to the sights; very quiet here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A clean, comfortable convenient place.
I found the accommodation to be comfortable, clean and convenient. The add-on breakfast buffet was also a good value. My only complaint was that no one was there for me to check in for at least five or 10 minutes. Supposedly you could check in until 10 PM and I arrived at about 9:15 PM, other than that my three night stay, there was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George, bethany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

This hotel is in a great location, and the staff was very accomodating. It was quiet and with a great view. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

George, bethany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over the last few years I have stayed here many times when I visit family in the area. As always, the rooms are clean the views are great and the staff is friendly and accommodating. It's my home away from home!

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Ajax

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stumbled upon this lovely hotel while travelling across the countryside … what a gem this is. The rooms are small but very comfortable. We had a fever view and it was wonderful. The staff are friendly and helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second Stay.
A nice hotel in a central location.Very polite helpful staff and a very good breakfast..
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

George, bethany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Mertola, a very historic Portuguese town. Has great views of both the castle and the river. Best of all is the staff! This is my fourth stay at Beira Rio and I’m already looking forward to my next stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022