About this property
Located in the countryside of Algarve in São Bartolomeu de Messines, Bartholomeu Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with a mix of modern and old in an 1893 recently renovated building. Free WiFi is available. The rooms at Bartholomeu Guesthouse include private bathrooms and are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Beds in a dormitory room are also available. Bartholomeu Guesthouse features an à la carte restaurant on site serving traditional Portuguese dishes as well as international cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals with the best variety of wines available. In addition there is a snack bar and room service at guests' disposal. With a 24-hour front desk, Bartholomeu Guesthouse includes a shared lounge area and shared kitchen facilities where guests can prepare their own meals. Centrally located, guests can access most services in the town of Silves after a few minutes’ walk. Guests can enjoy the best that Algarve has to offer including the beaches of Albufeira 25 km away and the golf courses and the casino of Vilamoura 30 km away. Portimão is a 31-minute drive away and Faro International Airport is 48 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Judy
United Kingdom“Staff were really friendly and helpful & the attached restaurant had really great food at a reasonable price” 
Carmen
Romania“Charming hotel, very well maintained for a 150 year old building; 5 rooms, we booked 2 for a family of 4 as they are quite small; in the hallway, at the exit from the rooms, there is a very well equipped common kitchen, including a refrigerator,...”- Carla United Kingdom“Enjoyed the comfortable bed, the kitchen facilities, air conditioning, very clean and wonderful breakfast.”
- Marta United Kingdom“Close distance to train station and other markets . Also has air conditioning which is a much desired commodity when it's 40 degrees out!”
Irina
Russia“Just a perfect place to stay for one night during the trip.”- Louise
South Africa“The restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced. The host was very hospitable and friendly. The room was spacious, clean and with aircon. Nice roof balcony. Parking easy to find close to the property.” 
Jose
Portugal“The room was spacious and confortable. The bathroom as well. Breakfast also above average.”- Frank
Netherlands“Good bed, nice common kitchen space, small boutique place. Busy restaurant downstairs doesn’t give any noise upstairs. Nice place to stay during my Via Algarviana hike” - Brian United Kingdom“Superb family run hotel/restaurante in the centre of Messines. Super helpful and friendly staff, just what was needed having just finished another stage of the Via Algarviana from Alte. Black Pig Strips for dinner was fantastic!👌☘️. Outstanding...”
- Justin United Kingdom“Food is lovely in the restaurant and the breakfast is great.”
Quality rating
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Café Académico
- CuisinePortuguese • International
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
License number: 37851/AL
