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
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
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
- Retiro do Gerês
- CuisinePortuguese
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
License number: 113409/AL
