Does Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Solar Egas Moniz Charming House & Local Experiences located?

This family-friendly Penafiel bed & breakfast is located near the airport, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Paco da Sousa Church, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Monte Castro Mozinho Ruins and Quinta da Aveleda. Magikland and Penafiel Church are also within 9 mi (15 km). Cête Station is 17 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Oct 2019

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We were provided a home like atmosphere. The staff were laser focus on providing guests the very best experience. We often heard, “we’re here for you”. They certainly live up to that statement, specifically, Claudia, Barbara, and Patricia. The breakfast ingredients were fresh every day. They went out of their way to accommodate my lactose free needs.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved the hotel. It was beautiful in a very romantic setting. The facilities were first class and the breakfast was gorgeous. The staff were the friendliest and most helpful staff I have ever encountered, going out of the way to help with my car hire. I will definitely use and recommend this hotel again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

22 May 2019

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Fantastic!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Apr 2019

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Everything is great. Staff very attentive and helpful. Breakfast is great! Will definitely return

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane, London

26 Oct 2018

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A lovely, warm team going the extra mile to make our stay a very happy memory.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Sept 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel I have ever stayed! Staff are extremely helpful, friendly, smiling! The property is very well located. There are very good pool and sunbathing facilities, feels like home :) Breakfast is very tasty and everything is fresh. Rooms is spacious and bright. It is like a home away from home and all staff members are like your family! Will definately stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carla

26 Aug 2018

Trendy Country Home

We had a lovely stay in this historic home which the owners had remodeled to make it suitable for guests. While the rooms in the new wing were delightful,We liked the historic part of the house the best. The pool was lovely and the staff was most helpful, informative, kind and thoughtful. Breakfast was great, too!. We had a great meal at a tapas bar in the historic town center. We loved watching festival fireworks from our room windows.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jens, Hjørring

4 Aug 2018

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Lidt fra Porto et hyggeligt og charmerende hotel.

Super hyggeligt hotel med sødt personale. Hotellet ligger smukt i en fantastisk indrettet ældre bygning. Utroligt charmerende og langt fra en standard være. Kan varmt anbefales

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Jul 2018

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Beautiful, comfortable house. Perfect place to relax. Staff are very attentive and friendly

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pinhas, Israel

20 Jun 2018

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My wife and me stayed at the hotel for 3 nights. The staff mostly young women that help alot with everything: From providing detailed explanations of attractions and tours till an assistance on toll road. They create a very pleasant atmosphere. For example, on Saturday I asked where can I buy milk that we need for the early morning coffe, since than, every night they put a tray of coffee and warm milk in thermos next to our room. Everything is perfect clean and tasteful. A lovely breakfast with exotic fruit pouch and eggs that made according your request. The hotel is warmly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles

15 May 2018

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Super satisfied.

This was my second stay at Solar Egas Moniz. I will definitely go back. Great rooms. Wonderful staff and the best breakfast I have ever eaten at a hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Holley

24 Apr 2018

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Hidden Gem

This is a gem B&B!! In the small suburb of Cete just outside of Porto, this place is fabulous! The inside is very modern and the rooms are quite spacious. Breakfast is a feast each morning. The train station in town afforded us free parking and an easy way into town each morning. We were spoiled at this location.

8/10 Good

Ritschi, Schweiz

5 Apr 2018

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Wunderbares Haus auf dem Land

Sehr persönlicher Empfang und sehr engagierte Hilfestellung durch das Personal bei Fragen zur Region und Ausflugsmöglichkeiten.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOSMAR

4 Nov 2017

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Tempo de descanso

Instalações muito agradável!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

keanie, chicago

30 Oct 2017

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Zz wonderful rural inn close to train and Porto

Beautifully appointed inn that is spotless with lots of character. Delicious breakfast, helpful and friendly staff. Nice way to stay in small town with quick access to Porto.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

John, Alicante

2 Oct 2017

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Quiet, relaxing place. Very helpful staff - Marco, Claudia, Patricia and Joana - thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet, London, England

30 Jul 2017

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Small comfortable hotel

Staff were very helpful and welcoming. Room was well equipped with drinks and biscuits available in the corridor. Breakfast was excellent. We also had a dinner (needs prior arrangement) which was excellent but quite expensive. The swimming pool was quite small but good for children. The listed gateway to the property was very narrow. We took the train to central Porto - an easy 35 min journey. ATM and bakery 10mins walk away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

5 Jul 2017

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Le calme à 15-20 minutes de Porto

Petit hôtel à la campagne à l'accueil et la propreté irréprochable. Nous recommandons.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

25 Jun 2017

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Our stay was fantastic. The staff warm and welcoming. The owners have done an excellent job maintaining the property. Their attention to detail is amazing. We have never seen anything like it. That is including 5 star hotels. They made our stay feel like home. Our children loved relaxing at the pool and interacting with the staff. This was our favorite place to stay in Portugal. Solar Egas Moniz is deserving of a 5 star rating. We shall return someday.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zandra, New York, NY

22 Jun 2017

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Unforgettable Solar Egas Moniz

I traveled to Portugal in May, and I had a wonderful stay in Penafiel, at Solar Egas Moniz. The owner and staff were extraordinarily welcoming, friendly, and helpful. The hotel is a charming manor house with a beautiful stained glass window and offers a quiet and peaceful local experience. The hotel is located 1 km from the Cete train station, and approx. thirty minutes by car to Porto. I stayed in a bright and comfortable room in the main house. It contained a nice, firm bed, exposed brick wall, cable/satellite TV and free Wifi, and a beautiful view. There is a library, wine room with snacks, and a cute wood burning stove in the house. Breakfast and dinner were served in a delightful dining room; the food was really delicious and the service excellent. The surrounding property includes a garden, outdoor swimming pool, and a children's playground. It was quite lovely. The owner and her employees provided exceptional guest service, anticipating and full-filling all of my wishes and needs. They were so attentive and considerate. Everything possible was done to make my visit perfect. I can't recommend Solar Egas Moniz more highly! Thank you Iva and Joana for a delightful and memorable experience! Tips: If you need to do laundry (and who doesn't when traveling with a suitcase full of dirty clothes), there is an extremely good laundress in Penafiel. There is a really nice taxi driver that services the hotel (Fernando) There is a new, good, casual restaurant in Penafiel.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andreia

27 Apr 2017

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Hotel muito bonito e confortável

Hotel muito bonito e bem cuidado. Decoração temática nos quartos, de muito bom gosto. Funcionários educados, prestativos e atenciosos. Serviço impecável. Café da manhã servido em local tranquilo, aconchegante, bem decorado e com detalhes charmosos nas mesas. Ótima variedade de itens no café da manhã. O dono é muito gentil e atencioso. Foi uma ótima hospedagem, uma experiência muito agradável. Próximo ao Mosteiro do Salvador de Paço do Sousa, faz parte da Rota do Românico.

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

15 Nov 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel que nos faz sentir acolhidos como se estivéssemos numa casa de amigos queridos. Quartos muito limpos e delicadamente decorados, nós ficamos no quarto "namorados". Café da manhã delicioso e afetuoso com a atenção de Paula, Joana e Patrícia. Fomos recepcionados pela amável Iva. O hotel atende a todas as necessidades que se busca: limpeza, atendimento, beleza (muita beleza), tranquilidade local e da região. Estacionamento gratuito. Possui restaurantes e cafeterias na região ( os que fomos tinham preços beeem honestos). Fica a cerca de 30 minutos de carro de Porto.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Oct 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Boutique Hotel for a Romantic Stay!

We cannot say enough good things about the Solar and the staff. What a wonderful finding it was! Very romantic hotel situated in a very unique and beautiful town. You will feel like you are in a movie, when you are there. Their goal is to make you feel at home - but a beautiful home in a tucked in little town in Portugal - and they accomplished that goal with flying colors. Just 20 minutes away from Porto, in the town of Penafiel, a place truly full of charm and authenticity. We spent 2 nights there, but we wish we had 2 more, so we could explore the "Romanico Route." You will love this place!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Oct 2016

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Greindly staff and amazing setting. Great place!

Great friendly place if you want a relaxing vacation in a amazing setting.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Oct 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb boutique hotel

A beautiful smalll independent property. Less than 30 kms inland from Porto, this is truly a gem set in the beautiful hills of Cete. Most welcoming and smiling staff, amazing breakfast with homecakes, fruitplace, pasteis etc... greta and casual service. Highly recomend for everyone that wanst to discover Porto and the region whilst being away from the hustle and bustel of central Porto.

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