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Reviews of Residencial Encontro

Av. Carvalho Araujo n78, 5000-657 Vila Real, Portugal

#9 of 9 hotels in Vila Real

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 170 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was in the next street not actually where it is shown in the picture. The rooms are very dated and could do with being upgraded a little.

    It was very close to the centre and easy to park nearby. The owners were very helpful and caring.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    7.0
    Great stop gap for one night in the city centre with breakfast included
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dated . Reds new furniture

    Location, price and staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    La situation centre ville

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    Excellent value for money in the heart of the town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is not a negative point, but rather advice for future guests: if you plan to stay at the hotel during city celebrations in the central square, it may be quite noisy.

    Perfect location, right in the city centre, surrounded by many cafés and restaurants. The room is not luxurious, but for the price and considering the location, it is an excellent option. A simple breakfast (coffee/orange juice/toast with ham and cheese) is included in the room price. The room also has fully functional air conditioning. The hotel staff are polite and welcoming.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location, great breakfast and lovely staff. Great value also.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All OK

    Good location at the Center of Vila Real. Very reasonable breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay for travellers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Centrally located a 10 minute walk from the central bus station. A perfect location in Vila Real itself and good value stay. We arrived at 10.30 in the morning and were able to leave our bag in our room with no problem as it was already available. All the staff were pleasant and very helpful despite their not speaking English …. we got by without any problems at all.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Overall a positive stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing blocking noise from outside the room, like people on the stairs, outside wind etc..

    The staff was very friendly. The price was very reasonable! Location is amazing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    7.0
    Perfect for a short stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It can get a bit noisy at night due to the heavy doors. I wouldn’t stay longer than a couple of nights, but honestly, why would you stay more than a couple of nights in Vila Real?

    This was a last-minute booking, and it turned out to be a great choice! The owner is a very sweet and welcoming lady. The location is perfect, right in the middle of Vila Real. The accommodation is simple but very clean, with everything you need for a comfortable night’s sleep. Plus, the breakfast was excellent, especially for the price. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Verry good👌🙏🙏🇳🇵🇳🇵🇵🇹🇵🇹

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was simple. Space in room was limited. Bathroom needs to be updated.

    Personal was attentive n friendly. Beds were comfortable. Location was great. Parking was nearby.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendliness and cleaners of the room..

    The team was amazing and friendly...

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    7.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The man who initially came to us on check in was very grumpy, he wasn’t much better at breakfast. You get brought what he brings you to eat, ham and cheese in a baguette and a croissant. Unable to park motorbikes outside but free parking a 5 minute walk away and it’s opposite the Police Station. The Police thought it funny we were locking the bikes up.

    Check in is in the cafe underneath. The lady was nice and we managed despite the language differences. The rooms are a little tired but comfortable enough and with plenty of beds. 2 out of the 3 rooms booked had 3 beds in. No hairdryer in the rooms. Very central and despite there being some sort of celebration going on the room was quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's good service and friendly environment

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice. The host is very nice and welcome. Great location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No.

    Good location close to the center and SEF.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like

    Service is good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    comfy to stay with friends for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a mildew in the bath, all other stuff were clean.

    I liked cozy greetings, welcomed owners and theire cafe with excellent breakfast. Also view from the window and great location in the city center. Interior in the room was like in my grandma house or at the village, so it was comfy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights

    the walls were very sensitive. I was able to here all the noise from next doors. e.g from the personal that started cleaning in the morning. that was somewhat annoying.

    The Location was at the center of vila real, so couldnt be better. Friendly personal and very friendly owner.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Very good, definetively recommend staying there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The shower cabin was a bit hard to move around, but that's a minor issue

    The staff was really nice, the room was cozy and had plenty of space, and the breakfast was always fresh, and it was in a really good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice simple guesthouse

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    A good place for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was a good place to stay. Although I had to park my motorcycle opposite the room and we were in the town centre it was very safe.

    The breakfast was very good, the hosts and staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    8.0
    Great budget option
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location, clean room, good nights sleep and very good value for money

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds could be better, air conditioner didn't work - but that was just my bad luck in timing.

    Nice room, lots of towels and necessities. Nice ppl good service.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Walls are a little thin! I could hear folks walking up and down the stairs, but overall great stay

    room was wonderful, A/C worked well and it's centered right in the middle of the square.

    Stayed in August 2023

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