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Hotel Vanguarda

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Exterior
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Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Monsenhor Mendes Do Carmo, Guarda, 6300586
  • Museu da Guarda
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Guarda Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Guarda Cathedral
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Guarda

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Guarda awaits you at Hotel Vanguarda. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Museu da Guarda and Guarda Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Restaurante D. Sancho, serves Portuguese cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Guarda hotel include Guarda Cathedral and Serra da Estrela Nature Park.

What's nearby

  • Museu da Guarda - 9 min walk
  • Guarda Museum - 11 min walk
  • Guarda Cathedral - 12 min walk
  • Sortelha - 13 min drive
  • Mondego Walkways - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Guarda Station - 8 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ali Baba - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Arcada Café Cervejaria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Churrasqueira Porta do Sol - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Churrasqueira Típica - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hamburgaria T M Burger - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vanguarda

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A fitness centre, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Vanguarda. Self parking is free.

This Guarda hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Vanguarda offers 82 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a bath and hairdryers.

This Guarda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante D. Sancho

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Snow sports gear
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 24.00 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 24.00 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number LUT104/04

We should mention

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hotel Vanguarda
Vanguarda Hotel Guarda
Hotel Hotel Vanguarda Guarda
Guarda Hotel Vanguarda Hotel
Hotel Hotel Vanguarda
Hotel Vanguarda Guarda
Hotel Vanguarda Hotel
Hotel Vanguarda Guarda
Hotel Vanguarda Hotel Guarda

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Vanguarda?

Hotel Vanguarda offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Vanguarda?

Yep, Hotel Vanguarda has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Vanguarda?

The closest beach to Hotel Vanguarda is River Beach Loriga (42.4 km).

Is Hotel Vanguarda family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Vanguarda is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Vanguarda serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Vanguarda?

No, Hotel Vanguarda does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Vanguarda?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Portuguese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Vanguarda?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Vanguarda?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Vanguarda Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice! Great location! Great complimentary breakfast! Staff was helpful with my concerns!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose, puerto rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and views
We stayed 1 night here in early May and were very satisified with everything. It is located on a hill in the suburbs so might be a bit difficult to get to without a car. With car we found it easily and parked ok on street. Covered hotel parking was available. The staff were very helpful and some good English. The room was large, clean and comfortable with terrific view over farmland and hills. Buffet breakfast included in price was excellent as also was the 15 Euro buffet dinner. Wifi worked well. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, but not good for vertigo!
Really excellent for a 3 star - attentive service, quiet and plush rooms. Didn't have time to try the restaurant, but the menu looked varied and inventive. Views are impressive, but the guard rails outside the windows are far too low on the 2nd floor. Keep the window closed and use the aircon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stopped for one night on our way from the Algarve to the Douro Valley. The hotel was a little older but very well maintained. The rooms were clean and the staff were very accommodating. Breakfast was quite good. My only complaint was that the bed was very hard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

tal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Guarda stop over
A pleasant stop over on the way down from Northern Spain to Lisbon. The hotel was in a good location and had amazing views over the countryside. Breakfast was included in the price and was very good quality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
good location
beautiful views from hotel. the mattress was very hard

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location nice view. Personally I don't like carpet in the room and also the beds where not very comfy. Nice staff and good food!

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Overnight stay on way back from Algarve. Although listed as 3 star this hotel is worthy of a 4 star. Hotel,staff,service,food all excellent. My wife and I thought the service in the restaurant and bar were particularly impressive.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location, helpful staff and great views!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Berks, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent overnight stay
Excellent and friendly staff. Good quality and value food in the restaurant. Excellent value for value for money. Free secure parking

8/10 Good

geoffrey

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

8/10 Good

geoffrey

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

6/10 Okay

Graeme, Lusaka, Zambia

Hotel is more like a 3 star standard transit / business hotel. has all the basics for an overnight stay.

8/10 Good

David, Hertfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant and efficient.
For the very reasonable price this is an excellent stopover for the weary traveller. The staff we encountered were charming and efficient. The dining both at dinner and breakfast was good and excellent value.

8/10 Good

geoffrey, Lagarde Hachan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good for a stop over
Good stop over hotel, good staff, good food, near motorway, warm & comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A GREAT STOP OVER HOTEL
THIS IS A GREAT HOTEL TO USE AS A STOP OVER ON THE WAY SOUTH. The area is worth a visit, lots of history & you can ski in the winter. The staff / food / rooms, are good, the hotel is very good value & well located.

8/10 Good

G Jane, Tauranga NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with good walks nearby. Close to main shopping malls and great views.

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022