Welcome to the Convento de São Paulo...

Located in the Serra d´Ossa between Redondo Village and the city of Estremoz - Alentejo

Built in the 14th century, on the slopes of the Ossa mountain range, by monks who wanted a place where they could pray and find spiritual peace, the Monastery of St Paul is now a refined and comfortable hotel. It is situated within 600 hectares of woodland and has large gardens, two Florentine-style fountains, 50,000 glazed tiles lining its walls and majestic architectonic lines. Refurbished in 1993, the Monastery is now a four star hotel. Unsurprisingly, the hotel is steeped in history. According to the chronicles, the monastery has been visited by many illustrious figures, including Catherine of Braganza, who married King Charles II of England in 1661, King Sebastian and John IV. In 1892 King Charles invited the court and nobility to a picnic in the monastery gardens. All in all staying at the hotel is returning to the past in comfort. Dining: With careful preparation, ´O Eremita´ seeks at all times to bring together the incomparable local flavours and aromas. Thus, it is not easy to resist the charm of the Restaurant and the superb finesse of its regional and international cookery, accompanied by a vast wine collection that includes a careful choice of Alentejo wines, and the variety of excellent convent and regional confectionery. All of this, combined with the pleasant professionalism of the service, will allow you to have an unmatched gastronomic experience. Recreation: The outdoor swimming pool fits in nicely with the surrounding landscape.

Free Parking, Restaurant, Games Room with Fireplace, LivingRoom,Pedestrian Walks,Meeting Rooms, wireless network in the cloisters, Rooms situated inside the Main Building, outside the Old Cells Wing

Hotel Features

Safety Equipment

Room Features

Total number of guest rooms: 41
subdivided into: 10 SGL | 31 DBL

The 4-star hotel offers 41 comfortable guest rooms with Bathroom with bathtub, air conditioning, room safe and Windows for opening.

Food & Beverages

Sport & Leisure at the hotel

Meeting Rooms

Information about your meeting possibilities at our property is available on request.

Meeting Equipment

Meeting Packages

Meeting packages are submitted on request.

Add-on programmes / Places of interest

Special incentives will be arranged according to your requirements.

Miscellaneous

Additional meeting equipment on request.

Special Offers

Special offers are currently not available.

Location & Directions:

Arriving by car

The Convento de São Paulo, half way up the Serra d´ Ossa, in the heart of the Alentejo province, is 180 km away from Lisbon and at a 76 km distance from Badajoz (Spain). Reaching us is quite simple: Leave Lisbon heading South, choosing the A2 highway, at Km 56 leave A2 and enter A6, direction Évora up to exit nr.7 to Estremoz. Enter the N4 road and exit after driving 1,5 km, to the N381 to Redondo. At Km 15 you will find, to your left, the sign indicating you have arrived at the Convento de São Paulo. If you are coming from the South, take the IP2, past Beja, Vidigueira and Portel. At the crossing with road N256, turn right towards Reguengos de Monsaraz, where you should take the road N381 to your left, direction Redondo/Estremoz. Pass Redondo and 2 km past the village of Aldeia da Serra you will find the gates to the Convento de São Paulo on your right. If coming from Spain, cross the border to Portugal at Caia, take de A6 highway to Estremoz until exit nr 7. You will then enter road N4 and after a 1,5 km drive, exit and take N381, direction Redondo. At km 15 you will find the sign indicating you have arrived at the Convento de São Paulo