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Biovilla Sustentabilidade

Palmela , Herdade Do Pinhal De Bastos, Vale De Barris (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsBiovilla Sustentabilidade is a stunning eco-friendly hotel located in the forest, providing a peaceful escape from city life. The location is excellent for exploring nearby towns and beaches and the hiking opportunities are fantastic. The hotel's breakfast and dinner are almost entirely organic and local with many ingredients sourced from the hotel's own organic garden. The vegetarian options are particularly well-cooked and delicious and the hotel staff is friendly and passionate about sustainability. The rooms are beautiful with greenery and nature outside and the bathrooms are spotlessly clean. The pool is a great feature of the hotel with a natural treatment and stunning view. Overall, guests have spoken highly of the hotel's natural and ecological atmosphere, homemade food and friendly staff, making it a perfect oasis away from tourism.
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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This eco-friendly oasis is dedicated to sustainability, utilizing renewable energy sources, recycling, and water conservation practices. It offers a farm-to-table concept with organic gardens and involves guests in farm tours. The cooperative actively works on regenerative projects addressing unemployment and biodiversity loss.

Certifications:

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

Wastewater is reused after treatment

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Zero-energy building (zero net energy consumption on an annual basis)

Zero-waste hotel/accommodation

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

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Dog Friendly Lodge

This lodge is tagged as dog-friendly. It focuses on sustainability, providing a unique experience for guests and their pets. Specific amenities for dogs are not detailed, but its inclusion suggests a welcoming environment.

Dog Play Area Dogs Stay Free

Do you accept dogs in all rooms?
Yes

Is there an extra charge?
Free! There is no extra charge. Dogs stay for free.

Should the dog owner notify you before checking in?
Not necessarily

Lodge with Swimming Pool

This eco-conscious lodge offers an outdoor seasonal pool and stunning mountain views. It's a budget-friendly option that welcomes families and pets.

Outdoor Pool

Accessible Lodge

This lodge offers a level-access route from the road to all rooms. Designated parking spaces for people with disabilities are available. Assistance and guide dogs are allowed and there are roll-in showers in all rooms. Support handrails are available in certain rooms.

To whom is your hotel/accommodation accessible?
People who use a wheelchair People who are deaf People who are blind People with autism People with asthma

Is there level-access route (might include lifts) from the road to the rooms? Yes, to all rooms

Are there any facilities that guests who use a wheelchair cannot reach? Yes

Small Lodge

This lodge provides a sustainable and nature-focused retreat. It is ideal for guests seeking an eco-friendly experience with comfortable accommodations and a tranquil environment.

Lodge for Yoga

Provides a dedicated area for practicing yoga. Offers both group and private yoga lessons, including Hatha yoga. Yoga equipment is available for free and guests can practice yoga during their stay.

What percentage of your guests practise yoga during their stay? Under 50%

Is there an area in the premises dedicated to practising yoga? Yes

Is there an area near the hotel/accommodation ideal for practising yoga? Yes

Lodge with Outdoor Pool

This accommodation features an outdoor pool and a terrace, set amidst stunning landscapes.

Lodge where Dogs Stay Free

This lodge in Palmela provides a welcoming environment for guests traveling with their canine companions. Dogs stay free, offering a convenient and budget-friendly accommodation option in the Setubal region.

Lodge with EV Charging Stations

Lodge for Honeymoon

Romantic Lodge

Lodge where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken

Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
Yes

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
Yes, to all guests

Lodge with Play Area For Dogs

Room Types

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The twin/double room features a private entrance and a balcony.

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The twin/double room features a private entrance, heating and a balcony.

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides a private entrance and a balcony.

Suite with Garden View Offering free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a shower. The suite offers a private entrance, a wardrobe, heating along with a balcony. The unit has 3 beds.

Suite with Mountain View The suite provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Suite with Mountain View The suite features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with mountain views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Double or Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The twin/double room offers a private entrance and a balcony. The unit offers 4 beds.

About Biovilla Sustentabilidade

License: 5633/RNET

Guest Reviews

8.1

Very Good

Location

Biovilla Sustentabilidade is a stunning getaway nestled in the forest, surrounded by spectacular and peaceful nature. Although you'll need a car to get here, the location is excellent for exploring nearby towns and beaches, such as Setúbal and Palmela, which can be reached within 15-20 minutes. The property is an exciting bio-project in the middle of nowhere, providing a peaceful location and a perfect escape from city life. The hiking opportunities here are fantastic and the organic food is a bonus. Despite the remote location, guests appreciate the quietness and harmony with nature. It's a paradise on earth, where you can hear the birds chirping and it's hard to believe it's so close to Lisbon.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Biovilla Sustentabilidade has received raving reviews from guests. Almost all guests agreed that it was delicious, incredible, fresh and very tasty. The hotel offers a home-cooked breakfast that is natural and healthy with plenty of vegan options available. Many guests were pleased with the petit déjeuner maison et bio délicieux and the nourriture végétarienne excellente. The hotel also sources many of its breakfast ingredients from its own organic garden. Guests appreciated the nourishing and varied options available. While a few guests felt that the breakfast could be more varied, the majority of them found it to be phenomenal and well-prepared. The ecological and natural atmosphere of the hotel was also praised and the homemade breakfast was considered a highlight of the stay.

Dinner

If you're looking for a hotel that serves incredible food, Biovilla Sustentabilidade is the perfect choice for you. Guests have raved about the hotel's breakfast and dinner, which is almost entirely organic and local with much of it grown on-site. The vegetarian options are particularly well-cooked and delicious and you can even enjoy a local wine with your meal at an affordable price. All meals are fresh and pure with a focus on sustainability and responsibility towards the environment. The hotel staff is friendly and even gives small presentations on the origin of the food and philosophy behind it. Overall, guests have spoken highly of the food at Biovilla Sustentabilidade with only a few minor criticisms of specific dishes.

Rooms

The rooms at Biovilla Sustentabilidade were frequently complimented by guests for their beauty with many noting the presence of greenery and nature outside. The bathrooms were often praised for being spotlessly clean with good water pressure and heat. While there were some comments about the cleaning needing improvement and occasional dust and mosquitos found in the bedrooms, most guests found the rooms comfortable and functional. The concept of sustainability and the eco-friendly amenities provided impressed many guests and some appreciated the simplicity of the rooms, which included thoughtful touches like a small tea basket. While there were some complaints about uncomfortable beds, lack of light in some rooms and occasional maintenance issues, overall guests found the rooms relaxing and reflective, perfect for recharging and exploring the surrounding area.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for an eco-friendly hotel surrounded by beautiful nature, Biovilla Sustentabilidade is a great choice. Many guests have praised the spotless bathroom and clean and airy rooms that smell wonderful. Although a few reviewers mentioned issues with ants and mosquitoes, overall cleanliness is excellent. However, some found that cleaning could be better and that external maintenance was lacking. Unfortunately, a shared bathroom was not cleaned during one stay. Also, the green color of pool water put some guests off. Despite these issues, the majority of guests found the hotel to be perfect or almost perfect in terms of cleanliness.

Staff

Biovilla Sustentabilidade offers not only a beautiful natural setting but also a wonderful staff that will make your stay even more memorable. The team is described as friendly, welcoming, kind and caring, always ready to help and provide great advice for activities. Guests particularly praised Patricia for her attentiveness and helpfulness. The staff speaks good English and they are passionate about the sustainability concept of the hotel. The homemade food with local products and the peaceful atmosphere adds to the charm of the place. Despite one review mentioning a passive-aggressive attitude from the owner, the majority of reviews speak highly of the staff's energy and attention to detail. Overall, the staff at Biovilla Sustentabilidade is a major highlight of the hotel, making guests feel at home in this oasis away from tourism.

Pool

The pool at Biovilla Sustentabilidade is a great feature of the hotel with many guests complimenting its natural treatment and stunning view. Despite being small, the outdoor pool is a nice spot for relaxation and soaking up the sun. Other guests mentioned how it is a place to unwind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Overall, the pool is a quite enjoyable amenity at Biovilla Sustentabilidade.

Yes, Biovilla Sustentabilidade has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Biovilla Sustentabilidade.

Yes, Biovilla Sustentabilidade welcomes dogs. For more information, read the answers to the Dog Friendly questionnaire

No, parking facilities aren't available at Biovilla Sustentabilidade.

No, Biovilla Sustentabilidade doesn't have a gym.

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