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Solar Sampaio E Melo

3.0 star property
History meets playful recreation at this urban retreat where guests can challenge friends to billiards, enjoy arcade games, or simply relax poolside

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Solar Sampaio E Melo, in the historical district, blends relaxation and entertainment. Start your day with a continental breakfast, then explore the garden or swim in the outdoor pool. Enjoy WiFi throughout the property, and unwind in the bar or game room in the evening.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Trancoso, Solar Sampaio E Melo is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fraga da Pena and Vila da Ponte River Beach, while Museu da Guarda and Guarda Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Trancoso travel guide
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Map
LARGO DR EDUARDO CABRAL 3,3, Trancoso, 6420-053

What's nearby

  • Rabelo boats on douro river porto
    Duoro River
    49 min drive - 58.2 km
  • Igreja de Santa Maria
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Trancoso Castle
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sortelha
    40 min drive - 49.0 km
  • Mondego Walkways
    45 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Vila Franca das Naves Station
    19 min drive
  • Viseu (VSE)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • O Marquês
    2 min drive
  • Merceaeia Do Fradinho
    1 min walk
  • Taberna do Bacalhau Frito
    3 min walk
  • Dom Gabriel
    3 min walk
  • Café Esplanada
    13 min drive

About this property

Solar Sampaio E Melo

Country house in the historical district
At Solar Sampaio E Melo, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bike hire, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • A billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Solar Sampaio E Melo feature thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Biosphere – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5666

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Solar Sampao E Melo Guesthouse TRANCOSO
Solar Sampao E Melo Guesthouse
Solar Sampao E Melo TRANCOSO
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House Trancoso
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House
Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Country House Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Trancoso Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House
Country House Solar Sampaio E Melo
Solar Sampao E Melo
Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House Trancoso

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar Sampaio E Melo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Solar Sampaio E Melo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Solar Sampaio E Melo located?

Situated in the historical district, this country house is steps away from Igreja de Santa Maria and Trancoso Castle. Fraga da Pena is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Solar Sampaio E Melo Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little centrally located hotel that has very interesting architectural features.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sigridur Hellen

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

Hellen

We had a wonderful stay at the hotel and it had a very personal atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Desilusão

A receção do Solar foi muito rápida, sem explicações, simpatia e paguei um quarto duplo superior e colocaram-me num quarto duplo normal. Poderia ter poupado 10 euros.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

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

Fantastisk lille hotel.

Et fantastisk lille hotel i middelalder byen Trancoso. Hotellets personale er meget venlige og serviceminded. Dejlig frisk morgenmad hver dag. Værelserne rengjort dagligt, og sengene redt. Dejligt fredeligt pool område med liggestole mv. Et hotel der ligger i centrum, hvor der er 20 m til kaffe på torvet, 40 meter til en kold øl og flere restauranter inden for komfortabel gå afstand.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lo recomiendo, volvería

Todo positivo: la limpieza, el personal, la decoración de las zonas comunes, la piscina, la climatización, la situación... Por decir algo menos favorable, en nuestra habitación el armario era muy pequeño y había una cama supletoria que hacía incómodo el acceso. El desayuno estaba muy bien pero el menú no varió en los días que estuvimos allí.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jose luis

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

Top hôtel

Très bel hôtel avec une décoration alliant le moderne et l’ancien avec un top confort , piscine calme et détente avec une équipe professionnelle et sympathique ! Top hôtel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Emplacement idéal

Emplacement idéal pour découvrir la ville. Hôtel de charme, confortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incontournable étape dans cette ville historique.

Mieux qu’une maison d’hôte , il s’agit plutôt d’une demeure de charme . Décoration soignée avec de nombreux petits détails symboliques. Literie excellente, chambre spacieuse et très propre . La personne de l’accueil n’ aime pas les français a cause de Napoléon ! Dommage ce fut le bémol de notre séjour …
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Eduardo

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

almo

Muito bem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luís

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

Excelente

Gostei muito, recomendo e, se voltar a Trancoso, ficarei no Solar SM.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Lovely hotel

This is a lovely hotel and the staff are friendly and helpful - great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bel hôtel, décoration soignée, personnel aimable, très propre, calme et paisible dans un petit village très bien situé pour visiter les environs de la région des Beiras. Piscine agréable dans le jardin fleuri, tout est conforme aux photos du site web de l'hôtel. Excellent choix.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Nivaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANCOIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helder

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELISEO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Decio Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clemente

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

Excelente

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019