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Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra

Estrada de Sao Sebastiao 3-5, Sintra 2710-592 Portugal
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This historic Quinta is an elegant boutique hotel, today´s comfort, technology and luxury have been combined with the tradition of a typical aristocratic Portuguese estate, with a modern twist.Adapted and transformed into an elegant boutique hotel, today´s comfort, technology and luxury have been combined with the tradition of a typical aristocratic Portuguese Quinta. The Quinta features 15 hectars of land with 13 hotel rooms and suites. Come and enjoy the memories of the past with modern amenities to make your stay unforgettable, situated calmly just in the middle of the city centre. Our tree lined allée leads you to a big 17x8 m pool, a magnificent and unique view from the pool towards the Atlantic ocean and over the castles of Sintra. On 15 hectar we have a meadow, a small farm, different terraces and agricultural fields, our own forest, a large event space. You can spend all day walking only on the Casa Holstein Quinta Sao Sebastiao property and still have not seen it all.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Conference facilities
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Non-smoking hotel
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Outdoor pool
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FDR wrote a review Feb 2024
Philadelphia62 contributions23 helpful votes
We had a very pleasant stay at Casa Holstein. The hotel is set in large, expansive grounds, with little hidden paths one can explore. There's even a beautiful peacock who wanders around. The hotel is contained in an old estate and has a bygone sense of charm. Our room was very large and comfortable. The bathrooms (we had two) were very spacious and well appointed. The shower was excellent. The host was very pleasant and available to help and answer questions. They served breakfast at the hotel. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Dave wrote a review Jan 2024
New York City, New York2 contributions
I am sadly writing this review so others don’t make the same mistake we did. Below is a recap of a bride and groom’s experience of attempting to plan a wedding at Casa Holstein. Upon initially signing our contract to host our wedding at Casa Holstein, we fell in love with the facade of Casa Holstein, and we loved the natural beauty of the flowers and surrounding maze garden (as advertised on their website). We chose to host our reception in that space as other bride and grooms had in the past, and we were excited to pay our initial deposit and book the venue. We were incredibly excited to arrive at Casa Holstein at the end of August for our technical visit, but when we got there, we were shocked to find that the entire façade and entrance of the property was not what we expected. It was not the beautiful maze garden where we planned to host our wedding. It simply just a large patch of dirt. When we expressed our concern about this, neither the Manager Nuno, or owner of the property Salvador, could give us any assurance the property would revert to its previous state, or anything close to it. That was VERY concerning to us. As a young couple trying to plan and pay for an international wedding on our own, with our own hard-earned money, we simply can’t afford the additional stress of wondering whether the property would be in decent shape for our wedding day. What we signed up for, is clearly not what we’re getting, and we would never have chosen to get married at Casa Holstein in its current state. Upon visiting the property, there were also many other concerns—especially regarding safety. There is broken railing on the main staircase, exposing extremely sharp and rusty metal. There is a raised pool area with no fence to stop people from falling off the edge, which is also very dangerous. I would be extremely cautious about bringing any children to this property. Other than safety issues, the property is extremely unkempt overall. Much of the landscaping, besides what’s advertised on Casa Holsteins website, has not been attended to. This includes unsightly and overgrown plants, bushes, and there is an entire area simply filled with dead, rotting sunflowers. The ceremony area has a massive, unsightly bush in the center which has been photoshopped out of their pictures, obstructing the area where we would have gotten married. We were left with no other choice but to pull out of this venue—and or vacation to Portugal turned into a mad dash to find a new place to get married. Upon requesting a refund, or even a partial refund, or EVEN having the deposit transferred towards rooms at another property owned by their management, we were met with short, rude responses from their Manager Nuno saying that they did not breach their contract and that the garden is finished. However, he was unwilling to provide any current photos of the finished garden. After begging for photos for weeks, our wedding planner went to the property to show us the current state of the property, which can be here seen in this post. All of this back and forth and unwillingness to help has been carefully documented, and we never would have imagined an establishment deemed to be a luxury property would treat their guests in such a way. They have proved over and over again, through every aspect of the way they run and manage their property to the way that they treat their paying guests, they are clearly not equipped, or caring enough, to deliver a quality experience—whether you’re getting married on their property or simply enjoying a holiday. Some other issues — they claim there is a chef on site. We stayed there for one week and we did not see the chef once. The Manager Nuno makes omelets every morning which we found strange. Additionally, the pool is not heated, and was unusable during our stay in August. Lastly, the hotel used the property to host paid events that are open to the public, that EVEN guests need to pay to attend. We could not enter the pool area one day because they were hosting a movie screening, which I would have had to pay to enter. They are essentially eliminating areas of the property which are supposed to be accessible to guests. This is a huge sign of the desperation of this hotel to make ends meet. The other clear sign of their desperation was their need to keep our wedding deposit. Still, to this day, we are still fighting with layers of their management to get any resolution to our massive loss of money. Thousands were lost on the deposit, and thousands were lost staying on the property for our site visit. There are so many lovely hotels in Sintra and Lisbon area who operate with integrity and care. Please think wisely before booking any stay or event here, it was a grave mistake and one of the most stressful experiences of our lives. I have wrote this review because I simply wouldn’t wish this upon anyone else. The images attached represent the property upon signing the contract and the property in its current state. Still to this day, they are holding all of our money, and now the manager Nuno will not respond to any of our emails or calls whatsoever.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Pool is not heated, don't swim
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Megan C wrote a review Jan 2024
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Arrived with my fiancé thrilled to finally see our wedding venue to find the beautiful gardens they advertised and sold to us for the backdrop of our wedding was completely removed without any prior notice, replaced with a barren landscape and black fence. The property is unkempt, broken rusted railings, dead decaying flowers, short staffed, paid outsider events supplement income which hotel guests have to pay to attend while losing access to hotel, weird owner of the property who intrudes on your stay (and cautioned us not to get married as he shared his divorce whoas), no chef - you'll find the hotel manager making your omelet while he avoids customer complaints. The property is outdated, molded showers, dilapidated and uncared for. They pocketed our deposit despite changing the complete facade of their hotel, are unresponsive and dismissive and it's simply not worth the time or money. Sintra is gorgeous and provides no shortage of hospitable, charming and memorable stays - Casa Holstein is a joke.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Arkansastraveler55 wrote a review May 2023
Naples, Florida60 contributions36 helpful votes
I rated it a 3 because of the friendly staff and large room. The hotel was very hard to find by car, we were given written Instructions but a visual map would have been better. The room was large but noisy. Our room was Over the reception area and we could hear people coming in and out all day and each time the front door slammed our room shook. The stairs were noisy. The Sunday of our last day there was a party at the pool with very loud pulsating music all afternoon u til 9 PM which we could hear in our room all afternoon that prevented us from napping as we had wanted to. The breakfast buffet was nice. Staff again were very nice. But it was hard to get anyone on Sunday due to the party at the pool. The room was big with a sitting area. Light and airy and a nice view. Bed was comfortable. We had a car pickup at 7 am to take us to the airport. We had to carry our own bags to the car down stairs.. for the price we were charged we felt like we did not get the value. The staff was very helpful before we arrived in making dinner reservations
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Get a map of how to get into parking area; don’t get room 5,
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fabrizio-gourmet wrote a review May 2023
Dali, China175 contributions35 helpful votes
If you want to have the same feeling of living in a palace of Sintra this is your hotel. Near the center, with a nice parking. Great and tasty breakfast served on a nice balcony. Friendly and helpful service. The apartments are spread around a fresh and beautiful garden. The swimming pool was great in the hot days.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Greg M wrote a review Apr 2023
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The property was beautiful, the food at the hotel was great and the staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating. The pool and gardens were another great bonus and the hotel location was perfect for walking around Sintra.
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Date of stay: April 2023
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mintysnowflake7 wrote a review Mar 2023
Milwaukee, Wisconsin141 contributions73 helpful votes
The perfect place to stay in Sintra! Free parking, amazing breakfast included, very clean, great location. Our room was comfy and cozy, with beautiful details. The grounds are beautiful and the location is perfect for walking to all of the attractions of Sintra. The staff was helpful.and friendly. If you're looking to stay in Sintra, look no further. Such a hidden gem.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Free parking Amazing breakfast included
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paula wrote a review Feb 2023
Dorking, United Kingdom7 contributions3 helpful votes
Room with terrace was delightful Staff amazing Breakfast was the best breakfast in a long time Such a hidden gem of peace and tranquility in a busy yet stunning town Highly recommend. Sintra is such a special place and it was lovely to escape back here and recharge.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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J F wrote a review Oct 2022
Edinburgh, United Kingdom83 contributions49 helpful votes
Lovely setting with great views from the gardens and the pool, and convenient location in between the train station and the centre of town. The room was a good size, and clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful and the continental-style breakfast was nice, with some of the small open-sandwich style choices particularly good. The coffee wasn't great though, as with the other hotels we stayed in in Portugal. The gardens were a little underused/unkept as it was off season but include a petanque and croquet area which might be nice during the summer. The (unheated) pool has a great view of the Sintra Palace and the Moorish Castle. The one remaining peacock is a good breakfast companion!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Kelly H wrote a review Sept 2022
Melbourne, Australia570 contributions180 helpful votes
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Amazing place super central ! Beautiful rooms comfortable huge beds ! Super super stunning surroundings ! Great pool and lovely gardens ! Staff are super friendly and breakfast is wonderful Walking distance to everything ! I felt like I was living in a fairy tale
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Yes the digital pad to get in is 100 metres from gate !
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RM 627 - RM 840 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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PortugalCentral PortugalLisbon DistrictSintra MunicipalitySintra
NUMBER OF ROOMS
13
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Frequently Asked Questions about Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra
Which popular attractions are close to Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Nearby attractions include LAS Tours Sintra (0.2 km), Centro Histórico de Sintra (0.3 km), and Câmara Municipal de Sintra (0.08 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Conveniently located restaurants include A Praça - Sintra, Villa Craft Beer & Bread, and COMO - Restaurante.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Sintra.
Does Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Castelo dos Mouros (0.8 km), Convento dos Capuchos (4.6 km), and Sintra National Palace (0.3 km).
Is Casa Holstein Quinta de Sao Sebastiao Sintra accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.