Located in the countryside of Algarve in São Bartolomeu de Messines, Bartholomeu Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with a mix of modern and old in an 1893 recently renovated building. Free WiFi is available.
The rooms at Bartholomeu Guesthouse include private bathrooms and are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Beds in a dormitory room are also available.
Bartholomeu Guesthouse features an à la carte restaurant on site serving traditional Portuguese dishes as well as international cuisine. Guests can enjoy their meals with the best variety of wines available. In addition there is a snack bar and room service at guests' disposal.
With a 24-hour front desk, Bartholomeu Guesthouse includes a shared lounge area and shared kitchen facilities where guests can prepare their own meals. Centrally located, guests can access most services in the town of Silves after a few minutes’ walk.
Guests can enjoy the best that Algarve has to offer including the beaches of Albufeira 25 km away and the golf courses and the casino of Vilamoura 30 km away. Portimão is a 31-minute drive away and Faro International Airport is 48 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
“The room was well decorated and had working AC, the bed was quite comfy and the bathroom was clean and well presented.
I really appreciated finer details like leaving water bottles, or little disposable cups for toothbrushing. The included...”
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Robert
Netherlands
“Fine room with small balcony, good bed, communal kitchen, clean and centrally located.
Breakfast was really nice!
Room was painted by a professional!”
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Judy
United Kingdom
“Staff were really friendly and helpful & the attached restaurant had really great food at a reasonable price”
Carmen
Romania
“Charming hotel, very well maintained for a 150 year old building; 5 rooms, we booked 2 for a family of 4 as they are quite small; in the hallway, at the exit from the rooms, there is a very well equipped common kitchen, including a refrigerator,...”
Carla
United Kingdom
“Enjoyed the comfortable bed, the kitchen facilities, air conditioning, very clean and wonderful breakfast.”
Marta
United Kingdom
“Close distance to train station and other markets . Also has air conditioning which is a much desired commodity when it's 40 degrees out!”
Irina
Russia
“Just a perfect place to stay for one night during the trip.”
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Louise
South Africa
“The restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced. The host was very hospitable and friendly. The room was spacious, clean and with aircon. Nice roof balcony. Parking easy to find close to the property.”
Jose
Portugal
“The room was spacious and confortable. The bathroom as well. Breakfast also above average.”
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Frank
Netherlands
“Good bed, nice common kitchen space, small boutique place. Busy restaurant downstairs doesn’t give any noise upstairs. Nice place to stay during my Via Algarviana hike”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Café Académico
Cuisine
Portuguese • International
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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