Accommodation listing for Ansiturismo - Alojamento in Ansiao on Portuguese.
Address: R. Jerónimo Soares Barbosa 34, Ansião
Phone: 236 673 337
Website: http://www.ansiturismo.com/
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This was a chance discovery when out walking on the Camino de Santiago. The lovely caretaker helped me to get a room and I had a wonderful sleep. The bed is massive and comfortable. The shower is spacious and easy to use. There was a nice scent in the room. I made use of the kettle, fridge and television in the room too. Oh, and the balcony was great to sit outside and listen to the birds and watch the sun rise.
I have stayed in this hotel three times now. The accommodation is accessed by a pin sent by email. If you do not have any data to pick up your mail (as happened to me) you can contact the staff via an intercom by the entrance door (they seem to work in the old peoples home across the street). I did this and had no problems. I found the accommodation quiet, clean and comfortable, but I note that the prices are higher in the summer months. The location is great for walking to local restaurants and cafes. Breakfast is available at extra cost: booking through their website seems to be marginally the best value.
The room itself was very clean and nice, but there was no staff at the front desk, so I had to wait about an hour to check in. I also tried calling to extend my stay, but the phone line was broken. However, the housekeeper I briefly met was very friendly.
The place itself is very modern and clean, especially considering the price. The staff was very friendly as well. However, the spa was already very small, and moreover kids were making tonnes of noise, and taking up the deceivingly small pool. It made the purpose of a spa (to relax) entirely unachievable unfortunately. There's not a lot to do around, which makes the spa the central selling point, but because of its small size and unruly order of other guests, it's a matter of sheer luck whether or not you'll be able to enjoy it. That being said, the price still is very attractive, especially since the bedrooms were comfortable and very modern, and the staff was super nice and friendly.
Absolutely horrible. Yes - clean, modern rooms with lovely balcony. However, not a soul At reception. Ever. I checked in thanks to the cleaning person. My friend could not check in for 2 1/2 hours due to no one being there. No spa exists. Everything is closed. This is absolutely false advertising. Overpriced and inconvenient. Also, no A/C.
