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Palmela castle with the pousada and the sierra behind© Pousadas de Portugal

Hotel · Serra da Arrábida

Pousada Castelo Palmela

A 29-room pousada in the convent of Palmela castle, with views of the Arrábida and the Sado, free parking inside the walls and small dogs welcome.

Information
With a dog
One dog of up to 15 kg per room, €30 per night

Inside the castle · Former convent cells · Free parking within the walls · Small dogs welcome

Sleeping in a castle above the Arrábida

The Pousada Castelo Palmela occupies the former convent of the Order of Santiago, inside Palmela castle, on top of a hill between the Arrábida range and the Sado estuary. It is a Historic Hotel with 29 rooms. From Palmela you reach Setúbal in a few minutes and, from there, the Arrábida ridge road and the beaches.

Rooms and restaurant

The rooms are former cells, each decorated in its own way, with a TV and free wifi; there are classic rooms, family rooms and suites. The restaurant is in the old refectory of the warrior monks and serves local cooking. Breakfast is a buffet. Reception is open 24 hours.

Parking and getting around

There is free public parking inside the castle walls. At reception they will tell you about nearby activities, which are paid: wine tastings, boat trips on the Sado, kayaking and outings to see dolphins. One small dog per room is accepted, up to 15 kg, for €30 a night. In summer, remember that the beach road is closed to cars during the day: go down to Setúbal and take the bus.

Practical details

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Rooms
29

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Facilities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Family rooms
Policies
Pets
One small dog per room, up to 15 kg, with a supplement of €30 per night

Tips

  • Arrive in daylight The views from the castle are half the stay.
  • Dine in the refectory The dining room is one of the best things about the place.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, one dog of up to 15 kg per room, at €30 per night.

Where do I park?

Free, inside the castle walls.

What time is check-in?

From 15:00; check-out is until 12:00.

By carLuxuryAs a familyWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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