This modern 3-star Hotel do Lago is located in the natural park of Monte do Bom Jesus and has a view of the beautiful mountains of Serra do Gerês.
The Hotel do Lago has 53 rooms, all with modern amenities. Our guests can make use of an ample bar, outdoor cafe with panoramic view, reading rooms, games room and rooms for the organisation of events.
Hotel information
Hotel do Lago guests can use the indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and jacuzzi at Hotel do Lago do Templo (150 metres away) free of charge.
Guests can use the games room, billiards and table tennis free of charge at Hotel do Lago do Parque (100 metres away).
The children's playground and tennis court are 20 metres away.
Room information
Within our double rooms, customers can take advantage of total privacy and an exclusive service.
Food & beverage
The Panoramic Restaurant (located 150 metres away in Hotel do Lago do Elevador) has capacity for 120 people. The restaurant presents a pleasant panoramic view of the city of Braga. It offers a traditional regional kitchen. The diversity of the natural landscape and the influences received during centuries of other peoples are elements that explain the multiplicity of the gastronomic specialties: potato and cabbage broth and bread made from maize, roast pork, the cod, the octopus and the trout, the chicken rice " pica no chão" and the duck rice, the kid and the baked heifer, the ham and the frying pans of Braga, are some of the excellent examples.
The lobby bar is open until midnight with a perfect atmosphere for a pleasant night.
Area information
Geres National Park (30 km) - Peneda-Geres is of particular note because it is the only National Park in existence in Portugal. Founded in 1971, it covers an area of 72,000 hectares and has an extraordinary diversity of climate and scenery, comprising the transition zone between the Mediterranean and Euro-Siberian regions. Because of this, flora and fauna are found that are rare or non existent in other parts of the country. Human occupation dates back 7,000 years and Megalithic, Celtic and Roman monuments are found frequently.
Bom Jesus Natural Park - Close to Bom Jesus church, you can see the view from Gerês and Soajo Mountains to Esposende and Viana´s beaches. In this place, the architecture, with different shapes and styles, with the stairs, chapels, and the Bom Jesus church in Neoclassical style (beginning of 19th century). Inside the temple, there is a Latin cross shape, and it's worth a visit. You must also visit the lifts, powered by water.
Sameiro Sanctuarie (2 km)– Sameiro was built in 1870 and it is a place of the Marian cult.
Braga Historical Centre (5 km) – The main cathedral was built in the 12th century. Biscainhos Museum and Garden, Coimbras Chapel and House original temple of the 16th century, Towers and arches of the Braga Castel, Bishop’s Palace and Stª Bárbara Garden are some of the places that we suggest.
Travel information
By Car:
From Oporto:
- On the A3, follow the Circular of Braga heading to Braga South.
- On your right-hand side you will see the Carrefour Hypermarket.
- Keep going on the circular until the Repsol Shop, then you must take the right lane and exit to Avenida João XXI.
- On your right side will see the amusement park Bracalandia followed by a roundabout. There you must take right turn, heading to Bom Jesus.
From Vila Verde:
- You will have to head to Bom Jesus passing through Avenida Padre Júlio Fragata until you arrive at a roundabout. - There you must turn left to Avenida João Paulo XXI then you must follow the above-designated passage.
From Barcelos:
- Take the EN 103.
- The entrance to the city is made in Ferreiros, in a roundabout.
- You must turn left heading to Estadio or Braga Este, entering the Circular of Braga.
- Pass the tunnel and head to Bom Jesus, following Avenida Padre Júlio Fragata (you will see a hypermarket on your left-hand side).
- At the roundabout, turn left to Avenida João XXI, following as explained above.
Bathroom, Work Desk, Air Conditioning, Telephone, TV, Shower, Satellite TV,
Rooms: 53 - Hotel do Lago
Rate: ~ 20 EUR
Hotel information
General:
Parking (fee required) Pets Allowed Bar 24-Hour Front Desk Non-Smoking Rooms Continental Breakfast Rooms/Facilities for disabled guests Free Parking Elevator Heating Breakfast Buffet All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking
Activities:
Sauna Fitness Centre Children's Playground Billiards Walking Cycling Turkish/Steam Bath
Services:
Room Service Laundry Breakfast in the Room Currency Exchange Bicycle Rental Car Rental Fax/Photocopying
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in an extra bed.
One child from 3 to 12 years is charged EUR 9.00 per night and person in an extra bed.
One older child or adult is charged EUR 18.00 per night and person in an extra bed.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: No internet access available.
Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The Hotel do Lago reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.