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RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and a bar

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Located by the sea, RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and a cozy bar. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, take advantage of bicycle rentals, or explore nearby attractions with tour assistance.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Suite (Master)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Suite (Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
2900-424, Setubal, Rua Padre Joaquim Silvestre Serrão n.º8

What's nearby

  • Setubal Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Park Natural da Arrabida - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Albarquel Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Arrabida Natural Park - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Troia Beach - 30 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Praça do Quebedo Station - 7 min walk
  • Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rei do Choco Frito - Casa Santiago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Londrina Setúbal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sem Horas - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪De Pedra e Sal - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fatty Chef - ‬3 min walk

About this property

RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels

Upscale boutique guesthouse by the sea
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Baby baths, childcare services, and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and travel cribs

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number AL34519

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

RM Guest House Experience Guesthouse Setubal
RM Guest House Experience Guesthouse
RM Guest House Experience Setubal
RM Guest House Experience
RM Guest House
RM Guest House The Experience
RM Guest House The Experience
RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels Setubal
RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels Guesthouse
RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels Guesthouse Setubal

Frequently asked questions

Is RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels?

RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels located?

This family-friendly Setubal guesthouse is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Setubal Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum, Livramento Market, and Archaeological Museum. Bonfim Park and Igreja de Jesus are also within 10 minutes. Praça do Quebedo Station is 7 minutes by foot and Setúbal Station is 14 minutes.

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RM The Experience - Small Portuguese Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 210 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura Samanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice boutique hotel and great for a weekend get a way. Staff was very friendly and we loved the location
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the place very nice and good erea
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so welcoming and the location of the hotel was close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, friendly staff and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful small hotel with friendly service right near the historic district
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an extremely pleasant surprise to find and enjoy. It was unique, beautiful, quaint, secure, clean and excellent service. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying at RM The Experience, the rooms are comfortable, stylishly decorated & have everything you need for a great stay & the central location is perfect. Breakfast down in the Bakery is tasty, fresh & a good start to the day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this lovely boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful property and amazingly attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vinicius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Very clean , good breakfast, staff very friendly .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

EXCELLENT HOTEL

Hotel has a great vibe. Great location. I was allowed to checkin early. Great breakfast. Staff were very friendly, kind & suberb! EXCELLENT hotel. EXCELLENT stay. I most definitely RECOMMEND.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice property in a good location, with very friendly staff, and a generous breakfast voucher. My only complaint is while the room looked good, it was not terribly practical in terms of room for luggage, etc. Layout was a little awkward and felt tight/cluttered.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean affordable place to stay. Close to all the attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique style hotel. Amazing breakfast in the adjacent pastry shop. Staff we encountered were amazing, friendly and professional. Would definitely stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heiðar Jón

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Guesthouse in great location

Very nice Guesthouse in a great location. The rooms are very beautiful and the bed and bedsheets are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a real boutique hotel look and feel, really nice set up. The staff were absolutely terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Setubal

Beautiful hotel, really nice!! Very comfortable, the bakery downstairs also really really good stuff!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marie therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good small hotel

Great guesthouse - staff very helpful Great location in Setubal Good breakfast in cafe downstairs Very compact rooms but lot of detail like bathrobes , nespresso , wine and water
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely hotel great staff beautiful area nothing to complain about
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well managed hotel, clean and cozy. It is close to everything, shopping, restaurants, markets, ferry. The cafe next to the hotel is also very convenient.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Another wonderful stay at the RM, perfect location for central setubal, lots to see & do in the area, great places to eat - spoilt fir choice. From check in to check out, no complaints & we will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Setubal for a wedding and Catarina was very helpful with dinner recommendations and places to see. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has an excellent location. It is a short walk to shopping, restaurants and the water's edge. It is a small hotel and i was treated like i was the only guest there! I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024