Set on the slopes of the Serra da Esperança and just over 1 km from the town of Belmonte, the birthplace of Pedro Álvares Cabral, the inn originates from the renovation of the former Nossa Senhora da Esperança Convent. Several sights are within walking distance from the hotel. Lisbon Portela Airport is located approximately 310 km away.

This historical inn has preserved the monastery's heritage intact including the architectural layout of the amphitheatre in the pine woods of Serra da Esperança and it offers stunning scenery with views over the Cova da Beira region and Serra da Estrela. The site classified as a building of public interest in 1986. This air-conditioned hotel has a lobby with 24 h reception and check-out service, hotel safe, hairdressing salon, café and restaurant, Internet access and room service.

All of the 24 hotel rooms have friars' names instead of numbers and feature a balcony, private bathroom with shower/bathtub, hairdryer, individually regulated air conditioning, some cable TV channels and minibar. Further amenities include a safe, bathrobes, slippers, direct dial telephone, room service and WLAN Internet access.

The hotel offers its guests an outdoor swimming pool and family games. An entertainment programme is available for adults.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner may be selected from a buffet. Lunch and dinner can be chosen from the set menu or taken à la carte. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.