Baleal Zensations Guesthouse

Baleal Zensations is five minutes’ walk from the beach. My room had a small balcony and the space is well designed and very clean. Breakfast is a buffet and has all you need. The manager is very efficient at giving information. There is a lovely garden and lock-up area for surfboards.

Negatives:- I agree with the previous reviewer:- The manager seems to use the sitting room as his office and cooks his lunch there in the guest kitchen. This can make guests feel uncomfortable to use these spaces to relax in. I don’t think he realises that doing his work in the guests' area messes up the definition of space. As guests, we feel “Oh, now we are sitting in your office.”. It was soooo much better on his days off! The lady who does these days is lovely. The internet connection is erratic. When I asked the manager, his response was “Well, it should work”. When I pointed out that yes, it should work but it evidently doesn’t, he had no helpful response. I thought it may have been because I had the back room, but other guests said their internet was virtually non-existent too. I was with my dog. I would say this guest house is more ‘dog tolerant’ than ‘dog-friendly’. Even though there is a garden, it is not secure and the gate is often left open. There are no dog bowls, poo bags or any of the usual things on offer. However, Peniche Dog Hostel is a great doggy daycare facility, about 10-minute drive, if you need it.

The proximity to the beach. The great information that Mario and Harri shared with respect to places to eat and things to do. Also, the shared spaces were well set up for eating and relaxing.

Small room with a hard mattress.

As beginners we wanted to be right to the Peniche/Baleal Surf Spots and the Baleal Zensations Guesthouse is in walking distance of most of them - to watch the other groups and be close for your own lessons. We got the appropriate breakfast to survive our „4 days family lecture“