Title: Hotel Coutinho PIO XII Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113268502&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Coutinho PIO XII ## Photo gallery for Hotel Coutinho PIO XII ![Superior Double Room | Bed sheets - Hotel Coutinho PIO XII (Pirapora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/a893e8c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area - Hotel Coutinho PIO XII (Pirapora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/fc5ef9b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hotel Coutinho PIO XII (Pirapora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/13f86e6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lanai - Hotel Coutinho PIO XII (Pirapora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/c8d01045.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area - Hotel Coutinho PIO XII (Pirapora)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/7c047930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Coutinho PIO XII provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Laundry room - Housekeeping £19 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=113268502&PinnedHotelID=113268502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Basic Room ![Basic Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/38898ad8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Room ### Highlights Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Basic Triple Room ![Basic Triple Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/f91288b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Triple Room ### Highlights Separate bedroom Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/bb612ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Superior Room ![Superior Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/d1e59733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Triple Room ![Superior Triple Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/5ec87f40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/a893e8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Daily housekeeping - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Triple Room ![Superior Triple Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/e222fa1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Triple Room ### Highlights Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Family Quadruple Room ![Family Quadruple Room | Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268600/113268502/96863af3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Separate bedroom Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 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[Visit our Pirapora travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pirapora.dx6354019) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-17.34250%2C-44.93149&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0SkgD2zi-YfAKvRJjeZf3-RMv0k=) Av Pio XII 743, Bairro Santos Dumont, Unidade 2, Pirapora, MG, 39274-170 ### What's nearby - Balneário das Duchas 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Ilha do Areão 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Saint Francis Museum 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Restaurants - Mercado da pizza 2 min walk - pizzaria paulista 17 min walk - K&Pira Lanches 20 min walk - Zueiras Bar 2 min drive - pato burguer lanches 17 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Coutinho PIO XII Hotel located in Santos Dumont Hotel Coutinho PIO XII provides laundry facilities and more. 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Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Toilet paper ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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; cash is not accepted If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information. ### Property is also known as Hotel Coutinho PIO XII Hotel Hotel Coutinho PIO XII Pirapora Hotel Coutinho PIO XII Hotel Pirapora ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Coutinho PIO XII pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Coutinho PIO XII? ### How much is parking at Hotel Coutinho PIO XII? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Coutinho PIO XII? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Coutinho PIO XII? ### Where is Hotel Coutinho PIO XII located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Coutinho PIO XII Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcos 23 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Atendimento top demais, acomodação limpinha ##### Marcos Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Atendimento bom, entretanto houve problemas para realizar o check-in ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles Giovanni 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort As condições do hotel são boas, os atendentes e recepcionistas são muito educados e prestativos. O café é simples, mas, atende ao básico. Em relação ao quarto: a descarga desce muita água com pouca vazão, faltou frigobar e uma televisão. Mas, no geral atende bem para viagem com família ou sozinho. ##### Charles Giovanni Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Em geral razoável, mais ruim no serviço de cafe da manhã.. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belchior 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Belchior Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Luciano Rogério Silva 9 Aug 2025 ##### Luciano Rogério Silva Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jaqueline 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities ##### Jaqueline Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Herculana 10 Jun 2025 ##### Herculana Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jared 8 May 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jared Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gustavo 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Gustavo Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Royal Center Hotel Lourdes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Belo-Horizonte-Hotels-Royal-Center-Hotel.h17500187.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Lockerbie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Lockerbie-Hotels.s50-0-d182800.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Chester Cathedral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Cathedral-Hotels.0-l6087847-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Golden Park All Inclusive Poços de Caldas By Nacional Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pocos-De-Caldas-Hotels-Golden-Park-All-Inclusive-Pocos-De-Caldas.h9031963.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Dan Inn Uberlândia by Nacional Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Uberlandia-Hotels-DAN-INN-UBERLANDIA.h93589576.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Park Hotel Lake Como - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Colico-Hotels-Seven-Park-Hotel.h90740714.Hotel-Information) > > [Family-Friendly Hotels in Midtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Midtown-New-York-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Hotel.0-n6203489-0-tFamilyFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Thermas All Inclusive Resort Poços de Caldas By Nacional Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pocos-De-Caldas-Hotels-Thermas-All-Inclusive-Resort-Pocos-De-Caldas.h8260624.Hotel-Information) > > [Casino Hotels in Milan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Milan-Hotels-Casino-Hotel.0-0-d180012-tCasinoHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Villas Anaheim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anaheim-Villas.d5921-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in North Wales](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Wales-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d6054276-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Boutique Hotels in Jesmond](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jesmond-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Boutique-Hotel.0-n6249033-0-tBoutiqueHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Hounslow (LHR) to El Prat de Llobregat (BCN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/bcn/london-to-barcelona) > > [Flights from London (LON-All Airports) to Copenhagen (CPH-Kastrup)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lon/cph/london-to-copenhagen) > > [Flights from London (LGW-Gatwick) to Riga (RIX-Riga Intl.)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/rix/london-to-riga) > > [Flights from Anchorage (ANC) to Khimki (SVO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/anc/svo/anchorage-to-moscow) > > [Flights from Granadilla de Abona (TFS) to Malta (MLK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/tfs/mlk/tenerife-to-malta) > > [Flights from Jamaica (JFK) to Wainscott (HTO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/jfk/hto/new-york-to-east-hampton) > > [Flights from St. Louis (STL) to Manchester (MAN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/stl/man/st-louis-to-manchester) ### Activities ### Packages > [Paddock Farm Nursery & Water Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paddock-Farm-Nursery-Water-Gardens-Darlington.d553248621532494191.Attraction) > > [Eid Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Eid.d6222954.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Banavie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banavie.dx3000012412) > > [Visit Hatch End](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hatch-End.dx553248635975854588) > > [Visit Prague 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prague-Prague-6.dx6242700) ---