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Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

With spectacular views of the Douro River, this 4-star hotel offers an outdoor pool along with spa facilities. It is surrounded by hectares of vineyards and protected forests. Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA provides stylishly designed rooms with private balconies overlooking the river. Each room has satellite TV and a mini-bar. Offering a chic décor, Restaurante Eça serves refined regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy local and international drinks at Douro Palace’s 2 bars including its elegant piano bar. The dry and wet relaxation spa area include an internal relaxing pool with waterfall, sauna and Hamman. You can treat yourself to a professional massage or pay a visit to the steam bath. Douro Palace Hotel is located near the village of Santa Cruz do Douro and a 5-minute drive from Aregos Railway Station.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Pavel
Poland Poland
“The wellness facilities were a real highlight, especially the saunas and the outdoor pool. We also loved the delicious breakfast (with the option of a glass of sparkling wine), the peaceful garden, and the beautiful view over the river. The...”
Rosado
Portugal Portugal
“Clean Pool and Big Spa Rooms equipped with nice ammenities Nice staff and very available Breakfast was really good”
Nicole
Israel Israel
“Getaway vibe. Road is tricky and you do get tired but the views and scenery - breathtaking”
Simão
Portugal Portugal
“We enjoyed our stay, the fact that the interior swimming pool is opened 24h is a must. The view and the piece of the hotel is a must. The staff was very kind and available, the water boiling machine in our room had 2 tea leaves inside, we talked...”
John
United States United States
“The property is beautiful and very exclusive and classy. The views are amazing and the staff were great.”
Isabel
United States United States
“Wonderful room, service and a view of the river. Great food and breakfast. Nice pool. We love it”
Lucas
Portugal Portugal
“Hotel staff were nice and affective, bedroom was clean and comfortable and the views over the windows were spectacular. Saturday night they hosted a jazz night at the bar with live music and was great. Enjoyed the spa and pool as well.”
Romeo
Canada Canada
“This was a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities. This facility is right on top of hill over looking the Douro river. Beautiful and quiet”
Torsten
Germany Germany
“Quiet and we took a train ride along the river to enjoy the scenery”
Jenngv
United States United States
“View was absolutely amazing, Breakfast was wonderful, and the amenities were great. We enjoyed both pools and the spa. We also lived the garden and farm area. This was a really enjoyable experience.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Eça
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese • European
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar

House rules

Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Entry to the thermal area (sauna and Turkish bath) is not allowed for guests under 16 years old.

Please note that the use of a swimming cap is mandatory. Guests can bring their own or purchase one on site.

Please note that the outdoor pool is closed between the 30th of September and the 15th of May.

Access to the relaxation area, the water cascade pool, sauna and hammam is free of charge for guests.

Please note that half board option does not include drinks.

Please note that the Hotel provides transfer between the Sá Carneiro Airport - Porto to the Hotel upon request.

Any addition of extra beds, or cribs is available upon request and approval by the property.

These additional requests will not be included in the full price of the reservation, they will be charged separately anytime during your stay.

When booking 9 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The property will contact guests with further information.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 400

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