Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa

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About the property

Primely located along the bank of the Douro River, this 5-star hotel has stunning views over the valley. Douro Royal Valley features a restaurant, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis court and a Spa & Wellness centre. Each air-conditioned room at the hotel is soundproofed and includes a private bathroom, with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view over the Douro River from the balcony. Also included in the rooms are a flat-screen cable TV and a minibar. The hotel features free WiFi access. The Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa’s guests will be able to savour tasty traditional Portuguese meals with a view, at the unit’s in-house restaurant. There is also a bar, where guests can enjoy a refreshing drink or cocktail, while enjoying the tranquility of the property’s unique setting. The friendly staff of the Douro Royal Valley is available to assist guests 24 hours per day. Relaxing massages are available at the spa area, upon request and at an extra fee. The property’s tennis court features the unusual and scenic backdrop of the Douro Valley. Following a sporting tennis match, guests can take a cooling dip in one of the hotel’s swimming pools. The property is 14 km from Baião and 14.9 km from Cinfães. Porto’s bustling historic centre is at a 71 km distance and includes noted landmarks like the Clérigos Tower and the Dom Luís I Bridge. The nearest train station is the Pala Station, at 1.1 km. Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa is 73.5 km from Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport.

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Popularity

8.5

Very good

General

3541

Tripadvisor 8/10

663

Booking 8.6/10

2608

Expedia 8.6/10

270

Main services

Transfer service

Dining Area

Spa & Wellness Centre

Massage

Adapted for disabled

Canoeing

Swimming Pool

Business centre

Breakfast room

First aid kit

Ironing set

Terrace

Internet access

Air conditioned

Restaurant

Kids’ club

Luggage room

Babysitting service

Garden

Fishing

Room service

Medical service

Bar

Housekeeping

Laundry service

Fitness

Wi-fi

Beauty salon

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof room

Elevator

Meeting room

Hiking

Billiards

Sauna

Heating

Parking

Tennis equipment

Tennis

Snack bar

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

8.6/10 Very good

Cleanliness9.2/10

Staff and Service8.6/10

Amenities8.8/10

Property conditions and facilities8.8/10

Neighborhood8.6/10

10 / 10

Verified traveler

Great location and great hotel.

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18 Oct 2024

8 / 10

Karen

The facilities were dated and the area near the hotel had no other dining options. The staff was very courteous and helpful.

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7 Sep 2024

10 / 10

Nelson

Nice view, quiet and safe place for short stays

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6 Sep 2024

10 / 10

michael

Superb view

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2 Sep 2024

Information about the area

Santa Cruz do Douro, Portugal

Santa Cruz do Douro is an old Portuguese parish in the municipality of Baião, with an area of 9.96 km² and 1,453 inhabitants (2011). Its population density was 145.9 inhab/km². It was extinguished in 2013, as part of a national administrative reform, having been added to the parish of São Tomé de Covelas, to form a new parish called União das Freguesias de Santa Cruz do Douro and São Tomé de Covelas of which it is headquartered. Patrimony Church of Santa Cruz do Douro; Martyrdom Chapel; Chapel of Senhora da Ajuda; Chapel of San Salvador; Casa de Agrelos, including Chapel, terrace with balustrade and boxwood garden; Casa da Capela, dating from 1756, with its Chapel of cult to São Gonçalo, registered in the Episcopal Palace of Porto; Casa de Tormes, strongly present in the work A cidade e as serras by Eça de Queirós. House of Tormes Located in this parish is the Queirosian "Casa de Tormes", described in the work A Cidade e as Serras and where the Eça de Queirós Foundation is currently installed.

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What’s nearby

Pala - 0.59 km
Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 5.87 km
Ermida - 12.15 km
Amarante Golfe Clube - 17.46 km
Caíde - 20.13 km
Rede - 20.32 km

Getting around

(VRL) Vila Real, Vila Real, PT - 36.62 km
(OPO) Porto, Porto, PT - 51.77 km
(VSE) Viseu, Viseu Airport, PT - 45.08 km

About accommodation

Parking

Free parking
Parking
Private parking
Parking on site

General

Air conditioning
Soundproof rooms
Heating
WiFi available in all areas
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift

Activities

Hammam
Tennis court
Billiards
Spa facilities
Sauna
Kids' club
Fitness centre
Fishing
Indoor pool (all year)
Hiking
Spa/wellness packages
Canoeing
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Massage
Spa and wellness centre
Indoor pool
Beauty Services
Tennis equipment
Fitness

Services

Room service
Ironing service
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Meeting/banquet facilities
Luggage storage
Shuttle service
Dry cleaning
Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Airport shuttle
Babysitting/child services
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Laundry
Business centre

Safety features

First aid kit available
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Face masks for guests available
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Access to health care professionals
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Process in place to check health of guests

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool
Swimming pool

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Food & Drink

Snack bar
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast in the room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Physical distancing in dining areas
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool
Garden
Terrace
Sun terrace
Outdoor pool (seasonal)

Languages

English
Español
Français
Português

About the rooms

The accommodation has 82 rooms:

Bedroom

Linen
Cots
Wardrobe or closet

General

Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Heating
Carpeted
Soundproofing
Key card access
Smoke alarm

Layout

Window

Services

Wake-up service

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Fold-up bed
Non-feather pillow

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Toilet paper
Hairdryer
Bathrobe
Slippers
Toilet
Shower
Towels
Private bathroom
Bidet

Media & Technology

TV
Telephone
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker
Minibar

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Hand sanitiser

Outdoors

Terrace
Balcony
Outdoor furniture

View

River view
View

Living Area

Sofa
Seating Area
Dining area
Desk

*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 2 pools:

Pool 1

Location

Indoor

Cost

Free

Pool 2

Location

Outdoor

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Palato D'Ouro

Access for guests and visitors
Reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Private

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

Free

Internet

Coverage

Entire property

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

Free

Policies

Check-in

Checkin from 15:00
Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout before 12:00

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds available subject to availability at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

Please note that the use of a swimming cap for the indoor pool is mandatory. Guests can take their own or purchase one on site. Please note that the Spa is only available for guests that are 16 years old or older. Please note that the outdoor pool is closed between the 30th of September and the 15th of May. When booking 9 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The property will contact guests with further information. Please note that there is a babysitting service available at EUR 15 per hour.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Accomodation license number

6069