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Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with a children's pool

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Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish bath, body treatments
Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish bath, body treatments
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Lugar Do Carrapatelo, Santa Cruz do Douro, Baiao, 4640 423
  • Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, River View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, River View

  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, River View

  • 269 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Baiao

On river.You'll find Duoro River and Eça de Queiroz Foundation within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also, Quinta de Covela is within 3 miles (5 km) and São Tiago de Valadares Church is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Monastery of Santo André de Ancede - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Caldas de Aregos - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Caldas de Aregos Marina - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 21 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Dourocaves Winery - 33 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Marco de Canaveses Station - 35 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Sangens - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vista Alegre - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪O Alpendre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Procurador - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante das Caldas - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with a children's pool
Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Baiao hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa offers 60 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Baiao hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 6 to May 3:
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 45.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 45.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

A swimming cap is mandatory in all indoor swimming pools.
Property Registration Number 3997

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Douro Palace
Douro Palace Baiao
Douro Palace And Spa Baiao
Douro Palace Hotel Resort Baiao
Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa Hotel
Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa Baiao
Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa Hotel Baiao

Frequently asked questions

How close is Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa to the airport?

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa is 40.2 mi (75-min drive) away from the Vila Real (VRL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa?

As of Mar 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa on Apr 7, 2025 start from $108.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa have an airport shuttle?

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 100 per vehicle, one way.

Does Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa offer free breakfast?

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa have a pool?

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa to downtown Baiao?

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa is 0.5 mi away from Santa Cruz do Douro.

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 224 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matilde

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view to the valley and the river is perfect. The location is amazing but the hotel looks aged. The spa restrooms were dirty. Needs some updating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis, San Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent. Staff great. The area is very isolated and far from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice but....
Great check-in. Very poor restaurant service, which looks like it was attributable to insufficient, properly trained staff. One excellent waiter running up and down stairs trying to run both bar and restaurant floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go here!
Fabulous location and very beautiful views, The drive was slightly terrifying through mountainous roads and forest fires, Having said that it was incredibly unforgettable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

has

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful surprise
This hotel is in a beautiful remote location in the Douro Valley. It is a spa style hotel. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. Staff on desk ere very helpful. We like the dining room food better than the bar menu (just our choice).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay
We loved the Douro Palace. The food was exceptional and we wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay- absolute highlight of our trip. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The property and facilities were so nice. It would be hard not to enjoy this place and to totally disconnect and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Friendly and very helpful. The spa was fabulous. The views of the river were breathtaking. We hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything, from staff to the food, to the cleanliness to the quiet! Would come again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Tough roads to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location! The room was clean, modern, and spacious, the spa was super. Overall, it was a lovely hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, this is the second time and will definitely return again! Hotel views are stunning ! Beautiful decoration , confortable bed and very clean Food at the restaurant is very good and breakfast is also very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Better than I thought
Clean but it’s time to spend some money on property. It’s starting to show some wear
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Javier

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views! Downside: Isolated area and curvy roads to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful although somewhat stark resort and VERY remote. For me the best part was the view and the pool area. Staff did not advise us of all dining options. We made a reservation for lunch and were the only ones there 🙄. Same menu as dinner. Could have ordered sandwich from room service or eat at bar. But overall a very relaxing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is amazing ! Has beautiful views , is incredibly confortable , clean , staff very friendly and helpful. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, food was very good and staff friendly , there was a delay serving food and staff were very apologetic Breakfast is very good best bread I ever had in a hotel! The indoor swimming pool is clean and provides a very relaxing atmosphere The bed was very confortable. I will go back again as this was a very good place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ayda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllic isolation!
An amazing escape from the world! Such an idyllic place. Advise on booking a transfer if you're not driving as it's so isolated. That's what made it so perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022