Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA

Hotels
8.8 (2555 reviews)
Lugar do Carrapatelo, Santa Cruz do Douro , Baião , pt

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Scenic location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Overpriced food and beverages
Spa and pool temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
The hotel is described as needing some maintenance and updates to installations.
Service
9.26
Staff is described as friendly and competent, providing good service overall.
Location
9.3
The location, along with scenic views, is frequently praised.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms are described as comfortable, although some noted issues with the mattress.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities such as the spa and pool were noted, though some users found the spa crowded and the pool temperature unsatisfactory.
Value for Money
8.24
Some guests felt that certain services, like food and spa treatments, were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Food quality was praised, but some felt it was expensive compared to local options.
Overall Experience
9.06
Despite some criticisms, overall experience was generally positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 06:09

Property Description

Spectacular River Views and Luxurious Amenities

Stylish Rooms with Private Balconies

Gourmet Dining and Elegant Bars

Immerse yourself in luxury at Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA, where every detail is designed to enhance your stay. Book now to experience the ultimate blend of relaxation and sophistication.

Important information:

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.Please inform 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OPO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2555 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 9.06
F
Filomena couple pt
9
Excelente
Pros:

Jantar excelente

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
C
Carlos couple pt
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
M
May couple il
8
Overall great stay and VFM, bring essentials like water with you
Pros:

Beautiful views, nice and clean rooms, helpful staff (shout out to the lovely Cecilia ❤️), great breakfast included, and an incredible pet corner with goats and chickens (which was the highlight for me)

Cons:

No gym. Would also recommend bringing with you essentials like water and maybe some snacks, bc otherwise you are completely dependent on buying it there and it can get pretty expensive.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
A
Ayrton couple pt
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
N
no solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Endroit magnifique un havre de paix. A faire absolument, calme, les chambres confortables, le restaurant très bon. Nous avions une surprise dans la chambre pour notre anniversaire de mariage. Incroyable séjour. Merci pour tout

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
M
MX84 couple pt
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
J
João couple pt
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
A
Andre solo_traveller pt
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
A
Ana couple pt
10
Perfeita
Pros:

Desde a alimentação à higiene tudo ótimo

Cons:

Nada a apontar

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
W
W744TFpedroh Couples
10
Few days by Douro
Pros:

Excellent location. The view of the Douro is breathtaking. Very quiet and peaceful place to spend a few days. The restaurant was quite good.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
M
Maria Jose couple es
9
Buena
Pros:

Estaba todo muy limpio y cómodo

Cons:

El spa no es muy completo, solo es una piscina con un chorro

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
P
Pavel couple pl
9
A relaxing hotel with excellent spa facilities and beautiful river views.
Pros:

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 friendly staff made the stay even more enjoyable.

Cons:

We had no significant complaints during our stay.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Juliana couple pt
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Jose couple pt
7
Estadia bastante agradável para quem procura sossego
Pros:

Local bastante sossegado, pequeno almoço muito bom

Cons:

Verifica-se em alguns equipamentos a falta de manutenção

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
J
João Teixeira solo_traveller pt
7
Pros:

O Douro é:
Tranquilo, melhor sítio para descansar, relaxar. Recarregar energias positivas. Aconselho vivamente.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
S
Soares couple pt
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
S
sara couple pt
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
P
Pinhal solo_traveller pt
10
Pros:

Gostei das instalacoes, do funcionamento, dos funcionarios...tudo de bom que tem....

Cons:

Nao tenho nada apontar de negativo....

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
L
Lea couple fr
6
Pros:

The surroundings of the hotel are very nice. Loved the goats and the vineyard.

Cons:

The pool does not have a view on the douro river because of the trees that are not maintained.
The red curtains in the room are awful.
They have an ant problem (in both the rooms and in the restaurant).
The toilet seat was not totally clean.
The menu of the restaurant does not have enough options to accommodate food allergies (there is garlic in almost everything).
Therefore, the price was too expensive in relation to the quality of our stay.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
L
Luis extended_group pt
6
2026-08-02 via Nuitee