Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.6 (3632 reviews)
Lugar de Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro , Riba Douro , pt

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Staff friendliness
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Lack of maintenance and cleanliness reported in multiple reviews.
Service
9.6
Staff was described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.6
Location is frequently praised as fantastic and with great views.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms had issues, such as humidity and outdated facilities.
Amenities
8.1
Spa and other amenities were criticized for lack of quality and maintenance.
Value for Money
8.1
Falling short of expectations given the hotel’s star rating and pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast and dinner received mixed reviews, but some positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall satisfaction marred by cleanliness and maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 08:56

Property Description

Stunning River Views and Luxury Amenities

Luxurious Accommodations: Each air-conditioned room at Douro Royal Valley is soundproofed, with a private bathroom and balcony offering panoramic views of the Douro River. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV, minibar, and free WiFi.

Fine Dining and Relaxation: Guests can enjoy traditional Portuguese meals with a view at the hotel's restaurant and unwind at the bar. The Spa & Wellness centre offers massages, and the outdoor and indoor pools provide a refreshing break after a game of tennis.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service: Situated along the Douro River, the hotel is close to Porto's landmarks and offers a 24-hour staff ready to assist. Don't miss the chance to experience the tranquility and luxury of Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa.

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 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 4 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 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

8.6
Based on 3632 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.6
D
Diogo Alexandre couple pt
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
F
Francisco couple pt
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
J
Jordan couple fr
7
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
C
Cédric couple fr
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
H
Hélder couple pt
8
Relaxing and Confortable
Pros:

View. Pool.

Cons:

Nothing relevant

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
V
Victor solo_traveller pt
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
S
Solange extended_group pt
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
N
Nelson couple pt
7
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
A
António couple pt
4
Très mauvais…
Pros:

L’emplacement.

Cons:

Très dégradé et sale.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
N
Nivaldo Dias couple pt
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
M
Maria Eduarda couple pt
9
Confortável!
Pros:

O conforto, a piscina, a vista, atendimento e o café da manhã são mesmo incríveis.

Cons:

Não gostei do fato de que o restaurante dentro de um hotel 5 estrelas, era suposto ter uma melhor apresentação do prato e mais opções. Escolhi um prato que visivelmente não estava bem apresentável e ainda mais não tinha bom sabor. Então para o que o hotel oferece, achei muito falho o jantar, que inclusive é pago por fora. Ou seja, 29€ em um prato que além de não ser saboroso, não tinha sequer uma boa apresentação.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
S
Sofia couple pt
9
Relaxante
Pros:

O pequeno almoço é fabuloso, muito variado e completo. O quarto é grande e as camas são confortáveis. Tudo me pareceu bem limpo e higienizado.

Cons:

O espaço da piscina interior é muito pequeno, um hotel daquele tamanho deveria ter uma piscina interior maior assim como o espaço de espreguiçadeiras. É facto que a piscina exterior é incrível, mas a interior fica um pouco aquém.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
C
Cátia solo_traveller pt
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
C
CELIA couple es
7
Podría ser perfecto pero una mala gestión te deja con un sabor a poco
Pros:

La ubicación es impresionante. Las vistas preciosas

Cons:

El restaurante para ser de un hotel de 5 estrellas no tiene el servicio correcto. Y hace falta que la dirección se implique más. Ejemplo: a las 5 de la tarde la habitación aún estaba sin hacer y eso que era un domingo después de puente que el hotel se quedaba al 30 por ciento de ocupación . Podían hacer las habitaciones ocupadas antes que las que se quedaban vacías. En el desayuno la cafetera funcionaba mal, el secador de la habitación se apagaba constantemente….
Pequeños detalles que hacen que la estancia no sea la experiencia de 5 estrellas que uno espera. Con la ubicación tan maravillosa y las instalaciones podría ser perfecto. Deberían cuidar más los detalles.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
A
Andreia solo_traveller pt
8
Pros:

O pequeno almoço era divinal ! Cama super confortável, funcionários educados. O espaço em si era acolhedor e existia um silêncio ótimo

Cons:

Acho que as piscinas interiores deviam ser maiores

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
Jéssica solo_traveller pt
7
Pros:

Gostei do pequeno almoço,do quarto ,da vista ,da limpeza do quarto,

Cons:

Achei que para um hotel de cinco estrelas faltava manutenção
Paredes cheia de fendas
A chover na receção

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
J
Jose extended_group pt
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
M
Mafalda couple pt
6
Pros:

Vista

Cons:

Tamanho do spa, piscina, cama com muito barulho

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
M
Macedo solo_traveller pt
7
6,5 em 10
Pros:

Pequeno almoço é bom. A piscina interior encontra-se 24h aberta. Funcionários muito simpáticos.

Cons:

O check in é feito com acesso pela garagem. Contudo, a porta nao abria sem o cartão e mesmo carregando no botão da campainha/ abrir. Deviam de estar mais atentos aos acessos. Adicionalmente, a relaçao preço qualidade não corresponde à realidade. O hotel precisa de ser reformulado, ainda para mais quando falamos de um hotel 5 estrelas. Esperava mais do SPA.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
J
Joana family_with_children pt
6
Boas fotos para postar.
Pros:

Localização e vista

Cons:

Quando cheguei ao quarto tinha um lenço de papel visível a todos com manchinhas de sangue no meu do chão; um plástico caído debaixo dos lavatórios e aí permaneceu os 3 dias de estadia.
Piscina exterior gelada, já que dava previsão de um óptimo tempo podiam te la aquecida.
Preço absurdo no almoço no bar.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee