Rubens Hotels & SPA

Hotels
7.9 (1125 reviews)
Rua Azevedo Magalhães 165 , Braga , pt

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast variety
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room functional problems
Poor insulation

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Issues with stains, humidity, and overall maintenance noted; cleanliness was questioned.
Service
8.9
Exceptional friendliness of staff highlighted, always available and helpful.
Location
8.9
Convenient location near tourist areas; accessible by public transport.
Room Quality
6.9
Initial room had significant issues; subsequent room was better but still had functionality problems.
Amenities
7.4
Pools are a bit small and conditions around the hotel could affect comfort during peak season.
Value for Money
8.4
Good price for the offered services, though some aspects felt below standard for a four-star hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast varied and satisfactory; overall dining experience positive.
Overall Experience
7.9
Mixed experiences; while pleasant aspects were noted, significant issues also surfaced.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:49

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style in our elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms.

Relaxing Spa and Pool
Indulge in relaxation at our outdoor swimming pool or unwind with a pampering session at our on-site spa offering a range of treatments and therapies.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor exquisite Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine at our restaurant, with options available for those with dietary restrictions. Join us for a hearty breakfast to kickstart your day.

To book your stay at Rubens Hotels & SPA and enjoy a perfect blend of luxury and convenience, visit our website or call our 24-hour front desk for assistance.

Important 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • 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 € 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 60 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

7.9
Based on 1125 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 7.9
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manuel solo_traveller es
4
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Rosario solo_traveller es
2
Pros:

La decoración

Cons:

El personal de cafetería muy desagradable
Estuve llamando una hora antes de llegar y me tuvieron a la espera 15 minutos y me colgaron cuando llegué lo comenté y me dijo que tenía mucha gente que no pudieron atenderme me cobraron en la cafetería cuatro euros por una tónica pequeñita me pareció un robo la piscina de fuera es como una charca no es lo que aparenta ser en las fotos por supuesto
Esta mañana spa no se le puede llamar porque es una simple piscina pequeña climatizada.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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ANA couple fr
3
J’y suis resté 4 jours franchement le prix n’est pas à là auteur des services
Pros:

L’emplacement pour ma famille

Cons:

L’hôtel a beaucoup changé plus aucun service pour le client.
dommage je n’y retournerai plus

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jose-Luis family_with_children de
8
Tolles Hotel, Zimmer etwas alt!
Pros:

Ein wunderschönes Hotel mit einem tollen Ambiente, etwas in die Jahre gekommen! Die Ausstattung war wirklich schön. Eine tolle Poolarea (Pool allerdings sehr kalt, und das im Juli), ein atemberaubendes Frühstücksbuffet, ein sehr netter zuvorkommender Kellner, tropische Atmosphäre durch die tolle Deko, leckerer Kaffee, gute Parkmöglichkeiten, toller Spa!
Der Kellner im Frühstücksraum war super!

Cons:

Wir hatten ein der alten Zimmer, was stark renovierungsbedürftig war: der Fernseher war im Spiegel integriert, was ein witziges Gadget war, da er aber ständig hing und nichts mehr ging und auch nur ein paar portugiesischer Programme zeigte, war er für uns eher unbrauchbar! Wir hatten kein WC-Papier, Kleenax und Hygienebeutel auf dem Zimmer bei Einzug, was echt ein Unding ist heutzutage! Das Personal mussten wir erst suchen, die es dann auffüllten. An der Rezeption haben wir tel. kaum jemanden erreichen können. Entgegen der Aussage in der Zimmerbeschreibung hatten wir keinen Safe! Obwohl damit geworben wurde, dass jedes Zimmer mit einem ausgestattet sei. Das Badezimmer war sehr herunter gewirtschaftet, der Wasserhahn so seltsam eingestellt, dass beim Aufdrehen das halbe Zimmer unter Wasser stand!

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Brecht solo_traveller be
4
Pros:

I liked the massages. Very professional and friendly masseuses. I'd recommend it!
I liked the pool area. It was small and simple but ok for the amount of guests that were using it when we were there.

Cons:

So many things were disappointing! We had no water in our bathroom (no shower, no toilet flush, and no sink water) in the morning. Aweful noise isolation of the room: we could hear clearly and loudly the guests in the corridor and in the room upstairs. To add insult to injury, the mini fridge was sooo loud. So, sleep deprevation. The TV was not working properly (bad signal). I called three times (in different times) the reception and no one picked up. The extremely basic Spa area was veryyy noisy, which defeats its purpose. To our surprise, the spa pool was not heated, it was quite cold. And to go to the spa area it's mandatory to have swimming cap. It was sold to us for 5€ - which is expensive considering its quality.
Moreover, the whole building structure is the most confusing that we have every seen! It fell like we were in a maze.
And finally, the worst aspect of the hotel happened even before the hotel experience started: we received a Whatsapp message from Singapour as Rubens hotel & Spa with our personal information - including the days of our stay - asking for further information to complete our booking. We ignored it, since it was a clear scam. However, we wonder if it was a lack of data security management from the hotel that leaked our info.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Afonso extended_group pt
6
Muito caro, para o serviço que oferece.
Pros:

O espaço em si não é mau, mas poderia ser maior e melhor, atendendo ao preço praticado. Quartos muito pequenos e sem arrumação, com limpeza que deixa a desejar.

Cons:

Falta de funcionários em todos os locais, especialmente aquando do pequeno-almoço, no SPA e na receção. Tempos longos para encontrar alguém nesses espaços.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Christophe family_with_children lu
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Pilar extended_group es
8
Calidad-precio
Pros:

La piscina y el trato amable del personal.
Además del estupendo masaje que nos dio Julieta.

Cons:

El jacuzzi del spa no nos funcionó.
Y en la habitación había muy poca luz.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller ie
8
Great Hotel, would recommend.
Pros:

Lovely hotel with great facilities, serves a lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Distance from the main tourist area.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Leandra solo_traveller ch
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Reyes couple es
1
Decepción
Cons:

Mi experiencia con este hotel fue extremadamente decepcionante.

Había reservado y pagado dos noches con dos meses de antelación a través de Booking.com (12 y 13 de julio). Sin embargo, al llegar al hotel sobre las 19:00, el personal nos informó de que no tenían constancia alguna de nuestra reserva y que no disponían de habitación para nosotros.

Lo más preocupante no fue únicamente el error, sino que nadie nos avisó con antelación. Si el hotel sabía que existía un problema con la reserva, lo mínimo habría sido ponerse en contacto con Booking.com o con nosotros antes de nuestra llegada. En lugar de eso, nos enteramos al presentarnos en recepción, después del viaje, teniendo que buscar un alojamiento alternativo a última hora, con el enorme estrés y sobrecoste que ello supuso. En mi caso, además, me encontraba embarazada, por lo que la situación resultó especialmente angustiosa.

Desconozco si el origen del problema fue el hotel o Booking.com, pero el hotel forma parte de la cadena de comunicación con el cliente y considero que debería haber hecho todo lo posible para evitar que unos huéspedes llegaran con una reserva confirmada y se quedaran sin habitación.

Afortunadamente encontramos otro hotel gracias a Booking.com, pero ello implicó numerosas llamadas telefónicas, varias horas perdidas y un coste muy superior al de la reserva original.

Recomiendo a futuros clientes que, si reservan este establecimiento, contacten con el hotel unos días antes para confirmar personalmente que la reserva figura correctamente en su sistema. Ojalá alguien me hubiera dado ese consejo antes de mi viaje.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Chakny solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Le petit-déjeuner, très copieux.

Cons:

Le parking, peu de places.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sílvia solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
H
Humberto couple pt
4
Ma
Cons:

Funcionários e barulho dos ar condicionado

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Luis Carlos couple pt
5
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

A porta não trancava e não resolveram a situação, em toda a estadia a porta ficou aberta. Na hora do pequeno-almoço era muita gente para os lugares existentes, tivemos de aguardar.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Raquel solo_traveller pt
10
Pros:

O espaço é lindo. A chefe do pequeno almoço foi extraordinária!

Cons:

Bar. As empregadas nao sabiam o que continham os coktails

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
C
Correia couple pt
1
Pros:

Design exterior

Cons:

Cheiro intenso a tinta, fraca atenção dos funcionários

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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sergio couple es
9
Genial
Pros:

Instalaciónes, piscina, spa.
Todo en general

Cons:

Habitación un poco pequeña

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Daniela couple pt
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children es
8
Muy agradable, buen sitio para desconectar
Pros:

Las piscinas, lo limpias y cuidadas que estaban las instalaciones, un paraíso en tanto al trato del personal fue excelente muy atentos y cuidados

Cons:

Nos gustó que la habitación fuese amplia pero tenías que acceder por unas escaleras y dado que nosotros llevamos a nuestro bebé de ocho meses que gatea, no lo podíamos dejar solo porque nos daba miedo que fuese a ellas y la barandilla tenía un espacio amplio donde se podía colar

2026-07-17 via Nuitee