Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 100 per vehicle (one way). Guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features wheelchair-accessible facilities, including limited step-free entrances and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk. However, some areas may have restricted access.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Baiao, on a river, within a 15-minute drive of the Monastery of Santo André de Ancede and the Garden of Saint Bartholomew. It is approximately 10.5 miles from Oceânico Laguna Golf Course and 12.3 miles from Caldas de Aregos.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from May to September. A swimming cap is mandatory in the indoor swimming pool.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 45 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.

Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA

Average nightly price at Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$115
February	US$124
March	US$119
April	US$132
May	US$138
June	US$154
July	US$163
August	US$198
September	US$167
October	US$154
November	US$121
December	US$126

What guests think

At Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA, travellers praise the stunning Douro River views, comfortable modern rooms, welcoming staff, and relaxing pools and spa, while noting the property feels remote with curvy access roads best managed with a car.

Feedback on dining is mixed: breakfast often rates highly, while the restaurant and bar can feel limited, pricey, or just okay. Service is broadly friendly, though several guests report slow or understaffed restaurant and bar operations. Cleanliness is generally good but some mention damp-smelling pillows, old carpets, and areas showing wear. Best for a quiet, self-contained retreat where on-site relaxation matters more than easy sightseeing.

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Facilities

Guests value the indoor and outdoor pools and the spa, with several noting the requirement to wear a swim cap for the indoor pool. Some mention drawbacks like an unheated outdoor pool, occasional spa cleanliness or scheduling issues, and no jacuzzi.

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Sophie

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and quiet Hotel. Room was big and clean. Loved the nice balcony as well. Inside and outdoor pool was a big plus. Bring a bathing cap if you want to use the indoor pool Great service from staff. Good food as well!

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João

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Boas condições e bom enquadramento. É pena o SPA não ter um jacuzzi e o fluxo da agua do chuveiro no quarto ser muito fraco.

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Edward

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our first stay at Douro Palace and as we arrived and parked up we were amazed with location and appearance of the site. We were really pleased with the welcome we received and then when we arrived at our room, which we had booked with a river view, were amazed with the view - we’d really recommend a river view room. We enjoyed the outdoor pool that was available 24 hours with a bar open in the daytime. We ate both nights we stayed at the restaurant which had really good portion sizes and the food quality was impeccable. The breakfast had a really good selection too and was all of very high quality. We’ll be sure to recommend Douro Palace to anyone we know is visiting the area! We did realise it’s a bit of a drive for the main, well known, wineries and boat trips but the quality of the hotel made that a ‘not problem’!

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Travis

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location! The room was clean, modern, and spacious, the spa was super. Overall, it was a lovely hotel!

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Paul

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely stunning property with a very thought out layout and design. The rooms were very comfortable and quiet and had blackout curtains. The restaurant onsite was also delicious and offered a wide range of options. The SPA was so nice and had the best couples message ever.

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Marlene Sofia

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Um fim de semana diferente e Muito Bom. Gostamos muito da piscina, o quarto é muito confortável e espaçoso, adoramos o jantar e o pequeno almoço. O bar foi uma bela surpresa, nesse fim de semana havia música ao vivo e foi divertido.

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Dipankar

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel and spa with an excellent riverside location. The grounds are very nice and the rooms have excellent views of the Duoro river. The rooms and bathrooms are good and the breakfast was very good. The reception, bar and restaurant staff were very helpful and worked hard. The restaurant was OK but not exceptional. Overall, an excellent hotel.

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Matilde

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Nancy

27 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service lent, nourriture chère et correct. Piscine extérieure non chauffée, besoin d’un casque de bain pour piscine intérieure. L’herbergement en vend au cout de 5 euro. Pas de vignoble pres de l’hôtel.

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Kim

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property and amazing staff. The weather was a bit rainy but it was still very beautiful and the indoor pool was amazing. You do need to wear a swim cap for the indoor pool though. Good breakfast as well

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Cleanliness

Many describe the hotel and rooms as clean, with some stays noted as very clean. Others report issues such as damp-smelling pillows, old carpets, missed glassware removal, and a few areas starting to show wear or dirty spa restrooms.

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Glenn

14 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean but it’s time to spend some money on property. It’s starting to show some wear

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Sofia

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hola los colchones son viejos, las almohadas olían a humedad cuando hicieron el cuarto no se llevaron lo anterior del room Service

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Mikayla

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were phenomenal!! Hotel itself was modern and very clean. Spa experience was great. I have never received the level of service anywhere like I did here. We will definitely be back!!!

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Sophie

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and quiet Hotel. Room was big and clean. Loved the nice balcony as well. Inside and outdoor pool was a big plus. Bring a bathing cap if you want to use the indoor pool Great service from staff. Good food as well!

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Travis

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location! The room was clean, modern, and spacious, the spa was super. Overall, it was a lovely hotel!

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Ana

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Matilde

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Alexander

13 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view from the room and pool. Clean, nice property. Was not impressed with the dining, though.

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Sofia

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hola no nos gustó mucho los cuartos tienen alfombras viejas. Hicieron el cuarto nos cambiaron almohadas y además no se llevaron copas sucias y cubiertos, las camas son viejas y las almohadas huelen a humedad

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Raquel

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love everything, from staff to the food, to the cleanliness to the quiet! Would come again!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable, and quiet, with balconies and river views highlighted. Some find elements dated or impractical (twin beds pushed together, weak showers, low fixtures, few hooks or shelves) and a few mention older mattresses.

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Milton

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was most welcoming, efficiant and helpful. The balcony with river view was wonderful. The complimentary bottle of wine in the room was special.

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Nuno

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A vista da varanda era panorâmica sim , era linda . A cama para um casal não fez muito sentido, duas camas juntas mas feitas em separado cada un com os seus lençóis, que casal dorme assim? A comida do bar e restaurante também ficou um pouco a desejar , uma tabua de queijos e enchidos um pouco mal servida e com uma apresentação um pouco má paraum hotel 4 estrelas.

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Sofia

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hola los colchones son viejos, las almohadas olían a humedad cuando hicieron el cuarto no se llevaron lo anterior del room Service

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Sophie

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and quiet Hotel. Room was big and clean. Loved the nice balcony as well. Inside and outdoor pool was a big plus. Bring a bathing cap if you want to use the indoor pool Great service from staff. Good food as well!

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João

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Boas condições e bom enquadramento. É pena o SPA não ter um jacuzzi e o fluxo da agua do chuveiro no quarto ser muito fraco.

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Edward

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our first stay at Douro Palace and as we arrived and parked up we were amazed with location and appearance of the site. We were really pleased with the welcome we received and then when we arrived at our room, which we had booked with a river view, were amazed with the view - we’d really recommend a river view room. We enjoyed the outdoor pool that was available 24 hours with a bar open in the daytime. We ate both nights we stayed at the restaurant which had really good portion sizes and the food quality was impeccable. The breakfast had a really good selection too and was all of very high quality. We’ll be sure to recommend Douro Palace to anyone we know is visiting the area! We did realise it’s a bit of a drive for the main, well known, wineries and boat trips but the quality of the hotel made that a ‘not problem’!

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karine

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Magnifique endroit ! Reposant, chic dans un environnement incroyable. Les chambres spacieuses, très calme. Petit déjeuner super sympa on ne manque de rien. Bon service au bar en revanche pas de carte de vins au verre dans cette belle vallée viticole. Bon service au restaurant.

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Rui

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tudo bom …. O WC enorme mas sem funcionalidade …. O Duche mau… pouco alto, não tem local para colocar o shampoo e não tem cabides para toalhas e roupão… Desconfortável

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Paul

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely stunning property with a very thought out layout and design. The rooms were very comfortable and quiet and had blackout curtains. The restaurant onsite was also delicious and offered a wide range of options. The SPA was so nice and had the best couples message ever.

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Matilde

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful across reception, restaurant, bar, and spa. However, multiple reviews note slow or understaffed service in the bar and restaurant and occasional lack of proactive guidance.

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Milton

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was most welcoming, efficiant and helpful. The balcony with river view was wonderful. The complimentary bottle of wine in the room was special.

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Mikayla

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were phenomenal!! Hotel itself was modern and very clean. Spa experience was great. I have never received the level of service anywhere like I did here. We will definitely be back!!!

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karine

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Magnifique endroit ! Reposant, chic dans un environnement incroyable. Les chambres spacieuses, très calme. Petit déjeuner super sympa on ne manque de rien. Bon service au bar en revanche pas de carte de vins au verre dans cette belle vallée viticole. Bon service au restaurant.

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Gabriel

2 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

A qualidade do hotel é muito boa. Funcionários muito prestáveis e simpáticos

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Astrid

3 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Laurence

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Laura

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel with lots of potential but felt a little dated in parts. Seems very understaffed. Bar and restaurant staff are slow because it seems they are doing multiple jobs at once. All are lovely and helpful though. Paid for a massage and it started 10 mins late and finished five mins early.

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Line

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nous avons grandement apprécié notre séjour. Tous les employés, que se soit ceux de l’accueil, du restaurant ou encore du SPA, sont souriants, professionnels et accueillants. La nourriture est succulente. La vue de notre chambre était spectaculaire

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Søren

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 12 nights

Flot og hyggeligt hotel, personalet var søde og serviceminded, kan kun anbefale hotellet

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Nancy

27 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service lent, nourriture chère et correct. Piscine extérieure non chauffée, besoin d’un casque de bain pour piscine intérieure. L’herbergement en vend au cout de 5 euro. Pas de vignoble pres de l’hôtel.

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Location

Scenic riverside setting but very remote; several guests found the curvy, challenging roads and limited public transport make a car advisable. Access to wineries and activities can require longer drives.

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Luis

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is excellent. Staff great. The area is very isolated and far from everything.

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Julia

3 Jun 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is superb.

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Lindsey

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location and very beautiful views, The drive was slightly terrifying through mountainous roads and forest fires, Having said that it was incredibly unforgettable!

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Edward

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our first stay at Douro Palace and as we arrived and parked up we were amazed with location and appearance of the site. We were really pleased with the welcome we received and then when we arrived at our room, which we had booked with a river view, were amazed with the view - we’d really recommend a river view room. We enjoyed the outdoor pool that was available 24 hours with a bar open in the daytime. We ate both nights we stayed at the restaurant which had really good portion sizes and the food quality was impeccable. The breakfast had a really good selection too and was all of very high quality. We’ll be sure to recommend Douro Palace to anyone we know is visiting the area! We did realise it’s a bit of a drive for the main, well known, wineries and boat trips but the quality of the hotel made that a ‘not problem’!

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Joel

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Unfortunately, there is no spa in this hotel. Hotel very calm and confortable, but extremly difficult to access by car.

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Astrid

3 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Alyson

8 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Do not stay at this hotel if you don’t rent or have a car! The hotel has a beautiful architecture and view, the food is great and the staff nice but transportation are highly limited. They do not truly offer shuttle to and from Porto, we were there during the train strike and were stranded, we had to pay very expensive uber-taxi etc. to go visit around and it took a long time to have access to them, going back to Porto was also quite stressful and expensive and in the end the cost of everything really wasn’t worth the hotel. The staff were nice but they couldn’t really help. I would recommend only if you can have access to a car.

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Harishchandra

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Better advice needed about roads to property, otherwise it could a nightmare.

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Javier

22 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing views! Downside: Isolated area and curvy roads to get there.

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Deborah

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. Tough roads to get there.

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Dining

Breakfast frequently earns high marks. Opinions on the restaurant and bar vary, with comments about limited menus, average quality, higher prices, and some preferring the dining room over the bar.

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Nuno

25 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A vista da varanda era panorâmica sim , era linda . A cama para um casal não fez muito sentido, duas camas juntas mas feitas em separado cada un com os seus lençóis, que casal dorme assim? A comida do bar e restaurante também ficou um pouco a desejar , uma tabua de queijos e enchidos um pouco mal servida e com uma apresentação um pouco má paraum hotel 4 estrelas.

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Edward

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was our first stay at Douro Palace and as we arrived and parked up we were amazed with location and appearance of the site. We were really pleased with the welcome we received and then when we arrived at our room, which we had booked with a river view, were amazed with the view - we’d really recommend a river view room. We enjoyed the outdoor pool that was available 24 hours with a bar open in the daytime. We ate both nights we stayed at the restaurant which had really good portion sizes and the food quality was impeccable. The breakfast had a really good selection too and was all of very high quality. We’ll be sure to recommend Douro Palace to anyone we know is visiting the area! We did realise it’s a bit of a drive for the main, well known, wineries and boat trips but the quality of the hotel made that a ‘not problem’!

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Pia

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rigtig fint værelse og pool, men meget begrænset, dårligt og dyrt udvalg af mad og drikke.

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karine

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Magnifique endroit ! Reposant, chic dans un environnement incroyable. Les chambres spacieuses, très calme. Petit déjeuner super sympa on ne manque de rien. Bon service au bar en revanche pas de carte de vins au verre dans cette belle vallée viticole. Bon service au restaurant.

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Astrid

3 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Dipankar

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel and spa with an excellent riverside location. The grounds are very nice and the rooms have excellent views of the Duoro river. The rooms and bathrooms are good and the breakfast was very good. The reception, bar and restaurant staff were very helpful and worked hard. The restaurant was OK but not exceptional. Overall, an excellent hotel.

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Alexander

13 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view from the room and pool. Clean, nice property. Was not impressed with the dining, though.

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Patrick

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

La vue sur les vignobles du Douro est spectaculaire. Les employés aimables, sevice 5 étoiles. Petit déjeuner impressionnant beaucoup de variétés. Déception pour le restaurant. Nous avions choisi de diner le soir à ce restaurant, vraiment decu. Le menu n’est pas digne d’un hôtel de cette catégorie. Présentation très ordinaire, et choix très limité et basic.

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Kim

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property and amazing staff. The weather was a bit rainy but it was still very beautiful and the indoor pool was amazing. You do need to wear a swim cap for the indoor pool though. Good breakfast as well

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Cameron

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the Douro Palace. The food was exceptional and we wish we could have stayed longer!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $177	2 $150	3 $197
4 $199	5 $141	6 $132	7 $180	8	9 $145	10 $214
11 $132	12 $149	13 $122	14 $128	15 $141	16 $181	17 $205
18 $121	19 $118	20 $118	21 $133	22 $165	23 $231	24 $204
25 $119	26 $119	27 $119	28 $115	29 $143	30 $142	31 $179

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