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Guesthouse Dona Emília Guest House
Travel Sustainable property
Rua Manuel Espregueira 6, 4900-318 Viana do Castelo, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 445 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
It was a beautiful place, nicely decorated, and the room I stayed in had a direct view of the charming courtyard in the center of town. The room was a corner with lots of windows and light. Hosts were super nice and helpful, location is perfect.
Stacy
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe personal touch was extraordinary. There are limited rooms which I think allows the owners to personalize their relationship with the customers, while at the same time providing all the services and discretion you could ask for.
Paul
United States of America
United States of Americathe managers are the sweetest!!!! lovely building with beautiful.
Stephen
United States of America
United States of AmericaEverything Hospitality Cleanliness Charm of place and hosts Breakfast area and lounge Decor of rooms Location
Susan
United States of America
United States of AmericaThis guesthouse is like time-travel to old good 1960-s: interiors, lounge, kitchen - everything. It was like a golden moments from my childhood by grandmother house. Very cozy place. And location is absolutely perfect - in the heart of old town.
Sulev
Estonia
EstoniaThe guest house is situated right on the main square, everything is at your doorstep just a short walk to whatever you would like. The guest house is charming, quiet, clean, beautifully appointed and the owners are incredible host. Look no further, this is the perfect Viana stay.
Linda
United States of America
United States of AmericaBeautiful, beautiful lovely property. I loved the delicious breakfast and the rooms. The host was so kind and gave me a complete orientation to the place. Just wonderful.
Cristina
Canada
CanadaRute, Nuno, and their family have put so much love, energy, and style into this true home away from home ... From the architecturally inventive guest rooms and hip common areas that invite you to linger (and listen to vintage tunes on the turntable) to the very thoughtful kitchen drawers filled with delicacies that herald from local producers of the region. Their commitment to ecological sustainability is evident in all their choices (which they encourage guests to join them in), and their warm welcome permeates your entire stay. In fact, we would love to stay a very long time!
Kirsten
United States of America
United States of AmericaEverything . The quality of the room and the entire property , the central location , the warm greeting by Nuno and Ruth, the restaurant recommendations, the comprehensive information on Viano do Castelo , the breakfast , meeting fellow travellers in the amazing common areas , the carefully chosen art , the details which are so often missing.
Jeremy
Canada
CanadaLovely owners. Great location and we loved the style of this beautiful house. Wonderfully decorated and furnished. Super comfortable! I’m sure we will be back!
Bethan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dona Emília Guest House
9.4
Wonderful
444 reviews
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Stacy
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Paul
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Stephen
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Susan
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Sulev
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Linda
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Cristina
Canada
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Kirsten
United States of America
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Jeremy
Canada
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Bethan
United Kingdom
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Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
4 reasons to choose Dona Emília Guest House
Closest beaches
Cabedelo Beach
8.6 Excellent beach4,850 feet from propertyCoral Beach
8.0 Very good beach1 miles from propertyNorth Beach
8.0 Very good beach1.1 miles from propertyRodanho Beach
8.3 Very good beach1.4 miles from property
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See what guests loved the most:
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Stacy
United States of America“It was a beautiful place, nicely decorated, and the room I stayed in had a direct view of the charming courtyard in the center of town. The room was a corner with lots of windows and light. Hosts were super nice and helpful, location is perfect.”
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Paul
United States of America
“The personal touch was extraordinary. There are limited rooms which I think allows the owners to personalize their relationship with the customers, while at the same time providing all the services and discretion you could ask for.”
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Stephen
United States of America
“the managers are the sweetest!!!! lovely building with beautiful.”
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Susan
United States of America
“Everything Hospitality Cleanliness Charm of place and hosts Breakfast area and lounge Decor of rooms Location”
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Sulev
Estonia“This guesthouse is like time-travel to old good 1960-s: interiors, lounge, kitchen - everything. It was like a golden moments from my childhood by grandmother house. Very cozy place. And location is absolutely perfect - in the heart of old town.”
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Linda
United States of America
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Cristina
Canada“Beautiful, beautiful lovely property. I loved the delicious breakfast and the rooms. The host was so kind and gave me a complete orientation to the place. Just wonderful.”
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Kirsten
United States of America
“Rute, Nuno, and their family have put so much love, energy, and style into this true home away from home ... From the architecturally inventive guest rooms and hip common areas that invite you to linger (and listen to vintage tunes on the turntable) to the very thoughtful kitchen drawers filled with delicacies that herald from local producers of the region. Their commitment to ecological sustainability is evident in all their choices (which they encourage guests to join them in), and their warm welcome permeates your entire stay. In fact, we would love to stay a very long time!”
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Jeremy
Canada
“Everything . The quality of the room and the entire property , the central location , the warm greeting by Nuno and Ruth, the restaurant recommendations, the comprehensive information on Viano do Castelo , the breakfast , meeting fellow travellers in the amazing common areas , the carefully chosen art , the details which are so often missing.”
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Bethan
United Kingdom“Lovely owners. Great location and we loved the style of this beautiful house. Wonderfully decorated and furnished. Super comfortable! I’m sure we will be back!”
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We are traveling by bicycle. Is there a secure location to keep the bikes overnight?Yes we do have a deposit for luggage and bikes. Thank you for the interesting in out propoerty. Best regards. Hope to see you soon. Dona Emilia Guest House TeamAnswered on October 19, 2021
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Obrigada, Rami. Só uma questão: o valor da tarifa é indiferente se reservado por Booking ou directamente ao balcão? ObrigadaOlá, deve ser o mesmo. O que for mais confortável para você. Estamos ansiosos para recebê-lo. Que datas você está considerando? RamiAsked about: Suite • Answered on November 29, 2021
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Boa tarde, "external private bathroom" significa que q casa de banho é privada para os hóspedes do quarto mas situado no exterior do quarto? ObrigadaOlá, sim para a Sala Praça, Sala Traje e Sala Luzia. De referir que a Suite Praça, a Suite Traje e a Suite Luzia têm casas de banho privativas. O pequeno-almoço está incluído na tarifa do quarto. RamiAsked about: Double or Twin Room with Private External Bathroom • Answered on November 29, 2021
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Are we able to park here?Hello, is a free parking lot that is 3 minutes away walking from us, but I'm not able to share a link in my reply. There is a place under our guesthouse to park for 15 minutes so that you can drop your suitcase and then park the car later. RamiAnswered on April 22, 2022
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Hosted by Sofia, Joana and Rami
9.7
Host Review Score
Sofia, Joana and Rami
Dona Emília is a guesthouse located in the centre of Viana do Castelo, on Praça da República square. It is a century-old building with three floors and it gives on to Praça da República, the Costume Museum and Santa Luzia Church. The house has ample spaces and the ceilings are high. The entire building was very carefully restored, maintaining some features of bygone days and creating new ones. There is very good natural lighting from the house’s many windows and balconies and, in the centre, there is a staircase going through the entire building up to a large skylight. It has an accommodation capacity of up to 21 people per night. Around 100 metres away, on Avenida dos Combatentes, there is an area of around 200 square metres with a park, a swimming pool and a space providing support for recreational activities and events.
The Dona Emilía Guest House, located in the main square of Viana do Castelo, is managed with the passion of three close friends from different backgrounds and expertise.
Rami El-Zein, a serial entrepreneur, and Sofia Araújo, the creator of the É d'Biana fashion brand, met randomly in 2017 in Viana do Castelo, while Rami was doing the Camino. They decided to create a company that would offer safety and peace of mind for pilgrims, and Easyhike was born.
At some point in time, the partners decided to join the coworking space of Dinamo10 that is managed by a creative architect, Joana Carvalho. A friendship evolved.
The six suites and rooms are large and well-lit with beautifully restored ‘60’s furniture. The fully equipped kitchen is well stocked, where you can feel free to prepare and enjoy your meals.
The concept of the Dona Emilía Guest House is to make you feel at home away from home with comfort, vintage design, and the welcoming vibe of Viana do Castelo.
It is right in the heart of the city where everything exists and everything happens! All transportation is in the main station which is a 5 minute walk from the Dona Emilia. There are several car parks in the center. There are some free around the Viana do Castelo center.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Spanish,Portuguese
What's nearby
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Tourism Office - Viana Welcome Center0.1 miles
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Estação Viana Shopping0.3 miles
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Santa Luzia Sanctuary0.7 miles
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Shipyards of Viana do Castelo0.7 miles
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Golfe de Ponte de Lima10.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant Restaurante O Laranjeira0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Confeitaria Natário0 miles
Natural Beauty
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Mountain santa Luzia0.9 miles
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Ocean/Sea Atlântico0.9 miles
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River Lima0.3 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Cabedelo Beach4,850 feet
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Coral Beach1 miles
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North Beach1.1 miles
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Rodanho Beach1.4 miles
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Amorosa Beach2.9 miles
Closest Airports
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Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport32.6 miles
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Vigo Airport38.7 miles
How to get to Dona Emília Guest House from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
Car
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Dona Emília Guest House
Bathroom
Bedroom
View
Outdoors
Kitchen
Room Amenities
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
Living Area
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
Entertainment & Family Services
Business Facilities
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 28 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 28 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Dona Emília Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine print
Please note that breakfast is not served. Guests will find a tray in the refrigerator with the breakfast ingredients so they can prepare it themselves.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Dona Emília Guest House 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.
License number: 118669/AL
FAQs about Dona Emília Guest House
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Dona Emília Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Temporary art galleries
- Tour or class about local culture
- Horseback riding
- Themed dinners
- Cooking class
- Bike tours
- Happy hour
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Guests staying at Dona Emília Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Room options at Dona Emília Guest House include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Vacation Home
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The prices at Dona Emília Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Dona Emília Guest House by:
- Car 40min
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Dona Emília Guest House.
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Dona Emília Guest House is 350 feet from the center of Viana do Castelo.
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Check-in at Dona Emília Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
