Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA
About this property
With spectacular views of the Douro River, this 4-star hotel offers an outdoor pool along with spa facilities. It is surrounded by hectares of vineyards and protected forests. Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA provides stylishly designed rooms with private balconies overlooking the river. Each room has satellite TV and a mini-bar. Offering a chic décor, Restaurante Eça serves refined regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy local and international drinks at Douro Palace’s 2 bars including its elegant piano bar. The dry and wet relaxation spa area include an internal relaxing pool with waterfall, sauna and Hamman. You can treat yourself to a professional massage or pay a visit to the steam bath. Douro Palace Hotel is located near the village of Santa Cruz do Douro and a 5-minute drive from Aregos Railway Station.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Sustainability
- Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Simão
Portugal
“We enjoyed our stay, the fact that the interior swimming pool is opened 24h is a must. The view and the piece of the hotel is a must. The staff was very kind and available, the water boiling machine in our room had 2 tea leaves inside, we talked...” - John
United States
“The property is beautiful and very exclusive and classy. The views are amazing and the staff were great.” - Isabel
United States
“Wonderful room, service and a view of the river. Great food and breakfast. Nice pool. We love it” - Lucas
Portugal
“Hotel staff were nice and affective, bedroom was clean and comfortable and the views over the windows were spectacular. Saturday night they hosted a jazz night at the bar with live music and was great. Enjoyed the spa and pool as well.” - Romeo
Canada
“This was a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities. This facility is right on top of hill over looking the Douro river. Beautiful and quiet” - Torsten
Germany
“Quiet and we took a train ride along the river to enjoy the scenery” - Jenngv
United States
“View was absolutely amazing, Breakfast was wonderful, and the amenities were great. We enjoyed both pools and the spa. We also lived the garden and farm area. This was a really enjoyable experience.” - Didier
United States
“The staff and the restaurant! Loved the fact that most of the spices/herbs came from the hotel’s vegetable garden.” - Paul
Portugal
“Beautiful location, great staff and facilities. Ample parking, good breakfast.” - Max
United States
“Beautiful hotel in a picturesque setting. Friendly staff and really good food! The train station is worth checking out upon your departure!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Eça
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • European
- AmbienceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
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.
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.
Please inform Douro Palace Hotel Resort & SPA 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.
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