Douro Palace Hotel Resort Spa

Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa is a 4-star family-friendly hotel nestled amidst hectares of vineyards and lush forests, offering spectacular views of the Douro River. Located just outside the village of Santa Cruz do Douro in Baiao, it provides a tranquil and secluded escape, a 5-minute drive from Aregos Railway Station. The hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Monastery of Santo André de Ancede and Garden of Saint Bartholomew.

The hotel features 60 stylishly designed guestrooms, each with a private balcony overlooking the river. Rooms are equipped with minibars, LCD televisions with satellite/cable programming, complimentary wireless internet access, phones, safes, and desks. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.

Dining options include Restaurante Eça, which boasts a chic décor and serves refined regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Guests can enjoy local and international drinks at the hotel's two bars, including an elegant piano bar, or relax at the poolside bar. 24-hour room service is also available.

Pamper yourself at the hotel's spa, offering massages, body treatments, facials, a sauna, Hamman, and an internal relaxing pool with a waterfall. Please note that the spa is closed seasonally from April 6 to May 3. Recreational facilities also include a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can explore the region by boat from the private jetty, enjoy fishing, or go hiking.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. Additional amenities and services include concierge services, free babysitting, a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and daily housekeeping. For a cozy ambiance, the hotel features a fireplace. On-site complimentary parking is available, and car hire amenities are offered. For an additional charge, guests can arrange a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. As a Clean & Safe certified establishment by Turismo de Portugal, the property adheres to strict hygiene and cleaning protocols.

Nearby attractions include the Duoro River (2.1 km), Eça de Queiroz Foundation (3.4 km), Quinta de Covela (3.6 km), Monastery of Santo André de Ancede (9.8 km), and Garden of Saint Bartholomew (12.2 km). The preferred airport for the hotel is Porto Airport (OPO), located 80.7 km away. The hotel operates under License Number 400.