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Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

5.0 star property
Riverside hotel with full-service spa and indoor pool

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
View from property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro, Baiao, 4640-400
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
  • Place, Ribeira Square
  • Place, Porto Cathedral
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, River View

Double Room, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, River View

Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite, River View

Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Deluxe Premium

Double Deluxe Premium

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Baiao

A luxury stay in Baiao awaits you at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Duoro River and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Monastery of Santo André de Ancede. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Palato D'Ouro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ruby Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the free kids' club, gym, outdoor tennis court and Turkish bath/hammam. 7535 square feet (700 square metres) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Ribadouro hotel include Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio and Junta de Freguesia de Cinfaes.

What's nearby

  • Parque Aquático de Amarante - 29 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Passadiços do Paiva - 40 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Dourocaves Winery - 44 min drive - 33.5 km
  • University of Porto - 58 min drive - 71.5 km

Getting around

  • Marco de Canaveses Station - 19 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack-Bar Fonte Nova - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sabores De Montemuro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pensão Borges - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Kibom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪AveroDouro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

Riverside hotel with full-service spa and indoor pool
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business centre on site. Event space at this hotel measures 7535 square feet (700 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the luxury Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Baiao hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 7535 sq ft of conference space
  • 700 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Baiao hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

The on-site spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Palato D'Ouro
  • Ruby Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 7,535 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 6 April to 3 May:
  • Spa
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 50984/AL

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Douro Royal Valley Hotel Baiao
Douro Royal Valley Hotel SPA
Douro Royal Valley Baiao
Douro Royal Valley & Spa Baiao
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA Hotel
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA Baiao
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA Hotel Baiao

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA on 17 Feb 2026 start from AU$215.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

Yep, Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

The closest beach to Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA is Foz Cabril River Beach (18.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA have a pool?

Take your pick from a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from May to October.

What makes Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA.

Is Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and free supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA is a hit with families.

Does Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

Furry friends are welcome at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA, with food and water bowls on offer.

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 352 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view was brilliant very relaxing place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is truly stunning. The view from the top floor and pool area is so spectacular. The staff was excellent. The breakfast was top quality and so much choice. Dinner was also excellent although pricy. The spa and pools were great as well. Overall the hotel is a great spot, some of the decor felt outdated and outdoors some repairs are needed. But we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and the view was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faheem-Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel with a view

Amazing place with great view. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. Spa has sauna and steam room available for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sterile appearance, room was worn, carpet was worn and wrinkled. The pool was beautiful! Breakfast was fabulous. Roads to hotel were difficult to navigate..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

M A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conflicted Views:

Positives: Stunning views, excellent pool/area, spa. Spacious suite, vg bathroom, comfy bed. Staff - courteous, helpful and professional. Negatives: Decor - soulless/minimalistic. Restaurant/Ruby Bar - Lacking atmosphere. Food hit/miss, charcuterie boards 👌 Whole layout generally gave a sterile, isolated feeling. Would probably need a car to get the best from this location. Summary: Hotel doesn't really make the most of it's location, could do with the services of an interior designer to give it a more welcoming feeling, better ambience and create nicer seating areas and more aesthetically pleasing pool area.Could also provide, a customer service/concierge facilitating tours/activities directly from the hotel with third parties, a courtesy courier service to nearby train stations/villages. A good place to chill out after a day touring but it's difficult to get past the sterile, soulless atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayril

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyting was perfect, except the gym. Some of the machines were not working properly.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhong

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, clean hotel on the Douro Valley. Opening the balcony door in the morning, a fresh breeze greeted me, and the sound of roosters crowing in the distant mountains marked a beautiful start to the day. The room and bed were comfortable. And the breakfast was super. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kulvinder

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

Outdated, bad food and not very nice. The terrace had a nice view but that was it. The hot tub area was depressing (no good view, didn’t feel much like a spa was basically a long swimming pool with jets) the deckchairs were uncomfortable. The long white dim corridors felt a little sad. For a 5 star spa hotel we expected much more. We ended up checking out early because it wasn’t for us. Far away from anything so be mindful there’s not much to do at the hotel. The spa treatments also were expensive for what they were. A shame really!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Bed was not as firm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hilpa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view, infinity pool, staff were lovely. WiFi connection is limited, as is food menu in main restaurant ( children were picky waters).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amr

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not good value for money

We are paying almost EUR 200 per nights but I’m afraid the hotel doesn’t deserve that. It feels like a dated 4* hotel, rooms are basic, breakfast is stale and doesn’t have avo, salmon or a cook-to-order egg station. Most of the hotel looks and feels tired. Bathroom lock doesn’t work and phone in room also doesn’t work so had to call reception from my mobile. Staff are friendly, they gave us late check out which was nice. For a spa hotel, the massage was very average. I heard they are closing in October for renovations which makes sense, much needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful setting, lovely rooms. Staff are a bit clueless and indifferent- need way more training on customer service. We had dinner and breakfast and both were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and the staff was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines de Nóbrega Leal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Great views from the room and the infinity pool! Great food as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is beautiful!!’ The pool was great, dinner was nice, although it did take a long time and the options were the same.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nooshin

Beautiful location, perfect for relaxing holiday with beautiful views, very good breakfast. PS: having a car is necessary
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel needs a major refresh & a new interior designer. Too stark and dated with the exception of the light fixtures, which were very cool! The bed & pillows are terrible! Like sinking into a hole. Massages were equally below standard! The whole place feels like an episode from Severance. However, the breakfast buffet and the view were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Incredible accommodations and view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a gift to find a hotel with a generator during the major power outage. We enjoyed the breakfast selection! The views are spectacular, a must see!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duarte Nuno

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a stay for me and my wife as a routine escape and i didn't regret it. The most exquisite views and surroundings. The Staff were impecable. The only finger pointing I will do is some lack of maintenace. From almost broken doorknobs, elevator panels almost coming off, fissures on the walls and a hole outside on the floor at the outdoor pool leaves a sour taste to it, as it is a 5 star hotel. Nonetheless a great experience. Just be advised, the means of transport in the area are really scarse, and if you wish to have a nearby local dining experience you will be disappointed, as there are no nearby restaurants or even shops/supermarkets. Either you dine at the restaurant hotel, which you need previous reservation (1 Day prior) or you ask for room service, which is equally good. The bar offers lights meals as well. Also don't forget any type of necessaire, no shops or supermarkets in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025