Vidago Palace

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and winery

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, Turkish bath/hammam

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
The current price is AU$406
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Parque De Vidago, Apartado 16, Chaves, 5425-307
  • Golf Course Vidago Palace
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Chaves Castle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Roman Baths and Palace of Justice
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Privilege Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Garden Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Garden Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chaves

A luxury stay in Chaves awaits you at Vidago Palace. You'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Golf Course Vidago Palace and 17 km (10.6 mi) from A Botica do Lazer. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A relaxing day at Vidago Palace Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The fine-dining restaurant, Salao Nobre, serves Regional cuisine and is open for dinner. Poolside Bar and Grill is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Enjoy the golf course, indoor swimming pool, gym and kids' club. 9634 square feet (895 square metres) of event facilities include 8 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Plus you'll find a winery, free Wi-Fi in public areas and an outdoor tennis court. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 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 valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Chaves hotel include Forte de São Neutel and Chaves Railway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Golf Course Vidago Palace - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • A Botica do Lazer - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Chaves Castle - 19 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Forte de Sao Francisco - 20 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Roman Baths and Palace of Justice - 20 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante O Resineiro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante A Camponesa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bataclan - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Casa Do Capador - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Vidago Palace

Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and winery
A winery is on site. Vidago Palace offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor tennis court. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, 8 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 9634 square feet (895 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool are also featured at the luxury Vidago Palace. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a casino shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Chaves hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 9634 sq ft of conference space
  • 895 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1910
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Vidago Palace offers 70 accommodations with minibars and a safe. 42-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Vidago Palace Spa has 20 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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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 on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Four Seasons Room
  • Poolside Bar and Grill
  • Salao Nobre
  • The Club House
  • The Wine Cellar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Winery

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (9,634 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 20 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports 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
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 60 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 75.00 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Spa fee: EUR 10.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 230.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 60 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 75.00 per day

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 3108/AL

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Vidago Palace Chaves
Vidago Palace Hotel Chaves
Vidago Palace Hotel
Vidago Palace Hotel
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Vidago Palace Hotel Chaves

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Vidago Palace?

Yep, Vidago Palace has a free self car park and free valet parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Vidago Palace?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vidago Palace on 5 Oct 2025 start from AU$405.92, 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 there a spa on site at Vidago Palace?

Yep, Vidago Palace Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does Vidago Palace 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 June to September.

What luxury perks are available at Vidago Palace?

Vidago Palace features a full-service spa, a winery and a health club.

Is Vidago Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Vidago Palace is a hit with families.

Does Vidago Palace serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is served weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vidago Palace?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Vidago Palace?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Tuesday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vidago Palace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Vidago Palace?

Furry friends are welcome at Vidago Palace, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Vidago Palace?

Yep, Vidago Palace has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons, golf caddies and golf carts are also available.