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Hotel Fonte Velha

3.0 star property

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A town with historic buildings, a river, and a bridge.
A table set outdoors with a variety of breakfast items including croissants, a bowl of fruit, and a jug of orange juice.
A modern reception area with a geometric white counter, wooden paneling, and a glass door leading to a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A stone pathway leading to a stone bench with a tree and flower bed.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

Explore the area

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Rua Plácido de Vasconcelos, Ponte da Barca, Viana do Castelo, 4980-020
  • Place, Ponte da Barca Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Braga Cathedral
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Bom Jesus do Monte
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vigo (VGO-Peinador)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a blue carpet, wooden flooring, a blue chair, and a colorful wall painting.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, River View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a wardrobe.

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window.

Superior Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ponte da Barca

Hotel Fonte Velha places you in the heart of Ponte da Barca, within a 5-minute walk of Ponte da Barca Bridge and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Mosteiro De Bravaes. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ponte da Barca hotel include Rio Vez Park and Chapel of Our Lady of Conception.

What's nearby

  • Ponte da Barca Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponte da Barca - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Braga Cathedral - 43 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Bom Jesus do Monte - 52 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Apulia Beach - 56 min drive - 87.4 km

Getting around

  • Braga Station - 34 min drive
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante O Pinheirinho - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Floresta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cantinho JJ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riva Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Varandas Do Lima - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fonte Velha

Hotel Fonte Velha offers its guests a terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hotel Fonte Velha also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ponte da Barca hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Fonte Velha offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 4 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Fonte Velha Hotel
Hotel Fonte Velha Ponte da Barca
Hotel Fonte Velha Hotel Ponte da Barca

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Fonte Velha?

Hotel Fonte Velha offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Fonte Velha?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fonte Velha on 10 Sept 2026 start from AU$131, 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 Hotel Fonte Velha?

Yep, Hotel Fonte Velha has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Fonte Velha?

The closest beach to Hotel Fonte Velha is Garrafas Riverside Beach (16.3 km).

What makes Hotel Fonte Velha a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Fonte Velha.

Is Hotel Fonte Velha family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Fonte Velha is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Fonte Velha serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Fonte Velha?

No, Hotel Fonte Velha does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Fonte Velha?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Fonte Velha?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Fonte Velha Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room for the value and price. Super helpful staff and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful in arranging a taxi to take us to a hike. Bikes were available for rent and we biked along the Lima River. Room was very clean and quiet. Breakfast was very good and bacon and eggs were cooked as we wanted. Grocery store and several nice restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Rooms very clean and comfortable beds. Very nice grounds with indoor and outdoor public areas to enjoy your stay. Great location for quiet and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel in a quiet area with plenty of local cafes and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

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

Good stay

We enjoyed our stay very much, location was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very grand and well laid out with lots of features. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the hotel was well-located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, close to the train station, clean, a/c.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people and nice place to be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful area and the hotel gardens were well kept! The hotel itself was very clean and the hotel staff were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frédérick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really the best! We felt just like at home! Beautiful property by the water. Spacious comfortable rooms. Sweet employees
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay

Excellent stay. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. We only stayed one night before heading to Geres but the longer stay would have been very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite stay in Portugal so far! Magical property, wonderful and friendly staff, and great breakfast. The town of Ponte da Barca is amazing. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful, kind staff and very clean! Always feel safe in our hometown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offer great standard for the room, the amenities. The breakfast is delicious, and the garden does not disappoint. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Wonderful

Fabulous hotel looking into River Lima. Hotel and gardens kept in immaculate condition. Special mention to the front of house team who were incredibly helpful throughout our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Hotel Fonte Velha

We stayed 2 days at this hotel in our vacation. We had a nice spacious room with view to the river. It was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful. Parking next to the hotel. A good starting point when exploring this part of Portugal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, so clean, so roomy. The staff was great and breakfast excellent. And we love the cats next door to property. Beautiful cats and need to be cared for. If hotel set up a donation box at check in, this money could be used to neuter and vaccinate at local vet. Many people loved the cats as us and would donate for sure
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. All renovated. Great breakfast for 10 Euros. Staff were great. The beds were confortable. However they put 2 singles together. Usually hotel would put a special cover so you Don’t feel as much the separation vêtements both beds. This was not the case. This should be fixed. Also the sheets were not confortables. Rough and too thin. And no extra blankets available in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

E

The hotel is situated by a beautiful bridge over a river. The room was ok, but the carpet under the bed was encased in sharp metal which hurt the feet. The sheet was not wide enough to cover the bed and I was quite cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal para tener de unos días de relax, personal encantador, instalaciones geniales, y alrededor para pasear al lado del río y disfrutar del entorno.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nuno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Facil localização, atendimento do staff 5 *
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LAILA

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

Lugar lindo!

O hotel fica localizado na frente do rio Lima. Com excelente vista, o lugar é uma delícia de curtir. Adoramos e voltaremos com certeza!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025