Porto and Douro Valley

Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa

Official Rating

‘Chic elegance in beautiful surroundings’

Ideally positioned on the northern side of the Douro River atop a hill, the Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa is specialises in a simplistic way of life. Rooms and suites are elegant and fitted with a balcony. Huge windows and glass fronted balconies aim to provide the best views of the rolling countryside. The restaurant and bars here are rich in local flavour, serving a comprehensive menu of regional favourites, light snacks and cocktails. Find your peaceful centre at the spa with its Vichy shower, sauna and mass of excellent treatments and therapies.

In Our Opinion

‘Couples will adore the laid back pace of Douro Palace Hotel & Spa and its peaceful position just outside the small rurual village of Santa Crus do Douro. If you’re planning a wedding, Douro Palace offers a package that caters to all needs.’

Eca Restaurant
Seats 80 guests. Experience the unique flavours of Porto at Eca Restaurant. A contemporary, sophisticated style is embraced here, from its low-lit ambience to the wide selection of wines on offer. Open from 08:00 to 10:30, 12:30 – 15:00 and 19:30 – 22:30.
Tertulia Bar
Seats 40 guests. Relaxed and welcoming, the Tertulia Bar is ideal for a small gathering or relaxing with other guests over a cocktail. From the bar you can also enjoy panoramic views over the region. Open 12:00 – 01:00.
Sao Joao Bar
Seats 40 guests. Located on the ground floor with an informal atmosphere, the Sao Joao Bar offers a simple menu tailored to each person’s needs. Open 12:00 – 01:00.
Eira Bar
Located by the pool, Eira Bar offers light meals, tapas and delicious snacks while proferring from spectacular views over the river. Open 10:30 – 19:00.

Leisure
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Indoor swimming pool
• Gym

Services
• Wi-Fi
• Covered car park
• Safety deposit box
• 24 hour front desk

Douro Palace Spa
The Douro Palace Spa is an exclusive space offering a peaceful escape into the world of natural well-being and relaxation. Treatments and massages are in harmony with the use of Vichy showers, an indoor jet pool and relaxation areas.
• 1 double treatment room and 1 individual room
• 1 indoor relaxation area
• Indoor jet pool
• 1 Vichy shower room
• Sauna and Hammam for both men and women

Douro Palace Hotel makes an ideal choice for a romantic occasion; the resort offers the following to help you celebrate:
• Complimentary bridal suite for bride and groom the night of the wedding
• Breakfast served in the bedroom
• Late check-out
• Decoration and table arrangements
• Wedding tasting for a part of 4

Location

The Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa is located in Quinta de S. Joao in Santa Cruz do Douro. The hotel is on the north bank of the Douto River and is over an hour away from Porto Airport. Bairo and Peso da Regua are both within an hour’s journey away.
• Baiao – 7.7 miles
• Peso da Regua – 19 miles
• Porto – 51 miles
• Porto airport – 53 miles