Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa - Santa Cruz do Douro

4-star riverfront resort with vineyard views and wine tourism experiences

Rooms & Suites

Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa offers 60 contemporary rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking the Douro River. The rooms include satellite TV and a minibar. River-facing accommodations provide direct views of the valley and vineyards.

Dining & Farm-to-Table Experience

The hotel's Eça Restaurant serves refined regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Ingredients come from the in-house farm, which grows fresh produce and raises goats and chickens. Guests can book wine pairing experiences at Croft's wine cellars, located nearby.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site Palace Spa provides a dry and wet relaxation area, including an indoor pool with a waterfall, a sauna, and a hammam. Professional massage options range from back and foot treatments to full-body and couple's massages. Spa packages and a dedicated spa lounge are available for guests.

Activities & Location

A private dock allows guests to access the hotel by boat. Hiking and paddle boarding are available on-site. The property is a 5-minute drive from Aregos Train Station and within reach of Caldas de Aregos, the historic center of Guimarães, and Mateus Palace.

Family & Pet-Friendly Amenities

Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa provides babysitting services and a children's menu at the restaurant. The hotel is pet-friendly, offering accommodations and amenities for furry guests. Event rooms are available for conferences and special occasions, and the property is certified by the Green Key program for sustainable practices.

• Rooms: 60 river-facing rooms with private balconies
• Dining: Eça Restaurant with farm-to-table ingredients
• Wellness: Palace Spa with indoor pool, sauna, and hammam
• Activities: Private dock, hiking, paddle boarding
• Location: 5 min from Aregos Train Station
• Family: Babysitting services and children's menu
• Pet: Pet-friendly accommodations

License number: 400