Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA offers breathtaking Ribadouro views. Guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, rejuvenate with hydrotherapy at The Royal Spa, or wander the garden. Free in-room WiFi is available, and previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Spa
The current price is £123
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Room options

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Twin Room, River View

Highlights

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

Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Deluxe Premium

Highlights

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

Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro, Baiao, 4640-400

What's nearby

  • Monastery of Santo André de Ancede - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Caldas de Aregos - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Kibom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sabores De Montemuro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tasquinha Do Amado - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palato - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Central - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

Luxury eco-certified hotel located in Ribadouro
At Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Palato D'Ouro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
  • Newspapers in the reception, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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
  • 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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
A swimming cap is mandatory in all indoor swimming pools
Property Registration Number 50984/AL
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Does Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA on 12 Oct 2025 start from £123.18, 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 Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA located?

This family-friendly Baiao hotel is located on a river, steps from Duoro River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio and Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura. Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths and Caldas de Aregos Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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