The Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA, situated in Baiao, is a property highly appreciated by guests for its remarkable features. It is widely recognized for its exceptional location that offers breathtaking views, alongside top-tier facilities aimed at ensuring a memorable stay.
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Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA
8.7
(2,415 ratings)
Baiao, Portugal -
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4.5 km Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio
Nearby Oceânico Laguna Golf Course
6 km Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
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- Stunning Location: The hotel's scenic overlook on the Douro River and surrounding vineyard-covered hills provides a serene and picturesque backdrop.
- Superior Spa Facilities: Guests rave about the comprehensive spa services available, including a variety of treatments that promote relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Delicious Cuisine: The onsite restaurant is applauded for serving a range of delectable dishes that cater to various palates, using fresh and quality ingredients.
- Luxurious Rooms: The accommodations are highlighted for their comfort, modern amenities, and the breathtaking views they offer, providing a truly luxurious experience.
- Attentive Service: The staff's professionalism and attentiveness are frequently mentioned, contributing significantly to an enjoyable and hassle-free stay.
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- Isolated Location: While the secluded setting is often a highlight, some find the hotel's relative isolation from urban centers inconvenient for exploring broader attractions.
- Occasional Wait Times: During peak seasons, guests have mentioned facing delays in services such as check-in and dining.
- Price Point: There are comments regarding the hotel being on the pricier side, which some guests feel may not always correspond with the value received.
- Limited Recreational Activities: While the spa is highly rated, some guests desire more variety in recreational options within the hotel grounds.
- WiFi Connectivity Issues: A few patrons have reported sporadic issues with internet connectivity, which can be an inconvenience for those needing reliable access.
Amenities
Kids pool
Tennis court
Babysitting
Kids club
Breakfast included
Spa
Hot Tub
Pool
8.7RateScore
Total 2,415 Reviews
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2,194 Reviews
8.7 / 10
expedia
221 Reviews
8.6 / 10
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Fitness was mentioned 178 times
15% Negative73% Positive
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VeraOrdinary8 months ago
It was absolutely amazing stay that we had in Douro valley thanks to the Douro Royal valley Hotel&Spa, especially because our trip took place when it was mostly raining… luckily, me and my husband were able to use that time properly in the hotel’s spa, having massage, enjoying the time in the swimming pool, spending some time in sauna and even at the gym. Thanks to hotel’s facilities the trip was not a waste of time, we could rest actively, we also enjoyed very much the overall ambience of the hotel and taking care of the personell so that overall the hotel is a calm place to stay at. What caught us by surprise was absolutely stunning dinner- each out of 6 courses we had was prepared and served with such a mastery that we thought we are at the resturant with micheline star chef- chapeau bas to the Chef - your courses are absolute masterpiece and the best of the best we tried on our 2-week trip in Portugal. Thank you for this experience :)
Carla Martins8 months ago
3/5
Hotel with great location and splendid view/landscape… however, with many negative points: 1- its design doesn’t fit in the landscape (it looks like a nuclear center industry, not an hotel; 2- At the reception they have drinks (water, juices, wine), but there is some neglect, as when we were there, the jug of orange juice had mosquitoes in it; 3- the staff are not friendly; 4- some structures were dilapidated; 5- Long corridors, no pictures on the wall -> they look like a monastery 6- no careful landscaping, instead of grass, the space around has weeds and reeds... so disappointing!!!!
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General Info
Total number of rooms 70
Number of floors 9
Year Built 2015
WiFi Quality
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Idle
7Download
28Upload
24Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
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Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.3 - $1.9
Coffee
$0.7 - $3
Beer 0.5L
$0.8 - $1.2
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$8 - $12.5
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.1
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.5 - $0.5
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$24 - $50
Bottle of mid-range wine
$3 - $7
McMeal at McDonalds
$7 - $8
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.3 - $2
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.5 - $2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$13 - $22
Fitness club, monthly fee
$32
Weather In Baiao
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Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
No pets