In the heart of Porto, Hotel Boa-Vista offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, and modern comforts like a 24-hour business center. Unwind at the seasonal outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions with help from multilingual staff.
Esplanada do Castelo, 58, Foz do Douro, Porto, 4150-196
What's nearby
Douro River Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Norte Shopping - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Porto Historic Center - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Ribeira Square - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 37 min drive
Coimbroes Station - 7 min drive
General Torres Station - 7 min drive
Valadares Station - 10 min drive
Passeio Alegre Stop - 7 min walk
Cantareira Stop - 10 min walk
D.leonor Stop - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Café Chalet Suísso - 2 min walk
Eleven Sports Bar Foz - 3 min walk
Clube de Minigolfe do Porto - 4 min walk
Al Mare - 3 min walk
Bar Tolo - 4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Boa-Vista
Hotel Boa-Vista features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Porto Historic Center and Livraria Lello. You can visit the fitness centre for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a seasonal outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Public transportation is only a short walk: Passeio Alegre Stop is 7 minutes and Cantareira Stop is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
More about this property
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At a glance
Hotel size
71 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 12 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (431 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 12 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from January to December
Policies
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 682
Also known as
Hotel Boa-Vista Porto
Hotel Boa-Vista Hotel
Hotel Boa-Vista Porto
Hotel Boa-Vista Hotel Porto
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Hotel Boa-Vista?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Boa-Vista?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Boa-Vista?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 12 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Boa-Vista?
You can check in starting at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Boa-Vista?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Boa-Vista and nearby?
Hotel Boa-Vista has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
What's the area around Hotel Boa-Vista like?
Hotel Boa-Vista is located near Carneiro Beach in Foz do Douro, a short 7-minute walk from Passeio Alegre Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Duoro River.
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Hotel Boa-Vista Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
Breakfast
Service staff
Beach
View
Rooftop terrace
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Forts
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fresh, and with a wide variety of options. (10 reviews)
The property is located just a block from the beach, offering easy access to beautiful sunsets and nearby eateries. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Good
6 Aug 2025
This hotel did the job
Annie
Annie, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 2025
Breakfast was lovely. Staff were fantastic. Rooms were cozy ! Definitely recommend!❤️
Suzanne
Suzanne, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Jul 2025
Staff was nice, hotel is place in a beautiful area where you feel safe and can go for a walk in the park and to the sea for a view. Very quiet area and conveniently has options for transportation.
Don't forget about the best breakfast in all Portugal.
william
william, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jun 2025
Great spot in posh area. Great breakfast as well
John
John, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
29 May 2025
Good location, not too comfortable bed
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jul 2022
As expected: very nice place to stay
Léopold
Léopold, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jan 2023
Breakfast that came w/room was excellent- Staff very obliging- location could not be better
Patty
Patty, 6-night trip
8/10 Good
31 Mar 2023
Charming hotel in a lovely part of Porto!
Jon
Jon, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
24 Sept 2023
Great location, well maintained and well run. Good breakfast included. We loved this hotel all in all.
Aileen
Aileen, 10-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Aug 2024
Very nice experience! ❤️
Debra
Debra, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 May 2023
Great spot to stay with access to all Foz do Douro has to offer, and easy access to central Porto. Breakfast was fresh and had a lot of options. Rooms were small but comfortable with nicely updated bathrooms.
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Jan 2025
Great property if you want easy access to the waterfront along the Douro River. The path is great for jogging or just walking. Friendly and helpful hotel staff who actually gave us his personal Ibuprofen when we asked where to get some. Unfortunately, we were feeling a little under the weather so did not venture out too much, but we did enjoy the tremendous rooftop views of the river while enjoying some food and great wine. The breakfast that came with the room was fantastic. Parking was available but you do need to ask which spaces are good and which are bad. We got a small fine for parking in the wrong spot at one point. All in all, we enjoyed the hotel and would stay here again.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Jun 2023
Fantastic!
Fantastic stay, everything is so lovely here! Would highly recommend!
Emily
Emily, 7-night trip
8/10 Good
9 Oct 2024
We had selected separate beds when booking but got one bed when checking in. Bed was hard as a rock.
Dmitri
Dmitri, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
18 Aug 2024
great location
Pros: Great Location near the beach. Nice rooftop pool.
Cons: The couple of ladies working the front desk weren’t particularly nice. The room air conditioning didn’t work.
Barry
Barry, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 May 2023
Very nice rooms, beautiful roof deck overlooking a castle, right by the beach. Perfect!
Jonah
Jonah, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2023
The view is fantastic. The fortress in front on the Atlantic was a wonderful sight.
Jerald
Jerald, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Jun 2024
The rooms were spacious and clean. Desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Fine breakfast selection. Pool maybe a bit small but plenty of loungers etc. Nice bar. Did not appear to be a restaurant for an evening meal but this was not a problem for us. A fine hotel which met all of our expectations.
Declan
Declan, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Feb 2024
Lovely hotel away from the town, at the river mouth. Very comfortable room and bathroom. Nice rooftop snack bar with a lovely view towards the ocean. There are few restaurants around. The area is perfect for walks along the river or the ocean. I would recommend it to those who want to stay away from the busy area.
Elenko
Elenko, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Nov 2024
Wonderful location, easy to walk to restaurants etc. great views from Roof top Bar area. More care needs to be taken with signage in public spaces as floors have uneven surfaces and drop offs with no warning. I had a nasty fall on a wet marble floor…..no signage and still bruised badly and suffering with body pain and wounds. Staff were helpful and considerate but this should not happen.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Dec 2023
Great and cozy hotel
Great stay. Nice room. The gym is small but have the needed equipment.
Though during the afternoon, it wasn’t possible to order any drinks in more than 1 hour. We survived, but that could be improved.
Zakkerey Anders Alexandar
Zakkerey Anders Alexandar, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
26 Sept 2024
This hotel is in a good position overlooking the sea (not all rooms do so) They serve breakfast which is buffet based with a wide variety of food. There is a bar and swimming pool on the roof which is a suntrap. The hotel is well placed if you enjoy walking - go left for the Douro and right for the promenade and beaches which are good. There plenty of eateries at all prices in the area (including 2 Michelin ones) it is better to book in advance as the locals also enjoy eating out!! My only gripe is that I booked through Expedia and offered to pay - they took my credit card details and gave them to the hotel - when the hotel tried to take the payment it was declined by our bank and they blocked the card permanently - luckily we had a 2nd card!!
Richard
Richard, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2022
Porto by the Ocean.
Hotel Boa-Vista is placed 200 m. from the Atlantic Ocean, and our stay was very good.
We found some good bars and beach restaurants and the sunset was very beautiful.
The city of Porto was easy to reach by bus nr. 500 or a walk for an hour.
We enjoyed the combonation of beach, hotel pool and the city.
We recommend a Dourotrip by boat.
Elo Haunstrup
Elo Haunstrup, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Sept 2023
This was a very clean and safe place to stay. The staff was helpful with arranging transportation to the airport. The only bad thing was the garage. Difficult to enter.
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Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Jan 2023
Very good value. Lovely hotel in superb location by the River. Friendly and polite reception staff. Room is small but very clean and comfortable. The only disappointment was the breakfast, no service from waiter, rotten fruit, old scrambled egg and disappointing Pastel de Nata. Better to go out for breakfast at a cafe.