4-star Hotel / Parador

In the heart of the charming seaside town of Viana do Castelo, just near the Spanish border, this restored 16th-century mansion is the ideal base to explore the northern coast and the borderland region of the Minho Valley.

The hotel has been restored in keeping with the nature of the building which incorporates interesting architectural features from the Manueline to the Romantic period and the d?cor is traditional yet tastefully simple in stone and wood.

Once Portugal's second city, Viana, known as the Jewel of the Minho is a delightful seaside town yet not overly spoilt by tourism. The town centre, just five minutes walk from the hotel, has a couple of interesting museums as well as plenty of bars and eateries and the beaches, just over the river, are accessible by water taxi. The Basilica of Santa Lucia, perched on a hill overlooking the city with fantastic views along the coast is certainly not to be missed and the funicular railway which whisks you up there is just 500m from the hotel.

Further afield the fortress towns strung out along the river Minho, which forms the border with Spain, are a real treat or head directly the Lima river to Ponte de Lima and immerse yourself in rural north Portugal with its timeless delights.

Accommodation

There are 20 ensuite rooms – standard, deluxe, suite and family rooms. 

Each room is decorated individually in the traditional Portuguese styles of the 17th and 18th centuries, from the Neoclassical to the Portuguese Rustic, passing through the Baroque. 

All rooms are spacious and elegant with wooden floors, offering a sitting area and desk. They are completely equipped with large private bathroom in marble, hairdryer and all necessary amenities. 

Possibility of extra bed for child or adult in some rooms.

The hotel also offers "City-Loft type" apartments at the Historical Center, where Guests can experience both traditional and modern styles.

Hotel Features

Spacious lounge areas with fireplace and library. 
Exterior garden with waterfall and garden bar.
Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 10 per day (2022).
Viana do Castelo Train Station – only 130m away.

Restaurant

A buffet breakfast including hot dishes, dietary products and delicacies for children is served everyday in the breakfast room on the Ground-Floor from 7:30am to 11:00am.

The hotel offers guests bar service from 10:00am till midnight – bar is located on the ground floor and also has table and chairs in the garden.

As the hotel is located in the centre of Viana do Castelo it is within a short walking distance of various restaurants – information available at the reception.