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      Pestana Douro Riverside - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Lifestyle - Valbom (Gondomar)

      $$$$||View on mapValbom (Gondomar), PortugalAv. Escritor Costa Barreto 60, Valbom (Gondomar), Portugal, 4420-445|
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      Pestana Douro Riverside - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Lifestyle Valbom Exterior photo The photo shows a modern hotel complex situated along a waterfront. The buildings are a mix of yellow and orange with large glass windows, and they appear to be multi-story. A long, infinity-edge swimming pool stretches across the foreground, its blu
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      Pestana Douro Riverside - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Lifestyle - Valbom (Gondomar)
      Av. Escritor Costa Barreto 60, Valbom (Gondomar), Portugal, 4420-445·View on map
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      Overall Score
      Perfect
      9.0Perfect
      Cleanliness9.3
      Comfort9.3
      Staff9.3
      Facilities9.1
      Breakfast9.1
      Who stays here
      Couples45%
      Families33%
      Groups9%
      Solo9%

      Overview

      Overall Score
      Perfect
      9.0Perfect
      Cleanliness9.3
      Comfort9.3
      Staff9.3
      Facilities9.1
      Breakfast9.1
      Who stays here
      Couples45%
      Families33%
      Groups9%
      Solo9%

      5-star hotel on the Douro River in Valbom, Porto - converted from a historic soap and candle factory

      A Historic Factory Reimagined

      The Pestana Douro Riverside occupies a former soap and candle factory, with floral themes inspired by the factory's ancestral aromas appearing throughout the interior decor and design. This conversion gives the hotel a distinct character rooted in the heritage of Valbom. The property's layout preserves the original factory structure while integrating modern amenities.

      Rooms with River Views

      Guest rooms at the Douro Riverside offer private balconies, with many providing panoramic views of the Douro River. Each room includes air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a safety deposit box. The hotel provides a complimentary welcome drink to every guest upon arrival.

      Dining and Bars by the River

      The hotel's restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisine from a terrace that overlooks the Douro River. A complimentary buffet breakfast with fresh local ingredients is included in all rates. The rooftop bar offers evening drinks with a view of the river and the nearby hills.

      Family Amenities and Kids' Club

      The Pestana Douro includes an on-site Kids' Club with supervised activities for children. A games room with pool table and table football is open to all ages. Both an indoor pool and a year-round outdoor infinity pool provide swimming options, with sun loungers and a pool bar.

      Wellness, Business, and Pet-Friendly Services

      The hotel operates a full-service spa offering wellness treatments and therapies. Indoor and outdoor fitness facilities are available, including a gym. Business travelers can use multiple conference rooms and a business center, and the property is pet-friendly, accommodating dogs and cats up to 33 lbs.

      • History: Converted from a historic soap and candle factory
      • Location: 10 minutes from Porto attractions (FC Porto Museum, D. Luis I Bridge, Ribeira Square)
      • Dining: Mediterranean restaurant and rooftop bar with river views
      • Family: Kids' Club, games room, indoor and outdoor pools
      • Wellness: Spa services, indoor and outdoor fitness facilities
      • Business: Multiple conference rooms, business center, multilingual staff

      License number: 10074

      Good to know
      Check-in/Check-out
      from 15:00-23:59
      until 12:00
      Amenities
      Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
      Other information
      Pets
      Pets are allowed on request.
      Languages
      English, Spanish, Portuguese
      Building
      Number of rooms:176
      Former name
      pestana douro - riverside urban resort
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      Rooms and availability

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      Superior Double Room
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      • Bed options:
        2 Single beds
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      Deluxe Double Room
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        2 Single beds
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      Panoramic Double Room
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        2 Single beds
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      Facilities

      Main facilities

      Wi-Fi
      Parking

      On-site parking lot

      Baggage storage
      24-hour services

      24-hour reception

      Food/ Drinks

      Poolside snack bar

      Restaurant

      Shuttle

      Paid shuttle service

      Fitness/ Gym

      Fitness center

      Swimming pool

      Indoor swimming pool

      Infinity pool

      Sports & Fitness

      • Fitness center

      Services

      • Paid shuttle service
      • Room service
      • Housekeeping
      • Laundry

      Dining

      • Restaurant
      • Poolside snack bar

      Business

      • Business center
      • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
      • Fax/Photocopying

      Children

      • Cribs
      • Children's play area
      • Game room

      Spa & Leisure

      • Infinity pool
      • Indoor swimming pool
      • Beach umbrellas
      • Sun loungers
      • Sun terrace

      Room view

      • River view

      Room features

      • Air conditioning
      • Mini-bar
      • Sitting area
      • Terrace
      • Tea and coffee facilities

      Bathroom

      • Free toiletries

      Media

      • Flat-screen TV
      • AM/FM alarm clock
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      Essential information about Pestana Douro Riverside - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Lifestyle

      💵 Lowest room price 112 US$
      📏 Distance to center 1.1 mi
      ✈️ Distance to airport 11.7 mi
      🧳 Nearest airport Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO

      Location

      Av. Escritor Costa Barreto 60, Valbom (Gondomar), Portugal, 4420-445
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      Av. Escritor Costa Barreto 60, Valbom (Gondomar), Portugal, 4420-445
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      Av. Escritor Costa Barreto 60, Valbom (Gondomar), Portugal, 4420-445
      • City landmarks
      • Nearby
      • Restaurants
      Landmark
      Fernandine Wall
      2.1 mi
      Bridges
      Dom Luis I Bridge
      1.9 mi
      Landmark
      Livraria Lello
      2.2 mi
      Market
      Mercado do Bolhao
      1.8 mi
      Church
      Porto Cathedral
      1.9 mi
      Harbor
      Cais da Ribeira
      1.9 mi
      Landmark
      Ribeira Square
      2.0 mi
      Monastery
      Monastery of Serra do Pilar
      1.8 mi
      Broadway Theatre
      Rivoli Theatre
      1.9 mi
      Museums
      FC Porto Museum
      1.4 mi
      Palace
      Episcopal Palace of Oporto
      2.0 mi
      Square
      Avenida dos Aliados
      2.0 mi
      Church
      Clerigos Tower
      2.1 mi
      Broadway Theatre
      Sao Joao National Theatre
      1.8 mi
      Palace
      Bolsa Palace
      2.2 mi
      Museums
      Guerra Junqueiro House Museum
      1.9 mi
      Rua do Freixo 194
      Quinta De Villar d'Allen
      100 yd
      Palacio do Freixo
      100 yd
      Restaurant
      Palatium
      100 yd

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