Vila Foz Hotel & Spa
Facing the Atlantic, Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is a five-star hotel set in a renovated manor house in the residential neighbourhood of Foz do Douro.
We thoroughly enjoyed breakfast at Vermelho. Highlights included the array of Portuguese and French pastries that were brought to your table and the perfectly cooked a-la-carte eggs. Breakfast was delicious but also beautifully arranged, featuring tableware from Vida Dura.
Elisabeth Lincot's installation, Lagrima de Loros, graces an exterior hearth at Vermelho with glazed and colourful ceramic bird heads.
Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is set in a palatial building, which was once a family home. It offers traces of Porto's classic grand architecture of the 19th century.
Spread over two buildings, the manor house and a newly built contemporary-looking structure, the 68 rooms and suites have been designed by renowned Portuguese interior designer Nini Andrade Silva. The interiors are welcoming and comfortable, with the undulating waves of the Atlantic lending a noticeable source of inspiration throughout.
The hotel has two Portuguese restaurants, both by Chef Arnaldo Azevedo. The Michelin star and dinner-only Vila Foz, and also Flor de Lis, which offers a more casual dining experience and where an excellent breakfast is also served.
The Vila Foz Spa offers various treatments and has an indoor pool, a steam room, a sauna and a gym. An excellent choice for those wanting to visit Porto but also seeking some luxury and a relaxing time.
Awesomeness
A 19th-century palatial manor house facing the sea.
Kick-start your day with Moët & Chandon and oysters for breakfast.
There are many rooms with a sea view.
The spa's indoor pool's floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the garden.
Our full-body massages were divine.
Complimentary bikes.
Bear in Mind
It’s outside the historic centre, although the hotel offers guests a daily free return transfer to downtown Porto.
Children under 16 are not able to use the spa.
You can park your car at the hotel for a daily fee.
Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is set in a palatial building, which was once a family home. It offers traces of Porto's classic grand architecture of the 19th century.
Spread over two buildings, the manor house and a newly built contemporary-looking structure, the 68 rooms and suites have been designed by renowned Portuguese interior designer Nini Andrade Silva. The interiors are welcoming and comfortable, with the undulating waves of the Atlantic lending a noticeable source of inspiration throughout.
The hotel has two Portuguese restaurants, both by Chef Arnaldo Azevedo. The Michelin star and dinner-only Vila Foz, and also Flor de Lis, which offers a more casual dining experience and where an excellent breakfast is also served.
The Vila Foz Spa offers various treatments and has an indoor pool, a steam room, a sauna and a gym. An excellent choice for those wanting to visit Porto but also seeking some luxury and a relaxing time.
Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is a five-star spa hotel located in the seaside neighbourhood of Foz do Douro.
Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is located in Avenida de Montevideu, a sea-facing avenue that’s home to some of Porto’s most beautiful manor houses, pretty gardens and rocky beaches.
The promenade right opposite the hotel is perfect for those who enjoy walking or cycling. Turn left and head towards Foz’s lighthouse (Farol de Felgueiras), or turn right and head to Matosinhos beach or Parque da Cidade, Porto’s city park.
Enjoy a beer at Ibar Praia do Aquário, which is only a two-minute walk from the hotel. The bar is tucked away right on the rocks of Aquário beach, with an outdoor terrace with tables and a wooden deck area with lounge chairs.
The hotel offers guests a complimentary transfer to Porto’s downtown every day at 11 am, returning at 5 pm. Otherwise, it is an easy and picturesque 20-minute ride to Porto’s centre on the 500 bus (Uber, Bolt etc. widely available).
Read on to discover more local tips. For more recommendations, check out our Porto Travel Guide.
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In Foz, we love Cafeína, a fancy restaurant in a beautiful old townhouse serving European food with a Portuguese touch. Booking is highly recommended.
The river fronted neighbourhood of Ribeira is a must-do in Porto. Enjoy one of its many riverside bars and restaurants and take a 'Six Bridges Cruise' along the River Douro. Cross the Dom Luís bridge and go wine tasting at one of the Port lodges. From this side of the river, you have an awesome view of Ribeira.
Wander around the historic centre and be mesmerised by the glorious sights. Enjoy some of the best views of Porto at the viewpoint Miradouro da Vitória and from the top deck of the Dom Luís I Bridge.
Visit Serralves Museum, featuring a collection of Portuguese and international contemporary art, interesting sculptures and a delightful park. Its gardens are home to more than 8,000 specimens of exotic plants and an awesome Treetop Walk.
Grab a bicycle or go for a walk along the seafront in Foz do Douro, and then relax in Parque da Cidade (Porto’s city park).
Watch the sunset at one of the beach bars in Foz, such as Praia da Luz.
Take the boat Flor do Gás across the river, to Afurada. Enjoy some delicious grilled fresh fish at the Taberna de São Pedro in Afurada, an unassuming and authentic tavern where locally sourced fish and seafood are charcoal-grilled by the roadside.
Matosinhos is a key seaport and another go-to place for seafood lovers. The streets are packed with traditional restaurants. Salta-Ó-Muro and Marisqueira de Matosinhos are two of our favourites.
You are in Porto so you shouldn't leave without trying a francesinha. Porto's craziest food invention is like a sandwich similar to an elaborate Croque Monsieur. It’s filled with various meats, topped with melted cheese and the chef’s secret spicy sauce. Cufra, Café Santiago, Bufete Fase and Cervejaria Brasão are some of the best places in town to try it, with the latter offering one of the best vegetarian francesinhas in Porto.
Vila Foz Hotel & SPA
Avenida de Montevideu 236
Foz do Douro
4150-516 Porto
Portugal
Location
Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is located in Avenida de Montevideu in the seaside neighbourhood of Foz do Douro, a 20-minute drive from the city centre.
By Air
The closest airport is Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. From there you can take a taxi (Uber, Bolt etc. widely available), metro, bus or hire a car.
Porto (OPO) – 13km
Lisbon (LIS) – 311km
Faro (FAO) – 554km
By Train
The historical São Bento Train Station is 8km from the hotel.
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