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Rustic-chic Porto retreat at a 5* riverside property - Refundable hotel
The Lodge Hotel, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
Property details
- Portastic location: Sitting south of the River Douro and surrounded by the city’s iconic port cellars,The Lodge Hotel is a charming property replete with an outdoor swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant and a bar. Behind its terracotta façade, you’ll find rustic-chic décor and sleek guestrooms that will wow the most discerning guest.
- Intimate dining, romantic views: Donna Maria Restaurant focusses on traditional Portuguese cuisine, lovingly prepared with local ingredients. Come evening, you’ll be greeted by the most romantic of views: the hillside city of Porto, twinkling above the River Douro from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
- Sleek and sophisticated rooms: Inspired by the Douro area, Superior and Deluxe rooms are beautifully appointed, with a modern design scheme and warm lighting for a welcoming feel. Thoughtful touches, such as L'Occitane toiletries, add to the luxe. Deluxe rooms also come sporting river and city views, so you can soak up the European
Amenities
How to get there
The Lodge Hotel is approximately 18 kilometres away from Porto Airport. If you’re taking public transport, you can take the E metro line to Trindade, where you can catch the 901 bus to Rosa Morta. From there, it’s an eight-minute walk to the hotel (the whole journey takes just over an hour).
Good to know
Please note that the swimming pool at The Lodge Hotel, located on the 5th floor, will be closed from the 7 - 18 November for annual maintenance.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
- Portastic location: Sitting south of the River Douro and surrounded by the city’s iconic port cellars,The Lodge Hotel is a charming property replete with an outdoor swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant and a bar. Behind its terracotta façade, you’ll find rustic-chic décor and sleek guestrooms that will wow the most discerning guest.
- Intimate dining, romantic views: Donna Maria Restaurant focusses on traditional Portuguese cuisine, lovingly prepared with local ingredients. Come evening, you’ll be greeted by the most romantic of views: the hillside city of Porto, twinkling above the River Douro from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
- Sleek and sophisticated rooms: Inspired by the Douro area, Superior and Deluxe rooms are beautifully appointed, with a modern design scheme and warm lighting for a welcoming feel. Thoughtful touches, such as L'Occitane toiletries, add to the luxe. Deluxe rooms also come sporting river and city views, so you can soak up the European
Amenities
How to get there
The Lodge Hotel is approximately 18 kilometres away from Porto Airport. If you’re taking public transport, you can take the E metro line to Trindade, where you can catch the 901 bus to Rosa Morta. From there, it’s an eight-minute walk to the hotel (the whole journey takes just over an hour).
Good to know
Please note that the swimming pool at The Lodge Hotel, located on the 5th floor, will be closed from the 7 - 18 November for annual maintenance.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Location and what's nearby
R. de Serpa Pinto 60, 4400-307 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
As well as meandering along the bankside and sipping vinho verde (a zingy green wine), visit the Jardins do Palácio Cristal for long walks around gardens and woodland, or head to the Monastery on the south side of the city and take a tour of one of the oldest buildings in the city. Not to be missed is the Livraria Lello bookstore, the bookstore and café J.K. Rowling frequented when she lived in the city, and inspired many of the characters and locations for the Harry Potter series.
Take a more in-depth look at Porto with our city guide over on The Escapist.
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Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm).