About this property
Located next to Ave River in Vila do Conde, this spa hotel features an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna. The rooftop terrace features panoramic city and beach views. All guest rooms at the 4-star Santana Hotel & SPA are air-conditioned and equipped with a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer a balcony and a terrace overlooking the river. Restaurant Santa Clara serves traditional Portuguese food with a view over the Ave river and the Santa Clara monastery. The Santanahotel’s spa offers a large indoor heated swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy a range of relaxing massages at the spa, or work out with cardiovascular equipment at the gym. Free private parking is available.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Brian
Ireland“Huge room, staff were great and helpful at the front desk. Pool is very nice overall very relaxing and an easy stay” 
Daniel
United Kingdom“Walking the Camino, we got there early, however, they happily let us in. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were large, and our balcony overlooked the river Ave. The spa and restaurant were perfect. Fantastic hotel, that I look forward...”- Craig United Kingdom“Beautiful location, well laid out very friendly staff”
- Eileen Ireland“Top class value because standards were so high €65 per person including breakfast, swimming pool, sauna etc. views stunning among peaceful surrounds excellent”
- Magalhães United Kingdom“The spa, definitely great the fact is open until midnight. My room was big and with a great view.”
- Rosalind Ireland“Lovely hotel to rest after long walk from Porto. V friendly and helpful staff and swimming pool and hot tub just the thing for tired feet. Great breakfast. Would have loved to stay longer”
- Henk
Netherlands“every was (near) perfect, the restaurant one of the best I've ever visited, with a relaxing atmosphere, nice friendly staff, and foremost: delicious food. Facilities superb, except a disfunction in the gym.” - Xoan
Spain“I was in this hotel a few times ago in the past and always like it, nice architecture, good location, fantastic services like swimming pool, spa, restaurant and a good room with a breakfast included, I will back next time visit Vila do Conde.” - Margaret Ireland“Great breakfast and very spacious room, pool good too and luggage drop available”
- Pamela United Kingdom“The quietness of the hotel and the views were lovely. The spa was exceptionally good. Perfect breakfast everything you wanted.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Santa Clara
- CuisineMediterranean • Portuguese • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that double or twin rooms are allocated according to availability at the time of check-in. Please note that guests should provide their personal information at the time of booking if they wish an invoice with VAT. Please note that half-board includes drinks and the menu that guests can choose must be part of the Daily Suggestions. Please note that the use of a bathing cap in the swimming pool is mandatory. Caps can be purchased at the reception of the property's Health Club.
Please note: Towels are available for use in the SPA Circuit during your stay, subject to a deposit of €30.00 per room. This deposit will be returned at the end of the stay upon delivery of the towels in the reception, upon check out. Health Club opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 08:00-20:00. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property and the credit card must be provided upon check-in.
- 12/24 and 12/31 - restaurant closed; We will only have our themed dinner available.
- 25/12 and 01/01 - restaurant closed; We will only have our themed lunch available.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Santana Hotel & SPA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 692
