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Pousada Viana Do Castelo
From £85 per room, per night

Pousada Viana Do Castelo, North Portugal

The Pousada Viana do Castelo is located atop the Monte de Santa Luzia, in Viana do Castelo.

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Why you'll love windsurfing with Pousada Viana Do Castelo!

Stunning views over Viana Do Castelo

Incredibly luxurious rooms with amazing views

A great restaurant that prepares delicious local cuisine

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Pousada Viana Do Castelo, in detail

Overview Of Pousada Viana Do Castelo

The Pousada Viana do Castelo is located atop the Monte de Santa Luzia, in Viana do Castelo. Lofty and elegant, it further enhances the beauty of the city of Viana do Castelo.

It features one of Portugal's most dazzling views of the mountain, the city, the Lima river, the Atlantic Ocean and the iconic Templo de Santa Luzia which, located just a few hundred metres from the hillside, frames and fills the landscape and the view.

Inaugurated in 1921, this Pousada was born of the excellent restoration and remodelling of the Hotel de Santa Luzia, maintaining its stately features that make it so unique, such as its high granite walls and broad archways.

During your stay, you can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool and enjoy the view of the Serra de Santa Luzia, the city of Viana do Castelo, as well as the gorgeous Lima river and its mouth.

If you would like to relax or rejuvenate yourself, schedule at massage at our Magic Wellness Spa. Feast on minhota cuisine at the Pousada's restaurant and enjoy the sophisticated and welcoming bar, with balconies and terraces for you to admire the view. The rooms offer free Wi-Fi and feature panoramic views over the estuary of the Lima river and the city.

Accommodation

The degree of comfort, sophistication and elegance of the rooms at Pousada of Monte de Santa Luzia is modelled by bourgeois ancient standards, where you are sleeping peacefully lulled by the waves and the birds. Whether you stay facing the sea, the mountains or the estuary of the Lima river, certainly the degree of your well-being will match the aesthetic beauty around you.

Classic Room

Room with mountain views, with double bed or two single beds and the option to add a cradle. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath and hairdryer. Equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Sleeps up to two persons.

Classic Family Room

Room with mountain and city views, a double bed or two single beds. Bathrooms are equipped with a bath and hairdryer. Equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Maximum capacity of four adults, two accommodated in extra beds.

Superior Room

Room with sea, city, river or mountain view with double bed. Bathrooms equipped with a bath and hairdryer. Equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi and sleeps up to two adults.

Superior Family

Room with sea, city, river or mountain and sea view with double bed. Bathrooms equipped with a bath and hairdryer. Equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi and sleeps up to three adults, with one accommodated in an extra bed.

Standard Suite

Room with sea, city and river view with king size bed and balcony. Bathrooms equipped with a bath and hairdryer. Equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Sleeps up to five adults (three accommodated in extra beds).

Special Suite

Room with sea, city and river view with king size bed and terrace. Bathrooms equipped with a bath and hairdryer. Equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Sleeps up to four adults (two accommodated in extra beds).

Large Family

With the possibility of double or twin beds. The room accommodates a maximum of three adults and two children, by adding two extra beds for families who need more space. The room has heating, air conditioning, safe, free wireless internet in the rooms, mini-bar, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV and cable TV, LCD TV and mountain view. 

Wining And Dining

In a space that combines the green of the hills, the silver of the river and the blue of the sea on its walls and curtains, come taste the best of Minho's cuisine. If you prefer more international flavors, you will also find a beautiful range of options, always with the best views in the world. In the dishes you taste the temper from which Minho - and the pousada restaurant kitchen - are made. In fantastic days of spring and summer, you can enjoy all meals on the terrace in front of the restaurant.

Facilities And Services

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Gardens
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • 24h Reception
  • Safe at the Reception
  • Business Center
  • Newspapers 

Activities and experiences that customers can use inside and outside the hotel (check reservations and conditions with the reception)

  • Water sports
  • Golf
  • Kite surfing
  • Boat rides
  • Bicycles
  • Canoeing
  • Walks
  • Fishing (river)
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Off road touristic routes
  • Massage lounges
  • Snooker
  • Surf
  • Windsurf

Price guide

Hotel only is per room, per night. Package week is per person including flights from United Kingdom.

Month Hotel only room / night Package week pp incl. flights
Apr £130 bed & breakfast £603
May £132 bed & breakfast £610
Jun £159 bed & breakfast £723
Jul £144 bed & breakfast £691
Aug £200 bed & breakfast £896
Sep £150 bed & breakfast £673
Oct £147 bed and breakfast £711
Nov £85 bed & breakfast £446 Best value

The package week includes

  • Flights from United Kingdom
  • 7 nights at the hotel, on the meal basis shown
  • Per person, based on two sharing a room

Neither price includes

  • Airport transfers
  • Windsurf centre services — lessons, coaching, kit hire

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