Octant Douro located in Vista Alegre, Castelo de Paiva. Offering a stunning infinity pool the hotel overlooks the Douro River blending itself with the surrounding nature. With 55 rooms and 6 suites, all with plenty of natural light and panoramic views. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WIFI. Bathrooms include a free-standing tub as well as free toiletries. The on-site restaurant offers panoramic views of the natural surroundings and serves regional gastronomy. Guests may relax at the on-site bar and the lounge area. Using schist and glass views of the surrounding landscape, Octant Douro features 2 swimming pools, 2 conference rooms, a Spa with a hydrotherapy circuit and a gym. Octant Douro is set in the southern margin of the Douro River, km 41 of the N222 road. It is 6.2 mi from the center of Castelo de Paiva, 25 mi from Porto, 37 mi from Porto International Airport and 99 mi from the Spanish border.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Castelo de Paiva
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Johannessen
    Norway Norway
    Had a river view room and it was beautiful. This place is so quiet. A break from the hectic everyday life and this refreshed my mind. The staff is super helpful and kind. Rooms are great. Food is also good!
  • Sieben
    Portugal Portugal
    It was all in the details: the most wonderful stay. My only regret is not staying longer.
  • Dar
    Israel Israel
    we had the most perfect stay ever. this hotel is worth every penny, its the ultimate time-out for couples. the room was amazing, the inside door pool is great and the breakfast is perfect!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • À TERRA
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • RAVA
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Octant Douro
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Couples' massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Octant Douro takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Octant Douro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the spa schedule is during the following hours:

- 10:00 to 18:30 on weekdays;

- 10:00 to 20:00 on weekends.

Children up to 12 years are allowed to use the indoor swimming pool between 9:00 and 16:00.

Please note that the swimming pool and the gym are available 24 hours.

Please note that when booking for 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that guests traveling with children must state their ages at the time of booking in the Special Requests box.

For pre-paid reservations the property will provide detailed information on how to proceed with the payment, such as a link to a secure payment platform.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 3297

FAQs about Octant Douro

  • Octant Douro is 3.7 miles from the center of Castelo de Paiva. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Octant Douro is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Octant Douro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Octant Douro has 2 restaurants:

    • À TERRA
    • RAVA

  • Octant Douro offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Kids' club
    • Body scrub
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Movie nights
    • Spa facilities
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Couples' massage
    • Body treatments
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beauty services
    • Yoga classes
    • Body wrap
    • Swimming pool

  • Room options at Octant Douro include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite