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Reviews of Vila Foz Hotel & SPA - member of Design Hotels 5 stars

236 Avenida de Montevideu, Aldoar - Foz do Douro - Nevogilde, 4150-516 Porto, Portugal

#31 of 224 hotels in Porto

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 277 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 1 October 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a last minute decision to stay at Fox. Pleasantly surprised. Wish we have had more time

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    10
    couldn’t of picked better for a couple of days rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the only complaint was the air con, had to ring reception up to reset it. otherwise I’d of too marked facilities too

    stunning, beautiful and the staff are second to none, couldn’t do enough. Thankyou

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    10
    Amazing hotel stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Everything! amazing experience here with friendly, caring and helpful staff.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    10
    Dreaming of a romantic castle with sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Very welcoming staff, perfect location, excellent breakfast buffet, nice spa and indoor swimming pool, bycicles for hire to visit beaches and Porto center, good restaurant with terrace.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional and very special
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing probably the best we've stayed in and made for a very special 50th birthday treat. Thank you Vila Foz team.

    Everything! it is a beautiful boutique hotel in a stunning location. but what really makes this hotel experience is the lovely personable staff. Facilities are high class - buffet breakfast, rooms, spa etc A special mention must go to the concierge Giovanni who went above and beyond to make our stay special and to Veronique who looked after us so well and was genuinely interested in us as guests. We will definitely come back as each day it felt like coming home and we were sad to leave!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    10
    Fabulous hotel, next to the beach and close to the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    All quite minor gripes but: We were given a voucher for a "welcome drink" in the hotel bar but when we tried to use it, we were told it could only be used on a limited number of options, which was irritating and felt cheap. Coffee at breakfast was more often luke warm than hot. The Spa and pool are open from 10, which makes it difficult to have a swim before breakfast.

    Our room was comfortable and reasonably spacious. The bathroom (shower only) was luxurious. There's a lovely balcony with a sea view. Staff are very helpful, efficient and friendly, the concierge deserves a special mention. Location is excellent, next to a series of lively beaches with bars, and there's a frequent bus service into central Porto. There are excellent restaurants nearby and we were also enjoyed a meal in the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant (advance booking recommended, we were lucky to get a cancellation).

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no outdoor pool

    the views / decor / spa

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    10
    3 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Management still has a some margin to improve …:)

    The overall approach: commitment to the quality, customer - focused services, high end facilities, etc.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    9.0
    A true 5 star gem....
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to dislike here. Having spent my entire career as a hotel developer and owner, I could not fault this property.

    One of the best hotels we have stayed in for years—great attention to detail. The food was terrific and the staff went out of their way to please. Guest relations manager, Veronica Amadio, handled any request with a smile and was ever-present. The breakfast was superb! Where do you find Moet & Chandon champagne and fresh Oysters on the breakfast buffet? Truly 5 stars...The rooms are a bit on the small side but were beautifully designed and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clutching at straws but location not great for seeing porta but only there for one night so can’t judge too much.

    Service was amazing. Every request was dealt with.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2022

    10
    amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    restaurant was amazing

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    8.0
    thoroughly enjoyed our stay, Michelin restaurant was highlight of our stay a very talented chef and team
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    possibly slippy floor’s when wet in bathroom and spa

    position excellent, service was very good, lovely ambiance and decor

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -toilet sink clogged -fruit flies in the room -no free parking

    -design and amenities -breakfast

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    9.0
    I’d definitely come back to this hotel !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good !

    It was a very nice experience !

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location and sea views. Lovely Spa and exceptional staff.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2022

    10
    special mention to Beatrice, Veronica and Giovanni made the holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lovely well designed hotel and spa , great location and great staff , food was excellent nothing was too much trouble , even helping my 86yr old mum !!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    10
    All round great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sausage option at breakfast...but to be honest, soo many other options and the very fresh fruit made up for that. No kids facilities, went as a couple, but might choose a different hotel if going with kids. Or maybe if I went with kids I may have seen what it would really be like for kids.

    Everything! Friendly, helpful and super attentive staff, nice pool and spa facilities. Good breakfast spread. Free bikesnto explore the town. Great location on the beach front. Lovely well kept gardens. Comfortable room, reasonable range of tv channel options.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    8.0
    ideal place to have a short stay by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    on reflection, would have liked a pool…

    beautifully decorated, old meets new.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    10
    Beautiful hotel to relax and near Porto city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    Excellent breakfast; great restaurant; well designed wellness area; overall architecture

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from main part of Porto. Requires a car or taxi.

    beautiful design

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic hotel and facilities. Great location for the beach front!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    10
    Delighted and content ! A perfect holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like everything!

    Delicious breakfast- elegant and comfortable room with splendid view of the ocean . lovely spa and super restaurants. Concierge very helpful, kind and polite . A special thanks to Giovanni for marvellous suggestions and kindness

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few things. I didn’t like that I felt like I was being watched wherever I went because there are cameras at nearly every turn, even in the spa. There is a lack of privacy on the balcony as well which didn’t allow me to fully relax during my stay. I did like the buffet breakfast and food at the on-site restaurant fleu de Lis and spa, however in both experiences there was high pressure to spend more which took away from enjoying the experience I was having. I noticed the other patrons (which were French and Spanish) did not experience this (I’m American and speak some French and Spanish but don’t understand Portuguese well).

    I liked how comfortable, spacious and well designed the room was. the staff at the front desk went out of their way to ensure I enjoyed my stay.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Onice Sea View Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enoigh sunbeds at the pool

    The hotel is beautiful

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Onice Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was awful didnt have it for most of the evening

    Great location comfy room , gorgeous spa

    Stayed in May 2022

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