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Hotel information
Weave your way through the beautiful Portuguese countryside and emerge from the woods to discover Vidago Palace Hotel. This stunning belle-epoque style palace is over 100 years old, having reopened in 2010 after a major refurbishment.
The inside of the palace provides chic, modern luxury, while also maintaining the grandeur of the original building. The Vidago Palace Hotel has a long legacy of distinction and has been named as one of the ‘Leading Hotels of the World’. What’s more, the hotel has also been awarded ‘Best Luxury Hotel’ at the TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards and ‘Best Luxury Destination Spa’ at the World Luxury Spa Awards.
A utopia for relaxation, the spa offers medical and beauty treatments, as well as unique thermal fountains. Your wellness journey will be tailor-made for you, and you can choose between half-day or full day treatment packages. To ensure your spa day is as effective as possible, personalised packages and a range of made-to-measure treatments are available to enjoy.
If you’re looking to get a bit more active, a vast park surrounds the palace with 100-year-old trees, paths and trails, and a host of enchanting water features. The location of the palace, just 30 minutes from the Douro Valley, provides unrivalled opportunities for vineyard and nature tours, allowing you to get to know this majestic landscape on even closer terms.
Then, there is the historic Vidago Palace Hotel Golf Course. Redesigned by famed course architects, Cameron & Powell from an original by Mackenzie Ross built in 1936, the hotel was named ‘Portugal's Best Golf Hotel’. Also providing six restaurants, an indoor and outdoor pool, and a fantastic kids club, Vidago Palace Hotel is a dream come true for families and couples alike.
Room Options
At the Vidago Palace Hotel, each room and suite is unique and individual. With décor masterminded by renowned Portuguese interior design team, Diogo Rosa Lã and José Pedro Lopes Vieira, you’re guaranteed a chic home away from home. The attention to detail is phenomenal and alongside wooden floors, designer furniture and rich fabrics, you’ll also find all modern luxuries.
Classic Room
With lots of natural light, the inviting Classic rooms are spread over all four floors of the hotel, offering fantastic views of the park and the mountains. Inside, you’ll find plenty of space and a cool contemporary design.
Superior Room
Superior rooms provide a pleasant view of the awe-inspiring Portuguese hills. Extremely comfortable and spacious, these rooms are available with twin or king size beds. They also have bathrooms with a large bath.
Garden Room
Coming with a double bed and the option for an extra bed, these rooms are perfect for families. You’ll receive incredible garden views and a spacious bathroom decorated with rectangular bevelled tiles. Connecting rooms are available.
Garden Deluxe
With plenty of space for the whole family and connecting rooms available,Garden Deluxe rooms are a haven of chic comfort. You’ll even have a private living area with incredible garden views.
Privilege Room
Privilege Rooms immerse you in the dramatic landscape with floor-to-ceiling windows framing a perfect view of the hotel’s surroundings. With plenty of space in the living room, bedrooms, and bathroom this room is perfect for groups and families.
Junior Suites
There are just six stunning Junior Suites at the hotel, each offering views of the hills that are breathtaking. There is a beautiful bathroom with a classic bath and shower and an abundance of space that can fit a cot or extra bed for parents travelling with children.
Grand Suites
The Vidago Palace Hotel has four spacious and luxurious Grand Suites. Inspired by nature and featuring incredible views, each suite is decorated with a De Gournay silk wallpaper with a life-size floral motif. These suites can also accommodate two extra beds if needed.Restaurants & Bars
Featuring the freshest local products and some of the most enchanting settings for dining you‘ve ever seen, a stay at Vidago Palace is a food-lovers dream. Delivering everything from tapas to gourmet meals, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect flavour for everybody in the family. And with six different restaurants to enjoy, there’s absolutely no danger of getting bored.
The Grand Ballroom
This gourmet restaurant has a causal, chic vibe and a majestic setting that was once used for lavish parties. The chefs use local produce to create a flavourful cuisine that represents the very best of traditional dishes from northern Portugal.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Wine Cellar
This elegant wine and tapas bar is open Tuesday – Sunday. The cellar was redesigned as a bistro and wine shop and manages to deliver the perfect balance between Portuguese snacks and Spanish Tapas.
- Dinner
Club House
With traditional Portuguese food and international favourites prepared by masters of their craft, the Club House is the ideal space for a delicious meal or a laidback drink. Housed in an old stone building that dates from 1886, the ambiance is entirely unique.
- Lunch
- Dinner
Winter Garden
Found on the ground floor beneath a wrought iron and glass ceiling, you’d be mistaken for thinking you were inside a winter garden conservatory. Open for breakfast daily, it’s the perfect place to begin your morning.
- Breakfast
4 Seasons
Located in the lobby at the tip of the palace´s north wing, the 4 Seasons room receives natural light in abundance during all the seasons thanks to its triple sun exposure. Open for five o'clock tea every day.
Pool Bar
Soak up the sun and enjoy a cool cocktail and a delicious dish. From pasta to salads and the chef’s epic selection of hot and cold sandwiches, the Pool Bar aims to provide a relaxing and truly special experience.
- Lunch
- Dinner
Activities & Entertainment
If you want to relax at Vidago Palace then the thermal spa, yoga and two pools are ready for you. There are also plenty of activities including a kids’ club, tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course designed by Cameron and Powell.
In addition, there is also a range of themed visits and activities such as hiking, mountain biking and horse riding, plus port wine tasting and regional gastronomy tours. Our Travel specialists can also arrange nature watching and tree climbing.
Portugal travel information
When to visit Portugal
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- Time zone: GMT +0
- Flight time: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, TAP Air Portugal, Easyjet, Ryanair, Jet2
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Tipping guideline: 10% to 15%
- Health considerations: No major health risks.
- Capital: Lisbon
- Population: 10,223,348
- National languages: Portuguese
- Electricity and plugs: Type C/F<br>230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Portugal if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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