Octant Douro, Castelo de Paiva
About the Hotel
Octant Douro is a contemporary 5-star hotel, recently renovated and located in Vista Alegre, Castelo de Paiva. The hotel offers a unique blend of modern amenities and scenic views over the Douro River. Notably, it captures the essence of the region through its design and offerings, focusing on local experiences. Conveniently, it serves as a starting point for exploring the picturesque Douro Valley and nearby wineries.
Location
The hotel is situated along the southern margin of the Douro River, approximately 60 km from Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport. It is close to the charming schist villages of Gondarém and Midões, offering impressive views of the Douro Valley. Guests can access public transportation or utilize the hotel's docking facilities, capable of anchoring 26 vessels for river exploration.
Rooms
Each room at Octant Douro features modern décor with neutral colors, including bleached wood and thick cream carpets. Guests can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, minibars, and free WiFi. Many rooms provide stunning views of the Douro River or the surrounding mountains. For families, options include spacious suites with separate living areas and multiple bathrooms.
Eat & Drink
The Raiva Restaurant offers a menu of traditional Portuguese dishes with a contemporary twist, overseen by Chef Ricardo Lourenço. Guests can also savor a buffet breakfast featuring hams, cheeses, fresh fruits, and custard tarts, with eggs made to order. Lunch is available at À Terra, which specializes in simple but flavorful dishes like wood-fired pizzas.
Leisure & Business
Octant Douro includes two outdoor swimming pools, a heated indoor pool, a games room, and a fully equipped gym. For relaxation, the spa offers a hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, Turkish bath, and treatment rooms. The hotel also accommodates business needs with two conference rooms and provides opportunities for water sports, including kayaking and fishing expeditions.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Billiard tables
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at the hotel was fabulous! The rooms were super spacious, elegant, and even had Marshall speakers and a de Longhi coffee machine. On level 7, I had everything I needed in what was actually two rooms. The service was lovely, although staff needs to smile a little more and be better trained due to renovation, but they were always trying to serve other guests. The location was incredibly beautiful, right on the banks of the Douro River. The dining experience was pretty good, offering oatmeal and other healthy cereals, but more variety in traditional dishes would have been nice.
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were amazing, especially with the movie corner providing popcorn and candy after a delightful meal. Having both a balcony and terrace was simply amazing, making the stay very comfortable and functional. The size of the room was great, and the balcony was really nice.
The hotel offers stunning views and spacious, tastefully decorated rooms, with a good indoor pool, sauna, and bath. The service is excellent, with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The dining experience is top-notch, offering tasty and varied choices. Overall, a luxurious stay with great amenities but at a potentially higher price point.
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was spacious with stunning views overlooking the River, and I enjoyed a peaceful night's sleep after a lovely meal. However, being over the carpark and bar meant the views were not great and it was a little noisy.
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms had excellent views of the river and were very comfortable, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine. The service, provided via WhatsApp, was extremely friendly and supportive throughout my stay. The location right on the banks of the Douro river was amazing, offering stunning views and a great place to explore. The dining experience was top-notch with a wide variety of delicious foods. The facilities were superb, making my stay truly enjoyable.
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