In the heart of Porto, Hotel Boa-Vista offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, and modern comforts like a 24-hour business center. Unwind at the seasonal outdoor pool or explore nearby attractions with help from multilingual staff.
Esplanada do Castelo, 58, Foz do Douro, Porto, 4150-196
What's nearby
Sao Joao Baptista da Foz do Douro Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Carneiro Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ingleses Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Douro River Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Luz Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Porto Airport (OPO) - 37 min drive
Coimbroes Station - 7 min drive
General Torres Station - 7 min drive
Valadares Station - 10 min drive
Passeio Alegre Stop - 7 min walk
Cantareira Stop - 10 min walk
D.leonor Stop - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Péco - 9 min walk
Tavi - Confeitaria da Foz - 6 min walk
Prégar Foz - 2 min walk
Juquinha Café - 7 min walk
Amelia Foz - 5 min walk
About this property
Hotel Boa-Vista
Hotel Boa-Vista features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Porto Historic Center and Ribeira Square. You can visit the fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a seasonal outdoor pool, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Public transportation is just a short walk: Passeio Alegre Stop is 7 minutes and Cantareira Stop is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
71 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
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Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 12 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (431 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 12 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from January to December
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 3560
Also known as
Boavista Porto
Hotel Boavista Porto
Bessa Hotel Porto
Hotel Boa-Vista Porto
Boa Vista Hotel Porto
Hotel Boa-Vista Hotel
Hotel Boa-Vista Porto
Hotel Boa-Vista Hotel Porto
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Hotel Boa-Vista?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Boa-Vista?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Boa-Vista?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 12 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Boa-Vista?
You can check in starting at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Boa-Vista?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Espinho (20-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Boa-Vista and nearby?
Hotel Boa-Vista has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Hotel Boa-Vista like?
Hotel Boa-Vista is located near Carneiro Beach in Foz do Douro, a short 7-minute walk from Passeio Alegre Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Duoro River.
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Reviews
Hotel Boa-Vista Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fresh, and with a wide variety of options. (13 reviews)
The property's beach location is perfect, within a 2-minute walk to the beach, cafes, bars, and restaurants. (6 reviews)
The rooftop pool was a nice feature of the property. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Popular mentions
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Beach
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
Excellent location away from crowds with public transportation easily accessible. Pool, view of Foz do Douro, balcony and patios were wonderful.
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Great spot in posh area. Great breakfast as well
John
John, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2025
Staff was nice, hotel is place in a beautiful area where you feel safe and can go for a walk in the park and to the sea for a view. Very quiet area and conveniently has options for transportation.
Don't forget about the best breakfast in all Portugal.
william
william, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2025
Three night stay. Very convenient location by the beach with bus to city centre right outside. Really nice roof top area and small pool. Staff were very helpful.
Beds however are very firm. I did not find them comfortable at all. Breakfast is average in terms of selection.
Clem
Clem, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
The name says true
Amazing location
Aleksander
Aleksander, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 29, 2025
Good location, not too comfortable bed
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2023
Great location, well maintained and well run. Good breakfast included. We loved this hotel all in all.
Aileen
Aileen, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Great hotel in perfect location
We had a fantastic stay at Boa Vista! Firsty the location is perfect, 2min to the beach, cafes, bars, restaurants, and easy to get to city centre, a perfect inbetween spot. The staff were all lovely, breakfast was also great. Hotel is very clean and the room has a great shower!
The roof top bar, terrace and pool are a great addition, it was never crowded, plently of loungers for a relaxing few hours in the sun. If you havent visited the area before, bring some walking shoes or trainers, the beach front walk is wonderful, you can walk for miles, its a very active area which we loved. There are also scooter hire spots all along the way for those that perfect not to walk, they are a great way to explore the area.
We plan to come back again and stay at Boa Vista!
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2024
Lovely hotel away from the town, at the river mouth. Very comfortable room and bathroom. Nice rooftop snack bar with a lovely view towards the ocean. There are few restaurants around. The area is perfect for walks along the river or the ocean. I would recommend it to those who want to stay away from the busy area.
Elenko
Elenko, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
Not value for money
Declining hotel. Very clear it is a hotel that needs renovation. Not a 3 star hotel and not value for money. On good thing is that it is clean and the location by the sea. Could be the best boutique hotel in Porto, but needs investments.
And bring you own ion for your shorts. The hotel do not offer this . So bring a streamer og ion if you want a nice short or dress.
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
The rooms were spacious and clean. Desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Fine breakfast selection. Pool maybe a bit small but plenty of loungers etc. Nice bar. Did not appear to be a restaurant for an evening meal but this was not a problem for us. A fine hotel which met all of our expectations.
Declan
Declan, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2024
great location
Pros: Great Location near the beach. Nice rooftop pool.
Cons: The couple of ladies working the front desk weren’t particularly nice. The room air conditioning didn’t work.
Barry
Barry, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2023
This was a very clean and safe place to stay. The staff was helpful with arranging transportation to the airport. The only bad thing was the garage. Difficult to enter.
Paul B
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Great property if you want easy access to the waterfront along the Douro River. The path is great for jogging or just walking. Friendly and helpful hotel staff who actually gave us his personal Ibuprofen when we asked where to get some. Unfortunately, we were feeling a little under the weather so did not venture out too much, but we did enjoy the tremendous rooftop views of the river while enjoying some food and great wine. The breakfast that came with the room was fantastic. Parking was available but you do need to ask which spaces are good and which are bad. We got a small fine for parking in the wrong spot at one point. All in all, we enjoyed the hotel and would stay here again.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2024
This hotel is in a good position overlooking the sea (not all rooms do so) They serve breakfast which is buffet based with a wide variety of food. There is a bar and swimming pool on the roof which is a suntrap. The hotel is well placed if you enjoy walking - go left for the Douro and right for the promenade and beaches which are good. There plenty of eateries at all prices in the area (including 2 Michelin ones) it is better to book in advance as the locals also enjoy eating out!! My only gripe is that I booked through Expedia and offered to pay - they took my credit card details and gave them to the hotel - when the hotel tried to take the payment it was declined by our bank and they blocked the card permanently - luckily we had a 2nd card!!
Richard
Richard, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
Wonderful location, easy to walk to restaurants etc. great views from Roof top Bar area. More care needs to be taken with signage in public spaces as floors have uneven surfaces and drop offs with no warning. I had a nasty fall on a wet marble floor…..no signage and still bruised badly and suffering with body pain and wounds. Staff were helpful and considerate but this should not happen.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2024
Hotel is at great location and that’s the main reason (actually only reason) for booking it. Other than that you get what you expect with booking a 3 star hotel and it’s okay.
However, I‘ve been there many times but probably not returning anymore. I needed (as always in the past and it worked out) a business address on my invoice. The first thing happening is right away blaming you, as I should have done it during check in and I got educated that they usually always ask during check in. Well, you can logically imagine that if I would have been asked, I obviously would have said yes to it, but I wasn’t. After weakening their argument the immediate next blaming was that during booking I should have mentioned it and it was „one more time“ my mistake and every hotel has it’s own rules. In a nutshell: Their primary focus is to make clear that you are to be blamed. My impression was that no matter what their core focus is to argue that long, making sure their vest is and remains always clean. They stated that they can’t change it anymore and continued doing some other work, answering incoming phone calls and leaving me stand like stupid at their desk. I expressed my disappointment, always stayed calm/professional and left then, as I was simply ignored. So, my overall experience is; Customer focus 1/10 and flexibility 0/10. Sad, having made this poor customer experience. But meanwhile knowing Porto well, knowing also other good alternatives.
Christos
Christos, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2026
Nice hotel, great location
Pedro
Pedro, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2026
BEAUTIFUL PLACE !!
Everything was perfect…
I love this Hotel and for sure I’ll come back again.
Special thanks to Miguel Cruz he helping us a lot.
XIOMARA
XIOMARA, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2026
Great location next to river and ocean
Javier
Javier, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2025
This hotel did the job
Annie
Annie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Location Location Location
Perfect location to the beach, great food, and to catch the tram or a touristing bus to see what Porto has to offer
Thomas
Thomas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Breakfast was lovely. Staff were fantastic. Rooms were cozy ! Definitely recommend!❤️