Rubens Hotels & SPA

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

8.5

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rubens Hotels & SPA in Vila Nova de Gaia offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the garden, and take a dip in the year-round outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a modern restaurant serving Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine, a bar, and a coffee shop. Convenient Location: Located 20 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the hotel is close to the Douro River (1.2 km) and Ribeira Square (19-minute walk). Nearby attractions include Clerigos Tower (4 km) and Palacio da Bolsa (1.9 km). Guest Services: The hotel offers a paid shuttle service, lounge, lift, 24-hour front desk, concierge, and tour desk. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, free toiletries, and a minibar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Zoya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great for Porto access, rooms were very comfortable and it’s great for friend and family groups staying together and quite accessible as well. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. Service at reception was very friendly and...”
Pastor
Netherlands Netherlands
“The place is beautiful Great breakfast Peaceful Staff was great”
Rm_sh
Switzerland Switzerland
“Great location, walking distance to the tram. Very nice staff and good breakfast. Free shuttle to town center.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff friendliness was exceptional, great breakfast. Clean and tidy. Loved the transfer into Porto in the wee train.”
Max
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were fantastic, so polite and helpful. The rooms were kept very clean and housekeeping was on point every day. Food, bloody fantastic and the spa facilities were top notch!”
Rugile
Lithuania Lithuania
“Interesting style of the rooms, nice pool, good breakfast”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pool was nice, breakfast, room and bed was good size. Free train into town was good. Nice walk to sunset hill.”
Chiara
Italy Italy
“I have been there just one night but the staff was helpful despite a very last minute reservation.”
Jan
Netherlands Netherlands
“Clean and comfortable bed. Very kind staff. Good food and drinks. Walking distance old Centre.”
Melissa
Switzerland Switzerland
“The pool was great! Best way to relax after a hot day out.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Portuguese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Rubens Hotels & SPA takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
5 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rubens Hotels & SPA in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

License number: 8495