Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Octant Douro

Octant Douro located in Vista Alegre, Castelo de Paiva. Offering a stunning infinity pool the hotel overlooks the Douro River blending itself with the surrounding nature. With 55 rooms and 6 suites, all with plenty of natural light and panoramic views. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WIFI. Bathrooms include a free-standing tub as well as free toiletries. The on-site restaurant offers panoramic views of the natural surroundings and serves regional gastronomy. Guests may relax at the on-site bar and the lounge area. Using schist and glass views of the surrounding landscape, Octant Douro features 2 swimming pools, 2 conference rooms, a Spa with a hydrotherapy circuit and a gym. Octant Douro is set in the southern margin of the Douro River, km 41 of the N222 road. It is 10 km from the centre of Castelo de Paiva, 40 km from Porto, 60 km from Porto International Airport and 160 km from the Spanish border.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Castelo de Paiva
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  • Ines
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We recently stayed at Octant Douro to celebrate our first year anniversary and we couldn't have been happier. I think we were given a free upgrade and the view of our room was incredible! The staff went above and beyond to ensure that our stay...
  • Shalane
    United States United States
    The views from the property and our room were breathtaking. The room was very clean and comfortable. We appreciated the included breakfast, and found the onsite restaurants to be quite good. We loved the indoor pool and also took advantage of the...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is superb. Incredible views from main areas, and all the pools are beautiful. The room is an incredible size, as is the bathroom. Food and drinks are priced well for the quality - and meant we really enjoyed the whole experience. Service...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • À TERRA
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • RAVA
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Octant Douro
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Couples massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Octant Douro takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 100 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Octant Douro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the spa schedule is during the following hours:

- 10:00 to 18:30 on weekdays;

- 10:00 to 20:00 on weekends.

Children up to 12 years are allowed to use the indoor swimming pool between 9:00 and 16:00.

Please note that the swimming pool and the gym are available 24 hours.

Please note that when booking for 5 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that guests travelling with children must state their ages at the time of booking in the Special Requests box.

For pre-paid reservations the property will provide detailed information on how to proceed with the payment, such as a link to a secure payment platform.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

License number: 3297

FAQs about Octant Douro

  • Octant Douro is 3.7 miles from the centre of Castelo de Paiva. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Octant Douro is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Octant Douro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Octant Douro include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Octant Douro has 2 restaurants:

    • RAVA
    • À TERRA

  • Octant Douro offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Kids' club
    • Body scrub
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Movie nights
    • Spa facilities
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Couples massage
    • Body treatments
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Beauty Services
    • Yoga classes
    • Body wrap
    • Swimming Pool