HOTEL BOA - VISTA, Porto

Hotel Boa - Vista - A historic 3-star seafront hotel with a rooftop pool, panoramic views, and traditional Portuguese dining

Hotel Boa - Vista, a 3-star property in Aldoar - Foz do Douro - Nevogilde, overlooks the Douro River, the Atlantic Ocean, and the 16th-century São João da Foz fortress. The hotel features a year-round rooftop pool enclosed in glass, a fitness center, and an on-site Portuguese restaurant with a bar serving cocktails, wines, and ports. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms, while some suites offer terraces with sea views. A breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon, pastries, and coffee is served daily. The Passeio Alegre garden, a two-minute walk away, features tree-lined avenues and sculptures. Hotel Boa - Vista is a 15-minute drive from SEA LIFE Porto and the Arrábida shopping area.

Pros

The rooftop pool offers panoramic views of the Douro River and Atlantic Ocean.

The on-site restaurant serves traditional Portuguese cuisine and a selection of ports.

Located within a three-minute walk of Praia do Ourigo and Praia do Carneiro beaches.

The historic building maintains a traditional atmosphere with modern amenities.

Close to landmarks like the São João da Foz fortress and Passeio Alegre garden.

Cons

Some rooms feature small tube TVs as secondary screens.

The seafront location may be less convenient for those prioritizing city-center access.