Octant Douro Hotel - Castelo de Paiva

$$$$||View on mapCastelo de Paiva, PortugalEn 222 (Estrada Nacional 222), Km 41, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal, 4550-631|
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Octant Douro Hotel - Castelo de Paiva
En 222 (Estrada Nacional 222), Km 41, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal, 4550-631·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Comfort9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.6
Staff9.6
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples67%
Families21%
Groups8%
Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Comfort9.8
Cleanliness9.7
Facilities9.6
Staff9.6
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples67%
Families21%
Groups8%
Solo3%

Riverfront hotel in the Douro Valley with infinity pool, spa, and family-friendly amenities

Amenities & Pools

Octant Douro Hotel Castelo de Paiva offers two outdoor pools and one indoor pool, all with panoramic river views. The heated outdoor infinity pool on the 10th floor overlooks the Douro River and is open year-round. The hotel's spa includes a hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, steam room, and a 24-hour indoor pool with sun loungers.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel has 55 rooms and 6 suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces overlooking the Douro River. Each unit includes a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a bathroom with a free-standing tub and free toiletries. Select suites feature large private terraces and heated plunge pools.

Dining

The on-site restaurant RAIVA offers a six-course tasting menu in a setting with panoramic river views. Guests can also dine at À TERRA, which serves stone-oven pizzas and regional dishes. Breakfast includes a buffet with hot items, and room service is available for 24-hour dining.

Wellness & Activities

The spa includes a hydrotherapy circuit with sensory showers, a hammam, and a fitness center with locker rooms. Complimentary morning yoga classes and guided nature walks are offered daily. Guests can rent kayaks and paddleboards from the hotel's private docks for river excursions.

Location & Outdoor

Octant Douro is set on the southern margin of the Douro River, 10 km from Castelo de Paiva and 40 km from Porto. The hotel provides free kayaks and paddleboards from its private docks, as well as hiking trails that connect to schist villages like Gondarém and Midões. Guests can also access Douro Valley wineries and local hiking trails within easy driving distance.

  • Infinity pool overlooking the Douro River
  • 55 rooms and 6 suites with panoramic views
  • On-site restaurant RAIVA with tasting menus
  • Spa with hydrotherapy circuit and steam room
  • Complimentary morning yoga and guided nature walks
  • Pet-friendly amenities including pet beds and bowls
  • Family-friendly with kids' club and game room

Licence number: 3297

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:79
Former name
Eurostars Rio Douro Hotel & Spa
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Rooms and availability

Superior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • River view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • River view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Snack bar

Picnic area/ Tables

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Billiard tables
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing

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 view

  • River view

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
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Essential information about Octant Douro Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 58 £
📏 Distance to centre 6.7 km
✈️ Distance to airport 56.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO

Location

En 222 (Estrada Nacional 222), Km 41, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal, 4550-631
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En 222 (Estrada Nacional 222), Km 41, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal, 4550-631
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En 222 (Estrada Nacional 222), Km 41, Castelo de Paiva, Portugal, 4550-631
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Igreja de Sao Joao Baptista
730 m
Restaurant
Raiva
100 m

Reviews of Octant Douro Hotel

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FAQ about Octant Douro

Which popular attractions are located near the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel?
You can visit Choupal das Concas Park as well as Arda River, placed just 25 and 30 minutes walk away from the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel respectively.
What is the closest airport to the Octant Douro Hotel hotel?
Francisco Sa Carneiro airport is located within a 49-minute drive (60 km) from the Octant Douro Hotel hotel.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to Octant Douro Hotel hotel?
Airport shuttle which will take you to Octant Douro Hotel hotel with a 49-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can I leave my car in the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel provides parking spaces for free.
Can I eat breakfast at this contemporary hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of this contemporary hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What are the booking prices at Octant Douro Hotel?
The prices at Octant Douro Hotel start from $535.
What payment methods are accepted in the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel?
Payment methods in the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the contemporary 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel offer?
The contemporary 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel offers such room types as Queen Room, Deluxe Suite, and Deluxe Double Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully equipped with an air conditioner to ensure an enjoyable stay. Guests' average rating for comfort is 9.7/10.
What spa facilities are provided at the contemporary 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel?
At a wellness centre featured at the contemporary 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as beauty therapy, body wraps, and body scrub. Additionally, a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and a treatment room are offered on-site.
Do you have a pool at the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel?
Yes, the 5-star Octant Douro Hotel hotel features an infinity pool.
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