Octant Douro Hotel - Castelo de Paiva
41.03819767, -8.351272345Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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River view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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River view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Snack bar
Picnic area/ Tables
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
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
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
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