Featuring 19th-century architecture, Hotel Boa – Vista overlooks the mouth of the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean. It boasts a rooftop outdoor pool which is accessible all year and has a panoramic outdoor café. Offering a tranquil stay, all rooms are fitted with air conditioning and include a minibar and cable TV. Guests can have a drink at the hotel's bar or enjoy a gentle sea breeze over a bottle of port wine on the terrace. You can round off your day with a visit to Boa-Vista’s fitness centre or spend an afternoon soaking up the sun in the pool area. Boa – Vista Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Ingleses Beach. It is 2.4 km from Oporto Sea Life and a 15-minute drive from the Arrabida shopping area. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 11 km away. Price for using the garage: From November to April EUR 8, from May to October EUR 12. Please note that the rooftop outdoor swimming pool is not heated. Please note that reservations for groups (6 rooms or more) will be charged 50% of the total reservation amount, on the day of booking. This amount is non-refundable. Please contact the property directly through the details in your booking confirmation for more details. Please note that specific parking spots cannot be reserved. Parking spots are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Price of use of the garage: November to April EUR 8€, May to October 12€. In case off no show on the first night, the whole reservation will be cancelled. Guests requiring an invoice should include their invoicing details (name, address and VAT number) in the Special Requests box when booking. Rate for recharging cars / other Electric vehicles is EUR 1 per Kw. Please note that breakfast in the room has a surcharge of EUR 10 for 1 person or EUR 15 for 2 people.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Diane
    France France
    Overall, everything was excellent. Our room was lovely and spacious. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
  • Yannick
    South Africa South Africa
    Outstanding location. Great reception staff. Clean and confortable room.
  • Tatiana
    Germany Germany
    The hotel is very nicely located just steps away from the ocean side, with a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants around. We really enjoyed our stay because the hotel is clean, comfortable and has good variety of food for breakfast.
  • Maria
    Estonia Estonia
    The location, view to the ocean, and hotel's design. Perfect cleanliness and good breakfast
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    This hotel is close to the beach. It's just a short walk from the 500 route bus stop that takes you to the Centre of Porto. It was a nice relaxing space to return to every night. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. There's great variety for...
  • Charissa
    Ireland Ireland
    I loved every minute of my stay here. The rooftop terrace is fab for watching the sunrise and sunsets, you're right on the beach too. There's so many transport options to bring you into the city centre but the location of the hotel has a lot to...
  • Colina
    Australia Australia
    Not in a busy part of Porto. Walking distance to the beach front and restaurants. Felt like you were on holidays. Street parking out front.
  • Marco
    Spain Spain
    The hotel is a 3 stars, but the quality and the details are like a 4 stars.
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendliest welcome, that friendliness continued throughout our stay with everyone we met. The hotel was so clean! Breakfast was so delicious - a really wide selection and the bread….mmmm! We loved the location - away from the hustle of the...
  • Olwen_p
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is not my first time at this hotel, and I plan to return again. It has a perfect location - a short walk away from the beach and with a convenient bus access to the city centre. I also like the breakfast, as there are a lot of options available.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Boa - Vista
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Beachfront
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 12 per day.

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Pool cover
  • Fence around pool

Wellness

  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Hotel Boa - Vista takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:30
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.

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
€ 25 per child, per night
3 years
Cot upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
4 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, 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 not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the rooftop outdoor swimming pool is not heated.

Please note that reservations for groups (6 rooms or more) will be charged 50% of the total reservation amount, on the day of booking. This amount is non-refundable. Please contact the property directly through the details in your booking confirmation for more details.

Please note that specific parking spots cannot be reserved. Parking spots are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Price for using the garage: From November to April EUR 8, from May to October EUR 12.

In case off no show on the first night, the whole reservation will be cancelled.

Guests requiring an invoice should include their invoicing details (name, address and VAT number) in the Special Requests box when booking.

Rate for recharging cars / other Electric vehicles is EUR 1 per Kw.

Please note that breakfast in the room has a surcharge of EUR 10 for 1 person or EUR 15 for 2 people.

Please note that the facade is undergoing washing and painting starting form September 20 to December 2024

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.

Please inform Hotel Boa - Vista 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 the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 682

FAQs about Hotel Boa - Vista

  • Guests staying at Hotel Boa - Vista can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Hotel Boa - Vista offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Hotel Boa - Vista. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Hotel Boa - Vista is 3.1 miles from the centre of Porto. 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.

  • Room options at Hotel Boa - Vista include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Hotel Boa - Vista is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:30.