Douro Houseboats

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

About this property

Beachfront and Dining: Douro Houseboats in Várzea do Douro offers beachfront access and a family-friendly restaurant. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional and modern ambience. Comfortable Accommodations: The boat features private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Family rooms include kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and river views. Additional amenities include a minimarket, waterpark, coffee shop, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Located 54 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the property is near Estadio do Dragao and FC Porto Museum, each 48 km away. Campanha Train Station is 49 km from the boat. Guests can enjoy walking tours and hiking in the surrounding area.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 3 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
2 double beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anita
Canada Canada
“Loved the pretty location! Very sweet host who was very attentive to our needs! Very cool boat that was stocked with everything. Dining option and recreation are available without driving anywhere.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great location on the river. everything you need in a compact space and just a really memorable place to stay.”
Patricia
France France
“We loved our stay. A wonderful experience staying on a boat for new years eve, just super great”
Carlos
Portugal Portugal
“Da experiência de pernoitar num barco Recomendo Tudo excelente! Obrigado aos proprietários pela sua atenção e disponibilidade 🙏”
Vanda
Portugal Portugal
“The beautiful landscape, just by the river beach. Amazing for a relaxing vacation.”
Susana
Spain Spain
“La ubicación y facilidades de la zona para estar con los niños (playa fluvial y chiringuito con parque infantil)”
Silvia
Portugal Portugal
“Experiência incrível tanto para crianças como adultos... para repetir sem dúvida”
Nuno
Portugal Portugal
“Adorei o conceito de dormir num barco no rio e de toda a natureza em volta”
Claudia
Brazil Brazil
“A experiência correspondeu à expectativa. A única dificuldade foi o banho já que, devido ao período de inverno, o aquecimento solar não foi suficiente para aquecer adequadamente a água.”
Jose
Spain Spain
“La playa fluvial está cerca. Las vistas. El desayuno.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
cais B
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
Caçador
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
Cais de bitetos
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern

Facilities of Douro Houseboats

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • 3 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

Douro Houseboats takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Douro Houseboats 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.