Santana Hotel & Spa, Vila do Conde
About the Hotel
Santana Hotel & Spa is a 4-star establishment located in the heart of Azurara, Vila do Conde. The hotel presents a blend of historic and contemporary design, evident in its stunning architectural style. It offers a unique experience with various first-class amenities, catering to relaxation and business needs. Notable nearby attractions include the National Monument Aqueduct of Santa Clara and the local Rendas de Bilros Museum.
Location
Santana Hotel & Spa is conveniently located only 400 meters from the historic Santa Clara. Local attractions, such as the Nau Quinhentista and Igreja de Santa Clara, are within walking distance. The hotel offers easy access to public transport and is around 30 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.
Rooms
The hotel features 75 spacious and modern rooms, each uniquely decorated. Guestrooms come with minibars, LCD televisions, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Some accommodations offer balconies or terraces with views of the river Ave. There is also an accessible room designed for guests with reduced mobility.
Eat & Drink
Dining at the Santana Hotel is highlighted by the Santa Clara restaurant, which serves a variety of national dishes and offers panoramic views of Vila do Conde's historic district. Guests can opt for half-board or full-board meal plans, featuring a selection of dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel also hosts Açude Bar in the lobby, providing an intimate setting for drinks and relaxation.
Leisure & Business
The hotel boasts a comprehensive health club equipped with a gym, an indoor heated pool, sauna, and Turkish bath. Santana Spa provides a range of treatments including massages and body therapies. For business needs, the hotel has 300 m² of conference space, suitable for events and meetings, equipped with modern audiovisual technology.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Plunge pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel gave us mixed feelings. While the front desk described the room as 'very nice,' we found stained carpets, broken curtains, and cigarette ends outside the window. The room was incredibly smelly, dirty, and worn. The service was lacking and indifferent, disappointing when compared to the promised amenities. The location was nice and convenient, but the general state of the building could use a complete refurbishment. The dining experience needed improvement, and the breakfast was underwhelming. Facilities were basic but functional.
The hotel location is great for a weekend getaway, offering good views of the river and convenient access to the town. The rooms, while spacious, show signs of aging and would benefit from a renovation. The service staff, although friendly, seemed inexperienced. The dining experience had some room for improvement with cold dishes lacking flavor. Overall, a decent option for a short stay but falls slightly short of a 4-star level.