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Rubens Hotels Gaia - Porto
Rua Azevedo Magalhães, 165, Vila Nova de Gaia
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Everything you need to know
This deal includes
- Accommodation at the Rubens Hotel & Spa 4*, located in Porto (Portugal).
- Available on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- 1 visit with tasting to the Quinta da Boeira wineries.
- 1 cruise on the Douro River and its 6 bridges.
- 1 spa access per person per stay.
Extras not included
- Tourist tax of the city of Porto, payable at destination.
Travel Dates: until February 28, 2026.
Information regarding Single Rooms and Family Discounts
- Babies from 0 to 2 years old: the 1st child stays free sharing bed with 2 adults in double rooms.
- In case you want to travel with 2 babies in the same room, please contact us herehereso we can check if it is possible.
- Children from 3 to 8 years old: the 1st child stays paying an amount of 15€ per night approximately with Breakfast
- Good to know: Discounts for children apply as long as they sleep in the same room with 2 adults or 2 people paying the adult rate.
- In this case, children share a bed with adults.
- Do you want to book a single room? The price of the single room is the same as the total price of the double room. This accommodation does not offer discounts for single rooms.
Tourism tax
The tourism tax isn't included in the booking price, as it's mandatory to pay this tax directly at the hotel reception. Children under the age of 15 are exempt from this tax.
The tourism tax in a 4 * Hotel is 2.5 € per person and night.
Pet Policy
Pets are not permitted in this accommodation.
Relax and unwind
Spa Access Included:
- 1 access to the hotel spa per person, per stay.
- The session duration is 1 hour, available from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Please book your session at the hotel reception upon check-in.
- Mandatory attire: a hat and flip-flops (flip-flops are available for loan at the spa).
Activities
Wine & River Magic in Porto: Quinta da Boeira + 6 Bridges Cruise
Visit to Quinta da Boeira
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Discover Quinta da Boeira, where artisanal wines meet history, with beautiful replicas of traditional ships and boats to explore.
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Enjoy this experience from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00h to 17:30h (closed on Sundays and Mondays).
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To visit the cellars, simply arrive at the time you prefer within opening hours, give the name of the booking holder, and start your experience, no extra formalities needed.
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If you are travelling with children under 18, they can accompany the adults throughout the visit, but they will not be allowed to take part in the wine tasting.
Cruise on the 6 Bridges of Porto
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Departure is from the dock of the Rota do Douro company in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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The cruise lasts approximately 50 minutes.
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Timetables vary according to the season:
- High season (April to September): from 10:00h to 18:30h.
- Low season (October to March): from 10:00h to 16:00h.
- Please note that the cruise may not operate on certain public holidays.
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Upon arrival at the hotel, you will receive a ticket giving you access to the cruise. With this ticket, you can go directly to the departure dock at any time during operating hours, there is no need to book a specific time in advance.
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Boats depart every 30 minutes. If the cruise is full when you arrive, you will simply board the next available departure.
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During this cruise, you will discover the stories behind each bridge: Ponte Dom Luís I, Ponte do Infante, Ponte Maria Pia, Ponte São João, Ponte do Freixo and Ponte da Arrábida, while enjoying some of the best panoramic views of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. It’s a must-do experience before you leave the city.
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Important: On 25 December, the cruise does not operate due to the public holiday. If your booking includes this date, you will need to plan the activity for another day.
Your Perfect Stay
Why this destination is a must-visit
Oporto, or Porto, is a historic city located on the northern coast of Portugal, famous for its stunning riverside, world-renowned port wine, and charming old town. It’s an ideal destination for food lovers, culture enthusiasts, and those seeking a blend of history and scenic beauty.
Top Attractions:
- Ribeira District: A UNESCO World Heritage site, this vibrant neighborhood offers narrow streets, colorful buildings, and a lively atmosphere along the Douro River.
- Livraria Lello: One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, known for its ornate architecture and rich history.
- Palácio da Bolsa: A neoclassical building with stunning interiors, including the famous Arabian Room.
- São Bento Railway Station: Famous for its beautiful tile panels depicting Portuguese history.
- Port Wine Cellars: Located in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river, these cellars offer tours and tastings of world-famous Port wine.
Best Beaches:
- Praia de Matosinhos: A sandy beach perfect for sunbathing, surfing, and enjoying seafood at the beachside restaurants.
- Praia do Senhor da Pedra: A picturesque beach with a chapel by the sea, offering a peaceful setting.
- Praia dos Ingleses: A quieter, less crowded beach, ideal for a relaxing day by the Atlantic.
Family-Friendly Activities:
- Sea Life Porto: A family-friendly aquarium with marine life exhibits, including sharks and rays.
- World of Discoveries: A fun, interactive museum that brings Portugal's Age of Exploration to life.
- Jardins do Palácio de Cristal: Beautiful gardens offering panoramic views of the city and river, great for a family stroll.
- Porto Tram City Tour: A fun way to explore the city's highlights in a historic tram.
Local Gastronomy:
- Francesinha: A hearty sandwich made with layers of meat, cheese, and a rich sauce, often served with fries.
- Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá: A traditional Portuguese dish made with salted cod, potatoes, and onions.
- Pastéis de Nata: Famous Portuguese custard tarts, best enjoyed with a coffee.
- Port Wine: Porto is famous for its Port wine; be sure to sample a glass during your visit.
- Tripas à Moda do Porto: A local specialty, this tripe dish is a flavorful and traditional part of Porto's culinary heritage.
Day Trips & Nearby Attractions:
- Douro Valley: A stunning wine region, perfect for a day trip to explore vineyards, wine estates, and picturesque landscapes.
- Guimarães: A historic city known as the birthplace of Portugal, with a medieval castle and charming old town, just an hour from Porto.
- Aveiro: Known as the "Venice of Portugal," with its canals, colorful boats, and beautiful art nouveau architecture.
- Braga: A city rich in religious history, featuring the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary and stunning baroque architecture.
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Hotel muy bien ubicado, el Spa está muy bien. El desayuno
fantástico
El Hotel estaba en obras de remodelación y pavimentación, el exterior y la recepción. Hemos sufrido algunas molestoas.
La habitación que nos dieron era realmente minúscula.
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buena ubicación, trabajadores encantadores
tamaño habitaciones
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La ubicación de la habitación malísima. Vistas a un tejado , calefacción no funciona , ducha atascada ,
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De la amabilidad de la gente de Oporto
The attic room had electric blinds to avoid being seen from the street, which were not working. As there was no maintenance staff available, I had to fix them myself by climbing a ladder over 3 metres high to prevent light from entering and to avoid people's looks. However, it rained for three days, and water and cold air came through these windows. The room was very cold, and the air conditioning did not provide hot air. On the first day, we had to shower with hand soap because there was no shower gel or shampoo. This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. The first time, the room was not good either but better than this one. I don't know if it's because guests coming from dealmetro are given worse conditions and rooms. We came back because the staff was lovely, but only Victor, the hotel's director, was left, and he was only there on the day we left. He told us that we should have requested a room change because this one was one of the worst in the hotel and needed changes. In short, we were cold, which resulted in both my partner and I catching colds. I had to act as a maintenance technician, risking falls while on a ladder. The staff was not up to par for a 4-star hotel, and they were not helpful. The room was very poor quality. AN EXPERIENCE IN THIS HOTEL TO FORGET.
La habitacion tipo buhardilla , contaba con unos estores electricos para no ser vistos desde la calle, no funcionaban y como no habia personal de mantenimiento, tube que ser yo quien lo arreglara subido a una escalera a mas de 3 metros de altura, para que no entrara la luz y evitar las miradas de la gente, eso si llovio tres dias, el agua y el frio si entraba a traves de estos ventanales, la habitacion era muy fria y el aire acondicionado no funcionaba el aire caliente, el primer dia nos tuvimos que duchar con jabon de manos, porque no habia ni gel de ducha, ni champu, es la segunda vez que nos alojamos en este hotel , la primera vez tampoco la habitacion era buena pero mejor que esta, no se si es porque
a los huespedes que vienen de parte de Chollometro les dan peores condiciones y habitaciones, volvimos porque el personal era encantador, de ellos solo queda Victor el director de este hotel que solo estuvo el dia que nos fuimos, que nos dijo que deberiamos haber solicitado el cambio de habitacion, porque esta era de las peores del hotel y debia hacer cambios en ella.
En resumen un pasamos frio, como resultado costipados mi pareja y yo, tube que hacer de tecnico de mantenimiento, subido a una escalera con peligro de caida, personal no acorde con un hotel de 4 estrellas, nada resolutivo. habitacion muy mala.
LA EXPERIENCIA EN ESTE HOTEL PARA OLVIDAR
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Todo genial,la habitación espectacular y el desayuno espectacular también
Volveré
"I have nothing to declare"
No tengo nada que exponer
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Iba con miedo por algunos comentarios que habia visto pero nada que ver con lo que decían, el hotel está bastante bien y cumple con las 4 estrellas que tiene, el personal hace todo lo posible por entenderte y muy agradables. Te dejan 1 botella de agua pequeña por persona cada vez que te limpian la habitación igual que sobres de té.
Lo recomiendo muchísimo.
The location is a bit far considering that there are many hills, which makes it a bit tiring when returning. However, there is a free train that takes you to the center of Porto and can pick you up later, so no problem. The spa is more like a pool with a bubble area, but for the price included, it's fine.
La ubicación esta un poco lejos teniendo en cuenta que hay muchas cuestas se hace un poquito pezado a l hora de volver.
Pero hay un tren gratuito que te lleva al centro de Oporto y luego te puede recoger así que sin problema.
El spa es más bien una pisicina con una zona de burbujas pero para entrarte en el precio está bien.
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Me ha gustado mucho el alojamiento y personal muy bien
I would put a television in the room and a toilet brush in the bathroom.
Pondría televisión en la habitación y una escobillla en el servicio
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alojamiento top
Cruise of the 6 bridges and visit to the winery I would not recommend.
crucero de los 6 puentes y visita a la bodega no lo recomendaría
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Me ha encantado todo 😍 instalaciones, comida y sobretodo ubicación. Lo súper recomiendo 🫶
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Todo PERFECTO. Muchas gracias.
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La limpieza, el personal es muy amable y el hotel es cómodo.
The spa is not a spa, but rather an indoor pool with a jacuzzi. Breakfast is somewhat lacking.
El spa, no es un spa, sino más bien una piscina interior con jacuzzi. El desayuno algo escaso.
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El hotel muy bonito y limpio
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El hotel bien, lo peor la ubicación, esta a 2 km del centro. Te ponía un trenecito el hotel para ir y venir del centro, pero los horarios un poco malos y se perdía tiempo
Hotel location and winery location. It is not worth going to the winery for the wine tasting, it was very far from the center and they only gave you the chance to taste two port wines. A waste of time in my opinion.
Ubicaciónde hotel y ubicación de la bodega. No merece la pena ir a la bodega para la cata de vinos, estaba muy lejos del centro y nada mas que te daban a probar dos vinos de porto sin mas. Una perdida de tiempo en mi opinión.
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Las instalaciones en general , piscina exterior, spa, desayuno, servicio, un hotel moderno y acogedor, repetiremos.
The only downside I find is for car park if you don't hire the car park or if it's full, as it is on a somewhat narrow two-way road.
El único jandica que le encuentro es para aparcar si no contratas el aparcamiento o si esta completo, ya que esta en una carretera de doble sentido algo estrecha.
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El personal 10. El hotel tranquilo con una bonita decoración. A 15min caminando del centro.
From the Hotel, they did not know that the winery activity was closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Des de l’Hotel no sabían que la actividad de la bodega estaba cerrado los domingos y lunes.
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No hay nada reseñable la verdad no repetiría.
The rooms, cleanliness, organization of services, and main areas are very small, the space at the pool is very limited and when so many people gather it ends up being a bad experience because you are not comfortable. Also, Busco un deal has not helped me at all in this regard, they have washed their hands.
Las habitaciones , limpieza , organización de los servicios , las zonas comunes son muy reducidas , el sitio en la piscina es muy reducido y al juntarse tanta gente se acaba haciendo una mala experiencia porque no estas comodo. Desde busco un chollo tampoco me han ayudado en nada al respecto se han lavado las manos .
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La piscina es lo que más vale la pena
The cleaning service only cleaned the room for 2 out of the 4 days.
El servicio de limpieza dejó 2 dias de los 4, la habitación sin limpiar.
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Hotel pequeño tipo hacienda, muy bonito, acogedor, ideal para desconectar unos días y conocer Oporto.
Camas y sábanas envolventes.
Estancias muy bien decoradas, comedor, piscinas recepción...
Personal super amable como Gabriel!
Repetiremos en un futuro.
The Spa consists of a pool with a jacuzzi area, perhaps adding a Turkish bath and sauna. Promote the bar and restaurant with an offer like happy hour.
El Spa consiste en una piscina con zona yacuzzi quizá añadiría un baño turco y sauna.
Promocionar el bar y el restaurante con alguna oferta como happy hour.
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Este viaje se lo recominedo a todos mis amigos, nos ha encantado. Si vuelve a salir , voy a volver seguro. Fantpàstico . Muy agradecidos. Contraté varios tours y ha sido genial. Faltaria un dia . Tres dias es muy justo. Cuatro seria genial .
SALUDOS Y HASTA PRONTO.
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El Hotel 🏩 me encanto super limpio todo ordenado lo chisos super amables en general volveremos sin duda ninguna el spa una maravilla parecía solo para nosotros muy bien organizado
Perhaps a little more light in the room and to hang the towels and bathrobe.
Quizás un poco más de luz en la habitación y para colgar las toallas y los albornoz
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