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8.1

408 reviews

Rubens Hotels & SPA

Rubens Hotels & SPA

Rua Azevedo Magalhães 165, Vila Nova De Gaia, 4430-024, Portugal

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Rubens Hotels & SPA

Welcome to the splendid Rubens Hotels Royal Village in Vila Nova de Gaia, where your comfort and delight sail smoothly like the ships on the nearby Douro River. Nestled just 0.8mi from the city center, this 4-star gem boasts an array of spectacular amenities starting from just $138 per night! Your mornings begin on a delicious note with a complimentary breakfast, fueling you up for the adventures that await in picturesque Portugal.

Step into a world where relaxation meets elegance! Picture yourself lounging by the sparkling outdoor swimming pool or sipping a refreshing drink on the sun deck, with the gentle breeze teasing your senses. Whether you fancy a laid-back afternoon in the lush garden view or a fun time at the nearby beach—complete with free beach umbrellas and loungers—Rubens Hotels has got you covered. With free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and spacious soundproof rooms, you'll feel right at home even when you're miles away.

With over 1,462 glowing reviews, travelers rave about the hotel's stellar hospitality and prime location. Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant, or explore the local charm with the help of the tour desk. With family-friendly features, private parking, and even an airport shuttle service, Rubens Hotels Royal Village is sure to make your Portuguese getaway a memorable one. Don’t wait—book your slice of paradise today!

As you immerse yourself in the charm of Rubens Hotels Royal Village, the culinary experience awaits at the on-site Restaurante #1. With a vibrant atmosphere that’s both family-friendly and modern, guests can relish a delectable mix of Mediterranean and pure Portuguese cuisine. Imagine sinking your teeth into fresh seafood dishes after a day of exploring, while sharing laughs with loved ones across the table. Whether you’re here for a leisurely breakfast or a sumptuous dinner, the restaurant sets the stage for creating memorable dining experiences.

Adventure doesn’t stop at the doorstep of your hotel. With a tour desk right at your service, you can easily plan daily escapades that tantalize your sense of discovery. Picture a day sipping port wine at the renowned cellars nearby or a scenic boat ride along the Douro River as the sun sets in a splendid hue. The friendly hotel staff can guide you to the best local attractions and experiences, ensuring that every moment of your stay is filled with the allure of exploration.

With a variety of room options available to suit your travel needs, from cozy Standard Rooms to sprawling Presidential Suites, your comfort is guaranteed at this enchanting haven. Each accommodation is designed to be a peaceful retreat after a bustling day of fun. Imagine curling up in the plush embrace of your queen-sized bed, ready to drift off to sleep with the fond memories of a day well spent. Whatever your choice, every ounce of relaxation awaits you at Rubens Hotels Royal Village!

Closest airports

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

8.9mi

Viseu Airport

46.7mi

Vila Real Airport

46.9mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

River view

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Rooms

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Superior

1 King Size Bed

1 Double Bed

220 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views.

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

150 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience breathtaking views of the river, garden, and city from our stylish Double or Twin Room. With a Queen size bed and two Twin beds, this spacious 151 sqft room can comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a patio. Have a peaceful and relaxing stay with soundproof walls and hypoallergenic bedding.

Superior Double or Twin Room in Rubens Hotels & SPA

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Minibar

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Experience ultimate comfort and relaxation in our Superior Double or Twin Room. With a spacious 226 sqft area, this non-smoking room features a Queen size bed and two Twin beds, ideal for a family of three. Enjoy stunning garden and city views from the patio, while indulging in the room's exceptional amenities such as a minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

Presidential Suite in Rubens Hotels & SPA

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Presidential Suite

1 King Size Bed

430 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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Welcome to our luxurious Presidential Suite, boasting a spacious 431 sqft of elegantly designed living space. With a king size bed, garden view, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a range of top-notch amenities such as a minibar, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, you will experience the epitome of comfort and opulence during your stay.

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Junior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Lake view

River view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Experience the height of comfort and luxury in our Junior Suite, featuring a spacious 398 sqft space with a stunning view of the lake, river, and city. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in a Queen size bed, relax in the private bathroom, and indulge in the amenities such as a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

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Accessible Room

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

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Indulge in the comfort of our spacious Double or Twin room with disability access, offering a stunning city view, private terrace, and a flat-screen TV. Stay connected with our free Wi-Fi while enjoying the convenience of air conditioning and a tea/coffee maker.

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Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

250 sqft

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Accessible Room, Courtyard View

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Room

Single Room

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Suite, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

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Indulge in the luxury of our spacious Suite, boasting a private balcony with stunning garden and city views. Relax and unwind in our comfortably furnished room, featuring a queen size bed and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.

Double Room, Single Use

1 Double Bed

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.1

408 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Kenneth

8.2

July 2023

Hotel was lovely, staff were helpful and friendly. Rooms clean and comfortable Breakfast was good New pool area will be great when completed

There were extensive building works being carried out at the back of the hotel to build a new swimming pool area ( which we were not made aware of either by the hotel or booking.com) they started early and it meant using the current pool was not relaxing as it surrounded by builders drilling, welding and dust. Our room was also up a set of stairs which had a light using a sensor - it was not sensitive enough and i fell on the stairs as it was too dark to navigate safely.

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Darine

10

September 2024

Excellent stay excellent hospitality all was perfect and clean ( room, restaurant, spa, pool outdoor and indoor ) Perfect breakfast helpful staff

Only that we wait until 4:15 pm to check in because the room wasn’t ready knowing that we make our reservation before 2 months but the presidential suite was really super clean and the staff give us a drink for free in the restaurant because of our waiting but it was hard to wait more than one hour after a long trip maybe they have a staff shortage they have to arrange it because people can’t wait too much to make their check in knowing that check out was 12 so 4 hours and half to clean was tooooo much

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Laka

10

July 2024

The staff at the Hotel are true legends! They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. Ruben, Luisa and another gentleman at the reception were super helpful in putting together a surprise for my mum. The staff at the bar were amazing as well - shoutout to Marcelo. The free shuttle to town is a plus - Akyo was a perfect gentleman. We absolutely enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this hotel if you're visiting Porto.

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Beatrice

9.1

September 2024

We used the free shuttle to downtown Porto, which was very handy. The spa pool was gorgeous, warm and calm, though you have to purchase a cap at 5E, which is a bit silly. The breakfast was wonderful, with beautiful fresh fruits and lovely pastries, as well as a few hot items. The overall hotel is peaceful and quiet, a bit of paradise in Porto. The rooms are exceptionally quiet, and very dark, which is great for sleeping. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

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Andre

9.1

July 2024

As i asked for a double bed , the hotel provided us with an amazing room where the bathroom and the bedroom were separated by some stairs that gave and extra notch of privacy and the bed was amazing, super confortable.

i have to say that the thing i would change has nothing to do with the hotel or staff, was the weather that we had a great day to wake up to falling rain. our room for someone with moving restriction would not be the best but not a problem for us.

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Robert

8.2

October 2024

The staff were professional, friendly and helpful way beyond the call of duty …Hotel was in a quiet neighbourhood

The hotel is a little way from the centre but front desk are excellent tutours for Uber use… Breakfast although good at 18 euros each was definitely a bit pricey …

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Juliana

10

September 2024

The hotel is stunning. After a long day walking around, the spa and indoor pool were brilliant! Exactly what we were looking for in this holiday! Staff was very kind and helpful, specially Soraia and Vitor. The free shuttle was very handy as well, leaving you in the city centre but the metro station is also less than 10 minutes walking from the hotel.

Nothing.

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Sandemlloyd

9.1

April 2022

Very clean, visually pleasing. Staff always tried, all very willing.

Staff very new due to start of season so some had little knowledge of area. More experienced staff very good. 224 very small window. 221 excellent.

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Christine

9.1

May 2022

The breakfast offered an excellent choice of hot and cold dishes. The bowls of fruit were much appreciated. The staff was very attentive to maintaining the availability of the hot food. One morning when I asked if the eggs would be replenished, I was told five minutes, which was fine and when they were ready, a member of staff asked if I would like them brought to me. Very nice. The location was safe and easy to navigate. It is on the Gaia side so there is a bit of a walk across the bridge to sights on the Porto side.

My room was fairly small. I had to lift the desk chair and carry it across the room to move it closer to the bed. There wasn't enough room to just roll it between the bed and the wall. Still, it was bright and cheery. Immaculately maintained.

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Susan

10

October 2024

Beautiful slice of Luxury! The indoor heated pool was warm and the area modern decor was very posh. The breakfast had EVERYTHING!! THE RESTAURANT WAS GOOD BUT MORE CHOICES WOULD BE GREAT. Staff was SUPER HELPFUL each day. Free shuttle van was wonderful too!

Points of Interest Around Rubens Hotels & SPA

Attractions

Dom Luis Bridge (Ponte de Dom Luis I)

0.6mi

Ribeira

0.7mi

Church of São Francisco (Igreja de São Francisco)

0.9mi

Clérigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos)

1.1mi

Avenida dos Aliados

1.1mi

Carmo Convent (Carmo Archaeological Museum)

1.2mi

Rua Santa Catarina

1.5mi

Arrábida Bridge (Ponte da Arrábida)

2.2mi

Porto Bridge Climb

2.3mi

Matosinhos Beach

5.6mi

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

26.8mi

Guimarães Castle (Castelo de Guimarães)

27.1mi

Amarante

28.8mi

Barcelos

28.9mi

Braga Cathedral (Sé de Braga)

30.2mi

Restaurants

Restaurante #1

Cuisines

  • Mediterranean
  • Portuguese

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Rubens Hotels & SPA

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

River view

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Bathtub

Stay rules - Rubens Hotels & SPA

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Rubens Hotels & SPA

At what times are check-in and check-out at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Guests at Rubens Hotels & SPA can check in between 03:00 PM and 11:30 PM. Check-out time is set for 12:00 PM.

Is free parking available at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Yes, the hotel offers parking facilities on site for an additional fee of €10 per day. The private parking at the hotel is convenient and easily accessible for guests. Please note that parking reservation is not available.

How much does a stay at Rubens Hotels & SPA cost?

Starting prices for Rubens Hotels & SPA are around $138. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

The hotel offers Suites, Junior Suites, Double or Twin Rooms, and a Presidential Suite. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Suites and Junior Suites have a queen-size bed, while the Double or Twin Rooms have either a queen-size bed or a combination of a queen-size bed and twin beds. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 3 adults and 1 child, depending on the room type. Room sizes range from 151 sqft to 431 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Guests at Rubens Hotels Royal Village Porto Gaia can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can relax and soak up the sun by the hotel's outdoor swimming pool, and make use of the beach umbrellas and chairs/loungers provided. The hotel also has a bar, where guests can enjoy refreshing beverages while enjoying the views from the sun deck.

For dining options, the hotel offers a restaurant called Restaurante #1. It has a family-friendly and modern ambiance, and serves Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine.

In terms of pools, the hotel has an outdoor pool available all season. However, it is important to note that this pool has age restrictions and is for adults only.

Is there a swimming pool at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

The hotel has one pool available called "Pool 1". The pool is open all year round and is located outdoors. However, there is an age restriction, and only adults are allowed to use the pool.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Yes, the Rubens Hotels Royal Village Porto Gaia does have restaurants on site. Specifically, they have a restaurant called Restaurante #1, which offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance. The cuisine options available at the restaurant include Mediterranean and Portuguese dishes.

Which payment methods are supported by Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Rubens Hotels Royal Village Porto Gaia accepts payment through Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and cash.