Palace Hotel & Spa - Termas de Sao Vicente
A garden hotel built around Penafiel's own hot springs
About this stay
Palace Hotel & Spa - Termas de Sao Vicente takes its name from the thermal springs it sits a few steps from, one of the Sousa Valley's more distinctive landmarks and a rare feature for a hotel this far from Portugal's coastal spa towns. Rooms come with garden or inner courtyard views, work desks and private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and the grounds run to a tennis court, indoor play area and children's playground alongside a lounge and games room for quieter evenings. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast with fresh pastries, cheese and fruit, and the bar covers the rest of the day, with room service available. Castelo de Penafiel and the Alpendurada memorial both sit within reach for a half-day out.
- Steps from the thermal springs
- Tennis court and playground
- Garden or courtyard rooms
- On-site restaurant and bar
Our take
This suits families and travellers drawn specifically to the Termas de São Vicente hot springs, with a tennis court and children's playground giving parents and kids separate ways to spend an afternoon. The garden and courtyard rooms add a genuine sense of space rare in a 4-star property this size. Couples wanting an adults-only, spa-focused stay may find the family-oriented grounds busier than they'd prefer.
- Visit the Termas de São Vicente springs on foot rather than driving, since it's only a few steps
- Book a courtyard-view room for a quieter night away from the tennis court side
- Set aside a half-day for Castelo de Penafiel, a short drive from the hotel
Why we love it
- Steps from the Termas de São Vicente hot springs
- A tennis court and children's playground on-site
- Garden and courtyard-view rooms
- Castelo de Penafiel within easy reach
Why guests love itPalace Hotel & Spa - Termas de São Vicente is a 4-star hotel a few steps from the São Vicente hot springs in the Sousa Valley. Families have plenty for children on site: a children's playground, an indoor play area, a tennis court and a games room, plus family rooms with air conditioning. The restaurant and bar save a drive in the evening. Guests rate it 7.1 out of 10 from 753 reviews, a modest score. I would choose it for families drawn by the springs and the play areas.