Santana Hotel & SPA
About this stay
Santana Hotel & SPA sits directly beside the Ave River in Vila do Conde, built around a large indoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna that stay usable regardless of Atlantic weather outside. The rooftop terrace adds a rare double view over both the city and the beach, unusual for a property this size in a low-rise harbour town. Air-conditioned rooms come with a TV, minibar and private bathroom, and some open onto a balcony or terrace overlooking the river. Restaurant Santa Clara serves traditional Portuguese food with its own view over the Ave and the Santa Clara monastery beyond it, and the spa adds massages and cardiovascular equipment for a fuller wellness stay. Free private parking is available on site, and the whole property sits close enough to the historic centre for a walk before or after a spa session.