Streamlined quarters in a contemporary hotel offering a spa & a gym, plus a restaurant/bar.
Address: Av. Mouzinho de Albuquerque, s/n, Estrada Nacional 13, Vila do Conde
Phone: 252 240 420
Website: http://villacboutiquehotel.com/
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I rarely write reviews for hotels, but I decided to make an exception this time. We overlooked some of the negative feedback for this hotel in favor of the positive reviews and overall rating. That was a mistake. In my 15 years of active traveling, this was one of the worst hotels I’ve stayed at. It was only the second hotel we’ve ever wanted to leave almost immediately, and we even booked another hotel for two nights just to spend less time here. Some issues were simply unacceptable for any hotel, regardless of the price. Below are the details of what was good, bad, and unacceptable. 🟢 Let me start with good things: * Staff is very friendly * Reception and restaurant look nice at first glance * Breakfast is acceptable * Underground parking is available, though spaces are quite tight * About a 15-minute walk to the beach, with a decent path * The beach has a beautiful walking path for many kilometers, long enough for morning or evening runs over 10 km * Several pillow options are available * Plenty of space to sit, talk, or even work if needed 🔴 What was bad (for the price)? Maybe it was a great hotel in the past, but it clearly hasn’t been properly maintained for some time. * Rust is visible everywhere: on stairs, walls, heaters, and even around the swimming pool. Since the hotel is decorated with metal by design, it looks even worse in the ocean climate * The indoor swimming pool is in poor condition, with algae or mildew visible on the floor. We normally enjoy using hotel pools, but this one was below our standards. * The pool is heavily chlorinated, and the strong smell spreads throughout the entire hotel. It was noticeable at the reception and on all floors, and even for someone without respiratory issues it was unpleasant to breathe * Reception seems well maintained, but the floors do not. The carpet on the first floor was a clear sign of poor cleanliness ‼️ What was totally unacceptable (for any hotel, at any price)? We even tried to change the room, but it was useless, as suggested room had same issues. * Mold on the walls. This was the first time I have ever seen visible mold left untreated in a hotel. It is unhealthy to stay in such conditions. * Very bad smell in the rooms. There was a constant smell of dampness and mold. Ventilation brought in bad odors as well, and even keeping the balcony open all the time did not help. In the mornings, a terrible sewer smell came from the bathroom and quickly spread throughout the room Since we booked through Booking, we didn’t try to get a refund. Instead, we booked another hotel for a few nights. Fortunately, we had a car and the flexibility to do so. For the same price, even with same-day booking, there are better options available. I hope you can avoid our mistake. I am sharing photos of the mold, rust, and swimming pool.
Great hotel with a fantastic location and views. Had the pleasure to visit last month. The decoration is quite modern but at the same time cosy and welcoming. The facilities are also very good, such as the swimming pool (perfect temperature). The food served is tasty and with a good variety of options. Also booked a massage for my husband in the Spa available and the service was fantastic. The staff overall are very polite and friendly. Highly recommended!
Very nice hotel just across the river from the centre of Vila do Conde. Very clean, very friendly staff. Great breakfast and the pool/spa was welcome relief and rejuvenation from a long day of hiking the camino. Recommended.
It was such a great experience to stay at this hotel with my team. People working here and whole servise was really great. I will definitely return here!
What a gem! I walked the Portuguese Coastal Camino and stayed at the Villa C Boutique Hotel. So impressed, Breatriz was so accommodating, from the time I checked in until she departed for the evening she made sure all was good with my stay. I was also impressed with Fabiana who took the time to go over the menu for dinner, what a great conversation we had. Also, her suggestion for dinner was spot on and I was so impressed with her in-depth knowledge of food and liquor. I can vouch for Fabiana’s recommendation to try the passion fruit sangria, a yummy mix of fresh fruits and flavors. So pleased to have stayed here and also that Breatriz asked “what are your dinner plans”. Both ladies made this a relaxing enjoyable stay, with dinner being the icing on the cake. You should be proud of all your staff, as they were all commendable. Definitely customer satisfaction oriented! Five stars and a most memorable stay. I definitely recommend.
