The hotel is well placed in a long beautiful beach, full of dunes and rocks. If you like long walkings you will enjoy for sure this beach. Said so, the hotel is rather isolated from other touristic facilities, about 2 km far from the beach promenade where most restaurants are (They offer fresh fish and lovely Portuguese cuisine). Therefore, you... More

My wife and I have stayed at this hotel for the second time in three years, combining business and pleasure in each trip. Our choice was guided by looking for something close to Porto (20 min by car) but with recreational facilities. The hotel is close to the beach (to be reached through a tunnel under the railroad tracks) and... More

I've stayed at this property twice now. I have to admit that I was confused about how quiet the hotel was both times I stayed. I realized that the Spa and Wellness Center were the big draws. I didn't use any of these facilities. What I enjoyed about this hotel was the peace and quiet it did offer. I was... More

We stayed her for three nights and enjoyed the experience. Our room was large, comfortable and clean with a balcony overlooking the pool and ocean. All the staff reception, restaurant, spa and cleaning were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. The food in the restaurant was superb - the seafood buffet was a real treat and I think that... More

The hotel needed some updating. The outside was very old and needs painting and the location is not good for beach gowing directly behind the hotel. There are some good restuarants and beaches just a short car ride away. The views are nice from the ocean front rooms, but it just does not have that resort feeling.

Wonderful hotel in northern Portugal with very good staff and absolutely beautiful food. Spa facilities are excellent and also the gym and pool all with staff in attendance. I spent five weeks staying there last year on business and the staff especially in the restaurant were very friendly and attentive and also good fun. Superb menus available on a regular... More

Surprised this hotel was rated 5 stars, thought the condition was more like 3, cannot satisfied with the cleanness at all. The reception staffs were not very helpful and sometimes grumpy. The restaurant staff seemed very busy as we had to queue sometimes more than 10 min for breakfast (In a 5 start hotel, Can you believe this?). However, the... More

Although the ocean view is breathtaking, this is not truly a "beach destination". The water was frigid and rough even in July and the outdoor pool was cold and windy. However, the atmosphere was calm and quiet and the spa services were wonderful. It is a lovely walk along the water and it is easy to travel to Porto/Gaia for... More

The Hotel Solverde's 5 star is a little generous we found. Much of the decor is dated, but very clean. The Hotel is located on the the sea, but it is a 10-15 walk along the coast until you can find a beach where you can swim. The Outdoor pool is salt water and was too windy to use when... More