Ap Dona Aninhas Hotel - Viana do Castelo

$$$$||View on mapViana do Castelo, PortugalLargo Vasco Da Gama, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, 4900-322|
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Ap Dona Aninhas Hotel - Viana do Castelo
Largo Vasco Da Gama, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, 4900-322·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples69%
Solo13%
Families9%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Location9.7
Cleanliness9.5
Comfort9.5
Facilities9.4
Staff9.4
Who stays here
Couples69%
Solo13%
Families9%
Groups9%

4-star boutique hotel on the Lima River, 2 minutes from the historic center of Viana do Castelo

Rooms & Decor

AP Dona Aninhas offers soundproof rooms with satellite TV, work desks, and private bathrooms. Some rooms include balconies with ocean or river views, while all spaces are decorated with artwork by local artists. The hotel's theme-based room designs reflect the culture of Viana do Castelo, and a complimentary flower gift is presented to women during breakfast.

Wellness & Recreation

Guests have access to a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and a spa & wellness centre with massage services. A fitness centre with modern equipment is available, and bicycle rental allows exploration of the Lima River path. The spa facilities also include a Turkish bath and sun loungers by the pool.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily extensive breakfast buffet with customizable options is served, often accompanied by live piano music. The on-site restaurant and bar offer regional cuisine, wine, and champagne, with kids' meals available. Breakfast can also be delivered to the room upon request, and the hotel provides a special program for Camino de Santiago pilgrims.

Location & Surroundings

The AP Dona Aninhas is a 2-minute walk from the historic centre, with the Art and Archaeology Museum just 3 minutes away. Viana do Castelo Park, an 8-minute drive, offers hiking and cycling trails along the Lima River. Praia do Cabedelo, known for water sports, is also accessible, and Braga is a 46-minute drive from the hotel.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and lockers for guest convenience. An airport shuttle to Porto International Airport (42-minute drive) is available at a surcharge, and car hire can be arranged. The local train station is 500 metres away, and a shared lounge/TV area offers a space to relax with drinks from the bar.

  • Wellness: Heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and massage services
  • Dining: Breakfast with live piano music and regional cuisine restaurant
  • Rooms: Soundproof, artist-decorated rooms with river-view balconies
  • Location: 2-minute walk to historic centre, 3-minute walk to Art and Archaeology Museum
  • Activities: Bicycle rental, hiking and cycling in Viana do Castelo Park, water sports at Praia do Cabedelo
  • Unique perk: Special program for Camino de Santiago pilgrims and complimentary flower gifts for women

License number: 1380

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:63
Former name
Hotel Viana Sol
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Rooms and availability

Duplex Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • River view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massage

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Ap Dona Aninhas Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 81 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 41.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO

Location

Largo Vasco Da Gama, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, 4900-322
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Largo Vasco Da Gama, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, 4900-322
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Largo Vasco Da Gama, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, 4900-322
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Navio Gil Eannes - Doca Comercial
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Traje Museum of Viana do Castelo
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Church
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Museums
Casa dos Nichos
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Museu Municipal de Viana do Castelo
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Igreja de Sao Domingos
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Praça Marques Júnior,
Cultural Center of Viana do Castelo
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Biblioteca Municipal de Viana do Castelo
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