Ap Dona Aninhas Hotel - Viana do Castelo
41.691167, -8.8303Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
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
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 |
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