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About this property
Built in the 16th century, this beautifully restored manor offers individually styled rooms with minibars. In the historic Viana do Castelo, it features a piano bar and garden with a cascade.
Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels provides 20 air-conditioned rooms decorated in different styles. Ranging from neoclassical to baroque and rustic, each room is appointed with rich fabrics and original furniture.
Guests can enjoy a luxury breakfast in the cosy bar with live piano music. A Baroque-style staircase leads to the upper floors and the library.
Picnic baskets can be arranged for a pleasant day at the seaside or in the countryside. To explore the region, visitors can rent free bikes.
Viana do Castelo Train Station is located only 130 metres from the residence. The Praia Norte Beach can be reached within 5 minutes by car.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Sustainability
This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Biosphere Certification
Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved
Martin
United Kingdom
“A lovely historic mansion with bags of character. Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. We has a quiet, comfortable, decent-sized room. The location is great - right by the railway station and a couple of minutes walk from the old town.”
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Jane
Australia
“Amazing historical hotel in central location
Staff were very helpful accomodating 8 travellers. Perfect rest day stop on our Camino
Loved our stay here.”
Bustosmathias
Portugal
“Friendly staff, beautiful historic building in stone, good breakfast, great location, good value for money.”
“An excellent hotel in a very good location. The room was super. The staff, especially the gentleman on reception when we checked in, were very professional. The breakfast was very good.”
M
Mark
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel, lots of character in an old castle style. Very friendly staff and great breakfast.”
Margaret
United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel. Location ideal for exploring. Near railway and bus stations. The pool area was ideal for recovering after a day sightseeing. Breakfast buffet was excellent.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, friendly helpful staff, good breakfast, small pool useful as hot during our stay, bar next door handy for drinks and snacks.”
Soares
Luxembourg
“We liked the property very much. They upgraded us for a bigger room when we arrived which was very kind.”
J
Joy
United Kingdom
“Outstanding! Could not fault this property.
The hotel location could not be better, right at the heart of town. The building is 500 years old but fully restored to an exceptional level. We were upgraded to a deluxe room with 4-poster bed, high...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Letraria
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Facilities of Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool(Temporarily closed)
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Room service
Parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Free cot available on request
House rules
Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that reservations of 3 or more rooms, different payment and cancellation policies may be applied.
Please note that the parking lot is right next to the property.
Please note that extra beds available upon request, only at the Deluxe Double Room and the Suite, at an extra cost of EUR 40, per person, per night.
To request an extra bed and/or crib please use the Special Requests Box while booking. After booking, please confirm the availability and cost directly with the hotel.
Please note there is a pet fee cost of 25€ /night.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Sat 1 Nov 2025 until Thu 30 Apr 2026
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