Vidago Palace Hotel
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2,154 guest reviews analysed
Vidago, Portugal
Distinctions
Advisor network
EMPTYJET Consensus
82.3 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,154 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com.
Most noted: dining.
Best for
- golf
- wellness
- couples
- long stays
About Vidago Palace Hotel
Vidago Palace Hotel occupies a historic palace in Vidago, Portugal. The property offers 69 rooms and 12 suites and first opened in 1910. Facilities include a Thermal Spa where well-being and thermal waters are combined, a luxurious outdoor vitality swimming pool, and an on-site golf course designed by Philip Mackenzie Ross.
The hotel is pet friendly and a Virtuoso Member — Hotel for 2025. Vila Real Airport (VRL) lies 42 km from the property, giving reasonable access for regional travellers.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET for its historic palace setting, Thermal Spa, on-site golf course and Virtuoso membership. The hotel’s 69 rooms, 12 suites and 1910 opening date underline its heritage and resort offerings.
Key facts
- Keys
- 69 rooms · 12 suites
- Opened / renovated
- 1910
- Pets
- allowed
- Architecture
- The Spa and Club House were designed by the renowned architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. Interior by José Pedro Lopes Vieira and Diogo Rosa Lã.
- Type
- Historic, Countryside
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — evidence: luxurious vitality pool, located in the wonderful outdoor atmosphere
- On-site golf course — a unique golf course, designed by the famous architect Philip Mackenzie Ross
Policies
- Pet friendly — evidence: At the Vidago Palace Hotel your pet is welcome. We welcome your best friend with pleasure and kindness
Wellness
- Spa — The Thermal Spa at the Vidago Palace Hotel is a space of sophisticated elegance where well-being and the power of thermal waters combine
Spa & wellness
Verified 22 Aug 2026Golf
Verified 22 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
41.6329, -7.5755 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRLprimary | Vila Real AirportVila Real · Medium | 42 km | ≈ 64 min | Fly here |
| BGC | Bragança AirportBragança · Medium | 76 km | ≈ 109 min | Fly here |
| OPO | Francisco de Sá Carneiro AirportPorto · Large | 102 km | ≈ 142 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial8 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields