Rubens Hotels & SPA

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Porto Historic Center

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Restaurant
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages, body wraps
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rua Azevedo Magalhães 161 - 165, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4000-520
  • Place, Porto Historic Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dom Luis I Bridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribeira Square
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Club Double or Twin Room (2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Accessible, Courtyard View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite Tripla

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suíte presidencial

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Vila Nova de Gaia

Heart of Vila Nova de Gaia.Within a 15-minute walk of this Oliveira do Douro hotel, you'll find Porto Historic Center and Dom Luis I Bridge. Jardim do Morro Park and Mosteiro Santo Agostinho da Serra do Pilar are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Porto Historic Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dom Luis I Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sandeman Cellars - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ribeira Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Porto Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • General Torres Station - 7 min walk
  • Câmara de Gaia Station - 9 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Real Cervejaria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Adega Wine Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Huang Table Barbecue + Hotpot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Italia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Padaria Trigão - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Rubens Hotels & SPA

4-star spa hotel near Porto Historic Center
Rubens Hotels & SPA offers its guests an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rubens Hotels & SPA. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Vila Nova de Gaia hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Rubens Hotels & SPA offers 71 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 17 per day); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Secured extended parking on site (EUR 17 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per room (one-way)
  • Secured extended parking fee: EUR 17 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 17 per day (3 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 31150/AL

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rubens Hotels & SPA to the airport?

Rubens Hotels & SPA is 13.9 mi (31-min drive) away from the Porto Airport (OPO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rubens Hotels & SPA have an airport shuttle?

Rubens Hotels & SPA offers an airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of EUR 40. per room, one-way.

How close is Rubens Hotels & SPA to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (31-min drive) from Matosinhos Beach and 15.6 mi (29-min drive) from Espinho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rubens Hotels & SPA offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rubens Hotels & SPA, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Espinho (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Rubens Hotels & SPA?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Extended parking is available for EUR 17 per day.

Does Rubens Hotels & SPA have a pool?

Rubens Hotels & SPA features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Rubens Hotels & SPA have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Rubens Hotels & SPA have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages, facials, and body wraps.

How close is Rubens Hotels & SPA to downtown Vila Nova de Gaia?

Rubens Hotels & SPA is 0.3 mi away from Vila Nova de Gaia.

Rubens Hotels & SPA Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, free shuttle to the centro, good selection of breakfast.
In front of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, nice facilities but the breakfast buffet wasn’t worth 18€.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yi Ju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel

We were given an upgrade to the suite, which was great, of course. The hotel is lovely, aretreat in a quiet area and yet within walking distance to Porto center. Breakfast was good. Outside swimming pool a nice cooling down after a warm day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Livia

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daria my

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay but lacks a lot of basics

As other guests have quoted, the hotel has potential but owner are missing some key points. Property is very pretty and a good location despite seemingly isolated. We booked after a two week trek, wanting to splurge on comfort and pools on our last days. Outdoor pool is freezing. Indoor pool, feels odd that hotel wants you to pay extra to use. Small things that you don’t really notice unless they are lacking; no toiletries, not even lotion, no face cloths, no spoon or stir stick for coffee, TV not working, etc. Restaurant is good, olives are notable. All in all a pleasant stay but hotel should pay more attention to detail and stop cutting costs of small things if they want 4 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel ust OK. Bett ist sehr gut. Leider hat es im Zimmer 227 nur difuses Licht. Man kann sich ohne Taschenlampe nicht schminken. Ohne Ereader ist lesen schwierig da keine Leselampe oder Nachttischlampe. Service lässt zu wünschen übrig. Zimmer wurde am 1. Tag nicht gerreinigt. Ev. Personalmangel. Frühstück ist gut. Wir haben 2 Massagen zur gleichen Zeit gebucht und ist nur eine gekommen die nur spanisch sprechen konnte. Massage war O .K. würde micht mehr nehmen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Séjour mitigé

Cadre magnifique, Piscine, bar, petit déjeuner aux top. Domage pour le bruit de la route assez important. Climatisation ne fonctionne pas dans cette chambre. Et le plus grand regret est le restaurant ( sublime) mais digne d'une petite cafétéria. Il est tellement dommage d'avoir ce cadre avec une si petite proposition au niveau alimentation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Etienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel à l'écart de Porto mais compter 20min à pied Sinon départ toutes les heures par petit train vers le centre de Porto, c'est parfait. Chambre un peu sombre et très peu de rangement si on doit rester plusieurs nuits
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal para parejas

hotel muy acogedor , ideal para parejas por su tranquilidad .Lo mejor es la zona de piscina y su ubicación.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Hôtel pour les très minces.

Le personnel est sympathique et l'hôtel est propre. La chambre est petite et on circule difficilement autours du lit mais ce n'est rien en comparaison avec la salle d'eau. Même une salle d'eau d'une chambre étudiante est plus grande. La douche est petite, et l'espace pour le WC est indigne d'un hôtel. Aucun espace entre le WC et le meuble de salle de bain et à peine 10cm de l'autre côté. Ce n'est pas normal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Porto

Mooi hotel op loopafstand van alle bezienswaardigheden van Porto
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Séjour juste convenable par rapport au prix demandé, chambre très bruyante, passage d'une route à grand trafic à proximité. Equipement de la chambre assez minimaliste. J'ai dû réclamer pour que la chambre soit faite. Fin de journée, chambre toujours pas nettoyé. Restauration, je m'y suis risqué que le premier soir, cela ressemblait plus à un repas de cantine qu'autre chose.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fábio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AURÉLIEN

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024