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Hotel Rural Douro Scala

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with balconies

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Exterior
Double Room, Mountain View
Restaurant
Property entrance
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Quinta Do Paco De Cidadelhe, Mesão Frio, 5040-154
  • Place, Duoro River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dourocaves Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Douro Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Garden View

Standard Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Douro

Superior Double Douro

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Mountain View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Mountain View

Double Room, Mountain View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Mesão Frio

In Mesão Frio .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Duoro River and 9 miles (15 km) of Dourocaves Winery with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are São Silvestre Chapel and Adega - Cadão Douro.

What's nearby

  • Duoro River - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Dourocaves Winery - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Douro Museum - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Alameda dos Capitaes Park - 17 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Peso da Regua Parish Church - 19 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Regua Station - 27 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cais - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Quinta Do Lodeiro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Galripo Brunch & Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Churrasqueira Rio Douro - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tasquinha Do Cruzeiro - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Rural Douro Scala

4-star guestrooms with balconies
A winery is on site. Hotel Rural Douro Scala offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A health club, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at Hotel Rural Douro Scala. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Mesão Frio hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2012
  • Winery on site
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Rural Douro Scala offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Winery

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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

Água Douro Scala
Água Hotels Douro Scala
Água Hotels Douro Scala Mesao Frio
Douro Scala
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Mesao Frio
Rural Douro Scala Mesao Frio
Rural Douro Scala
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Hotel
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Mesão Frio
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Hotel Mesão Frio

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Rural Douro Scala to the airport?

Hotel Rural Douro Scala is 22.5 mi (47-min drive) away from the Vila Real (VRL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rural Douro Scala?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rural Douro Scala on May 4, 2026 start from CA $180, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Rural Douro Scala have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Rural Douro Scala.

Does Hotel Rural Douro Scala offer free breakfast?

Hotel Rural Douro Scala does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Rural Douro Scala?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rural Douro Scala?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Rural Douro Scala?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Rural Douro Scala have a pool?

Hotel Rural Douro Scala features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Rural Douro Scala have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Rural Douro Scala have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body treatments, and massages.

How close is Hotel Rural Douro Scala to downtown Mesão Frio?

Hotel Rural Douro Scala is 0.3 mi away from Cidadelhe.

Hotel Rural Douro Scala Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Oceanside

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view for our room, and the massager woman from Brazil, Analina was excellent. I would highly recommend her if you are into massage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole Mason

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very relaxing environment in addition to the spectacular scenery! And the hotel staff are very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

YI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the dinner and breakfast. Room layout is nice too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

5 star hotel but a 3 star in reality

Expensive for what it offers.. its supposedly a 5 star but in reality its not more than a 3 star.. very small rooms with the shower and bath in the middle of the room.. making the room very dump after taking a shower.. very small tv, the sink is the middle of the room to.. only the toilet is in a cramped space with a door.. very expensive food, the spa was not ON in middle of August.. and prepare your self of a 40mim drive in a road with curve after curve without protection rails and a 150m fall..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning is not so good to an ***** we expect more
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very calm, amazing views and the room and spa were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzana

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

Beautiful setting, rooms and spa facilities

This hotel is absolutely beautiful and set in the most amazing valley and vineyard. The Chapel is gorgeous, the rooms are spacious and the pool is a good size. The facilities are great. Transfer to and from Rede Station included, but not from Régua. The restaurant is not very good at all - the vegetarian rice dish was very bland and the food poorly seasoned, but the wine was fantastic. It was also great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Estava tudo como esperava. As instslacoes estao bem cuidadas e o pessoal é atencioso.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entra muita luz pelas janelas do quarto de manhã. Choveu e entrou água para o quarto pela varanda. O pequeno almoço é bom e o lugar sossegado. Não me parece um hotel para 5 estrelas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Best hotel I ever stayed at

5 star hotel with breathtaking views and outstanding service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Breathtaking!

It was an incredibly beautiful experience... local scenery was breath taking and the repurposed 15th century home made this a very different and unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Great location, views and nice staff

Fantastic views, very comfortable. A very big hotel so actually feels a little empty!. Facilities good

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

True Luxury!

We visited the Douro Scala in March (the off season) and enjoyed excellent, personal service in this breathtaking location. Our spa style room with soaker tub and separate shower, patio overlooking the vineyard, and very comfortable bed felt luxurious - bathrobes were a nice touch, too. Upon arrival we enjoyed our free wecome port overlooking the vineyards and touring the restored 17th century house. The dining room served delicious local cuisine with excellent service and fabulous views of the Douro Valley. The breakfast had everything you could wish for - and mimosas. Staff was always friendly and helpful (and spoke English for us). Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Fabulous Find!!!

Due to a scheduling error we needed to book a hotel at the last minute. This was a fabulous find. Would definitely stay there again!

8/10 Good

Pedro Henrique

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Déçu seulement par l’arrivée les chambres n’était pas encore prête après 16h. Mais dans l’ensemble tout était bien
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

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

Fint hotell i vacker miljö

Vackert hotell omgivet av otroliga vyer och natur, med vinrankor in på husknuten Väldig vänlig och hjälpsam personal. Perfekt beläget hotell för dagsutflykter till vingårdar eller de små byarna i närområdet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025