The Lince Santa Clara Hotel - Vila do Conde
41.352995, -8.739427Overview
5-star hotel in a restored 700-year-old monastery overlooking Vila do Conde
Accommodation
The Lince Santa Clara offers 87 rooms with soundproof walls and minibars. The Royal Suite includes a round bathtub and views over the river and ocean. Heritage Deluxe and Mansard Double rooms feature parquet floors and private bathrooms with bathrobes.
Dining
The hotel operates two restaurants: Oculto, led by a Michelin-awarded chef, and Mosteiro, serving traditional Portuguese and seafood dishes. Breakfast is served as a buffet with à la carte options, including champagne and freshly cooked eggs. The bar offers cocktails and a wine list with Portuguese selections.
Spa & Wellness
The full-service spa includes a hammam, steam room, sauna, and hot tub. Guests can use the heated indoor pool and the outdoor infinity pool with river views. Treatments range from massages to body wraps, and the spa also offers a relaxation area and fitness centre.
Location
The Lince Santa Clara Hotel Vila do Conde is 2 km from Olinda Beach and within walking distance of the historic aqueduct. Shopping at Varziela Chinatown and The Style Outlets is a short drive away. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 16 km from the hotel.
Services & History
Housed in a 700-year-old monastery, the building retains its original neoclassical architecture and stone arches. The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and paid airport shuttle. Electric vehicle charging stations and free parking are available on site.
- Location: 2 km from Olinda Beach, 16 km from Porto Airport
- Rooms: 87 rooms including Royal Suite with round bathtub
- Dining: Oculto (Michelin-awarded chef) and Mosteiro restaurant
- Wellness: Full-service spa with hammam, sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor pools
- History: 700-year-old monastery with neoclassical architecture
Licence number: 11598/RNET
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Single bed
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Max:2 persons
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Locker room
24-hour reception
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about The Lince Santa Clara Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 240 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 26.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO |
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