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Hotel Fonte Velha

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lobby
Reception
Aerial view
Superior Double Room, River View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
10 July - 11 July

Explore the area

Map
Rua Plácido de Vasconcelos, Ponte da Barca, Viana do Castelo, 4980-020
  • Ponte da Barca Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rio Vez Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ponte da Barca
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, River View

Superior Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ponte da Barca

Hotel Fonte Velha places you in the heart of Ponte da Barca, within a 5-minute walk of Ponte da Barca Bridge and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Mosteiro De Bravaes. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ponte da Barca hotel include Rio Vez Park and Chapel of Our Lady of Conception.

What's nearby

  • Ponte da Barca Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mosteiro De Bravaes - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rio Vez Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Giela Palace - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Ponte da Barca - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Braga Station - 50 min drive
  • Vigo (VGO-Peinador) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzaria Tio Fredo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Moinho - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vai à Fava - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Esplanada Ponte da Barca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O Emigrante - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Fonte Velha

Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
Hotel Fonte Velha offers its guests a terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Hotel Fonte Velha also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ponte da Barca hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Fonte Velha offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 4 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Fonte Velha Hotel
Hotel Fonte Velha Ponte da Barca
Hotel Fonte Velha Hotel Ponte da Barca

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Fonte Velha?

Hotel Fonte Velha offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Fonte Velha?

As of 9 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Fonte Velha on 10 Jul 2025 start from NZ$143.66, including 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Fonte Velha?

Yep, Hotel Fonte Velha has a free self car park and free extended parking.

What makes Hotel Fonte Velha a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Fonte Velha.

Is Hotel Fonte Velha family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Fonte Velha is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Fonte Velha serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Fonte Velha?

No, Hotel Fonte Velha does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Fonte Velha?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Fonte Velha?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Fonte Velha Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offer great standard for the room, the amenities. The breakfast is delicious, and the garden does not disappoint. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel in a quiet area with plenty of local cafes and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

E

The hotel is situated by a beautiful bridge over a river. The room was ok, but the carpet under the bed was encased in sharp metal which hurt the feet. The sheet was not wide enough to cover the bed and I was quite cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, close to the train station, clean, a/c.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, so clean, so roomy. The staff was great and breakfast excellent. And we love the cats next door to property. Beautiful cats and need to be cared for. If hotel set up a donation box at check in, this money could be used to neuter and vaccinate at local vet. Many people loved the cats as us and would donate for sure
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay

Excellent stay. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. We only stayed one night before heading to Geres but the longer stay would have been very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henrique

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite stay in Portugal so far! Magical property, wonderful and friendly staff, and great breakfast. The town of Ponte da Barca is amazing. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Wonderful

Fabulous hotel looking into River Lima. Hotel and gardens kept in immaculate condition. Special mention to the front of house team who were incredibly helpful throughout our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful area and the hotel gardens were well kept! The hotel itself was very clean and the hotel staff were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful, kind staff and very clean! Always feel safe in our hometown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a beautiful property. Everyone was efficient and friendly. The online photos do not adequately portray the attractiveness of the property and grounds. Very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Porto, Portugal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sensacional. Quartos amplos, confortáveis e completos. Chuveiro grande e gostoso. O staff do hotel foi super atencioso e prestativo. Recomendo a todos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerson Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel es precioso, situado al lado del paseo del río, en el centro del pueblo. Está muy cuidado. Por ponerle una pega: ya estaba con el servicio de limpieza de habitaciones a las 08:45 hrs, en domingo, y nos despertaron.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

raul Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Boa tarde. Precisa trocar o colchão estava com buraco.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo Carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nos encanta este Hotel ,Buen servicio ,calidad y comodidad.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cama desconfortável. Deixam no quarto somente um sabonete de barra e precisei solicitar a recepção outro para deixar na pia do banheiro! Não deixam touca para banho e o secador de cabelo é ruim! Café da manhã com poucas mesas pois não colocam a disposição as mesas externas - custo de 10 euros/pessoa! Fornecem uma garrafa pequena de água e cápsulas de chá e café como cortesia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024