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Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Quinta Ruinas da Abadia Velha - Ucanha, Tarouca, 3610-175
  • Place, Caves da Murganheira
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Duoro River
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinta de Santa Eufemia
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Viseu (VSE)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Bungalow | Private kitchenette

Deluxe Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tarouca

Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa places you within a short walk of Caves da Murganheira and within a mile (2 km) of Salzedas Monastery. This 36-room, 4-star hotel has a winery, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Caves da Murganheira - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lamego Cathedral - 19 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Nossa Senhora dos Remedios - 20 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Duoro River - 25 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Quinta de Santa Eufemia - 27 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Regua Station - 44 min drive
  • Vila Real (VRL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pastelaria Scala - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪O Padrinho - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Café Katedral - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Doce Lamego - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Café Maia - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa

Guests of Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa have access to a winery, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a sauna.
20-inch LED TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Phones are also included.
An outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1.50 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per night

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 5817

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural Tarouca
Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural
Douro Cister Rural Tarouca
Douro Cister Rural
Douro Cister Rural & Tarouca
Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa Hotel
Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa Tarouca
Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa Hotel Tarouca

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa on Jun 15, 2026 start from $143, 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.

What is there to do close to Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

This hotel is located in Tarouca within a short 14-minute walk of Caves da Murganheira. Municipal Auditorium Adacio Pestana is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

Will I be able to park at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Thai massages, sports massages, and body wraps.

Does Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa have a casino at the property?

No, Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

Is Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant and an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms feature a sauna.

Does Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night.

Does Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

The closest major airport to Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa is Vila Real (VRL), which is 27.2 mi away (54 minutes by car). Another top airport is Viseu (VSE), which is around 24.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa.

Does Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa.

Douro Cister Hotel Resort Rural & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luís

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Piscina interior muito boa, pequeno almoço bom, camas confortáveis e staff simpático.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Foi a primeira vez, aconselho. Maravilhoso! Também usufruimos de serviço de massagem *****. A repetir PARABÉNS
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Licinia

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

Monge de Cister dixit

Um acolhimento super simpático, eficiente; uma bela paisagem, lugar propício a uma caminhada para apreciar os encantos e recantos a beira do Varosa, não esquecendo o pequeno-almoço, com tudo comme il faut…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Sem água quente

Local muito agradável, lindo e confortável. Pontos negativos: sem agua quente para tomar banho no dia de saida (indicaram que era um problema se muitos hóspedes tomassem banho ao mesmo tempo) e tinha saido da piscina com o meu filho de 7anos; ar condicionado avariado e sem referirem à entrada (deixaram um aquecedor no quarto); na zona da piscina mal se consegue respirar de tanto abafado que estava (nos dois dias).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HARTMUT P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lage inmitten der Weinberge. Großartiger Pool sehr gutes Essen. Schönes Zimmer. Alles sehr sauber. Freundliches, aufmerksames Personal. Muss man weiter empfehlen!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diamantino

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

Excelente Douro Cister

Muito boa de excelente qualidade
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Bungalows cisco hôtel douro

Situation magnifique et lieux tres calme. Les bungalows sont grands et isolés au calme. La climatisation est bruyante et vieillissante. Manque de luminosité dans la salle de bain luminosité trop faible . Manque porte savon et shampoing dans la douche. Concernant le lavabo c est la même chose la luminosité est trop faible on voit rien pour se raser , et pas de tablette pour poser trousse de toilette j ai ete obligé de prendre une chaise. Le lit est confortable. Ca Manque de décoration dans le salon et la chambre trop vide.le petit déjeuners était parfait et la piscine magnifique. Il manque peignoir et chaussons en rapport avec la classification. Pour moi l hôtel est un 3 etoiles pas plus. Merci beaucoup.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A estadia foi muito agradável, apesar do tempo que não ajudou ao funcionamento do Hotel devido a raios que literalmente caíram no hotel... mas acabou por correr tudo bem. O pequeno almoço é muito bom. Os funcionários são muito simpáticos.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espaço calmo e agradável. As instalações estavam limpas e cuidadas. Apenas se sentia falta de assistência na área das piscinas. O bar da piscina só abriu uma vez durante a estadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Para repetir…

Uma surpresa muito agradável principalmente pela simpatia de todos funcionários e pelo local com uma enquadratura muito bonita e muito relaxante.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vitor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Descanso absoluto

Adoramos a tranquilidade do hotel, o conforto do quarto, o check out feito dentro do horario mas deixaram usufruir do hotel (por gentileza) Piscina interior com agua quentinha! Pequeno almoço bom. No geral gostamos muito.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Um hotel lindíssimo quartos totalmente remodelados e mt be decorados . Piscinas exteriores e interior maravilhosas . E um pequeno almoço 1000 estrelas . Foi uma experiência lindíssima e que tenciono repetir
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilha de Hotel, pessoal e propriadade em geral!! A voltar certamente!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bom… mas tem muito a melhorar….

Foi boa, mas achamos que o hotel precisa de uma reforma. Tb as toalhas de banho, mãos etc nao condizem com a categoria de um hotel 4 estrelas. São de qualidade inferior, muito finas e ásperas. O elevador é um monta cargas! Tambem tem o cofre dos quartos q possuem um sistema muito estranho… nao sao aqueles q o cliente coloca apropria senha… e as “chaves” ficam na recepçao numa gaveta… entregam quando vc faz o checkin… ou seja nao tem “seguranca” nenhuma…. Qualquer pessoa pode saber os codigos dos cofres..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HUMBERTO

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

Recomendo.

Experiência muito agradável. Profissionalismo, simpatia e disponibilidade de todo o pessoal. Cozinha de excelente qualidade e confecção.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David lagares

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agradable.buena ubicacion
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Tranquilidade e conforto

Muito bom hotel , para quem quer tranquilidade é o ideal . Quartos grandes e confortáveis com um terraço dando para as piscinas e uma vista incrível . Café da manhã muito bom . Fica distante das cidades mas, o acesso é tranquilo . Gostei muito
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

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

Experiência incrível

Mesmo com o hotel com poucos hóspedes, o serviço foi prestado de forma incrível e com toda a estrutura do hotel funcionando! Atendimento impecável!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joao

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

Excelente para visita no Douro

O hotel é extraordinário, piscina interior e SPA fantásticos! A única coisa a apontar foi o excesso de calor no quarto visto AC estar bloqueado a 23 graus. Devia dar para desligar...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tânia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Um hotel que surpreendeu pela positiva. Um local calmo, excelente para casais ou mesmo em família, com um excelente espaço exterior (piscina e relvado extenso). Funcionários muito simpáticos e disponíveis. Um hotel muito acolhedor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE CARLOS PEREIRA

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

INCRÍVEL

MUITO BOA ESTÁDIA,VALE MUITO A PENA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helder

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

Really good!

2nd time at this hotel. Really good and well organized. Staff is great. Only positive things. Will come again back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Excelente hotel que merece a sua visita

O Douro Cister Hotel fica situado numa zona privilegiada da região de Lamego, ao lado das caves da Murganheira, que se podem e devem visitar, e de Salzedas onde sita um mosteiro que foi construído após uma decisão de mudança de um local onde agora estão expostas as ruínas da Ordem de Cister, e que ficam na propriedade do Douro Cister Hotel. Cultura à parte, o hotel tem excelentes instalações, um Spa com piscina interior, sauna, banho turco e sala de massagens. A piscina exterior tem boas dimensões e uma vista fantástica para as montanhas da região, e muito perto do Rio Douro onde pode iniciar uma bela viagem de comboio a partir de Peso da Régua. A 5a estrela é atribuída pela relevante simpatia da equipa que ali trabalha e da qual apenas nos resta deixar excelentes referências.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joao

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

Excelente

Experiencia fantástica para conhecer o Douro, zona calma e cheia de natureza com praia fluvial e monumentos nas proximidades, os quartos sobre a piscina interior são bastante quentes (aconselho a deixarem o AC ligado).
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Estadia

O hotel é bem situado mas infelizmente a água da piscina estava um pouco fria e ficamos sem água quente no quarto. O staff é muito prestável
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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