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Hotel Fonte Velha

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

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Experience a tranquil atmosphere amidst a traditional European-style hotel, featuring a serene pool and classic architecture.
Guests can enjoy a serene view of a tree and traditional buildings from the comfort of their room.
Experience the charm of a traditional European town, nestled by a serene river and featuring a historic bridge and tennis court.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring comfortable seating, a bar area, and artwork on the walls.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast amidst the serene garden surroundings.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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

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Room options

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Superior Twin Room, River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ponte da Barca

Located within a 5-minute walk of Ponte da Barca Bridge, Hotel Fonte Velha is within a few miles (5 km) of Mosteiro De Bravaes. This 3-star hotel has 16 rooms and welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ponte da Barca Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mosteiro De Bravaes - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Rio Vez Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Giela Palace - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Ponte da Barca - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

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 a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Guests of Hotel Fonte Velha enjoy free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and free newspapers. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and Smart TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, safes, and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • High chair
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Fonte Velha?

Hotel Fonte Velha offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Hotel Fonte Velha?

This hotel is located in Ponte da Barca, just steps from Ponte da Barca Bridge. You'll also find Rio Vez Park and Mosteiro De Bravaes within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Fonte Velha?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Fonte Velha have a casino?

No, Hotel Fonte Velha doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Fonte Velha?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Fonte Velha?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a minibar and a rainfall showerhead in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Fonte Velha?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Fonte Velha have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Hotel Fonte Velha offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Hotel Fonte Velha allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Fonte Velha.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Fonte Velha?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Fonte Velha?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Fonte Velha.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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