The Lince Santa Clara Hotel - Vila do Conde

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The Lince Santa Clara Hotel - Vila do Conde
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Overview

5-star historic hotel in a restored 700-year-old monastery overlooking the river and ocean in Vila do Conde

Historical Setting & Grounds

The Lince Santa Clara occupies a 700-year-old monastery with neoclassical architecture and an original granite structure. The property sits on a hill overlooking the Ave River, the town of Vila do Conde, and the Atlantic Ocean. Guests can walk through corridors lined with original stone walls and arches, with a 1318 heritage building fully renovated into a luxury hotel.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel's spa and wellness centre includes an indoor heated pool, a hammam, a sauna, a steam room, and a hot tub. Guests have access to a fitness centre, yoga classes, and a full circuit of spa facilities including a relaxation area with daybeds. Professional treatments such as massages, body scrubs, facials, and manicures are available, with masseuses Fatima and Inaes mentioned by guests.

Dining

The Lince Santa Clara has two restaurants: Mosteiro serves traditional Portuguese cuisine with sharing dishes, and Oculto is a fine-dining restaurant that earned a Michelin star. Breakfast offers a buffet with champagne and a la carte options, including boiled shrimps and fresh eggs. The hotel also has a pool bar serving lunch and a coffee house, with cocktails prepared by barman Carlo.

Rooms & Amenities

The hotel has 87 rooms, including Heritage Double, Heritage Deluxe, Mansard Double, and the Royal Suite with a round bathtub. Rooms feature soundproof walls, espresso makers, minibars, private bathrooms with bathrobes, and high ceilings with views of the river or ocean. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, electric vehicle charging station, and free parking.

Location & Activities

The hotel is 1 mile from Olinda Beach and a short walk to the riverfront and town center with shops and restaurants. It is 25 minutes from Porto and close to Braga, Guimaraes, and the Douro Valley for day trips. Nearby attractions include Varziela Chinatown and The Style Outlets for shopping, and the hotel provides a paid airport shuttle to Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport (10 miles).

  • Location: 1 mile from Olinda Beach, 25 min from Porto
  • Rooms: 87 rooms including Royal Suite with round bathtub
  • Dining: Two restaurants - Mosteiro and Oculto (Michelin star)
  • Wellness: Full-service spa with indoor pool, hammam, sauna
  • Facilities: Infinity pool, electric vehicle charging, free parking
  • Ideal for: Couples, food enthusiasts, wellness travelers

License number: 11598/RNET

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 3 pm
from 06:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 40.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Building
Number of rooms:74
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed2 Single beds
King Suite
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Infinity pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • 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

  • Cribs

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 center
  • 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
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Essential information about The Lince Santa Clara Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 448 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 16.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Francisco Sa Carneiro, OPO

Location

Address
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Mosteiro De Santa Clara - Largo Dom Afonso Sanches, Vila do Conde, Portugal, 4480-754
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Mosteiro De Santa Clara - Largo Dom Afonso Sanches, Vila do Conde, Portugal, 4480-754
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Piscatório
Monumento ao Pescador
100 yd
Santa Clara Aqueduct
100 yd
Caxinas Praia das Caxinas
Memorial aos Naufragos
100 yd
Church
Church of Sao Cristovao de Rio Mau
100 yd
Largo Dom Afonso Sanches
Largo Dom Afonso Sanches
100 yd
Avenida Figueiredo Faria 24 4480-754 Vila do Conde
Monumento Aos Combatentes Da Grande Guerra
100 yd
Tv de Santo Amaro
Capela Santo Amaro
100 yd
Forte de Sao Joao
100 yd
R. Dom Nuno Alvares Pereira
Igreja e Convento de Sao Francisco
100 yd
Marginal Atlantica
100 yd
Padrao comemorativo da primeira tentativa de desembarque
100 yd
R. do Lidador 163
Capela de Sao Roque
100 yd
Largo dos Artistas 16
Homenagem aos Artifices Vilacondenses
100 yd
Praca Vasco da Gama 2
Capela Sra da Agonia
100 yd
Rua do Cais das Lavandeiras 42
Cais das Lavandeiras
100 yd
Rua dos prazeres
Antigo Convento do Carmo
100 yd
Largo da Alfandega
Capela do Socorro
100 yd
Largo da Alfandega
Pedra da Marca
100 yd
Restaurant
Adega do Monte
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante Le Villageois
100 yd
Restaurant
Dona Moca
100 yd
Restaurant
Restaurante O Mestre
100 yd
Restaurant
Solar do Terreiro
100 yd
Restaurant
Urban Social Club
100 yd
Restaurant
Pubblik
100 yd
Restaurant
Dona Maria Pregaria
100 yd
Restaurant
Romando Sushi Caffe
100 yd

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FAQ about The Lince Santa Clara

What landmarks can I find in vicinity of The Lince Santa Clara hotel?
Attractions that are worth your attention include Museu das Rendas de Bilros de Vila do Conde, situated merely a 9-minute walk away as well as Igreja Nosso Senhor dos Navegantes, located approximately 25 minutes' walk from The Lince Santa Clara hotel.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from the The Lince Santa Clara hotel?
Guests of the The Lince Santa Clara hotel can visit Memorial aos Naufragos (only a short drive from the accommodation), or Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde Catholic Church placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Is airport shuttle provided by the 5-star The Lince Santa Clara hotel?
Airport shuttle is one of the services offered by the 5-star The Lince Santa Clara hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there parking at The Lince Santa Clara hotel?
Guests of The Lince Santa Clara hotel can take advantage of a car park.
What payment methods are available in The Lince Santa Clara hotel?
At The Lince Santa Clara hotel, you can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the Vila do Conde hotel?
Every suite at the Vila do Conde hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathrooms along with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
Is The Lince Santa Clara hotel accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms are provided at The Lince Santa Clara hotel for guests with special needs.
Which facilities are available in The Lince Santa Clara hotel?
Top locations of The Lince Santa Clara hotel include a restaurant, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box.
What spa facilities does the The Lince Santa Clara hotel offer?
At the The Lince Santa Clara hotel, guests can enjoy a facial massage as well as visit a wellness area and a hammam spa offering body wraps, a body scrub, and pedicure.
Is there a swimming pool in The Lince Santa Clara hotel?
Yes, The Lince Santa Clara hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.
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