Pousada Viana do Castelo — Pousada facade above terraced gardens and wooded hillsPhoto: Joseolgon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
  • Ideal for couples, a special occasion

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About

Pousada Viana do Castelo is a four-star historic hotel atop Monte de Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, a few hundred metres down the slope from Santa Luzia Basilica.

Menu & prices

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Pousada Viana do Castelo — Hotel facade framed by trees and garden greenery Halley Oliveira · CC BY-SA 2.0 · edited
Pousada Viana do Castelo — Hotel facade framed by trees and garden greeneryPousada Viana do Castelo — Pousada facade viewed from below across red tiled rooftopsPousada Viana do Castelo — Hotel entrance with arched portico and front courtyardPousada Viana do Castelo — Lounge with patterned sofas, armchairs and large windows

Why go

  • The outdoor pool overlooks Serra de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo, the Lima River and its estuary.
  • Granite walls and wide arcades remain from the building’s restoration and remodelling before the hotel opened in 1979.
  • The restaurant serves Minho-style specialities, with terrace breakfasts and lunches in spring and summer.

Good to know

Family roomsAccessible roomsBridal suiteSuitesNon-smoking roomsMountain viewMid-rangeCharmingSafeRoom serviceSeating areaCable / satellite TVTelephoneWake-up service / alarm clockAir conditioningFlatscreen TVFree parkingPublic wifiBaggage storageParkingBar / loungeNon-smoking hotelGift shopBreakfast available

Good for

  • couples A bridal suite and wedding facilities support wedding stays.
  • families Family rooms and a kids’ menu are available.
  • business Business center, meeting rooms and conference facilities are available.

Rooms

Family rooms
Private balcony, air conditioning and sitting area; room views vary. Rooms have a safe, cable or satellite and flat-screen TV, telephone, hair dryer, and bath or shower.

Amenities

  • pool Pool towels are provided.
  • parking Free parking.
  • breakfast Breakfast buffet and breakfast in the room are available.
  • public Wi-Fi
  • massage
  • laundry service
  • ironing service
  • gift shop
  • sun terrace

Restaurants and bars on site

  • Restaurant: serves Minho-style specialities. View the restaurant menu.
  • Room service is available. View the room-service menu.
  • Reserve a table through TheFork.
  • Bar / lounge.

Location

  • Contact: +351 258 800 370.

What you see

  • Guest rooms overlook the Lima River estuary and the city; mountain-view rooms are available.

With kids

  • Children’s meals and children’s television channels are available.
  • Board games and puzzles are available.

Check-in and house rules

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
By 12:00
Payment cards
Mastercard, Visa and American Express are accepted.

Interesting facts2

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  1. Baggage storage is available.

  2. Housekeeping is available.

History

  1. 1979The pousada was founded after the former Santa Luzia Hotel was restored and remodelled.

Accessibility

  • Accessible rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Hidden gems nearby

  • Former threshing floorUsed for civil ceremonies.
  • Arcaded terraceUsed for wedding cocktails and photographs.
  • Shrine of Santa LuziaReligious ceremonies there can be paired with receptions or cocktails in the gardens.

Sources: Hotel Pousada Viana Do Castelo | North | Best P… · Pousada Viana do Castelo: booking, description … · Pousada Viana do Castelo: menu (its own site) · Pousada Viana do Castelo: menu (its own site) · Pousada Viana do Castelo: menu (its own site) · Pousada Viana do Castelo: menu (its own site) · checked 13 Oct 2026

Where
Monte de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo 4901-909 Portugal

Questions and answers

Does Pousada Viana do Castelo have accessible rooms?

Yes. Accessible rooms are available.

Do rooms at Pousada Viana do Castelo have balconies?

Yes. Rooms have private balconies.

Can guests order room service at Pousada Viana do Castelo?

Yes. Guests can order from the room-service menu.

Can Pousada Viana do Castelo host wedding ceremonies and receptions?

Yes. Religious ceremonies can take place at the Shrine of Santa Luzia, with receptions or cocktails in the gardens. The threshing floor is used for civil ceremonies.

Does Pousada Viana do Castelo have a gift shop?

Yes. A gift shop is available.

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