Built in the 16th century, this beautifully restored manor offers individually styled rooms with minibars. In the historic Viana do Castelo, it features a piano bar and garden with a cascade. Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels provides 20 air-conditioned rooms decorated in different styles. Ranging from neoclassical to baroque and rustic, each room is appointed with rich fabrics and original furniture. Guests can enjoy a luxury breakfast in the cosy bar with live piano music. A Baroque-style staircase leads to the upper floors and the library. Picnic baskets can be arranged for a pleasant day at the seaside or in the countryside. To explore the region, visitors can rent free bikes. Viana do Castelo Train Station is located only 130 metres from the residence. The Praia Norte Beach can be reached within 5 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Viana do Castelo
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very warm welcome from Daniela, and all other staff were equally pleasant and helpful. A beautifully restored historic property in an excellent location, which felt a little 'special'. A very nice stay, thank you.
  • Jozef
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Beautiful hotel in historic building, great location, very kind stuff.
  • Nicki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful old hotel with individual style rooms and lots of lovely sitting areas. Right on the Camino and very close to station. Excellent breakfast and catered for GF diet. Good bar with craft beers and pub grub (burger & chips etc.).

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Letraria
    • Open for
      Dinner • High tea

Facilities of Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Games room
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that reservations of 3 or more rooms, different payment and cancellation policies may be applied.

Please note that the parking lot is right next to the property.

Please note that extra beds available upon request, only at the Deluxe Double Room and the Suite, at an extra cost of EUR 40, per person, per night.

To request an extra bed and/or crib please use the Special Requests Box while booking. After booking, please confirm the availability and cost directly with the hotel.

Please note there is a Pet cost of 20€ /night

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 1529;102259/AL;102260/AL;102261/AL;102263/AL;102264/AL

FAQs about Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels

  • Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels is 350 yards from the centre of Viana do Castelo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Canoeing
    • Bicycle rental
    • Swimming Pool
    • Happy hour

  • Room options at Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels has 1 restaurant:

    • Letraria

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.