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Varandas da Sandia is a beachfront property located in Vila Praia de Âncora, less than 1 km from Vila Praia de Ancora Beach and a 15-minute walk from Cauldron Dune Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a minimarket, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.6 km from Moledo Beach. The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Shipyards of Viana do Castelo is 17 km from the apartment, while Golfe de Ponte de Lima is 28 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for Vila Praia de Âncora
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Danielle
    Portugal Portugal
    We had an exceptional stay at this property! The host was incredibly kind and thoughtful, ensuring our comfort throughout our visit. The place was spotless, equipped with everything we could possibly need, including thoughtful touches like snacks...
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very comfortable and clean apartment within easy walk of the beach and town. Hosts were really nice and we had a great stay.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Superb location, 50 metres from very good supermarket, incredible beach. Great walks in area. Good transport link via railway to Viana do Costello and Valencia. Was met by the property owner who spoke excellent English and gave me very clear...
  • Joao
    Australia Australia
    It was a really nice apartment with plenty of space and amenities. The only thing we regret is not having the opportunity to spend more time in this accommodation as we were out the entire time during the day.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a fantastic stay! The apartment is big and bright and has everything you could possibly need including a super comfy bed. The location is great, just across the road from a big supermarket and 10 mins walk from the town centre and beach.
  • Charlotte
    Austria Austria
    The bed was really comfortable and I had the best sleep ever!! Everything was good!!
  • Erik
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Uitstekend appartement met alles wat je nodig hebt om een paar dagen te kunnen verblijven. De supermarkt ligt om de hoek net als de zee.
  • José
    Portugal Portugal
    Apartamento espaçoso com todas as comodidades necessárias e supermercado no outro lado da rua.
  • Borja
    Spain Spain
    El apartamento estaba completamente equipado no le falta un detalle. El propietario es un encanto y se encarga de qud tu estancia sea perfecta. Vilveria sin dudarlo.
  • Alba
    Spain Spain
    El apartamento precioso,con todo lo necesario y más.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Varandas da Sandia
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Diving
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Varandas da Sandia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:30
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 option.
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 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Maestro, Discover, UnionPay credit card and Bankcard.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Varandas da Sandia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 43166/AL

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Varandas da Sandia

  • Varandas da Sandia can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Varandas da Sandia on this page.

  • The prices at Varandas da Sandia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Varandas da Sandia is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Varandas da Sandia is 0.8 miles from the centre of Vila Praia de Âncora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Varandas da Sandia is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Varandas da Sandia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Horse riding

  • The nearest beach is just 1,050 yards from Varandas da Sandia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Varandas da Sandia has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.