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Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

4.0 star property
Viana do Castelo hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Interior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Family Suite, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
In the heart of the city, Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels offers a tranquil retreat with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Indulge in light fare at Bar Jardim or unwind in the garden, library, or poolside bar. With high-speed WiFi and helpful multilingual staff on hand to assist you.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $93
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room Single Use | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite, Terrace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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About the neighborhood

Map
Av. Conde da Carreira, 28, Viana do Castelo, 4900-343

What's nearby

  • Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Republic Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castelo de Santiago da Barra - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 41 min drive
  • Viana do Castelo Station - 3 min walk
  • Vila Nova de Cerveira Station - 27 min drive
  • Barcelos Station - 28 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Confeitaria Natário - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cervejaria Concha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bodegão - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Camelo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

Located near a train station, Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels is a great choice for a stay in Viana do Castelo. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This eco-certified hotel also features a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open Sunday - Tuesday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Wednesday - Saturday (midnight - noon)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 10 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking within 1640 ft (EUR 10 per day)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Bar Jardim - This bar serves light fare only.
Porta 93 - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 10 per day
  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 10 per day (1640 ft away)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Casa Alvim
Casa Melo
Casa Melo Alvim
Casa Melo Alvim Inn
Casa Melo Alvim Inn Viana do Castelo
Casa Melo Alvim Viana do Castelo
Melo Alvim
Casa Melo Alvim Hotel Viana do Castelo
Casa Melo Alvim Hotel
Casa Melo Alvim
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Hotel
Casa Melo Alvim member of Unlock Hotels
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Viana do Castelo
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Hotel Viana do Castelo

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 80 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Yes, Bar Jardim offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels like?

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels is in the heart of Viana do Castelo, a short 3-minute walk from Viana do Castelo Station and 9 minutes' walk from Foreigners and Borders Service.

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Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Room
Train station
Breakfast
Cities
Building
Spacious room
Lobby

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and offered a variety of options. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Stay

A little bit of a mix up on my reservation, however, Pedro went above and beyond to help sort it out. The hotel is amazing!
Maaya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel

This is my second stay at this hotel and I continue to love the quality of the service and rooms. I selected a larger room and it was so nice to hang out in. The location of the hotel is perfect - right off Camino trail. The breakfast very good and had lots to offer.
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel built in the 1510 mansion. Giant stone block walls and beautiful exotic wood floors. It is a fantastic hotel.
Curt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The reception was very nice and very helpful for us (we don’t speak Portuguese). Clean hotel and delicious breakfast.
tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff so kind and informative. Great location by train station & funicular. Restaurant& bar just on the first floor. Breakfast good. I liked how the rooms were authenticly staged.
rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and service. Property is across from train station, parking accessible and adjacent to main street.
Joanna, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying here. Great location and helpful staff
Nancy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Terrible attitude of the check in man.
MAYRA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique setting.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, clean room, and relatively comfortable bed (for a European hotel). The views from the room were really nice, and location was great. The off-site parking was a little challenging.
Nathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!
Ismênia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful hotel in a historic building. The hotel has a beer garden and a pool, and is walking distance from many dining options. The staff was friendly and helpful. I wish we had more time there!
Jeanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in lovely historic building

Beautiful 16th century building, handsomely renovated, clean, spacious and interesting. Lovely secluded pool too. Amazing staff, super friendly and attentive. Had a great stay and happy to recommend.
Paulo D V, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and comfortable room for an overnight stay. Next to the train station so some noise.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a charming place! Right next to the train station, the breakfast was good and so pretty! Loved the unique touches like the stone seats by the windows
One of the living areas by our room
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All was fine
Barbara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Characterful centrally located hotel

Easy to find; central, near station. Historic building. Friendly check in. Lovely spacious room with plenty of character. Comfy bed Excellent breakfast Wished we coukd have stayed longer
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

This is a well positioned hotel, close to the railway station. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Usually when staying in an apartment there is the ability to make coffee and a free coffee sachet, but neither were available here, which was disappointing.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best customer service.

This is such a beautiful hotel but what made it so great was definitely the excellent customer service from Rui and the team.They went above and beyond and it really does make a difference. I stayed the next night at another hotel the next town over and it really wasn't the same at all. I highly recommend this hotel and a service it provided.
Jacinda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The electricity was not working in the first room. We were upgraded to a bigger room but here the air conditioning was ineffective. It was at the time of year (mid-April) when the system needed changing from heating to cooling. This change had not yet been effected. The staff were helpful and offered us an electric fan. The curtains were hung badly - not what you expect in a 4* hotel. However, overall we enjoyed our stay.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A friend and I stayed in Casa Melo Alvim for one night. It was right by the bus station, about a 2 min walk, and therefore super convenient to our needs. The front desk was super helpful and very welcoming. A gentleman with a ponytail hair style, served us. Unfortunately, we did not get his name on arrival or the following day when he was again super helpful, He went way beyond the norm to help us get to the bus station in a hurry as we had made a mistake with the departing time of the bus. He welcomed us to Casa Melo Alvim and invited us to regard the hotel as our home from home for our stay. We were very impressed by this individual who made our stay memorable and enjoyable. We cannot but recommend this hotel as a great stop in beautiful Viana do Castelo

6/10 Good

Very spartan accomodations

The hotel is very well located on the main avenue in the historic center of the city. It is a very old building that was converted into a hotel preserving much of its original structure. The room I stayed in was spacious, but I cannot define it as comfortable. The bed mattress was hard. The room does not have air conditioning (which is common in Europe), so you have to leave the window open for the room to cool down. That normally is not a problem for us, but the noise and the traffic on the avenue make it difficult to rest unless you close the window, which we could not close until midnight. Breakfast is included and has a good variety, but it is served by only one employee, who did her best to diligently serve customers, but was not enough to serve all the needs. During our stay we got the impression that the hotel operates with the minimum staff. I can't say it was an unpleasant experience, but I don't think I will stay at this hotel again in the future.
Wanda, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

I booked one of the top tier accommodation in this “hotel” - the Prestige Apartment- for a comfortable and upscale 4 night stay and what a got was the opposite - an awful nightmare. The hotel has an amazing location in the city of Viana but the positives end here. My room was located in an adjacent building and it was a run down apartment as far as it can be from a “prestige apartment” with worn out tacky furniture and no internet service. I had to work remotely during my stay so I told the reception employee, Sr Rui Braga, about the internet issue and night after night I was unable to work because there was no internet at all in my room or very weak and inconsistent internet. So for the first 2 nights I ended sitting in the hotel lobby, that was empty like most rooms in the hotel, and worked until late using the WiFi available in that area. In the third night I was to tired to argue and request them to fix this issue that I just didn’t work and in the next morning, I decided to leave and spend my final night in another hotel that could provide decent internet service. I left early in the morning and no one was available to check me out, so I left my information and later got an email letting me know that I would have to pay for the last night (the fourth night) since my reservation was no refundable. What?! I didn’t leave because I wanted to, I left because the hotel is a dump that can’t even provide basic internet to guests. I had no choice.

10/10 Exceptional

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