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FONTE SANTA Manor House

Name: FONTE SANTA Manor House
Address: Rua do Choupelo, 868 Santa Marinha, Vila Nova de Gaia, PT

9.5/ 10Excellent

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📍Rua do Choupelo, 868 Santa Marinha · Vila Nova de Gaia ↗

Air conditioningLuggage storageIroning serviceCar hireParkingTerraceAll 55 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests consistently praise the warm and helpful staff, the quiet atmosphere, and the scenic views. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with a well-regarded breakfast and a walkable location near the metro. Minor drawbacks include compact room layouts, limited bathroom privacy due to glass doors, occasional breakfast supply issues, and some finishing imperfections in the garden cottages.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.7

Rooms9.5

Cleanliness9.5

Location9.3

Facilities9.2

Surroundings9.2

Value9.1

Wi-Fi9.0

＋ PraisedAttentive and friendly service · Excellent location · Delicious and varied breakfast · Peaceful and comfortable environment

－ ComplaintsLack of bathroom privacy · Outdated facilities/flooring · Small room space · Parking inconvenience

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking tranquility, scenic views, and attentive service. Guests with large luggage or prioritizing bathroom privacy should confirm room type in advance.

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Room types · 5

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Signature Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

1 × Queen Bed / 1 × Sofa bed32 ㎡up to 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed344-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, garden views Layout - Separate sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) and wired internet accessEntertainment - 43-inch Smart TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)Sleep - Memory foam bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a pillow menu, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Desk, single sofa bed, and window screensComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioningAccessibility - Thin carpet in roomNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Suite with Garden View

1 × Queen bed32 ㎡up to 3

This air-conditioned suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. This suite has a minibar, flat-screen TV with streaming services, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

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Deluxe Bungalow

1 × Queen bed29 ㎡up to 4

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned bungalow is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this bungalow also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.

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King Room with Garden View

1 × Queen bed18 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Double Room with Garden View

1 × Double bed15 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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FONTE SANTA Manor House

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Signature Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Suite with Garden View

Deluxe Bungalow

King Room with Garden View

Double Room with Garden View

Facilities · 55

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