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Hotel Rural Douro Scala

4.0 star property
Hotel Rural Douro Scala offers a peaceful countryside escape where guests can enjoy wine tastings, spa treatments, and plenty of relaxation options

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This upscale rural retreat provides the perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Guests can unwind at the poolside bar, book body scrubs or massages at the spa, or visit the attached winery. The property also features on-site shopping, tennis courts, and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Douro | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Douro

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, Mountain View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Mountain View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Mountain View

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Mesão Frio, Hotel Rural Douro Scala is in a rural area. Casa do Douro and Abogalheira Megalithic Complex are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dourocaves Winery and Adega - Cadão Douro. Centro Cultural e Recreativo de Povoação and Garden of Saint Bartholomew are also worth visiting. Boat tours offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Mesão Frio travel guide
Map
Quinta Do Paco De Cidadelhe, Mesão Frio, 5040-154

What's nearby

  • Rabelo boats on douro river porto
    Duoro River
    8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Dourocaves Winery
    14 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • São Silvestre Chapel
    14 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Douro Museum
    16 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Alameda dos Capitaes Park
    17 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Regua Station
    27 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cais
    12 min drive
  • Quinta Do Lodeiro
    11 min drive
  • Pastelaria Sirius
    12 min drive
  • Galripo Brunch & Coffee
    11 min drive
  • Restaurante Cacho D'Oiro
    12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Rural Douro Scala

Upscale hotel in a rural location
An attached winery, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Rural Douro Scala. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Tennis courts, an area shuttle, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Rural Douro Scala offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Água Douro Scala
Água Hotels Douro Scala
Água Hotels Douro Scala Mesao Frio
Douro Scala
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Mesao Frio
Rural Douro Scala Mesao Frio
Rural Douro Scala
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Hotel
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Mesão Frio
Hotel Rural Douro Scala Hotel Mesão Frio

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Rural Douro Scala have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Rural Douro Scala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rural Douro Scala?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rural Douro Scala?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Rural Douro Scala located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Duoro River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dourocaves Winery and São Silvestre Chapel. Adega - Cadão Douro and Alameda dos Capitaes Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Rural Douro Scala Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lars Sommer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely an enjoyable stay.

Really great place with an fantastic view. Clean and all staff very proffesional and friendly. Will go again next year
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice view for our room, and the massager woman from Brazil, Analina was excellent. I would highly recommend her if you are into massage
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very relaxing environment in addition to the spectacular scenery! And the hotel staff are very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the dinner and breakfast. Room layout is nice too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was what we hoped. The issue we had was not typical but it maybe worth noting. After our stay we noticed we had left an expensive jacket behind. After many failed attempts to reach the hotel we have accepted the loss. After unanswered emails and lengthy times on hold and finally speaking to someone we were asked to call back the next day. We followed their direction and called the next day. Unfortunately that was the last time we had any communications with the hotel. We called many different times of the day to be put on hold then never answered. The hotel was not busy at all due to low season. We felt this was a chance to provide an exceptional service when it was really needed. The Douro Scala failed. Our request seemed beyond their capabilities. We simply needed to talk with someone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bonito hotel en una zona en desarollo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Déçu seulement par l’arrivée les chambres n’était pas encore prête après 16h. Mais dans l’ensemble tout était bien
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotell i vacker miljö

Vackert hotell omgivet av otroliga vyer och natur, med vinrankor in på husknuten Väldig vänlig och hjälpsam personal. Perfekt beläget hotell för dagsutflykter till vingårdar eller de små byarna i närområdet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Esperava muito mais

Funcionários muito prestativos. Paisagem maravilhosa. Mas imaginava o hotel muito melhor. Academia abandonada, piscina interna em reforma, mas nos foi avisado. Café da manha razoável. Piso do banheiro com respingos, o piso é em madeira, mas me foi dito que aquilo era cêra que não havia secado......não me convenceu. O hotel continua pelos funcionários atenciosos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, la vue est superbe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super Unterkunft kann man nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación es única. Un espacio de paz y tranquilidad. El personal muy amable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rapport qualité prix correct,mais ne correspond pas à un 5 étoiles Petit déjeuner très bien Restaurant tout à fait correct
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena opción para hospedarse en la región, increíbles vistas, aunque algunas habitaciones tienen vista obstruida, rico desayuno,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La vue superbe sur les montagnes et la rivière douro
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francoise

Correct

Situé dans un bel environnement. Petit déjeuner copieux mais accueil moyen et propreté à revoir. Dîner plutôt agréable. Quant à la salle de bain sans aucune intimité elle mériterait d'être repensée.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fim de semana em Mesão Frio

Gostamos da estadia do Hotel Douro Scala, já estivemos nesta unidade anteriormente e gostamos de regressar. Trata-se de um hotel muito agradável, acolhedor, confortável e com Staff simpático. Nota muito positiva para a piscina interior. Hotel a precisar já de algum melhoramento e remodelação.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très belle hôtel, très grand lit confortable, déjeuner impeccable, très grande chambre avec balcon vue sur le Douro, chambre luxueuse
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Boa localização e arquitetura excelente

Localização excelente. Possibilidade de passaer por entre as vinhas. Piscina interior e exterior. Capela muito bonita e bem recuperada Staff simpático e atencioso desde a recepção, limpeza ao serviço de jantar e pequeno almoço. Piso do quarto com algumas manchas de água/danificado.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

Alguns pequenos problemas mas nada muito grave. O chuveiro ao lado da cama foi um ponto negativo. Não dá para tomar um banho sem acordar a/o parceira/o. O cofre do meu quarto estava travado e, mesmo com a queixa, não foi consertado. Tirando estes pequenos problemas só temos a elogiar. Lugar espetacular, muito confortável o quarto e excelente café da manhã.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skønt sted til afslapning

Skønne værelser med en fantastisk udsigt til bjergene og vinmarkerne. Lækkert poolområde og super restaurant og tjenerne, som også passede pool baren, ydede en suveræn service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esplêndido

Ótimo local para relaxar e conhecer a região.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

5 star hotel but a 3 star in reality

Expensive for what it offers.. its supposedly a 5 star but in reality its not more than a 3 star.. very small rooms with the shower and bath in the middle of the room.. making the room very dump after taking a shower.. very small tv, the sink is the middle of the room to.. only the toilet is in a cramped space with a door.. very expensive food, the spa was not ON in middle of August.. and prepare your self of a 40mim drive in a road with curve after curve without protection rails and a 150m fall..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jivago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente!

Excelente!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk sted både som familie og som par - helt sikkert et sted man kommer igen 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019