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Smiling Places

3.0 star property
Waterfront guesthouse with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Smiling Places. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Av. da Liberdade 467, Vila do Conde, Porto, 4485-301

What's nearby

  • The Style Outlets - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Praca da Republica - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Matosinhos Beach - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal - 16 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Vila do Conde Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Modivas Sul Station - 4 min drive
  • Leandro Station - 17 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Ruben's 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Petisqueira Filipe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Maioral - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Banheiro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Smiling Places

Guesthouse on the waterfront
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Smiling Places. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Beach towels, outdoor furniture, and beach umbrellas
  • A nature reserve, a computer station, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and baby baths
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, children's dinnerware, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 14 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 125106/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smiling Places Guesthouse
Smiling Places Vila do Conde
Smiling Places Guesthouse Vila do Conde

Frequently asked questions

Does Smiling Places have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Smiling Places pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smiling Places?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Smiling Places?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smiling Places?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Smiling Places located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Moreiro Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from The Style Outlets. Varziela Chinatown and EXPONOR - Porto International Fair are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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