Douro Cister Hotel Resort - Ucanha

4-star rural retreat with on-site vineyards and a full-service spa in the Douro Valley

Accommodation & Grounds

Douro Cister Hotel Resort offers deluxe rooms and fully-equipped bungalows, each with air conditioning, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen satellite TV. The bungalows include a private terrace, while all units feature a desk, sofa, minibar, and views of the surrounding valley. The property itself contains on-site vineyards, a medicinal herb garden, and historic ruins including an ancient Roman oven and a 12th-century water mill.

Dining & Local Produce

The on-site restaurant serves traditional meals prepared with regional quality produce, and the bar offers refreshing drinks and cocktails with valley views. A high-quality breakfast buffet featuring regional products is included for guests. Special diet menus, a kid-friendly buffet, and kids' meals are also available, with additional dining options nearby.

Wellness & Recreation

The full-service spa provides body treatments, massages, facials, body wraps, and spa/wellness packages, plus a sauna and fitness center. An indoor swimming pool is open all year with a shallow end, and the outdoor pool has sun loungers. Bicycle rental and cycling routes are available, and the hotel offers a shared lounge/TV area with outdoor furniture and a picnic area.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Children have their own playground and can enjoy the shallow end of the indoor pool. The hotel has a generous pet-friendly policy with additional services, and family rooms are available. Daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, and a concierge service add convenience for families and couples alike.

Location & Historic Features

The hotel is 1000 ft from the banks of the Varosa River and a 20-minute drive from the Douro River. Nearby attractions include the Roman Bridge of St John of Tarouca and Lamego Museum. The property's historic ruins within its premises-including an ancient Roman oven and a 12th-century water mill-add a unique cultural layer to the stay.

• Rooms: Deluxe rooms or bungalows with private terrace
• Dining: Restaurant with traditional meals from regional produce
• Wellness: Full-service spa with body treatments and sauna
• Unique: On-site vineyards and medicinal herb garden
• History: 12th-century water mill and Roman oven on premises
• Family: Children's playground and kid-friendly buffet
• Pet: Generous pet-friendly policy with extra services

License number: 5817