The hotel needed some updating. The outside was very old and needs painting and the location is not good for beach gowing directly behind the hotel. There are some good restuarants and beaches just a short car ride away. The views are nice from the ocean front rooms, but it just does not have that resort feeling. More

Wonderful hotel in northern Portugal with very good staff and absolutely beautiful food. Spa facilities are excellent and also the gym and pool all with staff in attendance. I spent five weeks staying there last year on business and the staff especially in the restaurant were very friendly and attentive and also good fun. Superb menus available on a regular... More

Surprised this hotel was rated 5 stars, thought the condition was more like 3, cannot satisfied with the cleanness at all. The reception staffs were not very helpful and sometimes grumpy. The restaurant staff seemed very busy as we had to queue sometimes more than 10 min for breakfast (In a 5 start hotel, Can you believe this?). However, the... More

Although the ocean view is breathtaking, this is not truly a "beach destination". The water was frigid and rough even in July and the outdoor pool was cold and windy. However, the atmosphere was calm and quiet and the spa services were wonderful. It is a lovely walk along the water and it is easy to travel to Porto/Gaia for... More

The Hotel Solverde's 5 star is a little generous we found. Much of the decor is dated, but very clean. The Hotel is located on the the sea, but it is a 10-15 walk along the coast until you can find a beach where you can swim. The Outdoor pool is salt water and was too windy to use when... More

The service of the staff at Solverde is excellent, both at the reception desk as well as at the bar; there is a free glass of port upon arrival. The room is quite spacious with a view on the beach and sea side. This time regretfully, I had a small balcony but still a nice spot to enjoy a beer,... More

We have stayed at this hotel a number of times. The position by the coast is ideal for those who enjoy a walk along the boardwalk to Espinho (2Km) or north to the Douro estuary (15Km). The staff are very polite and helpful. Breakfast offers a good buffet selection. Evening meals are quite expensive compared with local restaurants nearby. The... More

Solverde hotel was apparently built in the late 1970s or early 1980s (at least, it looks like that), and apparently hasn't changed a bit since. I found the interior dark and oppressive even on sunny days. The hotel is well maintained, the spa is new and very nice. Breakfast is generally ok, coffee is bad. At breakfast, I took a... More

My husband and I stayed in the hotel for seven nights. It is hard to find for a first-time guest. There is no signpost for the turning to the hotel from the main road and its hedge blocks the sight of its name (it is opposite to a BP petrol station, behind which is a Lidl's). The staff is friendly,... More