Hotel di Esmoriz

Une semaine à l’hôtel La Fontaine, et très satisfaits de notre séjour. Grand parking devant l’hôtel, accueil très chaleureux, personnel très sympathique, à l’écoute et très disponible. Chambres confortables, très propres, petit déjeuner copieux, l’hôtel est doté de tous les équipements nécessaires pour passer de très belles vacances. Je recommande vivement

The hotel is basic but very clean and the room was cleaned every day . The only criticism would be no tea or coffee on arrival as we arrived late and really needed a drink . The staff in the hotel are extremely polite , friendly and helpful . It’s in a great location and we chose to stay here because the train station is literally a 2/3 minutes walk . Easy access to the very beautiful Porto on two days using the very efficient and extremely cheap public transport . Try to avoid rush hour for travelling as it gets packed . Then a train ride to Aveiro too - like the Venice of Northern Portugal . Espinho itself is charming and quaint with a laid back feel , although in October is very quiet . We even had good enough weather to swim in the sea on two days day near to the surfers . There are also some lovely bars and restaurants . Crowd bar just around the corner is lovely with warm, friendly staff , great value and good for breakfast and a coffee. The View just around the corner which is great for live Portuguese music at the weekend and excellent staff , decent Porto tonico ! Sapiens restaurant for a lovely Francesina Portuguese meal . There’s a lovely Italian restaurant , some kebab houses etc. for cheap and cheerful . I would recommend staying here but I might prefer the summer for a longer stay . Overall a lovely experience if you don’t wish to stay in Porto itself .

We were very pleased with our 2-night stay and will return as Espinho we wish to complete the boardwalk which begins close to the hotel to Vila Nova de Gaia. The weekly feira on Mondays is not to be missed. Pros: value for the money (a comparable room with ocean view in the Boston/Cape Cod area in July would easily go for at least 4 times what we paid), proximity to beach, town, and boardwalk, view from balcony, patient and accommodating staff, lovely breakfast, spacious bathroom with full-sized products (shampoo/shower gel/hand lotion) Cons: no air conditioning in lobby, parking is no included in the EXTREMELY reasonable price for and ocean-front hotel

Wow. Where do I start. Firstly let’s talk about what you are expecting from your stay. For us, it was purely a business trip. We were using this place as somewhere to get our head down as we were going to be out most of the day. Location: the location of this hotel is awful. There is nothing around. The food they were offering on the menu was so little we decided to go out and find a restaurant. That was impossible! We were walking for 45 minutes (with no Road but I will get to that in a minute) only to find a time town with few cafes and pharmacy. No food anywhere. Now, to get to this town was the scariest walk of my life. There are no pavements. We had to walk on busy roads around bends and everytime I heard a car come, I just tensed up, expecting to be knocked over. The Pool: it was green, dirty and very very small. The food: after our 1.5 hour round trek we decided to come back to the hotel to get food, we were starving. We had been travelling all day. I settled for a vegetarian pizza, would have been nice if it was cooked, it was cold in the middle and hot on the edges. Whatever my husband wanted wasn’t available (burger, pie, meat pizza) so he settled for duck rice. Omg this was the most awful thing I’ve ever seen. The rice was microwave packet rice and the duck…. Well, check out my pictures and judge for yourself. The staff: I have to say, the staff were lovely. Friendly and eager to help. Drinks: there were probably, a choice of 4/5 drinks to choose from. Great if you like whiskey or gin. The room: the room was small, basic and mostly clean. Just very dated and very old. Overall: I know this is a 2 start hotel, so my expectations really weren’t very high but I at least expected it to be in a location where we could walk to get a drink / food somewhere.

With a stay at Green Coast Surfhouse, you'll be centrally located in Espinho, within a 10-minute walk of Espinho Municipal Museum and Bay Beach. This golf guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Casino Espinho and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Espinho Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and barbecue grills.Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets.

With a stay at HI Espinho - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel in Espinho, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Espinho Beach and Espinho Market. This hostel is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Ribeira Square and 15.4 mi (24.7 km) from Porto Historic Center.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

With a stay at Botica Guesthouse in Espinho, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Espinho Beach and Casino Espinho. This guesthouse is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Ribeira Square and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Porto Historic Center.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 30-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

When you stay at Hotel M in Espinho, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Espinho Beach and Bay Beach. This beach hotel is 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Ribeira Square and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Porto Historic Center.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel M. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

When you stay at The Sea Beach House in Ovar, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 5-minute drive of Esmoriz Beach and Buçaquinho Park. This beach guesthouse is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from São Pedro de Maceda Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Lagoa de Paramos / Barrinha de Esmoriz National Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 beach bars.Featured amenities include express check-out and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Located in Ovar, Oceanbreeze B&B is within a 5-minute drive of Barrinha de Esmoriz Walkways and Buçaquinho Park. This bed & breakfast is 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Ribeira Square and 18 mi (29 km) from Porto Historic Center.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and barbecue grills.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools. Kitchens are outfitted with ovens, stovetops, and dishwashers. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided weekly, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.