Spread over 2 historic buildings, this family-run guest house is a 10-minute bus ride from the centre of Porto. It offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi. Marquês metro is 1 km away. Rooms at the Residencia Vale Formoso are simply furnished and air conditioned. Each has a private bathroom and cable TV. The hotel’s bar serves hot and cold drinks. The Residencia is less than a 10-minute drive from Casa da Música and City Market Bolhão. A bus stop offering transportation to nearby beaches is only 100 metres away.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
7.6
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kaycee
    Philippines Philippines
    They were cleaning everyday and replenishing the towels and soap in the bath
  • Paul
    Guernsey Guernsey
    I had a very friendly welcome from Paulo and also spoke to his father who was equally friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, towels were changed every day and new bars of soap provided, the property is in a quiet street and the building is...
  • Kenneth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I stayed here three times over my 10 days in Portugal as I was travelling up and down the country. The place was clean, staff friendly. Especially the older gentleman, who spoke very little English (Much better than my awful Portuguese) who was...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.5Based on 2,200 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Property information

Accommodation established over 30 years and have always owned by its founding family.

Language spoken

Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Residencia Vale Formoso

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Portuguese

House rules

Residencia Vale Formoso takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 01:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Residencia Vale Formoso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The Residencial is located in 2 different buildings, one at Rua Capitão Pombeiro 175, where guests can check-in. The other location is 200 metres away, at Rua Vale Formoso 10.

Please note that the front desk only accepts cash payments.

Please note that for reservations over 10 nights, the property requests an advance payment of 10% of the total reservation amount on the date of booking. The amount will be charged via credit card details.

Please note that for reservations of more than 8 rooms, special conditions apply and prepayment is required.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 6230/AL, 119289/AL

FAQs about Residencia Vale Formoso

  • The prices at Residencia Vale Formoso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Residencia Vale Formoso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental

  • Residencia Vale Formoso is 1.1 miles from the centre of Porto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Residencia Vale Formoso is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Residencia Vale Formoso include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple