Boticas Hotel Art & SPA
4-star hotel with full spa, heated pool, and restaurant. Located in Boticas, 23 km from Chaves. Score 9.1 out of 10.
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The essentials, no fluff:
Spa and wellness included
The hotel features a full spa with sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub, heated pool open all year, gym, yoga classes, and various massages (full body, couples, foot, and back). Some massage services require additional payment.
Regional cuisine restaurant
The Abstrato restaurant, led by chef Justa Nobre, offers traditional regional flavors with a specialty in certified barrosã meats. The hotel also has a bar, snack-bar, and in-room breakfast service.
Accessibility and family services
The hotel is adapted for people with reduced mobility with accessible parking, elevator, raised WC with support bars, lower sink, and emergency cord in bathroom. For families, it offers an indoor play area, board games, children’s buffet, and babysitting service (extra charge).
Free parking without prior reservation
It has garage parking and adapted parking for people with reduced mobility, both free and no reservation required.
Who is this suitable for
Family getaway with outdoor activities and scenic surroundings
When it is an ideal choice
- Couples seeking rest and wellness: full spa, heated pool, couples massages, tranquil ambiance, and quality restaurant.
- Families: indoor play area, board games, children’s buffet, babysitting service, family rooms, and varied activities.
- Travelers interested in nature and hiking: location surrounded by green spaces, access to natural parks, hiking available, and proximity to natural attractions.
- People with reduced mobility: full adaptations in rooms, accessible parking, elevator, and specialized services.
When to consider alternatives
- Buscas ubicación urbana con acceso inmediato a comercios y servicios: el hotel está en zona rural a 23 km de la ciudad más cercana.
- Prefieres alojamiento más económico: la puntuación de relación calidad-precio (8.8) indica que es un hotel en el segmento de precios más alto.
- No dispones de vehículo propio: la ubicación rural requiere coche para desplazamientos, aunque el hotel ofrece alquiler de vehículos.
What travelers say
Top rated highlights
- Breakfast highly valued for its variety and quality, mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
- Attending and helpful staff, highlighted as a strong point in guests’ experience.
- Comfortable and well-equipped rooms, with ample spaces according to comments.
- Well-maintained and functional spa facilities and heated pool.
Things to consider
- The value for money scores an 8.8, slightly below other aspects of the hotel, suggesting some guests may consider it in the higher price range.
- The location, though tranquil and natural, is 23 km from Chaves and requires a car to access main urban services. Vehicle rental is available at the hotel.
- Some additional services such as massages, themed dinners, billiards, horse riding, fishing, and business services require extra payment.
Location and nearby points
Located in Boticas, a rural municipality in northern Portugal’s region, surrounded by natural green spaces. Access to natural parks like Boticas Parque Natureza e Biodiversidade (5 km) and attractions like Fírvidas Waterfall (14 km) and Castro da Curralha Castle (17 km).
Proximity to Chaves (23 km), a city with historic center, thermal baths, and casino. Border with Spain 31 km away. Porto Airport 150 km (90 minutes by car).
Nearby restaurants: Abstrato 10 meters (in the hotel), Gina 50 meters, Marialva 150 meters. Ribeiro de Fontão Leisure Park 250 meters.
Nearby points of interest and transport
Frequently asked questions
What does the hotel's spa include?
The spa includes sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub, heated pool open all year, gym, and yoga classes. Offers full body, couples, foot, and back massages, although some require additional payment.
Is parking available?
Yes, the hotel has garage parking and adapted parking for people with reduced mobility, both free and no reservation required.
What dining services does it offer?
The hotel has Abstrato restaurant (led by chef Justa Nobre with regional cuisine), bar, snack-bar, and in-room breakfast service. Also offers special diet menus upon request.
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