Are spa services available?

Yes, the hotel has spa facilities. It also offers chocotherapy sessions upon prior request.

What is the cost of parking?

The garage parking requires prior reservation and costs €12.50 per day. There are also adapted spaces for people with reduced mobility.

What languages are spoken at reception?

The staff speak English, Spanish, Finnish, French, and Portuguese.

Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Yes, some units are wheelchair accessible, there is adapted parking, and access to upper floors is by elevator.

What is the hotel's rating?

The hotel has a score of 9.3 out of 10 based on 1,244 reviews. It especially stands out in staff (9.7), cleanliness (9.4), and comfort (9.4).

Hotel ★★★★ Viana do Castelo, Viana Do Castelo

Hotel Fabrica do Chocolate

Name: Hotel Fabrica do Chocolate
Address: Rua Gontim 70-76, Viana do Castelo, 4900-474, PT
Rating: 9.3

9.3/10

Excellent 1244 guest reviews

Suitable for balanced

4★ hotel in Viana do Castelo with chocolate museum, spa, and chocotherapy. Highly valued for attentive staff and breakfast. A 6-minute walk from the Lima River.

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The essentials, no fluff:

Unique themed concept with included museum

The hotel offers free access to its Chocolate Museum, a differentiating feature that complements the accommodation experience. Rooms feature modern décor inspired by chocolate.

Wellness services: spa and chocotherapy

It has spa facilities and offers chocotherapy sessions upon prior request, services that can be booked as an addition to the stay.

Central location with access to transport

It is a 11-minute walk from Viana do Castelo Train Station and 6 minutes from the Lima River. Braga is 44 km away.

Parking with prior reservation required

It has garage parking and adapted spaces for people with reduced mobility. Public parking nearby requires prior reservation and costs €12.50 per day.

What travelers say

Top rated highlights

Staff highly valued for their attention and treatment towards guests, mentioned as a recurring strong point in reviews.
Breakfast highlighted as high quality, with multiple positive mentions about its variety and presentation.
Cleanliness and comfort of the rooms well valued, with scores of 9.4 in both categories.
General facilities and services receive a score of 9.1, reflecting satisfaction with the hotel's proposal.

Things to consider

Some guests have noted aspects of comfort to consider, although the overall comfort score is high (9.4).
The value for money score gets 8.8, slightly below other categories, suggesting that price may be a factor to evaluate according to budget.

Who is this suitable for

balanced

When it is an ideal choice

Travelers interested in thematic and cultural experiences, especially those who wish to visit the Chocolate Museum and try spa services.
Couples and travelers seeking comfort and personalized attention, given the high rating of the staff (9.7) and wellness services.
Families, with availability of family rooms, babysitting service (extra charge), and special diet menus.
People with reduced mobility, thanks to adaptations in some units, adapted parking, and elevator access.

When to consider alternatives

Buscas alojamiento con relación calidad-precio más competitiva, ya que la puntuación en esta categoría es de 8.8.
Necesitas parking incluido sin coste adicional, pues aquí requiere reserva previa a 12,50 € por día.
Prefieres un hotel sin temática específica o con propuesta más convencional.