Hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro

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Highest rated hotelDouro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa – 4.4
Cheapest month to bookDecember
Average 4 star hotel priceR 3,096 per night

How to find the best hotel deals in Santa Cruz do Douro

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How to find the best hotel deal in Santa Cruz do Douro

  • It's nice and easy to book flights with us, right? Well, that same search engine can also help you find bargain prices on Santa Cruz do Douro hotels. Use these hacks to secure the best prices fast.

  • The earlier you book, the better. You're more likely to score a cheaper rate on a Santa Cruz do Douro hotel and have more options when you plan ahead.

  • Still, be ready to grab any last-minute offers. Some places drop their rates just before check-in to fill empty beds. It's more likely this will happen on less busy days or in low season, however.

  • Another travel tip for cheaper hotels? Being flexible. If your plans aren't fixed, change up your travel dates and discover what kind of savings are on offer.

  • Search for accommodation options with free cancellation and book with peace of mind. You can amend or cancel your stay without penalty if your plans change or a better deal shows up.

When to go to Santa Cruz do Douro

  • Weather plays a big role in choosing the right time to visit. If you prefer warmer conditions, August tends to deliver with a maximum high temperature of 32ºC (90ºF).

  • The coolest time of year is January. You can expect lows of 1ºC (34ºF).

  • If you want to dodge grey skies, search for Santa Cruz do Douro hotels during July. With an average of two days of rain, this is the driest month.

  • You can expect more rain in April, which gets around ten days of wet weather.

Best hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro

Best budget hotels

  • Just need a place to sleep? Budget Santa Cruz do Douro hotels come with the basics so you can spend your cash where it really counts: adventures and impulse-buying souvenirs. They often include amenities designed to save you money, like self-service laundries and kitchenettes.

  • Hotel Comércio Douro offers comfort without the big spend. Make use of parking, air conditioning and more at this 2-star option.

Best hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro for families

  • Taking off with the kids? You need a hotel that's built for real-life travel. Baby-sitting services, cribs, kitchenettes, and laundry facilities make family escapes easier. You'll find roughly ten family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro ready for your crew.

  • Discover what a luxury family stay feels like at Douro Suites. Rated 4 stars, this Santa Cruz do Douro hotel offers a safe deposit box and a pool.

Best hotels with a pool

  • A pool brings something extra to your stay. Book a resort and you'll likely find large outdoor setups and maybe even lazy rivers and water slides. At city hotels, rooftop and indoor pools are more typical. Choose from at least nine pool hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro and jump right in.

  • Douro Suites offers an indoor swimming pool, tour services and air conditioning. Take a dip or simply take it easy by the water at this Santa Cruz do Douro hotel.

  • Bring your swim gear and soak up the vibes at ArsDurium Douro Hotel. An indoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi and parking are just the beginning of what you can expect here.

  • Alternatively, find time for fun at Douro Hotel Porto Antigo. An outdoor swimming pool, this hotel has a restaurant and ironing services.

Finding cheap hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro: FAQs

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Santa Cruz do Douro with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is R 1,300 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for R 1,306 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is R 2,237 per night, and the average price on weekends is R 3,198. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz do Douro could be Tuesday.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Santa Cruz do Douro. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz do Douro is currently around R 3,063 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is R 2,117 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Santa Cruz do Douro is December, with an average price of R 1,860 per night. The most expensive month is September, when the average room rate can rise to R 2,557 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in September is R 2,557 per night, which is around 14% higher than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Douro Palace Hotel Resort & Spa.