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Hotel Cotto do Gatto

4.5 star property
Belle Époque hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Comfort Twin Room
Front of property
Exterior
Sundeck
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
The current price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Rua de Santa Ana, 115 A, Ponte da Barca, Viana do Castelo, 4980-020
  • Ponte da Barca
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ponte da Barca Bridge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oural Swing
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Braga (BGZ)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 57 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Studio Suite

Romantic Studio Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Exclusive Twin Room

Exclusive Twin Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Ponte da Barca

A luxury stay in Ponte da Barca awaits you at Hotel Cotto do Gatto. You'll be 21 km (13 mi) from Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres. Highlights at this Belle Époque hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Ponte da Barca hotel include Ponte da Barca and Ponte da Barca Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Ponte da Barca - 4 min drive
  • Ponte da Barca Bridge - 9 min drive
  • Mosteiro De Bravaes - 11 min drive
  • Ponte de Lima Bridge - 23 min drive
  • Parque Nacional da Peneda-Geres - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Braga Station - 49 min drive
  • Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzaria Tio Fredo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quinta Santana - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Adega do Lavrador - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leth's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Tasco - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cotto do Gatto

Belle Époque hotel with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Hotel Cotto do Gatto. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Hotel Cotto do Gatto was completed in June 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Ponte da Barca hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2020
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cotto do Gatto offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-cm plasma televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include offices and telephones. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of EUR 0 at checkout

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 44.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 44.0 per night
  • Bed sheets fee: EUR 0 per bed, per night (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash.

Property Registration Number 10186

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Cotto do Gatto Hotel
Hotel Cotto do Gatto Ponte da Barca
Hotel Cotto do Gatto Hotel Ponte da Barca

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Cotto do Gatto?

Yep, Hotel Cotto do Gatto has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cotto do Gatto?

As of 19 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cotto do Gatto on 21 Feb 2025 start from AU$274.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Cotto do Gatto?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Hotel Cotto do Gatto have a pool?

Hotel Cotto do Gatto has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from June to September.

What makes Hotel Cotto do Gatto a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Cotto do Gatto.

Is Hotel Cotto do Gatto family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Cotto do Gatto is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Cotto do Gatto serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cotto do Gatto?

No, Hotel Cotto do Gatto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cotto do Gatto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cotto do Gatto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Cotto do Gatto?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Cotto do Gatto, with food and water bowls on offer.

Hotel Cotto do Gatto Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite retreat in mountains with modern clean rooms. Very attentive and pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were incredible, the staff were so helpful and friendly, the food and drinks were delicious, and the property/room was perfect. It felt like we were staying at the best spa! Tudo estava perfeito!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pennelope

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto, prince rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely amazing..the staff couldn’t be friendlier!!..the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The views of the property are stunning!!…💯
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisbet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever
Very kind and professionel staff. Above and beyond expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luís

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilhosa estadia
O hotel é lindíssimo e inserido num entorno de natureza muito agradável. Excelentes infraestruturas. Quarto muito bonito, pequeno almoço maravilhoso e a simpatia do pessoal é inigualável. Recomendo vivamente.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinário Adoramos tudo desde a limpeza,a decoração e simpatia do staff. Sem duvida uma experiência a repetir
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fim de semana de descanso
Tudo perfeito. Desde o conforto do hotel, as vistas e o atendimento espetacular. A Filipa é um amor de pessoa. Recebemos muitos mimos. Com certeza irei voltar, e da próxima ficarei mais tempo e levarei meu Charlie ( cão) .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top du top !
Excellent hôtel ! Cadre magnifique personnel aux petit soin . J’ai rarement apprécié un séjour dans un hôtel de luxe tel que celui ci
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff incrivel
Atendimento 5*, nunca nos faltou nada. Recomendo vivamente.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lieu très agréable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023