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About this property
Historic Setting: Casa do Cativo in Porto offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental or à la carte breakfast with local specialties, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juices. Breakfast is highly praised by visitors. Prime Location: Located 11 mi from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, the guest house is a short walk from Sao Bento Metro Station and close to attractions like Ribeira Square and Clerigos Tower.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Elevator
- Garden
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pam
United States
“Let’s start with this: how many properties have a gorgeous piano lounge with an elegant grand and beautiful decor? All of the common spaces are gorgeous, the breakfast “house” is lovely as is the pool area, and our room was amazing. We had the top...” - Ek
United States
“The property manager was amazing. So was the staff. The room was really nice and very clean. It's a beautiful building and I felt very safe there. Breakfast was amazing, in service and quality. I would HIGHLY recommend and would return.” - Melissa
United States
“We booked the Maisonette apartment for our family of four. It was a perfect size for us. We traveled with a 12 & 10 year old and they each had their own bunk bed. The location was perfect! It was close to all the main sites and it was very easy to...” - Amanda
United Kingdom
“Up a side street from the main road and through a great big entrance door to an oasis of tranquility and exceptional hospitality. The apartment and rooms are tastefully decorated and very clean. There were 2 deckchairs and a small table on the...” - Debbie
United States
“The location was great! Very close to everything, in the heart of the city. Marguerite was especially welcoming and kind. We had a Deluxe Double rm, very nice with high ceilings and a lot of charm.” - Gps
United States
“Room was clean and quiet. All staff were friendly and accommodating. Excellent breakfast. Excellent location close to train station.” - Tracy
United States
“Beautiful property! Host is available and so hospitable. Staying at Casa do Cativo felt like being welcomed into someone's home. Really enjoyed our breakfast every morning as well.” - Yeshayahu
Israel
“Size , arrangement of the room and the small kitchen, cleanliness Excellent atmosphere the fact that the "hotel" is small and low traffic of people Excellent breakfast central location” - Fischer
United States
“Staying here was an incredible experience. The building is well maintained and serene. During our trip, we had a spacious room with the largest bed we encountered on our trip. The staff on-site, particularly Margarida, is what sets this hotel...” - Nancy
United States
“I concur with all the previous reviews. Great facility, ideal location, excellent breakfast and a wonderful and helpful manager, Margarida.”

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Property info
Neighborhood info
Languages Spoken
English,Spanish,French,PortugueseArea info
Amenities of Casa do Cativo
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Elevator
- Garden
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Living Area
- Sofa
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Food & Drink
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Casa do Cativo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: 59978/AL