Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Av. Conde da Carreira, 28, Viana do Castelo, 4900-343
  • Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Museu de Arte e Arqueologia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Republic Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Braga (BGZ)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Junior Suite

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Viana do Castelo

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels places you next to Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia and within a 10-minute walk of Museu de Arte e Arqueologia. This 20-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Republic Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Foreigners and Borders Service - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castelo de Santiago da Barra - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cabedelo Beach - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Sanctuary of Santa Luzia - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Viana do Castelo Station - 3 min walk
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Confeitaria Natário - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cervejaria Concha - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bodegão - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Camelo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. If you drive, self parking is EUR 10 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 80 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a library, and free newspapers.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and bidets. Other amenities include minibars, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Jardim
  • Porta 93

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Sunday - Tuesday (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Wednesday - Saturday (midnight - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Hotel Registry Number: 1529
  • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Casa Alvim
Casa Melo
Casa Melo Alvim
Casa Melo Alvim Inn
Casa Melo Alvim Inn Viana do Castelo
Casa Melo Alvim Viana do Castelo
Melo Alvim
Casa Melo Alvim Hotel Viana do Castelo
Casa Melo Alvim Hotel
Casa Melo Alvim
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Hotel
Casa Melo Alvim member of Unlock Hotels
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Viana do Castelo
Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Hotel Viana do Castelo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

As of Mar 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels on Mar 9, 2025 start from $76.38, excluding 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.

What's there to see around Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

This hotel is located in Viana do Castelo, just steps from Capela de Nossa Senhora de Agonia and Museu de Arte e Arqueologia, and within a short walk of Foreigners and Borders Service. You'll also find Republic Square and Castelo de Santiago da Barra less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 10 per day.

Does Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels feature a casino at the property?

No, Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bar Jardim.

Does Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels.

Casa Melo Alvim by Unlock Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 251 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception was very nice and very helpful for us (we don’t speak Portuguese). Clean hotel and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel built in the 1510 mansion. Giant stone block walls and beautiful exotic wood floors. It is a fantastic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MAYRA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible attitude of the check in man.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff so kind and informative. Great location by train station & funicular. Restaurant& bar just on the first floor. Breakfast good. I liked how the rooms were authenticly staged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and service. Property is across from train station, parking accessible and adjacent to main street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
The team at the front desk area were wonderful. So friendly and professional. The building still looks great but the beds and pillows are old, squeaky and soft. Br
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything! Receptionists, very professional. Hotel itself wonderful! Breakfast delicious! The swimming pool area perfect to refresh your skin during the hot days! Hotel very secure and safe! All touristic areas very attractive! Lovely city of Viana do Castelo!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismênia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was fine
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean room, and relatively comfortable bed (for a European hotel). The views from the room were really nice, and location was great. The off-site parking was a little challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The electricity was not working in the first room. We were upgraded to a bigger room but here the air conditioning was ineffective. It was at the time of year (mid-April) when the system needed changing from heating to cooling. This change had not yet been effected. The staff were helpful and offered us an electric fan. The curtains were hung badly - not what you expect in a 4* hotel. However, overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

M C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vicente

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked one of the top tier accommodation in this “hotel” - the Prestige Apartment- for a comfortable and upscale 4 night stay and what a got was the opposite - an awful nightmare. The hotel has an amazing location in the city of Viana but the positives end here. My room was located in an adjacent building and it was a run down apartment as far as it can be from a “prestige apartment” with worn out tacky furniture and no internet service. I had to work remotely during my stay so I told the reception employee, Sr Rui Braga, about the internet issue and night after night I was unable to work because there was no internet at all in my room or very weak and inconsistent internet. So for the first 2 nights I ended sitting in the hotel lobby, that was empty like most rooms in the hotel, and worked until late using the WiFi available in that area. In the third night I was to tired to argue and request them to fix this issue that I just didn’t work and in the next morning, I decided to leave and spend my final night in another hotel that could provide decent internet service. I left early in the morning and no one was available to check me out, so I left my information and later got an email letting me know that I would have to pay for the last night (the fourth night) since my reservation was no refundable. What?! I didn’t leave because I wanted to, I left because the hotel is a dump that can’t even provide basic internet to guests. I had no choice.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. Great location and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel in a historic building. The hotel has a beer garden and a pool, and is walking distance from many dining options. The staff was friendly and helpful. I wish we had more time there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best customer service.
This is such a beautiful hotel but what made it so great was definitely the excellent customer service from Rui and the team.They went above and beyond and it really does make a difference. I stayed the next night at another hotel the next town over and it really wasn't the same at all. I highly recommend this hotel and a service it provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service
Very spartan accomodations
The hotel is very well located on the main avenue in the historic center of the city. It is a very old building that was converted into a hotel preserving much of its original structure. The room I stayed in was spacious, but I cannot define it as comfortable. The bed mattress was hard. The room does not have air conditioning (which is common in Europe), so you have to leave the window open for the room to cool down. That normally is not a problem for us, but the noise and the traffic on the avenue make it difficult to rest unless you close the window, which we could not close until midnight. Breakfast is included and has a good variety, but it is served by only one employee, who did her best to diligently serve customers, but was not enough to serve all the needs. During our stay we got the impression that the hotel operates with the minimum staff. I can't say it was an unpleasant experience, but I don't think I will stay at this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A friend and I stayed in Casa Melo Alvim for one night. It was right by the bus station, about a 2 min walk, and therefore super convenient to our needs. The front desk was super helpful and very welcoming. A gentleman with a ponytail hair style, served us. Unfortunately, we did not get his name on arrival or the following day when he was again super helpful, He went way beyond the norm to help us get to the bus station in a hurry as we had made a mistake with the departing time of the bus. He welcomed us to Casa Melo Alvim and invited us to regard the hotel as our home from home for our stay. We were very impressed by this individual who made our stay memorable and enjoyable. We cannot but recommend this hotel as a great stop in beautiful Viana do Castelo

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a charming place! Right next to the train station, the breakfast was good and so pretty! Loved the unique touches like the stone seats by the windows
One of the living areas by our room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
This is a well positioned hotel, close to the railway station. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Usually when staying in an apartment there is the ability to make coffee and a free coffee sachet, but neither were available here, which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023