Axis Viana Business & Spa Hotel

Viana do Castelo, near the mouth of the River Lima, is the district capital of the region of Alto Minho in the northwest of Portugal. Viana is 75 km from Oporto by the motorway A28 and 28 km from Ponte de Lima. The border of Spain is just 30 km to the north at Caminha and the river Minho. Vigo, in Spain, is 98 km away by highway. Viana do Castelo is also accessible by train. This family-friendly business golf hotel is situated near the city centre offering guests easy access to restaurants, pubs, public transport, the bus station, the tourist office and shops on foot. Nature lovers can walk to the River Minho, the forest or the sea which is roughly 1 km away. Guests may also like to explore the city of Braga, which is around 30 km from the hotel. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is located approximately 65 km from the hotel.

The hotel welcomes guests in a 5-storey building with a lift and 87 non-smoking rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a mini fridge included among the standard features. A telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

The freshwater pool complex (4 pools, in part heated) also includes a children's swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The hotel offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, golf, fishing and horse riding. With water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, canoeing and diving available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, massage treatments and a solarium.

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.