The Lince Santa Clara

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Our stay at The Lince Hotel was wonderful! The outdoor grounds are absolutely stunning—filled with beautiful flowers, butterflies, and charming seating areas that make you feel like you’re in a fairy-tale garden. It’s the perfect place to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. Breakfast was excellent, with a generous buffet offering plenty of choices, plus the option to order freshly prepared dishes from the menu. It was a great way to start each day. The rooms are spacious, beautifully maintained, and the beds are incredibly comfortable with soft, high-quality linens. To top it all off, every member of the staff was genuinely warm, welcoming, and friendly, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would happily return!

If you’re planning a trip to Northern Portugal, do not miss this treasure. We felt so lucky to stay at the gorgeous recently renovated former convent. The design is stunning; the food is incredible, even if you only have breakfast or a light poolside lunch. There are many dining options in the town walkable from hotel. We skipped a trip to the beach—the hotel was that beautiful— infinity pool is wonderful. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough,

Our stay was exceptional in every way! The hotel is beautiful and the location is superb. We loved the spa and the outdoor spaces. Truly a wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. The breakfast was in a beautiful dining hall and was excellent as well. You must stay here to experience this lovely hotel and all it has to offer. The staff were friendly and helpful from the moment we arrived. Cannot say enough about this fabulous place.

beautiful place

This is an unbelievable property that far exceeded my expectations. Incredibly beautiful location overlooking the river and coast, with an exceptional history transformed into a modern masterpiece. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming at every turn, truly earning my highest recommendation. Try it and see!

Amazingly beautiful property and a wonderful staff waiting to pamper you. They left pastel next to our bed at night. The bat is also incredible with lovely drinks.

Extraordinary service and first class accommodations. This convent has been upgraded in 2024 into one the best places to stay in all of Portugal. We decided to stay in Vila do Conde (along the coast) instead of inland in Braga. It was a great decision as Lince Santa Clara was incredibly beautiful and just a short drive to Braga.

What a fabulous hotel. Spectacular public areas.

A very warm welcome from the moment you arrive. The hotel is beautiful, spacious and has a lovely scent. The bedrooms are very clean and the beds are extremely comfortable! Breakfast is highly recommended with a range of food to suit all your requirements. Amazing cocktails in the evening with two different restaurants! Staff were friendly, always available to offer support and couldn’t do more for you. The spa area is serene with a heated inside pool. If you follow the aqueduct downhill you get to the metro which is easy to navigate if you want to get onto Porto. A great place to stay .

Best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The architecture, the location, the room, the service, all of it. Top notch. Cannot recommend enough