Harbour Inn Design Townhouse

Harbour Inn Design Townhouse is absolutely incredible. We stayed at this Inn during the end of our stay in Europe and it was the best lodging we had. The staff was incredibly hospitable, even to welcome us at the door when we had an early flight arrival. The staff is also incredibly communicative and provides simple and straightforward instructions for a swift check-in. One lovely surprise is that they serve breakfast. On our departing day, our flight was scheduled before breakfast was served. The staff delivered breakfast the night before so that we would not leave hungry. The accommodations were clean, well stocked, and comfortable. I will be coming back to Harbour Inn Design Townhouse on my next trip to Porto.

It is hard to recommend a Home, since this is more a cosy Home than a tourist hotel! It is beautifully designed and perfectly managed. The writing on the wall accurately states “here we don’t welcome tourists, instead we make new friends.” Without exaggeration Paula and Sara run this business as your friends or even family members. The Hotel is easily accessible by Porto metro, since the Matosinhos Sul (Zone 3) stop is just at a 5-7 minutes walking distance if you arrive here anywhere from Porto. The airport is at a 15 minute driving distance and taxis request only 17 euros. The room prices are very good. Direct booking at the hotel webpage is advised, since it is safe, easy and I believe, best price guaranteed. The surrounding area is quiet and nice. The huge public beach of Atlantic ocean with golden sand is just near the Hotel. The beach area was not equipped with sun lounges and umbrellas, but had lots of people in June swimming, playing and getting sunburned. Breakfasts are served right there in the same building, which is also a restaurant good for lunch and dining, especially for fresh fish food. Several other restaurants, beach cafes and pizzerias, grocery stores are just nearby. Breakfasts are somewhat modest, non buffet and served at your table directly. At an early check out breakfasts are delivered even to your room thanks to the courtesy of the management. We had booked a family room, which was the largest room available there and which easily accommodated two adults and two kids in two separate rooms. The room was located on the high first floor and in reality was the second floor of the building with a balcony overlooking the street and port area. Although right on the street, we felt absolutely no noise from outside, except very little screaming of floors from upstairs and corridors of the Hotel. Beds were comfortable, rooms modern and clean, local air-conditioning available. Thanks to high communication skills of Paula we had all the needed information and the check-in done prior to our arrival there. Indeed here we found friends and felt an attractive family atmosphere!

We stayed at this boutique hotel while staying for three nights in Porto. Our room was outstanding, a big comfortable bed, powerful shower, spotlessly clean and of a good size. The breakfast included was excellent, with my wife being gluten and dairy free, they catered for her dietary requirements brilliantly. The location is great, 200m and you're on the beach. The 500 bus also provides an easy 35 minute journey into Porto for exploring the city. The only downside i would say about the place is it's next to a working port, so bring a set of earplugs if you're a light sleeper as there is a regular flow of lorries and activity taking place next to the residence. Finally I want to mention Sara, our host while staying there. She is absolutely lovely and made out stay a joy. Her communication was excellent and she was happy to store out bag for a few hours before checking in. If we return to Porto, we will be staying here again!

I've stayed in Harbour Inn for a couple of nights for work. Everything was great, from the comfy bed to the room with all the amenities you expect, to the amazing breakfast downstairs. But more important than all of this was the host: Paula was absolutely amazing throughout my stay. Super friendly and available for everything. On my first day I had to leave the hotel before the expected breakfast schedule but she rescheduled it for earlier without a problem. On my last day I had to leave very early for my flight back and Paula even suggested she could leave that morning's breakfast on my doorstep. Cheers Paula and thank you so much for everything, I will absolutely come back!