Castelo Santa Catarina is a hotel destination wedding venue in Porto, Portugal, hosting 50 at dinner. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Castelo Santa Catarina

PortoPortugal

A historic castle hotel in Porto with 25 rooms, gardens and an on-site chapel, Castelo Santa Catarina hosts intimate weddings for 20 to 50 seated guests.

Guests
50 at dinner
Rooms
25 rooms
Cost
From €80a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
OPO

About the venue

A historic castle hotel in Porto with 25 rooms, gardens and an on-site chapel, Castelo Santa Catarina hosts intimate weddings for 20 to 50 seated guests.

Couples can hold a legal ceremony on site, either outdoors in the gardens or inside, followed by a reception in the meeting and banquet space with the on-site bar.

Accommodation ranges from Double Rooms in the castle itself to Royal, Grand and Family Suites sleeping up to four, so your closest guests can stay on site.

Wedding packages start from €80 per head, with an on-site coordinator to help plan the day and parking available for arriving guests.

  • Historic castle building with gardens and an on-site chapel
  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, with an outdoor ceremony option
  • Seated dining for up to 50 guests; minimum 20 guests
  • 25 rooms and suites on site, including Royal, Grand and Family Suites

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
50 guests
Smallest party taken
20 guests

Staying over

Rooms
25 rooms
Room types
11 listed

House rules

Pets
No

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Nearest airport
OPO
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can you seat for the wedding meal?
Up to 50 guests can be seated for dining, and bookings are taken from a minimum of 20 guests.
Can we legally marry at the venue?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, and there is a chapel within the grounds as well as the option of an outdoor ceremony in the gardens.
Can we bring our own caterer?
No. External caterers are not permitted, and catering is not provided in-house.
Where do guests stay, and how many rooms are there?
There are 25 rooms and suites at the hotel, including Double/Twin Rooms overlooking the garden, Double Rooms in the castle, Romantic, Superior, Grand and Royal Suites, a Triple Room with Garden, and Family Suites for up to four adults.
Which airport should guests fly into, and is there parking?
The nearest airport is Porto (OPO), and parking is available at the venue. Please note that pets are not allowed.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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From €80a head

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