The Lince Santa Clara is a hotel destination wedding venue in Vila do Conde, Portugal, hosting 80 at dinner and 120 at the ceremony.

The Lince Santa Clara

Vila do CondePorto, Portugal

Set in a historic building in Vila do Conde with sea views, The Lince Santa Clara offers 87 guest rooms and both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

Guests
80 at dinner120 at the ceremony
Rooms
87 rooms
Cost
From €100a head
Getting there
OPOabout 15 min by car

About the venue

Set in a historic building in Vila do Conde with sea views, The Lince Santa Clara offers 87 guest rooms and both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

Seated ceremonies accommodate up to 120 guests, while seated dining is arranged for up to 80, with in-house catering from EUR 100 per head and a minimum of 25 guests.

Gardens, a pool and an on-site bar round out the property, which sits around 15 minutes from Porto Airport (OPO).

Room options range from Heritage and Mansard categories through to the Royal Suite, with the Grand Mansard Suite sleeping up to three.

  • Historic building with sea views and gardens in Vila do Conde
  • Up to 120 guests for a seated ceremony; 80 for seated dining
  • 87 rooms across Heritage, Mansard, Suite and Royal Suite categories
  • In-house catering from EUR 100 per head, minimum 25 guests

Short answers

How much does a wedding at The Lince Santa Clara cost?
The venue quotes from €100 a head.
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How many guests does The Lince Santa Clara hold?
The Lince Santa Clara holds 80 at dinner and 120 at the ceremony.
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Can guests stay at The Lince Santa Clara?
Yes. 87 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Lince Santa Clara?
Fly into OPO, about 15 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
80 guests
Ceremony, seated
120 guests
Smallest party taken
25 guests

Staying over

Rooms
87 rooms
Room types
10 listed

House rules

Pets
No
Children
Yes
Nearest airport
OPO, 15 min by car
Phone
252 035 300
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Reviews of The Lince Santa Clara

“This is a true 5* hotel, everything about the place is just right. The service in seamless, personable without being overbearing. Every encouter with a memeber of the team there was friendly, professional and welcoming.”

Amy NeuwoodRead the whole review on Google

4.8out of 5, from 360 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue seat?
The venue seats up to 120 guests for a ceremony and up to 80 for seated dining. The minimum guest count for a wedding is 25.
What does the per-head price cover?
Pricing starts at EUR 100 per head and includes catering, which is provided in-house.
Can we hold the ceremony or reception outdoors?
Yes. Both indoor and outdoor reception spaces are available, and the property has gardens.
Is there accommodation on site for our guests?
Yes, there are 87 rooms, including Mansard Deluxe, Heritage Deluxe, Heritage Suite, Mansard Suite and the Royal Suite (two guests each), and the Grand Mansard Suite for up to three.
Are children and pets welcome?
Children are welcome at the hotel. Pets are not allowed.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 80 guests

    “Our Santa Clara Events Room has brilliant natural light, with a maximum capacity of 80 seats at round tables, 120 seats in an audience or 42 seats in classroom style.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 120 guests

    “Our Santa Clara Events Room has brilliant natural light, with a maximum capacity of 80 seats at round tables, 120 seats in an audience or 42 seats in classroom style.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 25 guests

    “Menus a partir de 100€ 25 a 150 convidados”
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  • Rooms: 87 rooms

    “The hotel offers a total of 87 rooms, including 11 suites, each designated with names that evoke notable figures from nobility, conventual history, and Portuguese literature, delving into the pages of history associated with the city of Vila do Conde.”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Mansard Deluxe”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “O The Lince Santa Clara apresenta um serviço de catering de excelência superior, concebido por uma equipa de profissionais altamente qualificados, que se dedica à criação de propostas gastronómicas personalizadas, pensadas ao detalhe para refletir a identidade e as preferências dos noivos, elevando a experiência sensorial de todos os convidados.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “O Arcos Pool Bar, junto à piscina infinita exterior, e o Abadessa Concept Bar, um local místico, ideal para reuniões de trabalho ou momentos entre familiares e amigos, complementam a sua experiência.”
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  • Price: From €100 per head

    “The Lince Santa Clara Hotel dispõe de menus de casamento com um preço mínimo por convidado de 100€.”
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  • Included: Catering

    “The Lince Santa Clara Hotel dispõe de menus de casamento com um preço mínimo por convidado de 100€.”
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  • Pets: No

    “Pets are not allowed.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “A crib can be provided free of charge for children up to 2 years old.”
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  • Nearest airport: OPO, 15 min by car

    “Overlooking the River Ave, the sea, and Vila do Conde, it’s just 15 minutes from Porto’s international airport and 25 minutes from Porto city center.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “A sua sala de eventos, única e versátil, destaca-se pela amplitude e luminosidade, proporcionando um ambiente de elegância serena e conforto absoluto, adaptável a celebrações de diferentes dimensões.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Assim, entre a distinção do espaço interior e o charme histórico dos seus exteriores, o The Lince Santa Clara revela-se o cenário ideal para uma celebração única e sofisticada.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The open-air infinity pool is a treat in summer, and for the rest of the year, the stone-lined indoor pool and the Sisley spa make for a perfectly peaceful escape.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Overlooking the Ave River, the sea and the charming city of Vila do Conde, the hotel offers a unique atmosphere that is both refined and welcoming, luxurious and intimate, and rich in tradition yet naturally contemporary.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “As elegantes áreas sociais, tanto no interior como no exterior do hotel, incluem jardins idílicos, um fitness centre acessível 24 horas e dois sofisticados bares.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Founded in 1318 by Teresa Martins de Meneses and Afonso Sanches, the Monastery of Santa Clara is a heritage landmark in Vila do Conde.”
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