Vidago Palace is a hotel destination wedding venue in Vidago, Portugal, hosting 300 at dinner.

Vidago Palace

VidagoVila Real, Portugal

Vidago Palace is a historic hotel set in private grounds in northern Portugal, with mountain views, gardens, a pool and 70 rooms sleeping up to 156 guests.

Guests
300 at dinner
Rooms
70 rooms, sleep 156
Cost
From €395a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
All year
Getting there
OPOabout 1 h 20 by car

About the venue

Vidago Palace is a historic hotel set in private grounds in northern Portugal, with mountain views, gardens, a pool and 70 rooms sleeping up to 156 guests.

Ceremonies are legal on site and can be held outdoors, with seated ceremony capacity for 264 and seated dining for up to 300 in the meeting and banquet space, plus indoor backup if the weather turns.

Catering and drinks are handled in house from EUR 395 per head, alongside a EUR 25,000 venue fee, and the bar stays open with a 05:00 noise curfew.

The venue welcomes weddings in all 12 months of the year, takes bookings from 30 guests, and is accessible, child friendly and pet friendly, with parking on site.

  • 70 rooms sleeping up to 156 guests, from Classic Double Rooms to a Suite for four
  • Seated dining for 300 and seated ceremony capacity for 264
  • Legal ceremonies on site, outdoors or inside, with indoor backup space
  • From EUR 395 per head including catering and drinks, plus a EUR 25,000 venue fee

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Vidago Palace cost?
The venue quotes from €395 a head.
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How many guests does Vidago Palace hold?
Vidago Palace holds 300 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Vidago Palace?
Yes. 70 rooms, sleeping 156.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Vidago Palace?
The venue hosts weddings All year.
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How do guests get to Vidago Palace?
Fly into OPO, about 1 h 20 by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
300 guests
Ceremony, seated
264 guests
Smallest party taken
30 guests

Staying over

Rooms
70 rooms
Sleeps
156 guests
Room types
8 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Exclusive use required
No
Music until
05:00
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes
Nearest airport
OPO, 80 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
276 990 920
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Reviews of Vidago Palace

“You need to visit at least once in your life... amazing! Full of history and charme. Excellent service, food and decoration. If possible book a tour with the fantastic Mr. Ângelo Botelho, a learning experience not to be missed! 😊”

Carlos L VROn Google

4.7out of 5, from 3,307 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we bring our own caterer or wine?
External catering is not permitted, as all food and drink is prepared in house. Corkage is allowed, so you can bring your own wine, and there is a bar on site.
Do we have to book the whole hotel?
No. A full buyout is available but neither exclusive use nor a buyout is required.
How late can the music play?
The noise curfew is 05:00, and there is a dedicated dance space.
How do guests get there?
The nearest airport is Porto (OPO), around an 80-minute transfer. Parking is available at the venue.
Are children and pets welcome?
Yes, both children and pets are allowed, and the venue is accessible.

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  • Seated dinner: 300 guests

    “For dinner and the party, the palace ballroom hosts up to 300 guests, with the Belle Epoque grandeur of the reception rooms, the high ceilings, and the monumental staircase as the setting.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 264 guests

    “Capacity for 264 seats, 310 sqm.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 30 guests

    “A equipa do Vidago Palace tem experiência comprovada em casamentos de diferentes dimensões e estilos, desde cerimónias íntimas de 30 pessoas até recepções com 300 convidados.”
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  • Rooms: 70 rooms

    “The Vidago Palace has 70 rooms and suites in the palace itself, from rooms with park-facing terraces to suites with de Gournay wallpaper and separate living areas.”
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  • Sleeps: 156 guests

    “With 70 beautifully appointed bedrooms accommodating up to 156 guests, friends and family become part of the experience from the moment they arrive.”
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  • Room types: 8 listed

    “Privilege Double Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Available for exclusive hire, the palace feels wonderfully private throughout your wedding weekend despite its impressive scale.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Full venue hire may be required for extended celebrations or late-night events.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Civil and symbolic ceremonies take place by the park’s two lakes, with the water and the woods as a backdrop; cocktails are served by the historic Thermal Fountain Building; and dinner can take place outdoors, in the middle of the woods, in one of the most cinematic settings a wedding can have.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Civil and symbolic ceremonies take place by the park’s two lakes, with the water and the woods as a backdrop; cocktails are served by the historic Thermal Fountain Building; and dinner can take place outdoors, in the middle of the woods, in one of the most cinematic settings a wedding can have.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Exceptional in-house dining and service ensure every part of the experience flows seamlessly, while the palace’s elegant interiors provide beautiful alternatives should the weather encourage celebrations indoors.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Exceptional in-house dining and service ensure every part of the experience flows seamlessly, while the palace’s elegant interiors provide beautiful alternatives should the weather encourage celebrations indoors.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “Catering Policy In-House Mandatory”
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  • Bring your own wine: Yes

    “Alcohol Corkage Fee Applicable”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Bar In House (Required)”
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  • Price: From €395 per head

    “Wedding banquet packages begin from €395 per guest and include:”
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  • Venue fee: €25,000

    “For couples wishing to enjoy complete privacy throughout their celebrations, exclusive use of Vidago Palace is available from €25,000.”
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  • Included: Catering and drinks

    “Wedding banquet packages begin from €395 per guest and include:”
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  • Not included: Rooms

    “Accommodation is priced separately.”
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  • Weddings held: All year

    “Closed Periods Open Year Round”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Full venue hire may be required for extended celebrations or late-night events.”
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  • Music until: 05:00

    “And there is a detail that makes the difference for couples who want a real party: with a full buyout of the palace, the music can run until five in the morning.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “No Vidago Palace Hotel, o seu animal de estimação é bem-vindo e acolhemo-lo com todo o gosto e simpatia.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Child Friendly Yes”
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  • Nearest airport: OPO, 80 min by car

    “OPO”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Free private on-site parking within the 100-hectare park”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Disabled Access Yes”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “For dinner and the party, the palace ballroom hosts up to 300 guests, with the Belle Epoque grandeur of the reception rooms, the high ceilings, and the monumental staircase as the setting.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Civil and symbolic ceremonies take place by the park’s two lakes, with the water and the woods as a backdrop; cocktails are served by the historic Thermal Fountain Building; and dinner can take place outdoors, in the middle of the woods, in one of the most cinematic settings a wedding can have.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors
  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Ceremonies can take place within the gardens before guests gather for cocktails on the terrace, with dinner and dancing unfolding effortlessly between the palace’s elegant interiors and beautiful outdoor spaces depending on the season and your vision for the day.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The Siza Vieira thermal spa, with indoor and outdoor pools, takes care of the getting ready and the day after.”
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  • Sea view: No

    “Set in a century-old palace in the heart of Vidago’s Thermal Park, the Vidago Palace Hotel is surrounded by mountains and forest.”
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  • Beach on foot: No

    “Set in a century-old palace in the heart of Vidago’s Thermal Park, the Vidago Palace Hotel is surrounded by mountains and forest.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Ceremonies can take place within the gardens before guests gather for cocktails on the terrace, with dinner and dancing unfolding effortlessly between the palace’s elegant interiors and beautiful outdoor spaces depending on the season and your vision for the day.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “The palace rises in the middle of its own hundred-hectare park of woodland and parkland, with two lakes and the golf course, completely cut off from the outside world.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “Set in a century-old palace in the heart of Vidago’s Thermal Park, the Vidago Palace Hotel is surrounded by mountains and forest.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Originally inaugurated in 1910, the palace was created as an exclusive retreat inspired by Europe’s grand Belle Époque hotels and the region’s renowned mineral waters, now transformed into a five-star luxury hotel.”
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