16 of the Best Wine Hotels in Portugal

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For wine lovers and oenologists, or those that just like a drink, Portugal has some truly beautiful wine hotels for you to stay in. The majority of these are in and around the Douro wine region in Northern Portugal and the Alentejo but, as wine tourism grows in Portugal, wine hotels are opening up in almost every wine region across Portugal.

These hotels combine luxurious features with gorgeous vineyard views, and often great quality food as well. They’re perfect for a romantic getaway, milestone birthday, or for those that want to experience the Portuguese countryside in style.

This article showcases wine hotels…

  • in the Douro Region
  • in Porto
  • in the Vinho Verde Region
  • in the Alentejo Region
  • in the Algarve Region

Hotels in the Douro region

The Douro is Portugal’s most famous wine region, and is home to some of Portugal’s best wineries and some of its best wine hotels as well.

Six Senses Douro Valley

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With incredible views of the sloping terraced Douro vineyards, this beautifully-renovated 19th Century manor house is the perfect place to come and relax and get away from it all.

As well as beautiful views, Six Senses Douro Valley also has a spa with an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness centre, and on-site restaurant that uses local ingredients and flavours to create modern Portuguese dishes. The hotel’s spa also offers a number of citrus and grape-based massages and other treatments.

The Vintage House Hotel

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Although technically not a wine hotel, the Vintage House Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of the Douro Valley. Charming and comfortable, it has fantastic views of the nearby vineyards and has been beautifully restored to its 18th Century glory.

Amenities include a riverside swimming pool, a library bar with beautiful wooden-beamed ceilings, and the onsite Rabelo restaurant.

Quinta da Pacheca

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Bottling wines under its own brand since 1738, Quinta da Pacheca is one of the best known wine labels in the Douro region. The onsite Wine House Hotel is set in an 18th Century building that has been lovingly restored to showcase its beautiful original features. The onsite restaurant prepares traditional Portuguese dishes using locally-grown ingredients.

Alternatively, instead of staying in the hotel itself, you could stay in a pod made out of a wine barrel. 

Quinta Nova

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With truly incredibly views of the Douro and the estate’s 120 hectare grounds, Quinta Nova is paradise for wine lovers. The small luxury hotel offers 11 beautifully-decorated rooms that look out over the river, and are furnished with comfort in mind.

Quinta de la Rosa

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A working property and family-owned vineyard, Quinta de la Rosa has 21 simple and tastefully-decorated rooms that provide a perfect base to explore this beautiful part of Portugal. The hotel has been running since the 80s, and has a friendly and personal family-run feel. Amenities include a swimming pool, marked vineyard walks, olive oil tasting sessions, and a small library and sitting room.

Quinta do Vallado

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Established in 1716, Quinta do Vallado has produced Port wines with Ferreira Port House and, more recently, has extended their business to produce their own label wines as well. Even more recently, since 2005, Quinta do Vallado have opened up their vineyard to guests.

The design hotel is modern in its appearance, designed to take advantage of the spectacular views of the nearby vineyards and Corgo River. Amenities include a swimming pool, hot tub, a massage service, and sun terrace. Wine tastings are held daily, and guests can also enjoy the nearby hiking and cycling routes or try their hand at fishing.

Casa das Pipas / Quinta do Portal

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A small, boutique hotel situated in the heart of the Douro, Casa das Pipas has been elegantly renovated to showcase the property’s original features. The property has 12 rooms, which face south, as well as a wine library, wine shop, swimming pool, and fitness centre. The hotel offers guided tours of their cellars as well as wine tasting sessions.

Hotels in Porto

Port is the where Portugal’s most famous wine, Port, is produced. There are no vineyards in the city centre, but there are still a few hotels that would be perfect for any wine lover.

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The House of Sandeman Hostel & Suites

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Established in 1790, Sandeman is the oldest Port brand in the world and its logo is famous in wine circles worldwide. Recently, Sandeman has also begun offering boutique accommodation at its base in Vila Nova de Gaia. The rooms have a boutique and classical feel to them, and offer beautiful views of Porto and the Douro river. There are several double rooms, as well as several dorm-style rooms with beds that have been crafted from old port barrels.

Yeatman Hotel Porto

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The Yeatman offers luxurious hotel accommodation for wine lovers visiting Porto. Each room is individually decorated and has fantastic views over the Douro river. Several of the master suites, like master suite 411 and master suite 414, have been decorated in partnership with Taylor’s Port, and several of the suites have beds made from old Port barrels.

Hotel amenities include a gastronomic restaurant and a vinotherapie spa, with an indoor panoramic infinity pool, that offers grape extract massages and treatments.

Hotels in the Vinho Verde Region

Although nowhere near as popular as the Douro or even Alentejo for wine tourism, the Vinho Verde region is a part of Portugal that’s very much up and coming. Staying at one of these hotels give you a fantastic opportunity to try one of Portugal’s best wines, the vinho verde, in its home territory.

Quinta do Ameal

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Located in the Lima Valley region lies Quinta do Ameal, a small wine producer that makes wine from the Loureiro grape. The wine makers have recently embraced enotourism, refurbishing buildings on the grounds and transforming them into high-quality self-catering accommodation. Facilities at Quinta do Ameal include an outdoor swimming pool, and there are plenty of activities that you can take part in near the property including kayaking, mountain biking, and walking.

Monverde – Wine Experience Hotel

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An eco-friendly and carbon neutral design hotel with a fine-dining restaurant, Monverde is one of the biggest names on the Portuguese wine hotel scene. Home to the Quinta da Lixa estate, this luxury hotel has 15 guest rooms and facilities that include a wine bar, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and spa with grape seed treatments.

Hotels in the Alentejo region

Alentejo-Vineyards

The Altentejo region is a wine region that’s beloved throughout Portugal, and known for producing some of Portugal’s best wines. It’s also home to some great hotels and guesthouses that are the perfect base from which to explore this rural part of Portugal. 

Torre de Palma Wine Hotel

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One of the most beautiful historic hotels in Portugal, the Torre de Palma Wine Hotel dates back to 1338. Combining traditional features with modern design, this boutique hotel has been tastefully restored into one of the Alentejo’s most beautiful. Facilities include both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre, an onsite restaurant, library, and guest lounge.

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova

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A rural manor with a panoramic swimming pool, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova offers contemporary-themed accommodation in the heart of the Alentejo. As well as the panoramic pool, facilities at the design hotel include a spa with a hot tub, hammam, and free bicycle usage. As well as cycling, other activities nearby include horse riding, hiking, and canoeing.

Herdade dos Grous

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Situated on a 1700 acre estate, the Herdade dos Grous vineyards are the perfect hideaway for a relaxing stay in the Alentejo. The hotel has 24 rooms, and each is furnished with a blend of traditional and modern characteristics. Some rooms have their own fireplaces, ideal if you’re visiting the Alentejo for a romantic break. Facilities include a restaurant and wine bar, and the spacious grounds are made up of beautiful gardens and an artificial lake.

Convento do Espinheiro

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Located just 4 km from Évora, this 5-star hotel offers luxurious accommodation in a former 15th Century convent. Facilities include a piano bar, restaurant, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a spa. With 92 rooms, including 5 suites, Convento do Espinheiro is a popular location for weddings and other large functions.

Hotels in the Algarve region

Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate

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Quinta dos Vales isn’t a wine hotel, but it is a vineyard with accommodation onsite in the form of apartments, houses, and villas. The vineyard is situated near the small town of Estômbar and a few minutes’ drive from the slightly larger town of Lagoa. It isn’t on the coast, but it is just a short drive from some of the best beaches in the Central Algarve, including Praia da Marinha and Praia de Benagil. 

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James Cave is the founder of Portugalist and the author of the bestselling book, Moving to Portugal Made Simple. He has visited just about every part of Portugal, including Madeira and all nine islands of the Azores, and lived in several parts of Portugal including Lisbon, the Algarve, and Northern Portugal.

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  1. Thank you for all this great information. We are visiting in early October. Is there a vineyard hotel near a bus station so that if we took the train from Lisbon we could catch a bus to the hotel

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    • Hi Diana,

      That’s a good question. Most of the hotels on vineyards are obviously out in the countryside, so this is a little tricky.

      Convento do Espinheiro is just outside of Évora so you could take the train or bus to Évora and then a taxi from the town centre to the hotel. I don’t know if there are buses, and I imagine you would need to take taxis but it’s only 5k or so.

      The others are mainly in the Douro Valley, which is a long enough journey from Lisbon before you factor in trying to get to the vineyard.

      One other options would be to stay at one of the wine-themed hotels in Porto that are mentioned in the article. They’re not wine hotels per say, and not on a vineyard, but The House of Sandeman, for example, one of the main port producers in Porto, offers accommodation. Getting to Porto from Lisbon would obviously be very straightforward.

      Hope that helps.

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  2. We will be visiting Portugal in August for a week. Flying in and out of Lisbon. We love wine and beaches. Open to all suggestions

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    • Hi Patti,

      The Alentejo is a good region to consider, as it has good beaches and good wine and lots of wine hotels. There are some really nice beaches around the Serra da Arrábida in Setúbal as well. Wine is produced here too (it’s produced in most of Portugal) and so you’ll find quite a few vineyards that you can visit.

      The Algarve has some beautiful beaches, particularly along the West Coast. Algarve wines aren’t really respected within Portugal traditionally, but actually there are some good vineyards here and the region is becoming more and more recognised for its wine.

      So, you could do a little road trip Lisbon -> Setúbal -> Alentejo -> Algarve and back to Lisbon.

      As mentioned, everywhere in Portugal produces wine and there are great beaches across the whole of the country. The Alentejo is probably the best wine producing region that’s close to where you’re coming into though.

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