Luxury hotels in Douro

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Douro. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Vintage House - Douro Pinhão, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Situated in a former 18th-century wine estate, this luxury hotel overlooks vineyards and the Douro Valley. It has an outdoor pool with panoramic river views and offers spacious guestrooms with furnished balconies. Rooms at the The Vintage House - Douro include luxury bedding and modern furnishings. They come equipped with air conditioning a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. In the morning the hotel serves a breakfast buffet. The elegant Rabelo Restaurant features vaulted ceilings and offers regional cuisine. There is also an intimate bar with chandeliers and a fireplace. Guests can relax on a poolside sun lounger. The House Hotel has a tennis court and an on-site shop with wine tasting rooms. Nearby leisure activities include hiking and boat trips. The Vintage House - Douro is located in Pinhão, 50 metres from the Douro River. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service and free private on-site parking (with limited parking spaces). Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 162 EUR.

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• 2 Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa Riba Douro, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Primely located along the bank of the Douro River, this 5-star hotel has stunning views over the valley. Douro Royal Valley features a restaurant, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis court and a Spa & Wellness centre. Each air-conditioned room at the hotel is soundproofed and includes a private bathroom, with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view over the Douro River from the balcony. Also included in the rooms are a flat-screen cable TV and a minibar. The hotel features free WiFi access. The Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa’s guests will be able to savour tasty traditional Portuguese meals with a view, at the unit’s in-house restaurant. There is also a bar, where guests can enjoy a refreshing drink or cocktail, while enjoying the tranquility of the property’s unique setting. The friendly staff of the Douro Royal Valley is available to assist guests 24 hours per day. Relaxing massages are available at the spa area, upon request and at an extra fee. The property’s tennis court features the unusual and scenic backdrop of the Douro Valley. Following a sporting tennis match, guests can take a cooling dip in one of the hotel’s swimming pools. The property is 14 km from Baião and 14.9 km from Cinfães. Porto’s bustling historic centre is at a 71 km distance and includes noted landmarks like the Clérigos Tower and the Dom Luís I Bridge. The nearest train station is the Pala Station, at 1.1 km. Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa is 73.5 km from Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 178 EUR.

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• 3 Six Senses Douro Valley Lamego, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Set on a hill boasting views of the terraced vineyards of the UNESCO World Heritage Douro valley and the Douro River, this newly renovated 19th century manor house offers guests therapeutic spa retreats, wine tastings and a mirror-effect outdoor infinity pool. Enfolded by a philosophy of creating experiences while concerning about the environment in which it is inserted, Six Senses Douro Valley combines elegance with the reality and history of the region, boasting a décor based on natural materials such as wood and stone. Rooms at the Six Senses feature contemporary interiors, are air-conditioned, have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom with bath, a rain shower and free toiletries. At the Wine Library guests will find more than 750 references of vintages from the region, collected by two wine directors, and a variety of tapas and cheeses to complement the wine tastings. The hotel’s Vale Abraão restaurant combines 3 ambiences, including an open kitchen, a wood burning stove and a fine dining, offering guests gourmet and international cuisine delights. A varied buffet breakfast including sweet and savoury dishes is served each morning. The 8-hectare property covers a number of relaxing and meditation open-air areas in the surrounding woods, as well as an organic garden of vegetables and herbs. Wellness and Yoga programs are available and the Six Senses Spa has 10 treatment rooms and offers a variety of therapies, some of which are grape and wine based. Guests can also relax in the heated indoor pool with water jets, aromatic saunas, arctic showers and soft water beds, or retire to the library and peruse a book whist enjoying a fine wine or a cocktail. A gym with professional guidance is also at guests’ disposal. Guest Experience Makers are available to guarantee guests a unique experience. The Six Senses Douro Valley is 78.9 miles from Porto International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 720 EUR.

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• 4 Octant Douro Castelo de Paiva, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Octant Douro located in Vista Alegre, Castelo de Paiva. Offering a stunning infinity pool the hotel overlooks the Douro River blending itself with the surrounding nature. With 55 rooms and 6 suites, all with plenty of natural light and panoramic views. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WIFI. Bathrooms include a free-standing tub as well as free toiletries. The on-site restaurant offers panoramic views of the natural surroundings and serves regional gastronomy. Guests may relax at the on-site bar and the lounge area. Using schist and glass views of the surrounding landscape, Octant Douro features 2 swimming pools, 2 conference rooms, a Spa with a hydrotherapy circuit and a gym. Octant Douro is set in the southern margin of the Douro River, km 41 of the N222 road. It is 10 km from the centre of Castelo de Paiva, 40 km from Porto, 60 km from Porto International Airport and 160 km from the Spanish border. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 202 EUR.

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• 5 Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux Pinhão, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Sitting in 120 hectares of Douro Valley vineyards, this traditional manor house has been converted into Portugal’s first wine hotel. At Quinta Nova Winery House – Relais & Châteaux, guests can get a real understanding of the spirit of the Douro Valley by observing wine making and farming activities, following the walkers’ trails and discovering the historic sites on the estate. When not sampling wine guests are invited for a walk through the scenic and tranquil countryside or just relax by the outdoor swimming pool. After enjoying a delicious meal, accompanied, of course, by the finest wine, retire to the comfort of your beautiful guest room. Overlooking the vineyards and the river, the luxurious rooms are decorated in a period style and guarantee every possible comfort. Quinta Nova Winery House – Relais & Châteaux features its own a train station, a heliport and a boat dock. Guests arriving by train benefit from a free shuttle between the train station and the main building. The nearest airport is Porto International Airport, 128 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 260 EUR.

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• 6 Douro Scala Mesão Frio, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Surrounded by vineyards, Hotel Douro Scala offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony overlooking Cidadelhe’s mountains. It has a spa with a heated indoor pool, private treatment rooms, and a hot tub. Guests can enjoy relaxing massages and a variety of beauty treatments in the spa, which features a Turkish bath. Sporty guests can work out in the gym, or hike 30 minutes to the Douro River. The bright and spacious rooms have a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Each room comes with a modern, private bathroom including free toiletries and slippers. Wooden floors and white linens are part of the modern décor. Peso da Régua and the Douro Museum are a 20-minute drive from Hotel Douro Scala Douro Scala. Porto is 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 90 EUR.

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• 7 MW Douro Wine & Spa by TRIUS Hotels Santa Marta de Penaguião, Portugal

  

  Hotel. MW Douro Wine & Spa by TRIUS Hotels has a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Santa Marta de Penaguião. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a terrace. The accommodation offers an indoor pool, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. MW Douro Wine & Spa by TRIUS Hotels offers a sauna. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Marta de Penaguião, like cycling. Dry cleaning facilities, free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Guimarães is 49 km from MW Douro Wine & Spa by TRIUS Hotels, while Vila Real is 9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro, 75 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 120 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!