Name: Vila Gale Douro Vineyards
Address: Quinta do Val Moreira - Marmelal - Santo Adrião, Armamar, 5110-672, PT

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Karin

You simply pay for the views at this hotel. There are no frills outside of that (which was fine for my stay) the rooms had AC which was great. The staff was nice but it seems they were understaffed and simple requests took longer than other hotels I stayed at in Portugal. The buffet breakfast was convenient as there aren’t many food choices in the area to go to. I would go back simply because of the views and the relaxing property!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Alexander

Amazing value

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Alejandro

Wonderful setting and hotel. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Merab

Beautiful property with excellent service

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

shilpa

Everything was amazing. Staff was cooperative. View was fantastic. Rooms were clean. Restaurant was great. Very nice food. Only one draw back was Expedia did not mentioned in room description that there were 80 + steps to climb to go to family rooms. But staff helped us go up and down in golf cart which they said they do not do normally.

I would come again for view and great service they provided.
My therapeutical massage was cherry on top. Overall great experience. Relaxed and enjoyed this property.

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 Jun 2026

Timothy

This is a very average property, with a very nice view.

The staff isn't very friendly from the minute we walked in the door. None of the amenities were open, or they were all booked. So if you want to eat dinner apparently you need to call weeks ahead.

The breakfast is very average. It's like a selection of grocery store bought goods and and a couple of hot things. Also no cups, which apparently was a chore to be asked for one.

But then the worst part, is that construction on the property apparently starts at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Nothing like waking up to an angle grinder cutting rebar.

Would probably look fo stay somewhere more local next time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Laura

The site is amazing, with the hotel's buildings scattered artfully across a number of terraces that traverse the steep hillside. Our room was spacious and comfortable and even had a lovely balcony facing the Douro. The big pool was gorgeous and a delight to swim in. Our only meals on site (two breakfasts and one dinner) were buffet-style--perfectly acceptable but nothing special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Pakaneh

Our stay at Vila Gale Douro Vineyards was absolutely wonderful. The views were breathtaking, the amenities were excellent, and the breakfast buffet offered a fantastic variety of options each morning. The room was comfortable, spacious, and perfect for our little family. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we truly enjoyed our time here. I highly recommend staying at Vila Gale if you’re visiting the Douro Valley, it was an unforgettable experience.

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Randy

Great location and staff was very helpful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Rosendo

Beautiful views, excellent wine tour and tasting. Front desk very helpful. I wish the workers building the spa would not start hammering at 7am

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

steven paul

The property is located in the beautiful valley on top of the mountain. The drive up to the check in was a small , narrow , cobblestone driveway. Once arrived we quickly checked in and were escorted to show us where to park the car and where the breakfast location was. Luckily we were located on the 5 th floor terrace so we only had to take the suitcases down to terrace 5 from terrace 7 where we parked.
The room was a perfect size with a beautiful view of the grape vine mountainside and the river. There was a fridge and big walk in shower.
The breakfast was spectacular with fresh squeezed orange juice and a chef to make omelets or over easy eggs !
They had 2 places to get food but unfortunately when we checked in on night one there was no availability until 9 pm at main restaurant . The next night we had reservations at 8:30 pm and that was the earliest!
Edjardo who checked us in recommended a restaurant downtown and helped us get a taxi there and a return taxi , which cost $100 euros! So when you book a room , make dinner reservations at the main dining for a spectacular view and great menu variety.
There are a lot of stairs so check to see if someone can help with suitcases to get to your room.
Also when you book, ask if someone can take u to their main dining restaurant yet or you will have to drive ,or walk up and down the cobblestone driveway. There are some lights ,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Roberto

Tudo muito bom .apenas uma sugestão de ter online como fazer a reserva para a degustação de vinho.
Comida e snacks excelente.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Jacques

Personnel incroyable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Sheila

Gorgeous view, excellent breakfast. Staff was friendly and property was unbelievable.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Cheryl

The property was beautiful! All the staff were very friendly and helpful! The included breakfast was very impressive! And of course the views were amazing! We would highly recommend this property !

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Lars Eide

Its up on a hillside as most in the valley, and there are a lot of steps, and you need a car to reach the restaurant. The restaurant marked the items that were glutenfree, etc, but had no ready solution for gluten and lactose free. Breakfast was fine. View superb!

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Craig

Wonderful location and veiw

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Shaunna

A beautiful view but not a great option if you have any kind of mobility issues. Be prepare to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs. No elevators anywhere. That qualification aside, a beautiful place .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Jessica

The staff is super friendly and helpful, the view from the room is magnificent!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Pamela

We enjoyed everything about Vila Gale. The one area which was a bit lacking was the buffet dinner. We would have probably enjoyed the A La Carte menu more. The stewed beef was not very tender and aside from the beef dish and the salmon in puff pastry, there wasn’t much other choice. My husband had the pasta which was good but again, the choices of vegetables, etc to add to the pasta were limited. Otherwise, we very much enjoyed our stay at Vila Gale and were very impressed with the view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Ellen M.

Beautiful hotel, accommodating staff, and incredible views! While we enjoyed the quiet and seclusion, it would have been helpful to have a car as there was no hotel provided transportation into any of the nearby towns.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2025

Justin

Property is beautiful. They definitely embellish their amenities though. The food is buffet style with plenty of microwave style pizza and refrigerated fish nuggets. We left the property for food and wine options. The rooms are clean but small and decor resembles a 1970’s Burger King. It’s really a tale of two places… Not terrible, but would not return or recommend. Especially when every other Quinta has beautiful views as well.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Oct 2025

Deborah

Hideous man checked us in and complained the whole time about how he “hated” Lisbon. That was our next stop on our Portugal trip.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

ELEONORA

It was really incredible experience. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations. Staff was very professional and attentive, rooms were cleaned every day to the highest standard, breakfast and dinner were great.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2025

Ghislain

Faire attention quand vous réservez votre chambre. Les suites non pas toutes un balcon et une belle vue. Les chambres standard ont de meilleures vue et elles ont un balcon. Nous avons été fort déçu en apprenant que le souper était un buffet et non un service à la carte. Impossible de pouvoir déguster leur vins si vous n’avez pas fait une réservation au préalable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Diane

Staff was friendly and helpful. Booked us a wine tasting and tour at check in. Recommended restaurants in the area. Breakfast buffet was delicious, lots of fresh food choices and an omelette station. Great pool area with breathtaking views of the Douro River. Comfy sun loungers. Our room was clean and spacious. Only downside was a lot of steps up and down from our room to the restaurant and pool. Not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Duane

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Thomas

Possible heat the lower pool.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

thomas

This hotel is very nice. The views from our room on the upper terrace were amazing. However, with that came the long steep walk up and down to get to the “bar” or restaurant. The room was very clean and ac worked great. You need to ask at the front desk if you want a hot pot and instant coffee for the room. The walls are kind of thin and we had a very loud group in the room next to us one night. The bar really is not a bar. It is a couple of booths in the corner of the restaurant behind a few curtains. The breakfast was very good. The food in the “bar” was just okay. Did not have the dinner buffet. With that being said we would definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Simon

There were a lot of stairs to navigate with luggage from the car. The views however are spectacular. Breakfast would have been nice but the dishes were not replenished, so many items were missing. The property itself is stunning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Kerri

This hotel is a beautiful property! Would recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

robert

As the name implies, set in Douro valley with great view of the river below. We used as a rest stop, with no touring. Beautiful location with nice sunrise and sunsets. Nice room, but steps to and from meals and pool. Best be fit to enjoy the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Yasmine

The property was breathtaking and the staff was very friendly, pool was amazing I would recommend grab a couple of snacks from supermarket like grapes and cheese but they also have food options, would also highly recommend doing a massage!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2025

David

Nice

No issues with the hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Benjamin

Great experience at the hotel/winery

Everyone was welcoming and helpful during our stay. The front desk set up a wine tour and a restaurant reservation for us, which we appreciated. The view from the room was lovely. A coffee option in the room would have been nice, but the breakfast buffet opens at 8 and had many options. The dinner buffet was convenient for a late night arrival.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2025

Victor

Vila Gale Douro lacked personnel to handle the service to clients.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Rachel

The vineyard is truly beautiful. The scenery is outstanding and really adds the the luxurious feeling of this hotel. The bed was enormous, it was like having a whole double bed each. The food selection on breakfast and evening was good and not overly expensive. The only complaint would be the wait time on drinks by the pool, there was only one staff member to make drinks and sort food orders so we were often waiting a long time for drinks. This was pacified by having two pools to cool off in and lounge by. I’d absolutely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Josee

Amazing location and views from the property. Facilities very well maintained.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Marie-Andrée

Exceptionnel!

Hôtel exceptionnel! Vue sur la vallée à couper le souffle. Le personnel est très gentil. La vue des deux piscines est incroyable. Les chambres sont parfaites. Le petit déjeuner buffet est copieux. À recommander: moment de bonheur assuré!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Lucas Sparks

You must stay at this hotel!!! Breathtaking views! The breakfast buffet was amazing and we were able to eat outside while enjoying the picturesque scenery. The swimming pool was also great!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Danny

Stunning venue, great wine and easy transport from Pinhão station. Did the wine tasting and had a massage service. Both great experiences. Only minor issue was the limited food options, although one night the buffet included a BBQ which went down well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Gale

The property was one of our favorites throughout our trip. The food was goi. Staff was excellent and the views were spectacular.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Sima

Amazing stay. Just amazing place and view. Highlight of our trip.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Adam

Perfect location and outstanding service

Staff are so helpful, polite and professional.

And the location is an absolute dream. I would recommend this to couples of all ages. But not large groups. It’s a peaceful and relaxed environment.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Kent

This property is absolutely beautiful. The view is amazing. Dinner at the restaurant was wonderful and the service was excellent. We hated to leave.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

pauline

Spectacular view. Excellent dining experience

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Gwendolyn

Beautiful grounds, spotlessly clean bedrooms and bathrooms, wonderful view, helpful staff and great breakfast! Highly recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2024

Andre

The view was exceptional

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Fernando

Hotel within a gorgeous setting surrounded by vineyards and a great view of the Douro valley the food was also very good although the restaurant must add salads to their menu! I wish I had spent at least 3 days here just relaxing !!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2024

Tara

The property was set back with a beautiful view overlooking the winery and Duoro Valley. Accommodations were large with a nice deck. The bed was uncomfortable but we were only staying one night. The restaurants included a buffet which we went to to for breakfast and for one drink as well as a sit down dinner restaurant. The service at the reserved dinner was subpar. Our waiter was tending to a table of six and focused on that table much of our visit. Never coming over to see how our meal was or if we wanted or needed anything. Probably the worst service we have ever received in a supposedly fine dining environment. At check in the front desk personelle never explained the winery reservations are required and that there is only specific times for English speaking tours. We arrived at 3:00pm and the English tour was only at 3:30pm that day and that information would have been beneficial and appreciated. Even a letter or pamphlet expressing this info would be helpful. We went down to the winery and asked to do a taste in gas guests of the hotel and they said we can’t so that. Our options were a 4:30 Portuguese speaking tour or the next day at 10:30am. We couldn’t even order a glass of wine at the winery. We were told to go to the buffet to order wine. Very disappointing as a guest. We decided to partake in the Portuguese speaking tour. All in all we would go back for the view only the rest needs much improvement.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Joanna

Fantastic location with breathtaking views !!

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2024

Steve

Quite remote, had to taxi everywhere, quite expensive to get to villages 30-40 Euros one-way. No face cloths, no body lotion, no facial tissues, vanity kits. Dining room was over 600 meters away. From our room it was 114 stairs to breakfast room. Area and property was beautiful, views spectacular. We expected to hike to different vineyards but was only offered one hike to the top of the mountain to a village with no amenities. Walked down to the main highway but could not walk any further because there were no highway shoulders. We came to hike but really could not.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Patricia

Incredible views of the winery and Douro valley.
Beautiful resort and winery.
Only slight complaint- if you have a room with a connecting door you might hear your neighbours through the door!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2024

Katia

Amazing grounds, basic room

Beautiful location! The hotel room itself is a little older and there was no robes or ironing board, just the basics. Bed was a little hard but for one night it was fine. I wouldn’t stay longer than 2 nights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2024

Kirsten

This is a gorgeous remote hotel with breathtaking views of the Douro valley. It is beautiful and modern and the room was exceptional. We particularly enjoyed the wine making tour and tasting. Would highly recommend for a relaxing getaway to the Douro region.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Denise

Beautiful place

Everything was great except the mattress had some sort of plastic to it hat made it both uncomfortable and noisy when you move.
The restaurant, the view, and pool area were wonderful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Chris

We loved, loved, loved this resort! It is so beautiful, the surrounding countryside is breathtaking. Two choices for dining and did I mention the winery? We shipped home a case & a half! Thanks for a terrific experience! Chris & Lisa

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Jennifer

Incredible views. Incredible wine tour. Excellent and lovely staff. Wish I had arrived earlier to take advantage of the pool. Wish they had a hot tub.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Kathleen

Wow! Simply wow. Each morning over coffee I marvelled at the view. Service was wonderful, room was great (though a bit dark). We loved it so much we stayed an extra day.
Definitely do a tour of their vineyard/winery and try their Port.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Kim

My friends and I had such a beautiful relaxing stay!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Annie

Tout est formidable, tres beau, souper 54 euro par couple pour un buffet, fromage, ...
Vin a 16 euro... le buffet le matin est tres bien. Seul point a ameliore serait d avoir acces a du café avant 8h00

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2024

Noela

Great location with outstanding views!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2024

Renata

Dinner restaurant closed Monday/Tuesday. Closest decent restaurant 20 minutes away by car. Breakfast buffet was ok, terrrible coffee, omelet service was spotty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2024

John

Extraordinary views from our room, restaurants and the pool. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great every morning.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2024

David

View of the river breath talking.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2024

DAVID

The room smelled of sewage from the shower. The food at the gourmet restaurant was too salty.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

Michelle

Amazing suite with stunning views! Great food!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2023

Nicolas

Beautiful views of the Douro Valley. This could be easily a 5 star hotels if they had a gym, spa and better in room personal care amenities. The breakfast was a bit blend, but a fair selection for everyone.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

02 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Disappointed

They mixed up our dinner reservation so we went to the buffet which was overpriced and poor quality. Our room was not ready on arrival at 4 pm. They put us in a room with twin beds although we had requested a double bed more than 6 months ago. The road is very steep and washing out. Beautiful views, but very disappointed considering the price of this reservation.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2023

Deryl

Beautiful property, fantastic views, great location. Highly recommendable unless you can't do stairs. It's 7 levels with no elevator.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

Barbara

This is a very nice property and our room was adequate. It is on several levels, which makes walking difficult. The view would normally be gorgeous but we had the misfortune of a rainy day. Certainly not the hotels fault. There was confusion on check-in though and the staff needs a little further instruction. They all seemed very confused. Overall a very nice hotel. I also really enjoyed the tour of the wine cellar.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2023

Lawrence

This property is beautiful and was a lovely stay. there were a few things that I did not like. The property is steep amd yoyneed to take the stairs to get everyWhere. there were almost no amenities like tissue paper, Iron, slippers, bathrobe. the toilet area was also not private. The worst part was thr buffet for both dinner and breakfast. its not that tje food was bad but everything was cold amd we were the first ones in the restaurant.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

08 Sep 2023

Dana

Rooms are not easily accessible. Same w the restaurant. No valet service.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2023

Fued

Vey difficult mobility with mots of stairs steps and no ownership on taking guest’s lugagges. Should have a golf cart or builf smotth ramps instrad or rocky ramps.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2023

Deidre

Didn’t realize how famiky friendly the resort was. Not the quiet, romantic getaway we were hoping for.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2023

Guido

Could be better

Staff was not very accommodating
Lack of necessities in room
No area for our large group to get together

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Carol

The beds were not so comfortable and I could here the people in the next room,

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

17 Apr 2023

mike

This was without doubt the worst stay of our 8 hotel tour around Portugal. Although the staff work really hard to make things as good as possible, the hotel is fundamentally bad. Our room (suite) was really smelly, it was as though there was an open sewer in either the toilet or shower area. There were huge deep scratches in the flooring. The toilet cubicle door did not shut fully, offering no privacy. Only 1/2 of the lights in the bedroom worked and could not be fixed during our stay.

The bed/bedding itself was also the worst quality of our week long stay. The bed was hard and had a waterproof topper immediately below the thin sheet - making for a sweaty sticky nights sleep. The pillows are very low quality, cheap high fill polyester or similar. All pillows seemed the same, so no choice available.

The site itself was well maintained but again, seemed to miss the mark. Everything is pretty much served in the dining room. The bar was shut.

The hotel is part of a larger corporate chain. There are no paper menus or information available but instead guests are referred to some horrendous app - as if people want to stare at smartphones constantly on holiday! The menus in the app are confusing and hard to navigate (the app contains menus and info for the whole hotel chain).

Dinner buffet was good (when it opened at 1900). Breakfast was disappointing, bad coffee, juice from concentrate; the omelettes were the saving grace.

Avoid the place at all costs

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2022

Patricia A.

An outstanding hotel with incredible scenic views from every areas the staff went out of their way to provide every service r amenity possible.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2022

Dena

Amazing views once you get to the property. The road to the property is not for the faint of heart.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2022

Carlos R

Excelent location on top of the mountain, with breathtaking view of the
Douro river. Friendly staff, great amenities, great food, wine, and olive oil. They also have their own wineries. They showed us their wine production system, and storage cellars. Unbelievable experience. We will be back !

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2022

Steve

Site, service and staff was perfect. It's too bad the restaurant at this resort serves only buffet for dinners, otherwise it would be a perfect score

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2022

Rebecca

We won’t be back. Awful restaurant experience.

I’ll start with the good parts… the pool areas/ pool views and views from the room… amazing! Staff at front desk were also very nice. Otherwise some serious issues with the restaurant staff almost ruined the trip and we were not alone. Other customers were also clearly upset. This wasn’t even just bad Portuguese service, it was no service. We just wanted a glass of wine at the hotel restaurant after our long drive (we did tell the front of house staff). We left and drove 15 mins into Pinhau instead for a late lunch and picked up our own things for dinner in the room from the town. Lovely to sit outside on the balcony at night though.

The bathroom toilet room has a glass door that didn’t really close and you can hear everything in the bathroom.. so no privacy.

You can’t turn off the outdoor light on the patio so that was annoying too.

No cofffee machine or even a kettle in the room. The only place Ive stayed on my trip without one.

We couldn’t get in for a wine tasting even for hotel guests and then couldn’t get served on the patio.

Finally the restaurant is like a cafeteria. Lots of hard surfaces. Noisy.

Good breakfast. Lots of options.

Hanging by the pool was lovely but its not heated so we didn’t go in.

Thankfully we only stayed one night. I wouldn’t be back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2022

Benedito

Location, outstanding view from the pool area. Very good service, attentive staff.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2022

daniel

did not like the diner as cafeteria style and was over priced. food was not that good. many items cold

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2022

Raquel

Beautiful views

Amazing views of the vineyards and river, great food and incredible service.
However, the hilltop location (serviced by MANY stairs) might not be so friendly for those with mobility issues.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Sep 2022

Lloyd

Dirty pool, terrible breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2022

Patrick

Rooms are quite nice and all seem to have incredible views with a large window over looking the river. Views from around the property and amazing and the grounds are very well maintained.

The only down side would be the service and hours of amenities. We got to the hotel at 3:30 (check in 3:00) and were informed the last wine tasting available was 4:30… and it was full. No pool bar was open when we arrived because “it had rained in the morning” so if you wanted a drink you needed to go all the way to the restaurant and they were not well equipped to service those orders. They also would not bring it out to you you had to wait, so it was about a 20 minute experience to get a poolside beer or wine.

A La carts restaurant is now a buffet and it is not very good and somewhat expensive.

All things considered I would stay here again for the views alone, but the service and amenities were very disappointing.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2022

russell

Fabulous views, great pool. Very hilly. Room was a bit small.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2022

Zepur Anna

The view from the property is spectacular, the breakfast was basic as for dining was not worth the money we paid the food was basic.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2022

Adam

Like:
Stunning View from our room and around the property
Amazing swimming pools
We got lost on arrival to the hotel . The manager helped us - drove our car down a track like a pro ! We are very thankful. He really saved us.
The lady is the pool bar is very kind and gave a great service.

Disliked:
Half board package - Breakfast - instant coffee only , service very slow, poor range of food. Dinner- lovely to sit on the terrance but lot of wasps, range of food was limited and hot food was served luke warm
I tried to book a spa treatment before I arrived- email comms very vague . When I arrived there was no treatments available until a week after we left.

Points to note:
This is very remote you can;t walk to anywhere from the hotel.
On paper it looks close to town but due the road and landscape it is a lot longer than you think/
There is no lift - if you struggle with steps - this would not the hotel for you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2022

Gabriela

Lovely stay, definitely will be back and recommend to friends and family

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2022

maria

Room small but cute, view spectacular depending on which room you get.
Paid over $250 usd per night,
First got keys to a room that was occupied. No personal care products in the room, no coffee maker, no hair drier. You get only one small bottle of water for entire stay. Restaurant is below par, many things for breakfast but nothing special and all tasteless. Dinner only buffet. Should not expect this in a Vineyard hotel. Closest restaurant is 20 minutes drive away. Definitely need a car when staying here.
Wine cellar and tasting are nice, 3 pools are nice.
Overall, even though beautiful views, we were very disappointed with this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2022

Tanyia

This place met all my expectations and much more. The views are stunning and the surrounding beauty of Douro valley is magnificent!
The bed was comfortable and breakfast was just great with many options! Dinner was a buffet and also very good.

The only thing I didn’t like was that the GPS took me up their dirt track! So be aware and stay on the main road until you find the turning on the right which leads you up a very well paved road.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2022

Maria

Beautiful views from our room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2022

ANDERS

Amazing visit with great staff. The hotel was beautiful, clean, and breathtaking!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2022

Steven

Every room has a spectacular view of the Douro Valley. Also great restaurant and staff. This place is a gem!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2022

Yaron

A real Gem

Amazing location and views, wish we had time to stay longer. Can't wait to come back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2022

Julie

This property had a stunning view! Even though we had a cold and rainy weekend in the Douro, you could tell how lovely the facilities (pool and patio) would be when warm! Even if the rain the view was great and the wine tour was excellent.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Måns

The view from this hotel is truly spectacular and without a doubt deserves five stars. Waking up to such breathtaking scenery was the highlight of our stay.

Unfortunately, the hotel itself did not live up to its advertised four-star standard. The property feels dated and worn, with several areas in need of renovation. The breakfast and restaurant offerings were disappointing, lacking both variety and quality. Service was also very inconsistent—some staff members were friendly and attentive, while others seemed uninterested and unhelpful.

Overall, if you’re looking for an unforgettable view, this hotel certainly delivers. However, apart from the scenery, the overall experience felt much closer to a three-star hotel than a four-star one.