10 Boutique Hotels in the Douro Valley

Quinta da Côrte is a boutique hotel in the Douro offering eight carefully designed rooms, including four in the Casa and four in the surrounding buildings, all offering views of the pretty valley. The rooms are adorned with embroidered metis bed linen, designer rugs, and walls hung with paintings, lithographs and pastels, while the bathrooms are entirely lined with delicately-toned Portuguese artisanal earthenware tiles. There's a seasonal outdoor pool and an onsite restaurant.

Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta is a restored 18th-century Douro farm turned into a gorgeous boutique wine hotel with 29 rooms. The houses have been restored to maintain their original structure, with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The seasonal infinity pool boasts stunning views. The hotel's restaurant offers sustainable, local ingredients, and guests can enjoy walking circuits, wine tastings, and nature observation.

Torel Quinta da Vacaria is a five-star boutique hotel on one of the Douro Valley's oldest wine estates, dating back to 1616, surrounded by 60 hectares of vineyards with panoramic views of the Douro River and terraced landscapes. Designed by renowned interior designer Joana Astolfi, Torel Quinta da Vacaria features 33 uniquely styled rooms and suites, each named after themes inspired by nature and the Douro region.

Quinta Nova Winery House, the first wine estate in the Douro to open wine tourism facilities, is set in a gorgeous traditional manor house. The estate offers 11 elegantly appointed rooms with picturesque vineyards and Douro River views. There's a swimming pool, a restaurant and a wine bar where you can savour the estate's exquisite wines. 

Quinta de São Bernardo is a boutique farmhouse hotel in the Douro with a rich history dating back to 1912 when it served as a family farmhouse. There are seven rooms, two villas with a small private pool, a farm-to-table restaurant with an organic garden, an infinity pool overlooking the Douro River, and a winery. All the rooms feature luxury amenities; some have private terraces, river views, and vintage clawfoot bathtubs.

Casa do Rio, one of the best boutique hotels in Portugal and the sister hotel of Quinta do Vallado, is an impeccably designed eight-suite hotel with Scandinavian-style decor and a a stunning infinity pool with breathtaking views of the Douro River valley. Surrounded by organic vineyards and wildflowers, it's located in Vila Nova de Foz Coa, deep in the beautiful Douro wine region. We recommend a minimum two-night stay to fully appreciate the beauty of this remote location.

Quinta do Vallado, established in 1716, is a boutique wine hotel in the stunning Douro Valley. It is one of Portugal's oldest and most famous Quinta wine estates. The original 18th-century manor house houses five charming rooms, while the new wing offers an additional eight rooms, some with balconies that overlook the stunning vineyards. The living room and restaurant boast impeccable Scandinavian-style decor. The picturesque garden features a lovely sun terrace with an outdoor pool.

Six Senses Douro Valley is a five-star hotel set in eight hectares of woodland in Portugal's Douro Valley. Its beautifully renovated 19th-century manor house offers guests 41 guest bedrooms, nine suites, seven villas, a spectacular breakfast, an excellent spa with an indoor pool, an outdoor infinity pool, top-notch wine tastings and workshops. The region's Unesco-heritage-listed Douro Valley was perfect for Six Senses' first European venture.

Set in an idyllic green landscape among the fertile agricultural lands of Portugal's Minho region, Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel offers an eco-friendly retreat surrounded by vineyards. It has a spa, vinotherapy treatments, indoor/outdoor pools, modern rooms, and suites with private pools and fireplaces.

The Pinta Guest House in Douro Valley features beautifully decorated en-suite rooms with touches of vibrant colours, joyful patterns, balconies, and mountain views. Explore the region with this stylish yet budget-friendly guest house in Armamar.