Casa de Casal de Loivos

Casa Casal de Loivos is a beautiful place. It has the most beautiful view in the Douro region. You can easily access all kinds of beautiful wineries. The hotel has a gorgeous garden with a pool, and the rooms are fantastic. Paolo and his team are even more hospitable! The level of service is outstanding! I definitely recommend going here!

This is a wonderful hotel to stay in when in the Douro Valley. The view from the veranda is absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed walking down through the vineyard to the small town of Pinhao. The hosts of the hotel and staff are very welcoming, we felt we were treated as long lost family. We were given suggestions and recommendations for things to do, but honestly, just sitting on the veranda with a glass of wine is perfection

This was my favorite stay during a two week visit to Lisbon, Porto, and the Douro River valley. Casal de Loivos is high in the hills of the Douro vineyard country. The guesthouse is small and lovingly operated, with guests treated as visiting family. The rooms opened onto a large veranda with a spectacular view, and it was a treat just to relax with a book and glass of wine in such beautiful surroundings. We also had time for an olive oil and wine tasting nearby. Dinner was family style with delicious food, local wines, and of course a glass of port. We were eight for dinner, a very international mix, and the conversation was friendly and engaging. Wish we could have stayed another night!

The hotel was in a beautiful location, with stunning views of the river, valley and mountains below. The facility combined the elegance of an historic residence, almost palace-like and a comfortable, welcoming home. Bernardo, the owner explained the history of the residence, which has been in his family since the 1700s. The furnising and art work in the common areas were museum quality. Notwithstanding the beauty of the property what made it special was the welcoming hospitality of the owner. Bernardo made you feel like you were guests not in hotel but his home. A highlight was the family style dinners where all the hotel guests sat together and engaged in stimulating and fun conversation. Bernardo also has extensive local knowledge and was able to recommend the best vineyards, boat rides, hikes and other activities. It was really one of the best, if not the best hotel experiences I have ever had in decades of international travel. A can't miss destination.

The hotel proprietor, Bernardo Pimentel, is your host and guide to the attractions of the Duoro Valley. He is engaging and personable--in four languages--Portugese, Spanish, English and French. His family has owned the property since the 1700s. He recommended a great vineyard and a great river cruise. The hotel's veranda has a stunning view of the Duoro Valley--including the river, which is barely visible in the posted photo. My friend and I generally stay at four and five star hotels, but while this is a three star, it is at least as good as any four star. The family style dinners are amazing and you meet other guests from around the world. The hotel has only eight rooms, so the feeling is familial. And no, this is not a paid review. I come from America, but have lived in Munich for the last twelve years. A gem not to be missed!

A wonderfully situated place with amazing views of the Douro valley. We were welcomed in and given a quick tour, explaining the property and its history of being in the same family for 200+ years . |Our room was well appointed with a comfortable bed, it had patio doors leading out onto the veranda with seating to enjoy the views. The evening meal was with the other guests at a communal dining table, interesting conversation , the food was high standard , beautifully presented and explained, well worth the 40 Euro each. Breakfast was a simpler affair, fresh standard continental. If self driving make sure you come up the fairly straight track at the rear of the hill , not the “locals” track your GPS will try and send you up!

What an amazing place! The house is immaculate, and in a wonderful location. If you stay, you absolutley must eat the dinner on the terrace - it was some of our favorite food from our whole trip in Portugal! The service at Casa de Casal de Loivos is also incredible, always willing to help and share local tips. We only stayed two nights, I would recommend a few more so that you can really soak up the Duoro at this amazing hotel!

A charming manor home from the 1700s turned into an 8-room hotel. It has been in Bernardo's family for 8 generations. You will read many reviews about the stunning views that are incredible. It is the service that really stood out to me. Bernardo and his staff went above and beyond to make our stay excellent.

The staff was awesome, anything you're in need of they'll help you find, snack, directions, reservations at a local winery. They'll even help you if you're stuck in town & can't find a cab back. Finding the hotel is a bit of a challenge; google maps will take you via Mr. Toads wild ride, the good news is that there is an easier road to traverse, long but at least your car won't stall out attempting to go up the cobblestone stone, old road / route. Once you arrive the view is amazing. The pool oversees the Douro Valley & River. Drinks are brought out to you be it by the poolside or the outdoor veranda. The rooms, book early or like us you'll land in one of the smaller rooms, still nice, but a window would have made it great. Sheets to towels were top grade, no robes were offered, could have been because we were in one of the smaller rooms. Pillows - not comfortable, bed was cozy though. Bathroom was clean, the toilet is separated out, great for utilization. They offer dinner at an extra cost, which was well made by staffers. Remember to dress for dinner, nothing fancy, but also not your shorts. Breakfast comes with your reservation, continental, nice breads, expresso made upon request. WIFI is slow, but they've got it & it's free.

This is a stunning lookout point for the Douro Valley. It's about a 20 minute drive from Pinhão and gives you both a good view of Pinhão itself and the Douro River. It's free and there's some parking nearby. It's also 5 minutes by foot from D'Origem, the winery and olive oil producer.