Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Country House & Spa

This is a really special five star hotel experience. Very personal, warm and relaxing. And finally a five star hotel with five star service without all the stupid formalism of other five star hotels! If you really want to wind down and truly relax this is the place. Thousands of birds, millions of flowers in spring and oak trees everywhere. Excellent wine and food also help. And fantastic breakfast next to your room. Rooms are also fantastic. And there is so much space everywhere!! There is also a lot to explore in the area close by (villages, city canyon with beautiful pools etc.) - and there are no crowds! This is the place where you can get rid off 99% of all other tourists and explore Portugal to yourself😀 We only booked two nights. I would recommend to book at least three nights…

This place is something truly special. Tucked away in the middle of nowhere, it offers beautiful suites with views over a stream and vineyards—and some even have private pools. It’s peaceful, relaxing, and just feels like a little slice of heaven.||The restaurant is Michelin-mentioned and absolutely worth a visit—great food and even better wines. The service is super personal and friendly, and the whole place is a perfect mix of working farm and luxury hotel.||And the breakfast? Just amazing.||If you're heading to the Alentejo region, this is definitely a place to consider. We loved every minute.

If you’re reading this review: 99% of your work is done. You’ve discovered this absolute gem. Now the last 1% is booking your dream vacation. What an absolutely incredible experience. Great service, stunning landscapes, gorgeous rooms, delicious wine and foods. My soul is refreshed. Thank you to the entire team for an incredible stay. I read many reviews before booking stating that “2 days is not enough”. I’m one to get bored easily so I didn’t listen: and only booked 2 days thinking that it would be enough time. But my gosh - my biggest regret is not listening to these reviews and booking a longer stay. I absolutely cannot wait until I can return. Thank you to the entire team. You have created paradise.

It is a beatitiful setting, the rooms were clean and the staff are friendly. The range of activities is good. What let's it down is the attention to detail. You feel like you're searching for a staff member to order a drink or be given a menu etc. It definitely felt understaffed, the resturant we ate in was nice but the food was pretty average. The beef Wellington was one wellington portion cut in half, there were no potatoes served with it. They also didn't know how to make a virgin mojito despite normal mojito being on the menu. The breakfast is very average for a hotel of this price.The facilities are OK it seems tired in parts. There is no indoor pool, the main pool in the house we stayed in was ice cold and the slightly warm weather pool which should have been a whirlpool or jacuzzi was broken but you could still use it and was more pleasant than the main pool. We had a relaxing stay but I don't think we will be back.

We just returned from a 2-night stay at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova and absolutely loved every moment. It was a truly special experience from beginning to end. We stayed in the Suite Monte da Peceguina, a beautifully decorated two-story suite with two large beds—perfect for up to four guests. The design was cozy, with thoughtful materials, a warm fireplace, and attention to every little detail. Housekeeping came twice a day and always left a sweet treat, which was such a lovely touch. We had most of our meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—at the restaurant at the Monte, and everything we tried was excellent. On our last day, we had lunch at the main restaurant, which holds a Green Michelin Star, and the food there was absolutely incredible as well. Every single staff member we encountered was kind, warm, and genuinely committed to making our stay exceptional. We did a wine tasting and tour of the winery with Francisco, which was informative and enjoyable, and a quad bike tour of the estate with Eduarda, which was a highlight—so much fun! I highly recommend both activities. We truly wished we had stayed longer—two days didn’t feel like enough to soak in all that the estate has to offer. We’re already looking forward to going back. One of the most memorable things about this place is that it’s family-owned, and you can feel that personal touch everywhere—from the wine labels (each bottle features a drawing from one of the children in the family!) to the way the staff treats each other and their guests. It never felt like a commercial hotel—it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. That’s incredibly rare, especially in luxury settings. We also loved the on-site shop, which sells their own wine, olive oil, honey, and other Portuguese products. I especially wanted to buy some of their delicious honey, but it had sold out. The front desk went out of their way to call the warehouse and made sure I had a jar before I left—such a kind and thoughtful gesture. Thank you to everyone at Malhadinha for the care, attention, and beautiful memories. We will definitely be back.

Underwhelmed, overpriced for what it offers. We recently visited with our toddler and we werent lucky with the weather, there arent much activities to entertain a young child during bad weather, no indoor pool Also no indoor gym for adults Many of the staff seem quite incompetent, forgetting things and just a general look of dissatisfaction in their faces like they would rather be elsewhere. If you’re unlucky and someone orders just before you do at lunch you will be waiting for your food for an hour since its just one chef preparing in a small kitchen, not ideal for families. The shower and bath water takes forever to heat up and less than 5 mins later starts cooling down already Lots of things which are normally free in other hotels, such as a dental kit or flipflops can be used for a price Breakfast was good and the place is beautiful though

We stayed 5 days, 4 nights and loved it. The location in rural Alentejo is tranquil and beautiful. All staff were friendly and professional. Miguel was great. We rode horses with Rodrigo, and enjoyed that. We also enjoyed walks through the Herdade, and saw the honey bees and olive groves and vineyards. The breakfast and lunch food at Monte da Peceguina was delicious. We’re not foodies, so only went to the restaurant for dinner one night. We did day trips in our car to Beja and Serpa to walk around and see the great views from the castles. And we tried out some stops on the Rota de Aves (birding route) near Castro Verde. The Herdade has a resident peacock and we saw at least 30 other bird species, including two pheasants, with little effort, so we recommend the place for birders especially. Many thanks all. See you next time.

I feel fortunate to have stayed at Malhadinha on four different occasions, and each time it gets better and better. The generosity of spirit that permeates Malhadinha is remarkable. It truly deserves its Relais & Châteaux status, as it radiates charm, comfort, character, courtesy, calm, and fabulous cuisine, along with exceptional wines. Thank you for everything you do to make your guests leave feeling they've had a month's holiday in only 2 nights!

The staff is very nice and helpful. Comfortable room with a beautiful bathroom. Heated tile. No room number, just cute whimsical pictures of butterfly, snail, and little creatures on wall to match with your key. The pictures are actually their wine labels and were drawn by the owner couple's children. The fireplace area is very inviting, great place to relax and enjoy the evening. Or to use your computer/phone as you don't get much wifi signal in the rooms (but it seems to be a common problem in the hotels I visit in Portugal.) The infinity pool has a nice view of the vineyard but it was too cool to swim in when I visited. Breakfast buffet is very delicious too, elegantly laid out with juices, fruit, an array of cheeses (some locally made), bread, home-made yogurt in glass jars, and more. The hotel is part of a farm, where they grow grapes, make their own wine, breed their pigs (pata negra) to feed on acorns, grow olives and make oil, plus more. The staff is happy to take you on a tour of the farm in their jeep, which was very interesting and a good learning experience. If you come at the right time, you can participate in the grape or olive harvest as well, and may get to stomp on some grapes! They do have some very good wine, and the olive oil is so flavorful I bought a bottle. Dinner at the restaurant is certainly delicious, from the bread with dip and spread, to the codfish and dessert. It's more modern fusion than rustic traditional. The location is somewhat in the middle of nowhere, but if you just want to chill and not do a lot, this is a great place to stay. More for couples than family with kids. It's a bit overpriced but I definitely plan to return for a special occasion, maybe my anniversary? Room Tip: There is no bad room, but they have two bigger rooms with a loft.

Herdade da Malhadinha is a beautiful, calm, peaceful and serene property. We loved our three day stay at this boutique 10 room property. It was completely relaxing. The hotel is set in a large estate surrounded by grape vines, olive trees, and cork trees. The views are lovely and peaceful. Breakfast is served buffet style - a huge spread with produce from their farm (fruits, honey, olives, fresh jams) and local foods. Eggs are made to order. Just delicious! There are activities available on property for a fee (archery, horse back riding, etc). We did their complimentary wine tour which included a tour of the property and wine tasting. They are truly a family business - the wine bottle labels feature artwork from the owners' children. We also did archery with their activities guide, who is super friendly. We traveled as a couple and found it very relaxing. There were also families with children, but it was never noisy. It's a beautiful space. There is a beautiful infinity pool, but the water is way too cold even on warm sunny September days. They offer spa services (I had a massage - it did not meet expectations), but it's not up to par with the rest of the property and I don't recommend. The on-property restaurant is a delicious. They use in season and local ingredients. They exclusively serve their own wines and the olive oil is made with their own olives. The desserts are creative and delicious! We loved our stay and would totally recommend!