Herdade da Matinha

One of the best places we stayed on our 2 week hike. Highly recommended. Wish we could have stayed MUCH longer. It’s in the countryside and incredibly relaxing. Breakfast was simply outstanding.

Our stay at Herdade de Matinha was the highlight of our trip! We loved the peaceful setting, the commitment to sustainability, the cozy atmosphere, and delicious food. The rooms are clean and comfortable, full of art created by the owner of the establishment. The whole place is awash with his amazing pieces. There are hiking trails nearby and 3 pools. Hop in your car and gazillions of beaches are not far away. If we go back to Portugal, we will skip everything else and just stay here again!

A magical, quiet and relaxing place with great service and food. After two days of biking, we stopped here for two nights to relax and take a day off from biking. It was just what we needed. Seriously away from the beaten path. The beautiful coastline of Portugal and a perfect beach is about a 2.5 mile hike from the hotel and well worth it.

Our stay at Herdade de Matinha was one of the true highlights of our time in Portugal. We loved the peaceful, green surroundings, the thoughtful focus on sustainability, the relaxed atmosphere, and the delicious meals served at breakfast and dinner. All of our interactions with the staff were great and our room was comfortable and offered a lovely view of the property and surrounding hills—perfect for a restful night’s sleep. While the Portuguese coast is stunning, the walking and hiking here were exactly what we were hoping for. The Rota Vicentina trail passes right through the property, leading all the way down to the coast—a route we highly recommend. And for beach lovers, there are plenty of beautiful options just a short drive away. This is the kind of place you find yourself wanting to return to again and again. Highly recommended!

I feel my shoulders dropping - with one deep breath in and out - I know I am at home. That’s the feeling for me when I go to Herdade da Matinha. There must be something in the scent, but it only takes a few minutes and I’m in total calm mode. If you want a good rest - this is where you need to be. Also the restaurant is run by two brothers and sons of Alfredo (the founder and resident artist). Love the kitchen (I hear it used to be accessible to the hotel guests in the past - oh how I wish that could return :)) And the food is very tasty. It goes into a Portuguese traditional direction, but still with modern ingredients. Last time I went I loved the Tomato Gazpacho and the Oxtail Croquettes! Also currently they have a special lunch every Sunday.

Fantastic gem of a hotel in the middle of some of the most lush forestry in Alentejo. Off the beaten track yet full of warm welcomes and delicious food, not to mention three pools including one reserved for adults only, it is everything a Hyatt or Marriott is not - intimate, authentic and slightly wild. If homogenized hospitality is what you are after, there are many hotel brands catering to those needs. Herdade da Matinha is not. It is full of soul, charisma and charm. It may not always be to perfection, but it will leave you with more memories than any of the plasticized chain hotels will. Our family will be back for sure, this was one of the highlights of our 2.5 week trip to Portugal and the one place that left our 7 year old in tears when we had to leave.

Don’t try to understand Herdade de Matinha, just go there and dive in the magic experience of this isolated edge of Alentejo, surrounded by nature, surfing the artistic wave of his soul. Amazing and very comfortable rooms. Very tasty food in the restaurant (great breakfast). People very kind. Nearest beaches about 15 minutes far from there. Great holidays. Hope to come back again.

Went to Portugal to focus on a creative project, looking for a calm atmosphere. I was not disappointed - Herdade da Matinha offered exactly the experience I was looking for. I went there during the low season in January. There were few to no other guests - they really made an effort to make sure I had everything I needed, beginning with detailed descriptions on how to get there to organizing a trip to watch the sunset. I had great weather, did a few hikes in the surrounding nature and enjoyed the silence. Overall, it was just stunning. In total, I spent 7 days. My room was spacious and nicely designed and there are many cozy common areas. There is also a restaurant serving great food. You should know that there are dogs running around freely in the property - they are very cute and make the place feel like a home. Can only recommend staying here!