Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta

Wow!! This is truly the nicest and best hotel I have ever stayed at. My husband and I were there in the Casa Romántica for one night on our honeymoon. Our only regret on our whole trip was not staying there longer. The estate is large and has many walking trails, points of interest, a museum, and very affordable guided tours. We were there in the off season so our walking tour and tasting for 25€ pp was private and was very much so worth it. The accommodations were nothing short of beautiful and well thought out. Quiet luxury for sure. The staff was by far the kindest group of people we encountered on our 10 day trip and were genuinely so helpful and kind. We chose to eat dinner on property so that we wouldn’t be driving the windy roads at night without much light and I’m so glad we did! Will leave a separate review for the restaurant but I highly highly recommend. My only other regret is not purchasing more things from their shop to bring home with us. The history, care, and attention to detail on this estate is wonderful. We are counting the days until we can come back!

Every member of the staff was incredibly kind and attentive, which made the whole experience feel extra special. We enjoyed the wine tasting and the food at the restaurant was delicious. Breakfast was also good, with plenty of tasty options to start the day. Overall, we had an amazing stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommended!

HIGHLY recommend this hotel. The grounds are stunning, the restaurant excellent, the staff absolutely wonderful. The included breakfast was lovely and dinners fabulous. The quinta has an extensive wine list and the prices were incredibly reasonable. We stayed in the Casa dos Cardanhos annex with our two kids and were able to get two rooms that were connected by a private hallway - a great option for families!! This place is sophisticated but just fine for kids - plenty of room for them to roam and there was also a friendly fox that we enjoyed spotting! I would 100% stay here again when we come back to the Douro.

This is the best accommodation I’ve ever stayed in. The experience is the most beautiful, thoughtful, and welcoming experience you could ask for. The people, the property, the wine, the food was top tier in the Douro Valley. I wish we could have stayed longer, I had one of the best meals of my life here. If you love to relax, eat, drink and learn about the history of where you are travelling this is the place! I will be back!

My wife and I just returned from two weeks in Portugal and we spent two nights a this stunning property and Quinta. The property itself is simply stunning, from the vineyards, to the buildings, to the views of the Duoro Valley. The views truly are breathtaking. We had a Double Room in Casa do Laranjal. This renovated building had 5-6 rooms in it, all doubles and we had the end room. Located perfectly for access to the restaurant. All of the buildings require a short walk to the breathtaking pool, this is no exception. It was close to the reception and wine tasting room. The restaurant was great. We generally travel in to the local town for dinners, but due to the location up a mountain and no lights for the road, I wasn't comfortable driving to Pinhao for dinner so we ate all of our meals there, breakfast and dinner. We spent the days visiting other vineyards and would find lunch along the way. Breakfast is a la carte and you can order anything you'd like, no limitations. Dinner had a nice variety with plenty of great wines to choose from (from their vineyard and varietals). The pool was breathtaking, heated by the sun, but even in October I made it in. Take a bottle of wine with you and enjoy the views. Staff were friendly and accommodating with any request. Our only negative thing to say, was that we were very disappointed with the wine tasting we booked. We had it with 4 others (two couples). It felt very basic, nothing exciting. What struck us as odd was that the wines tasted were not even Portuguese varietals. As people traveling the wine region who did 9 tastings during our trip, this was the worst. I do not want to try a varietal of Syrah, even if grown on the property. I would suggest reconsidering that option, especially after we tried others in the restaurant that were from the property and way better. Overall this is a fantastic, breathtaking hotel. Due to it's location , you may spend more time there relaxing then driving in to the town. We did drive in during the day and took a boat cruise with a company called Deltatur (recommended by the hotel), I will write a review on that, but it was a disappointing cruise. The staff did a great job communicating with me pre-trip when I was looking for recommendations.

Our stay at Ventozelo Hotel & Quinta was unforgettable. The property itself is stunning—set high on the hills with breathtaking views over the river. The pool was perfect for relaxing, and our suite was incredible: spacious, comfortable, and with gorgeous views of the vineyards. The staff were wonderful—helpful, attentive, and always prompt with any request. A highlight of our trip was the jeep tour with Carlos, who was extremely knowledgeable and took us all around the property, making the experience both fun and informative. We absolutely loved our stay and hope to stay again one day.

Simply stunning. If you go nowhere else in the Douro, go here. The views are spectacular everywhere you look. The pool is amazing, the service friendly, the food great and the Casa Romantica a great room with worse view. Add in some lovely self-guided walks to explore and a winery, it has everything.

My wife and I chose Quinta de Ventozelo for two days of our anniversary trip to Portugal and it exceeded every expectation. We weren't prepared for how breathtakingly beautiful the Douro Valley would be, and this hotel made the experience. ||From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us with warmth, kindness and humor. Their hospitality was great.||We were fortunate enough to stay in the Casa de Romantica room - private and, well, romantic. We got a complimentary small bottle of port. Not a bad start. The staff arranged a nice boat ride for us on the Douro. We had perfect weather to enjoy the entire stay including the great swimming pool.||We wish we had stayed an extra day. I honestly believe there is no better view/location amongst all the options.||This was hands down the highlight of our entire Portugal trip.