Stunning building, refurbished to a very high standard

Rinoterra Minho is a wonderful place in all means: the location is perfect, the staff is professional and kind, the rooms are well planned and furnished. The place is very green and beautiful. The breakfasts and dinners are delicious. Highly recommend!👍

This hotel is the full package. We started and finished our Algarve trip in this hotel. We stayed in two different rooms and both were lovely. Staff was always helpful and kind. The pool is beautiful and the location is perfect. Breakfast was luxurious and different than any other place I went to. Highly recommend.

Don’t be fooled by the 2 star rating. I’ve stayed in 5 star hotels that weren’t as impressive. The complimentary glass of White Port on arrival set the tone for things to come. The property has been freshly renovated and has a very modern and stylish aesthetic. Everything was spotless. The staff and owner were all fantastic, lovely to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast and check-in/out times are very generous. You don’t need to be up at 8am when you’re supposed to be on holiday! Location was perfect, in the historic district of Porto, practically beside the Douro. None of the major landmarks or quality restaurants that we visited required more than a 20 minute walk. The staff had some helpful suggestions of dining options and bars. Many great bars and restaurants are within just 5-10 minutes. The breakfast buffet at the hotel had great variety to suit any taste, with hot and cold options, fresh fruit and pastries. I think we benefited from an introductory price as the property was new to Booking.com, but would gladly return at the very reasonable full rate for the quality of experience (this is not a paid endorsement!). We enjoyed a week in the top floor duplex suite and the space and balcony were fantastic. I would absolutely recommend Ribeira Douro to any couples looking for a boutique hotel delight in Porto.

EVERYTHING!!! Location, rooms, property , food, owners were incredible

Our charming host met us at the beautiful property, helped us with our luggage and offered us a glass of local wine. Through out our stay he gladly provided hidtory, local information and trip suggestions. The room was spacious, sparlingly clean and very comfortable. The breakfast was superb. Seldom have a had croissants so fresh that I needed to let them cool. I recommend without reservation.

the most beautiful setting and facilities. The staff was amazing and friendly. Loved our stay.

Secluded and quiet place, everything is clean, nice staff, wonderful location, amazing view!

When booking a trip to Duoro valley, my parents and I were told Six Senses was a must, but upon doing a little research, I came across the newly opened Torel Quinta da Vacaria. With only 2 reviews at that time (be it they were both 10/10 recommend) I was a little apprehensive to take the risk, but got the feeling it would be more cosy and authentic to the region. So we booked the newly opened Torel Quinta da Vacaria and it was the BEST DECISION EVER! Words cant describe how incredible this hotel is!! From the staff, the facilities, the views, the grounds, the rooms, the decor, the pool, the spa, everything was exceptional- all you can expect from a 5 star hotel and then some! The hallways smell incredible! The beds were very comfortable. The mini bar, coffee, tea, water was plentiful. But What stood out was the staff. They are so incredibly kind and attentive. In addition to the somewhat expected courtesies of a 5 star Hotel (i.e. helping with bags, valeting the car, activity and restaurant advice) they truly went above and beyond- making arrangements with service providers outside of the hotel, leaving water bottles in our car for when we picked it up, being extremely patient with our constantly changing plans and our somewhat chaotic group, they were always happy to help with a smile. Last and most touching, i fell ill on our last day- they offered to allow me to stay as long as I needed to rest, (i slept until 3pm!) and even offered to call a doctor to come to the hotel. We enjoyed the restaurant, the wines, the pool, the spa and more. Everything was perfect!

The staff were very attentive! The place was beautiful and the spa and pool were amazing. I would definitely recommend this place.

I have to say that we had the best hotel experience so far. The location is peaceful and perfect for relaxing and recharging. We were amazed by the beautiful gardens and pleasantly surprised to find a permanent hotel guest, Colombo – a tortoise living in the gardens. We miss this charming old fellow; he left a lasting impression on us 🥰 The staff took excellent care of us and went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary restrictions, making us feel very special throughout our stay. The room was spotless and comfortable, and we loved the heated pool area. The food was fantastic, especially the breakfast with its many delicious options. It’s hard to get back to normal life after that. A big shout out to all the hardworking staff! 🙌

The hotel is 3 min from the airport with car We spent three nights and it was amazing The staff is very friendly and welcoming They help us with everything we need The room is big enough and with awesome view to the ocean