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Reviews of Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux

4 out of 5
Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais & Châteaux
Quinta Nova, Covas Do Douro, Sabrosa

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a magical and peaceful place high up in the mountains in the Douro Valley. The Quinta is decorated quaintly and the property has multiple seating areas and walking trails in which to enjoy the 360 degree spectacular views of terraced vineyards and the Douro River. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the food and wine is delicious, and oh ... did I mention the views! Treat yourself to splurge in this special place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Cláudia Gonçalves on 19 Oct 2023
Dear Mr. Robert, Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Quinta Nova Winery House - Relaîs et Châteaux. It was a great pleasure to welcome you! We are genuinely happy to have met your best expectations. We have taken note of your comments and thank you for the feedback you have shared with us. Only in this way can we improve our service delivery and continue to succeed in our commitment to environmental and social sustainability. We are particularly happy to know that the property with its idyllic views over the imposing Douro valley, the gastronomy and above all our people have made your stay memorable, thank you. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to the marvellous Douro Valley. With best regards, Cláudia Gonçalves

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Staff was amazing! Without a car there are limited locations for lunch and dinner off-property. The menus do not change day to day on site. Therefore after a few days we were ready for some new food options. Very peaceful setting and a lovely way to start our Portugal vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Cláudia Gonçalves on 2 Jun 2023
Dear Mrs. Melody,Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais et Châteaux. It was a great pleasure to welcome you! We are genuinely happy to have met your expectations. We take note of your comments regarding our restaurant and thank you for the feedback you have shared with us, as this is the only way we can improve our service delivery and continue to succeed in our commitment to environmental and social sustainability. We were particularly pleased to hear that our location, the idyllic views and our wines, and above all our people made your stay memorable. We will share your kind words with all of them, thank you. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to the wonderful Douro Valley. With best regards, Cláudia Gonçalves

10/10 Excellent

carolina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Jorge Eiras on 13 Mar 2023
Dear Carolina, Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Quinta Nova Winery House - Relaîs et Châteaux. It was a great pleasure to welcome you! We are genuinely happy to have met your expectations. We take note of your comments and appreciate the feedback you have shared with us, as this is the only way we can improve our service delivery and continue to succeed in our commitment to environmental and social sustainability. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to the wonderful Douro Valley. Kind regards, Jorge Eiras

10/10 Excellent

yossef

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Jorge Eiras on 25 Sept 2022
Dear Yossef,Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo - Relais & Chateaux. It was a genuine pleasure to welcome you!We are very happy to have met your expectations. We thank you for the opinion you have shared with us, this is the only way we can improve our services and continue to be successful.We will share your opinion with all our people, thank you.We hope to be able to welcome you on your next visit to the wonderful Douro Valley. Yours sincerely,Jorge Eiras

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time. The pool needed some cleaning and would’ve loved a bigger bed. The food was good and scenery around the location was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Jorge Eiras on 25 Sept 2022
Dear Mrs. CarolynThank you very much for sharing your experience at Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo - Relais & Chateaux. It was a great pleasure to welcome you!We are happy that it met your expectations. We have taken note of your comments regarding the pool and we thank you for the opinion you shared with us, as this is the only way we can improve our services and continue to be successful.We are particularly happy to hear that the Douro valley scenery and food made your stay very enjoyable. We will share your kind words with all our people, thank you.We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to the wonderful Douro Valley. Yours sincerelyJorge Eiras

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply Beautiful.
Very beautiful and relaxing location. The pool and views were incredible. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. Overall a wonderful stay. It is about halfway between peso de régua and pinhão; about a 40 minute drive from each. The train stop is very close though.
Courtyard next to the pool with lounge chairs.
Some of the vines in July
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Quinta for a stop in Douro Valley.
Perfect place for a Douro Valley stop. Very quaint, lots of charm, lovely staff, amazing views, nice restaurant with wonderful food. We had a crazy storm come in so we weren’t able to enjoy the pool and outside eating as much as we’d have liked. The wine tasting tour left much to be desired so I wouldn’t go there just for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Jorge Eiras on 25 Sept 2022
Dear Mrs. AliciaThank you very much for sharing your experience at Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo - Relais & Chateaux. It was a great pleasure to welcome you!We are happy that it met your expectations. We have taken note of your comments regarding the tasting tour and we thank you for the opinion you shared with us, as this is the only way we can improve our services and continue to be successful.We are particularly happy to know that the location, Douro valley landscape, restaurant, food and above all our people made your stay very pleasant. We will share your kind words with all of them, thank you.We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit to the wonderful Douro Valley. Yours sincerelyJorge Eiras

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view , the kindness of the staff , slow food , very relaxing environment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Jorge Eiras on 25 Sept 2022
Dear DiegoThank you very much for sharing your experience at Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo - Relais & Chateaux. It was a genuine pleasure to welcome you!We are very happy to have met your expectations. We thank you for the opinion you have shared with us, this is the only way we can improve our services and continue to be successful.We are particularly happy to know that the Douro valley landscape, food, relaxing atmosphere and above all our people made your stay very pleasant. We will share your kind words with all of them, thank you.We hope to be able to welcome you on your next visit to the wonderful Douro Valley. Yours sincerely,Jorge Eiras

10/10 Excellent

Elpie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Srihari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenery, Great staff, lovely accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible people.
Fantastic views and great service. The staff at the restaurant was world class.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

FRANKLIN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular site well worth the cost. The ONLY demerit we found was the unchanging menu every day. Whereas everything on the menu is exquisite, the lack of variety grew tiresome after 3 days of meals.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning view, food and wine. 5 stars
Staff: 5 stars - Tirelessly working around the clock to provide a great service across the day. Food & Wine: 5 stars - we spent two nights eating and drinking at Quinta Nova. Although the menu is fairly limiting given its fine dining credentials, the quality and freshness of the food was second to none. Room: 4 stars - the room was nicely decorated with old period furniture. The only thing that it could have done with was a mini fridge to keep the water cold Pool & Surroundings: 5 stars - people come to this place for the view. It’s very well kept and absolutely stunning. In summary Quinta Nova is an exceptional stay. Although it’s quite expensive for the food and wine, it’s well worth it. This place does not have many rooms, meaning the winery is not flooded with guests. This means you can relax on-site without their being too many people. That’s worth a premium if you ask me.
Pool area
Wine making
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant stay. Only one remark: the menu for dinner was not so long and always the same for 3 days
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Luia, Miami, FL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the service are amazing. Probably one of the best in the region. HOWEVER, it's located in the opposite side of the main road, so getting to the hotel is a far and a somewhat difficult drive specially when it's dark. Because of that it may be a better option to find a similar quinta in the other side of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Delicious restaurant - our favorite meal on our entire Portugal trip. Do not miss this place, if you don’t take a full night in Douro you are truly missing out on a once in a lifetime experience !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Words cannot describe the beauty of this place. The views from the rooms are breathtaking. The hotel has such charm, and the staff were superb. The dinner at the restaurant was excellent. My only regret was not staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow factor
Wonderful setting, we especially enjoyed the late afternoon sun by the pool, which is surrounded by vineyards. The view of the river and hills is breathtaking. Room was luxurious with old world charm, service friendly and the food tasty (although few vegetarian options). Because it’s quite a drive to get there, make this a destination, spend time at the property . In the morning we walked through the vineyards. They also have wine making tours. This was a bit of a splurge for us, but certainly worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Anne-Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

AEdwards, Sydney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently had a 2 day stay at Quinta Nova. We had a wonderful stay, you can not beat the beautiful location and the views are simply stunning. We arrived to the property via train and we were able to organise transfers to and from the hotel which saved a fairly long walk up the hill. The room was clean and comfortable and had a nice outlook over the terrace and vineyards. The pool area was beautiful and was a nice area to relax. During our stay we did the sunset boat cruise which was awesome, more great views and excellent hospitality. We also had a 3 course dinner which was exceptional and found breakfast to be sufficient. Not a huge choice but all very fresh and tasty. We also found time to do the winery tour and tasting. The guide and staff at the wine shop were excellent and the tour was interesting and informative. We did have a few small room issues during our stay which was the only negative but we would still highly recommend Quinta Nova.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

BW, Phoenix

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, fully functional vineyard. Huge recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and beautiful
Amazing views, beautiful property for walking and just relaxing on patio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Quinta Nova on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you for staying with us, we appreciate you feedback! Hope to welcome you again at Quinta Nova, Obrigada, Quinta Nova

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Quinta Nova on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you for staying with us, we appreciaste your feedback. Hope to welcome you next time, Obrigada, Quintas Nova

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not cheap but a great experience
Fantastic stay in a fabulous location. Staff, facilities and food were first rate and the wine tour and tasting were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Quinta Nova on 18 Jul 2019
Thank you for staying with us, we appreciate your feedback. Hope to welcome you again, Obrigada, Quinta Nova

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For bliss-like tranquility and views, stay here!!!
Perfect in every way! My mom and I stayed at Quinta Nova on the final night of our Portugal vacation and were soooo glad we did - our only regret was not staying for 2 nights! Beautiful property with amazing views of the Duoro River and Valley - there were several cozy living rooms throughout the guest house to enjoy while reading, playing cards, or relaxing. Our room was spacious and sparkling clean, and had an enormous bed that was heavenly. Lovely on-site restaurant that is nice for a lunch or dinner splurge (appreciated the vegetarian options available), wine tour and tastings, wonderful free breakfast, and extremely attentive staff. I appreciated the attention to detail such as pick-up and drop-off at the nearby train station, note and chocolates in our room upon arrival, etc. There weren't many hotel guests during our stay, so we really loved the peaceful and relaxing ambiance of Quinta Nova..especially after the hustle and bustle of Lisbon and Porto. I imagine it's probably a bit busier during the summer, when the weather is warmer and the pool is open. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Quinta Nova on 13 May 2019
Dear Ashley, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed here for Valentine's Day of this year. We had an amazing experience at this place. Everything from the staff, wine, food, grounds, and stunning drive to the hotel was absolutely wonderful. I cannot say enough good about this place. We only wished we could have stayed longer. Amazing place for a special occasion.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Quinta Nova on 13 May 2019
Dear Jamie, We thank you for your feedback, we are very glad for your comments and pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for choosing Quinta Nova, we trully hope to be able to welcome you in a next visit! Quinta Nova Team

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over priced, and they nickel and dime you for every extra. You are captive to a very expensive menu, and overpriced wines - you even have to pay if you want to taste their wines after a tour! They upsell everything, except for two low quality pillow chocolates which were sarcastically pointed out to us as a gift. 5 star property with a 1 star pricing model.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this place. The million dollar views, the wine, the homeliness of the hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from The Quinta Nova Team on 3 Apr 2019
Esteemed Guest, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel and winery. Suite 6 was spacious and well-designed with a huge, comfortable king sized bed. Grounds are lovely with lots of individual spots to relax and enjoy the view. Staff were friendly and accommodating. On site restaurant was delicious, if pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from The Quinta Nova Team on 3 Apr 2019
Esteemed Guest, Thank you very much for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven Above the Douro
Fabulous property located high above the Douro in 18th Century Home. Fabulous views. Excellent lunch and dinner with excellent wines.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming. Amazing location and grounds. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

jesse, indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views of terrain and history.
The location is spectacular. The building is old and very comfortable. The staff is very nice and helpful. The food was delicious as was the wine and port. We were here in winter so I imagine a summer visit would be even nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent views and location,nice hotel staff, excellent for wine tasting and experience

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury wine house in isolation.
After a slow and steady drive from Vilareal we entered the traditional cobblestone road and wine barrels lining the entry. The house itself is a place of serenity and beautiful lounges to escape to inside and numerous outdoor settings whereby you take superb views in of the hills, valleys and river. A great tour of the winery and tastings along with walks of the vineyards from 1 to 6 Kms Showcase the hotel. Finally the restaurant which delivers quality food and wines does not disappoint.

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peace, Charm & Beauty in Douro Valley
Amazing stay at a quite wine estate in Douro valley. Perfect for a couple days to wind down and enjoy the amazing terraced hills of the Douro plus the walking trail throughout the property was a nice plus. Buffet breakfast was one of the best I have had in Portgal with fresh croissants and fresh squeezed orange juice.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Tarsh, Sydney, AU

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting, amaxing scenery but...
This place was beautiful, with breathtaking scenery and walks. A challenging drive up. The wine was great, but tasting (paid) felt rushed, with a brief description and overall service could have been more attentive. Overall the place lacked a bit of atmosphere. No music in common areas, in bar, breakfast etc and despite bar being open no staff there either unless requested. The shower went hot and cold, and air con noisy. Definitely appreciate that it's a vintage building, but a few things made it not quite live up to expectations.
Tasting view
Dinner view
View from the walk

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing scenery
If you want some exercise on your holiday, go on a couple of vineyard walks. Those for the very fit are fantastic, and the views are amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting.
We drove over from Porto through stunning landscape and stayed for 2 nights. Every aspect of stay was delightful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Douro valley
Charming hotel in the Douro Valley, perfect for a couples weekend getaway. Definitively better not to visit during winter as it rains a lot, but despite the bad weather we had a lovely time.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea, Sonoma, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hillside quinta
Quinta Nova was a beautiful, yet quaint hotel in the Douro Valley. Everything from the grounds, to the rooms, to the service, was wonderful. The only thing to be aware of is the drive in- the roads a a bit tumultuous, and would be beast not to drive at night. However, the hotel does a pre fixed meal for dinner with wine pairings that is to die for.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quinta Nove first stay
Fabulous hotel set in stunning location. Wine tasting and pairing with evening meal excellent. Staff really look after you. View from the pool amazing looking out over vineyards and countryside. Wish we had stayed longer!

10/10 Excellent

Prof, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
Ever smiling, courteous and helpful staff must make the owners very proud. Jose' "THE CHEF", Sussane and their colleagues made our short stay very comfortable and memorable. We looked forward to "THE SURPRISE" items on menu at dinner time. Of course, the wine was superb and service just amazing. We wish everyone at Quinta Nova A FANTASTIC 2015 ... We hope to come back again .. Dipa & Praful Lakhani

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an exceptionally wonderful place, though not easy to get to.

10/10 Excellent

Old Paul, Cheshire UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
A peaceful and relaxing location. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Slightly difficult to find.

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A ne pas hésiter d'y séjourner.
Superbe endroit et personnel disponible. Possibilité de dégustation de vins et de porto du vignoble. La qualité et l'excellence des Relais & Châteaux y sont bien présents.`
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Cláudia Gonçalves on 22 Aug 2023
Cher Mrs. Pierre, Merci beaucoup d'avoir partagé votre expérience à Quinta Nova Winery House - Relais et Châteaux. Ce fut un grand plaisir de vous accueillir ! Nous sommes sincèrement heureux d'avoir répondu à vos attentes. Nous prenons note de vos commentaires concernant notre restaurant et vous remercions de nous les faire savoir. C'est la seule façon pour nous d'améliorer notre prestation de services et de continuer à respecter notre engagement en matière de durabilité environnementale et sociale. Nous transmettrons vos aimables paroles à tous nos collaborateurs, merci. Nous nous réjouissons de vous accueillir lors de votre prochaine visite dans la merveilleuse vallée du Douro. Cordialement, Cláudia Gonçalves

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Jorge Eiras on 2 May 2023
Estimado Guilherme, Muito obrigado por partilhar a sua experiência na Quinta Nova Winery House - Relaîs et Châteaux. Foi um grande prazer recebê-los! Ficamos genuinamente felizes por termos correspondido às suas expectativas. Tomamos nota dos seus comentários e agradecemos o feedback que partilhou connosco, pois só assim podemos melhorar a nossa prestação de serviços e continuar a ter sucesso no nosso compromisso com a sustentabilidade ambiental e social. Estamos ansiosos por o receber na sua próxima visita ao maravilhoso Vale do Douro. Com os melhores cumprimentos, Jorge Eiras