Clean, friendly staff. Spa facilities (bathtub, sauna and steam room) were not warm enough.

Clean, friendly staff. Spa facilities (bathtub, sauna and steam room) were not warm enough.

Gorgeous property and very helpful staff!

Gorgeous property and very helpful staff!

The property is extremely unique. The grounds and pool are fantastic. Each room is like staying at a turn of the century villa (with modern plumbing). And the restaurant is a gem. The place is a bit remote, but worth it. And the spa is unbelievable. Good value.

The property is extremely unique. The grounds and pool are fantastic. Each room is like staying at a turn of the century villa (with modern plumbing). And the restaurant is a gem. The place is a bit remote, but worth it. And the spa is unbelievable. Good value.

TLDR: We made the mistake of booking a hotel that only has 10 reviews - hopefully this one will prevent you from doing the same. The pictures of Quinta Dos Romanticos portray a picturesque location in the Douro valley. We were extremely disappointed to arrive in the middle of a small town, between crumbling houses and dirty alleyways. We were given a room that was facing the neighbors’ back yard, and unwillingly became a part of this family’s life, hearing every bit of the couples' loud arguments and their baby’s crying. But, the absolute worst part was the 2 dogs that must've not been fed for days, as they were barking NON STOP. The manager on site took us to see 2 other rooms that had the same issue of barking dogs, which was unbearable. We decided to stay the night, but leave in the morning and cancel our additional 2 nights. The manager confirmed the cancellation, and said that we would take care of the refund in the morning. Based on this verbal commitment, we had already booked another hotel. Later that night we received a message from the manager saying he spoke to the owner, and that they only agreed to refunding one night out of the two. Concluding this saga with the hotel going back on their word and refusing to refund us for the 2 nights we did not stay there, has proven to us without any doubt that this is not an establishment that appreciates its clientele. Honestly, with a location and facility so poor, that is the least one could expect.

TLDR: We made the mistake of booking a hotel that only has 10 reviews - hopefully this one will prevent you from doing the same. The pictures of Quinta Dos Romanticos portray a picturesque location in the Douro valley. We were extremely disappointed to arrive in the middle of a small town, between crumbling houses and dirty alleyways. We were given a room that was facing the neighbors’ back yard, and unwillingly became a part of this family’s life, hearing every bit of the couples' loud arguments and their baby’s crying. But, the absolute worst part was the 2 dogs that must've not been fed for days, as they were barking NON STOP. The manager on site took us to see 2 other rooms that had the same issue of barking dogs, which was unbearable. We decided to stay the night, but leave in the morning and cancel our additional 2 nights. The manager confirmed the cancellation, and said that we would take care of the refund in the morning. Based on this verbal commitment, we had already booked another hotel. Later that night we received a message from the manager saying he spoke to the owner, and that they only agreed to refunding one night out of the two. Concluding this saga with the hotel going back on their word and refusing to refund us for the 2 nights we did not stay there, has proven to us without any doubt that this is not an establishment that appreciates its clientele. Honestly, with a location and facility so poor, that is the least one could expect.

What a pleasant surprise when we arrived. It is certainly off the beaten path but many places in the Douro Valley seem to be. The description of this place on the website does not hold a candle to what we experienced. The welcoming staff(Christiana, Ines and Philippe) were present when we arrived. We had drinks served by Christiana, while our room was being prepared. We learnt more about the hotel, the history and the area. Philippe, the very talented and budding chef, amazed us with a fantastic dinner. Do opt for this if you are staying here. We were also provided with breakfast which was included with the stay. The infinity pool was welcoming as well to cool off after a warm Summer day. We were able to relax for the day after being in the city for the last week. The area was very quiet and safe.

What a pleasant surprise when we arrived. It is certainly off the beaten path but many places in the Douro Valley seem to be. The description of this place on the website does not hold a candle to what we experienced. The welcoming staff(Christiana, Ines and Philippe) were present when we arrived. We had drinks served by Christiana, while our room was being prepared. We learnt more about the hotel, the history and the area. Philippe, the very talented and budding chef, amazed us with a fantastic dinner. Do opt for this if you are staying here. We were also provided with breakfast which was included with the stay. The infinity pool was welcoming as well to cool off after a warm Summer day. We were able to relax for the day after being in the city for the last week. The area was very quiet and safe.

The staff was lovely. The property, food and wine were great. Thank you

The staff was lovely. The property, food and wine were great. Thank you

My wife and I and our little dog Charley are biking through Portugal and we wanted to stay at a special place near the end of our trip. Dos Romanticos exceeded all of our expectations. The place was incredible, the food was some of the best we have had and the staff was very nice. They accommodated our little dog running and playing soccer next to the pool. One of the highlights of our trip.

My wife and I and our little dog Charley are biking through Portugal and we wanted to stay at a special place near the end of our trip. Dos Romanticos exceeded all of our expectations. The place was incredible, the food was some of the best we have had and the staff was very nice. They accommodated our little dog running and playing soccer next to the pool. One of the highlights of our trip.

The room and surrounding vineyards were delightful, and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. It was a wonderful place for us to be for a couple days and we thoroughly enjoyed it!

The room and surrounding vineyards were delightful, and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. It was a wonderful place for us to be for a couple days and we thoroughly enjoyed it!