Casa do Rio Wine Hotel Vallado

Our stay at this hotel was truly unforgettable. The dinners were absolutely exceptional — some of the best food we've ever had, full of flavor, care, and creativity. Every evening felt like a special experience. The hotel itself is peaceful and secluded, surrounded by beautiful nature that instantly puts you at ease. The spa was wonderful — the perfect way to relax and recharge after a long journey. And the wine... wow. The local red wine and port completely changed how we see both — rich, surprising, and deeply memorable. On top of all that, a huge thank you to the team for making our stay so special. Everything was top-notch, and we’re especially grateful for helping organize the proposal — you made that moment even more romantic and meaningful. This place will always stay in our hearts. We’ll definitely be back! 💛

What an exceptional stay at Casa do Rio. A friend had noted it as a must stay in Portugal and being well worth the hike. She was spot on. My two night stay turned into three all due to the beauty of the location, remarkable service and kindness from the staff, delicious food, and this place allowing me to unwind. This place offers it all: hiking, biking, swimming, boat ride, a fantastic spa, etc. you can do as much or as little as you’d like and between the sunrises, birds chirping, wine tastings, and sunsets the days do go by. I cannot say better things about Casa do Rio and the staff there, it’s a magical place.

The location is unique, close to the Douro river and surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. This makes for an ideal place to relax, walk the paths in the property and taste the wines. The service is extraordinarily nice and efficient. Food is also excellent; in particular we enjoyed the very healthy and delicious breakfast. We hired a boat for a nice ride along the river to Spain and back, and had the opportunity to see a rare black stork; birdwatching is also interesting around the hotel, I wonder what measures they take to protect the grapes from birds in harvest time 😀. We will come back.