Sitting just across the Douro River from central Porto, in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia (home to the city鈥檚 port wine cellars), the Yeatman is a polished, wine-focused property offering unbeatable views of the river and city beyond.
Every room is river facing with its own terrace, arranged in steps to mimic the landscape of the nearby Douro Valley. Rooms are spacious and air conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Decoratively, they鈥檝e all been individually styled by a different Portuguese winery using art pieces and pictures to reflect its personality and history. Each floor also has a different decorative theme, taking inspiration from the likes of the Portuguese navigators and the country鈥檚 wine regions and history.
The hotel鈥檚 gastronomic restaurant boasts two Michelin stars (the only one in Porto to do so), and serves a nightly choice of three tasting menus. There鈥檚 also the Orangerie, where you can enjoy breakfast and an 脿 la carte lunch and dinner menu.
The hotel鈥檚 expansive spa complex includes treatment rooms, an indoor panoramic pool and a summer outdoor pool, and a small gym offering personal training and yoga.
OUR OPINION:
With a luxurious spa complex and far-reaching views of the river and city from every room, the Yeatman is an excellent option if you鈥檙e looking for a relaxing retreat that鈥檚 within easy reach of central Porto.
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Rooms
The Yeatman鈥檚 rooms all carry an individual design by a different Portuguese winery, to tell its story through art pieces and pictures. They each have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, and beds are covered with soft white linens. The bathrooms feature marble fixtures and tile floors with underfloor heating. Some are fitted with a shower or a combination shower and bathtub, while bathrooms in higher categories have a separate shower and bath.
Location
A short boat ride across the Douro River from Porto, the hotel is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, a district known for its port cellars. Several cellars are within walking distance, including Taylor鈥檚, who are part of the same group. In about ten minutes on foot you can reach the waterfront, which is full of restaurants, caf茅s and more wineries to explore. From the docks, you can take a five-minute water taxi ride across the river to Porto.
Food and drink
The Yeatman鈥檚 gastronomic restaurant is the only one in the area to boast two Michelin stars, serving dinner each night with tasting menus of traditional Portuguese fare. The Orangerie is a more relaxed option, offering 脿 la carte lunch and dinner, as well as the hotel鈥檚 ample breakfast buffet. On Thursday nights, the hotel hosts a wine dinner that pairs different vintages with Portuguese cuisine. There鈥檚 also Dick鈥檚 Bar, just behind the lobby, where you can enjoy a drink and light bites in the lounge or outside to the backdrop of the panoramic view across the river.
Families
The hotel鈥檚 Kids Club is equipped with DVDs, games, bean bag chairs and a ping pong table. The club is unsupervised, but the hotel is happy to arrange for a nanny or babysitter at an additional cost.
Facilities and activities
A highlight of the Yeatman is taking advantage of its spa complex. As well as spending time in one of the ten treatment rooms, you can make use of the indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, experience shower and hammam. The hammam is free to guests staying in suites, and carries an additional charge for other guests.
Tour ideas in Porto
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at The Yeatman as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Maison Particuli猫re
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Pestana Vintage Porto
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Historical tour of Braga & Guimarães ![Historic houses, Guimar茫es]()
Historical tour of Braga & Guimar茫es
Historical tour of Braga & Guimar茫es
Visit churches, castles and palaces, winding lanes and medieval plazas as you explore historic Braga and Guimar茫es. A guide and driver will help you explore two of the most significant cities in Portuguese history on this private full-day tour from Porto.
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Porto panoramic tour with lunch cruise ![Skyline, Porto]()
Porto panoramic tour with lunch cruise
Porto panoramic tour with lunch cruise
Explore Porto鈥檚 history and culture on this half-day guided tour that includes a walking tour of its historic districts, a visit to the beach and a hilltop lookout, as well as a river cruise where you can enjoy lunch on board.
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Portuguese country cooking class ![Cooking cataplana, Algarve]()
Portuguese country cooking class
Portuguese country cooking class
On this hands-on half-day activity, you鈥檒l visit a family farm in the countryside and learn to cook authentic Portuguese dishes. You鈥檒l get an insight into Portugal鈥檚 food traditions and typical ingredients, as well as learning the practical skills you鈥檒l need to prepare the dishes back home.
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Porto and nearby places
- Braga and Guimar茫es 49 kilometers away
- Douro Valley 62 kilometers away
- Coimbra 105 kilometers away
- Sintra 268 kilometers away
- Estremadura 271 kilometers away
- Lisbon 273 kilometers away
- 叠别濒茅尘 277 kilometers away
- 脡vora & the Alentejo 292 kilometers away
- Algarve 462 kilometers away
- The Azores 1664 kilometers away