Beautiful and quiet, this property offers stunning views of the surrounding vineyards, creating a serene escape. Delight in a day of wine tasting and cooking classes, or savour delicious cuisine at the on-site restaurant.
Located in Santa Marta de Penaguião, MW Douro Wine & Spa is in the historical district and on a river. Museu da Vila Velha and Douro Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Cultural e Recreativo de Arrabães and Centro Cultural Regional de Vila Real. Museu Etnográfico de Vila Real and Centro Cultural Lordelense are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby boat tours, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Santa Marta de Penaguião travel guide
Rua Marechal Teixeira Rebelo 136, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Vila Real, 5030-059
What's nearby
Caves Santa Marta
9 min drive - 8.0 km
Cathedral of Vila Real
10 min drive - 9.8 km
Adega de Vila Real
11 min drive - 11.6 km
Centro Cultural Regional de Vila Real
11 min drive - 10.1 km
Mateus Palace
13 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Regua Station
32 min drive
Vila Real (VRL)
22 min drive
Restaurants
Pastelaria Gomes
10 min drive
McDonald's
11 min drive
Café Avenida
9 min drive
La Forneria
9 min drive
Loja Do Covilhete
10 min drive
About this property
MW Douro Wine & Spa
Luxury hotel by the river
Consider a stay at MW Douro Wine & Spa and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, an attached winery and a swim-up bar. Sip and savour at this hotel, which boasts a vineyard, winery tours and a tasting room. Treat yourself to a massage, a detox wrap or a body treatment at Aqua Duorum, the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, light fare and sushi. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as hiking/biking and motor boating. In addition to a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers and a swim-up bar
Free self-parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
An electric car charging station, access to a nearby indoor pool and helicopter/aeroplane tours
Room features
All guest rooms at MW Douro Wine & Spa include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
Designer toiletries, children's dressing gowns and hairdryers
Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
How much does it cost to stay at MW Douro Wine & Spa ?
As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MW Douro Wine & Spa on 16 Nov 2026 start from Rp2.592.031, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is MW Douro Wine & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at MW Douro Wine & Spa ?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at MW Douro Wine & Spa ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at MW Douro Wine & Spa ?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.
Does MW Douro Wine & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is MW Douro Wine & Spa located?
Situated in the historical district, this luxury hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Fornelos River Beach, Caves Santa Marta and Centro Cultural e Recreativo de Arrabães. Museu da Vila Velha and Cathedral of Vila Real are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
MW Douro Wine & Spa Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Great property, well-appointed rooms, gym, pool. The entire staff is absolutely amazing and committed, namely Carlos, Tiago and Rafael who made it a great stay.
Good property with beautiful rooms that offer views of the surrounding vineyards.
A little remote in terms of activities outside of the hotel. Food at the hotel restaurant was good but the menu was somewhat limited.
Staff at the hotel were superb.. I read some of the comments about five star hotel in previous reviews while the hotel itself may not be a five-star the staff and the service is easily five-star… I laugh at some of the comments…. if you want little slippers and matching housecoat, look like a prince and princess, then go to Palace… the meals were suburban with the first class chef from Brazil… when I came to the restaurant bar you couldn’t want more for service and quality…. awesome place for a weekend getaway… so inconvenient to get to some of the winery for tastings, but make the best of it….
Nice view, rooms are great but the services are not there. Probably under staffed and under trained teams, while super nice people, it was not the experience you expect at a 5 stars hotel. Also several area appear to be unfinished such as the outdoor pool, probably the worst.
We enjoyed our stay here, and they arranged a wonderful day of wine tasting and a cooking class for us. The things we did not like, though, were that the gym in the basement was very warm, and also the outdoor pool was not open, even though it was quite hot out. The breakfast was nice. There is not much to do in the immediate area, so you would want to have a car, or a driver arranged for your time there. We did not use any of the spa services. They have bikes to use, but we did not inquire about where you would take them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
24 Nov 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok but far from a 5 star hotel
Friendly staff but clearly understaffed and untrained.
Comfortable room however you would expect some amenities on a 5 star hotel such as robes/slippers, tea/coffee, dental kit… also there was 1 complimentary water bottle however not a new/fresh bottle.
I would like to strongly suggest for a bar/wine menu improvement (it’s Douro wine region!). Also the restaurant menu should have more options and frankly better quality for the prices.
Breakfast was ok but again…not a 5 star (no fresh juices or fresh fruit…).
The hotel has several things to improve even some rebuilt to do (I’ve noticed an unfinished wall coming back from the parking lot via stairs as there was no elevator).
Not much to do outside the hotel. Spa and gym ok.
Overall it’s ok but far from 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Natasha
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Service staff is nice but very slow. keep having to ask for items that should be standard in rooms of 5 star hotels eg room service menu, wine bottle opener, wine glasses which they never ended up bringing any even though I requested it 2 times. No robes or slippers in room. Spa fully booked for 3 days. I mean.. isn’t this a “wine and spa” hotel? Hotel is pretty and location is incredible but could do better at being clean. Elevators and elevator buttons are dirty, windows around property are dirty, gym equipment not cleaned (sweat marks and sticky equipment), they let many small children use the gym like a jungle gym when trying to work out, left dishes on tables, pool is nice but surrounding needs to be landscaped. Unfortunately not a true 5 star hotel but beautiful location and because hotel is new ish it still looks decent. Should be a 3.5 or 4 star based on amenities and service. Quite disappointing for the cost of it. Restaurant staff was nice and helpful. Just needs an overhaul in management.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Neela
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
NOT a 5 star hotel by a long shot but has a gorgeous view.
Here are some findings from our stay:
Parking has no elevator (drop your bags at reception before parking if you have large luggage).
No robes/slippers provided (isn’t this standard in a 5 star hotel?!).
You need a swim cap to use the indoor pool.
There are no refreshment services at the outdoor pool.
No do not disturb signs for the room door.
No coffee or tea facilities in room.
Offer no wine experiences (as per website) - don’t be fooled, they have none and no partnerships. You need to arrange them yourself and have to drive yourself everywhere (they are not located close to any) - considering they call themselves a wine and spa hotel … very disappointing!
They are clearly understaffed so some bar staff you’ll also notice are plating your dinner too.
Small and limited wine menu and very limited restaurant menu (items frequently run out).
One-way doors to the balcony by the restaurant (we got locked out and had to knock on the window for another guest to let us back in).
The restaurant staff are amazing, our waiter was so attentive and his english was excellent. So too was our check-in and check-out staff.
All in all, wouldn’t stay here again. Definitely not a 5* as they advise, more like a 3*. Not bad but wouldn’t recommend.
Beautiful and quiet location. Staff was excellent. Restaurant was delicious. A bit far from most wineries in Douro Valley but enjoyed the peace and quiet and stunning views.
The restaurant menu is very limited. The hotel surely was away from everything else . The service at the restaurant was impeccable I must say . But it is a great get away from all the hustle and bustle . The drive up to the hotel was beautiful . Would recommend to drive during the daylight hours .
Check-in was seamless. They seat you and offer you welcome drinks. Parking is free with the options for valet or self-parking. We chose the rooms with terrace and views - this is the only way to go! The location’s amazing not to take advantage to wake up to the wonderful views. The facilities are great - i used the gym, indoor pool, sauna. There’s also an outdoor pool, good for a warm day. Shame we only stayed for 1 night, will definitely come back and stay longer.
Do not understand the need to expose the bathroom space to the room. Travelling with friends means that there is no privacy after a shower to dry off and dress without having exposure to others in the room! Plus if other person is sleeping, the light from the washroom space is disturbing to others! WHY are hotels doing this???
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Alan
17 Sept 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Prior to arriving 8 emails were not answered. Phone calls went unanswered, on one occasion when the phone was answered it was after 25 attempts.
Lack of staff. For a Spa - lack of spa staff - who whilst competent lacked a smile. Pool and pool area needs a clean. Room service menus very limited. Room service exceptionally slow. Al in all explains the lack of guests.
Adorei a estadia de 3 noites neste hotel de 5*****
Estava tudo muito bom, pequeno almoço variado com muitas coisas boas, funcionarios simpaticos, spa e piscina interior excelente e até deu para fazer uns treininhos no ginasio :)
Lugar ideal para uns dias de descanso.