Casa do Arco by Douro Exclusive

Fabulous service. Fabulous views. We are in another world here.

Truly an awesome spot with just 3 rooms and restaurant attached. Spectacular views and perfectly appointed rooms and a common living room. Breakfast is provided and Ana and her team put out a delicious spread and make excellent eggs. Marco and Antonio hosted and served excellent dinners including a great selection of M&A wines. Not to be missed!

Such an intimate little get away in the middle of our Portugal trip. The Douro Valley is exquisite and this boutique hotel was perfect for the vibe we were looking for. With only three rooms, you can expect personal and exceptional service. We very much enjoyed our dinner including the olive oil from the hotel’s own olive trees to the M&A wine produced exclusively for the hotel. Breakfast each morning was perfect, including the homemade mother bread. I can honestly say this was one of the most comfortable beds I have slept in. You will not be disappointed if you choose this for your stay.

The location is spectacular, the people are amazing and that is before we even got through the door. Our visit began with Tony the house manager meeting us in the driveway. Tony is professional, caring and all-knowing when it come to things in the Douro Valley. Throughout your stay Tony will ensure every detail of your stay is perfect. After an hour or so you will be convinced that you are the only guest at the resort. The rooms are modern, clean and comfortable. We had a magnificent view of the valley that made us hesitant to leave the room. The living room is a common area on the first floor with great views and comfortable seating. We spent hours in here sampling wine, relaxing and meeting with a few other guests staying in the hotel. During the stay we got a chance to meet the owners Ana and Marco in the restaurant during breakfasts and dinner. Both are so knowledgeable and passionate about the valley, their place and ensuring their guests have a the best experience possible. Meals in the restuarant are some of the best we had anywhere on our trip. There is attention to every detail and the food is spectacular. We ate in the dining room for 2 of our 3 nights and wish we had stayed in the house for all three dinners. Should we return to the Douro Valley in the future this would be the only place we would even consider staying.

What an amazing, unique hotel this is. Located in the heart of the Douro Valley with most breath taking views. From our room we could see right across the valley to Pinhao. There are only 3 rooms which makes the place feel very exclusive. The small restaurant serves a basic but tasty breakfast. Due to the slight remote location we dined in both evenings which given the limited nature of the menu was maybe a mistake in hindsight. The pool area was nice but the actual pool look a little tired and not the most welcoming. The hotel interior is top quality though with a lovely ante room to have a drink pre / post dinner with those amazing views again!