The Rebello Hotel & Spa
Contemporary suites on the Gaia riverfront, among the port wine lodges.
Our insider guide
The Rebello stands on the Douro riverbank in Vila Nova de Gaia, facing Porto's Ribeira across the water. Many rooms and apartments have kitchens and river views.
The port lodges are a short walk away, and the Luís I bridge leads straight into old Porto.
Highlights
- Riverfront in Gaia
- Walk to port wine lodges
- Spa and indoor pool
- Spacious suites and apartments
Dining
The restaurant and terrace serve modern Portuguese dishes beside the river.
A stay, imagined
Life at The Rebello Hotel & Spa
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Porto Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Vila Nova de Gaia, where The Rebello Hotel & Spa waits. Contemporary suites on the Gaia riverfront, among the port wine lodges.
Riverfront in Gaia and walk to port wine lodges set the tone for the days ahead. The restaurant and terrace serve modern Portuguese dishes beside the river. It is a stay we recommend especially for couples, wine lovers, families.
Beyond the hotel, Porto unfolds at your own pace. Porto is a city of granite and blue tiles, tumbling down to the Douro in a cascade of churches, balconies and red rooftops. It feels more intimate than Lisbon, and more rooted in craft: port wine, azulejos, silverwork and a serious culinary tradition.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Vila Nova de Gaia
Private port lodge tasting
Vintage and tawny ports among the barrels in Gaia, with a cellar master.
Six bridges cruise
A private boat under the bridges at golden hour.
Tiles and bookshops
São Bento station, Livraria Lello and the azulejo churches with a historian.
Seafood in Matosinhos
Fresh fish grilled on the street-side grills of the fishing port.
A perfect day
A day in Porto, with your driver
- Morning
Early visit to Livraria Lello and a walk through the old town.
- Midday
Lunch at a riverside restaurant in the Ribeira.
- Afternoon
Private port tasting in Gaia.
- Evening
Sunset at the Serra do Pilar viewpoint and dinner with a view.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Porto Airport | 20–30 min |
| Douro Valley | 1 h 30 |
| Amarante | 50 min |
| Lisbon | 3 h |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
Perfect for port tastings. We arrange private visits to the lodges next door.
How we include The Rebello Hotel & Spa in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Porto with Douro Valley at an easy pace.
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Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with The Rebello Hotel & Spa. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.