The Yeatman
A wine hotel on the Gaia hillside facing Porto's old town across the river.
Our insider guide
Terraced into the slope above the port lodges, every room at The Yeatman looks across the Douro to Porto's Ribeira. Its decanter-shaped pool has become an icon.
Wine is the theme throughout, from the extensive cellar to the vinotherapy spa, with partner estates represented in each room.
Highlights
- Panoramic views of Porto
- Exceptional wine cellar
- Vinotherapy spa
- Above the port lodges
Dining
The Yeatman restaurant is among the most acclaimed in Portugal, with a deep wine list.
A stay, imagined
Life at The Yeatman
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, Porto, where The Yeatman waits. A wine hotel on the Gaia hillside facing Porto's old town across the river.
Panoramic views of Porto and exceptional wine cellar set the tone for the days ahead. The Yeatman restaurant is among the most acclaimed in Portugal, with a deep wine list. It is a stay we recommend especially for wine lovers, couples, food lovers.
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, Porto
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
Reserve the gastronomic restaurant when booking. We add a private tasting at a historic port lodge below.
How we include The Yeatman 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 Yeatman. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.