Portugal's design-driven hotels redefine luxury by seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with the country's rich natural landscapes. From the pristine coastal town of Comporta, where Sublime Comporta invites guests to indulge in sustainable luxury amid cork trees, vineyards, and wild beaches, to Casas Na Areia's eco-retreat that lets the landscape take center stage with its beachfront houses and white sand floors, these design-forward accommodations redefine the traditional hotel experience. For those yearning for simplicity and nature, Cabanas No Rio on the banks of the Sado River provides a unique escape within modern cabins that open up to the serene environment. Areias do Seixo, nestled amid pine trees and sand dunes, marries design, nature, and sustainability, creating a haven for those wishing to disconnect. Overlooking the Douro River, Octant Hotels Douro seamlessly merges its architecture with the surrounding slopes and valleys, providing guests with minimalist and modern rooms that allow nature's beauty to shine through. Portugal's design-driven hotels offer a refreshing approach to travel, highlighting the importance of architecture and sustainability in enhancing the guest experience.
“Being surrounded by surreal umbrella trees. Riding your horse through fields, ponds, and sand dunes to a scenic deserted beach. Time standing still. Leaving recharged and inspired. ”
Sublime Comporta
PORTUGAL
Sublime is a destination landscape hotel in a charming beach town of Comporta, one hour south of Lisbon, Portugal. The 17 hectare property is surrounded by cork trees, vineyards, sand dunes, and wild beaches, creating a one-of-a-kind natural environment. The retreat is reminiscent of an upscale Portuguese farm, with the interiors inspired by the slow life at Comporta, complete with unique modern touches and sustainable development. Many of the villas have been built around the trees, in order to avoid cutting them down. Choose one of 23 suites or one of several 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom “cabana” villas, peacefully spread out through the property and integrated into the surrounding landscape. Stay at the unique Bio-Pool Suites with private terraces built on stilts (inspired by the fishing ports built by the local fisherman) for an unforgettable experience. Spend the day reading by the pool. Wander through the organic gardens. Visit the spa and get a massage with one of the therapeutic olive oil made on the property.
Casa Na Areia
PORTUGAL
Casas Na Areia is an eco retreat, consisting of 4 restored seaside houses. The simple modern abodes are your quintessential beach escape with their white sand floors (throughout the houses, except in the bedrooms) and thatched-roofs. The landscape is at the forefront here. Stay in one of four cottages made from sustainable materials with views to the surrounding nature. Relax in the plunge pool, facing the rice fields. Go for a thoughtful bike ride through pine forests and sandscapes to the beach or the fishing dock. (bikes are provided for guests) Take in the silence.
Cabanas No Rio
PORTUGAL
CABANAS NO RIO are unique design dwellings on the banks of Sado River in Comporto, Portugal (part of the Silent Living portfolio). The modern cabins are fishermen huts made entirely out of wood, masterfully restored by the owner along with architect Manuel Aires Mateus. The two intimate huts are designed with simplicity to let the surrounding nature be the focus, and are shaped to open up to the landscape. Enjoy showers that are equipped for the inside as well as the outside. Drive through open sandy roads to reach the cabanas. Enjoy the stillness of sitting outside, while watching the sky change colours and listening to bird song.
Areias do Seixo
PORTUGAL
Areias do Seixo is a destination hotel an hour outside of Lisbon, Portugal. Design, nature, and sustainability describe it best. The hotel is surrounded by pine trees and sand dunes, with the Atlantic in the distance, and is a perfect retreat for those looking to escape the world. Each room is different and tells a story. Choose one of Gold, Tree, Land or Love rooms, built with minimum impact to the environment and complete with log fireplaces, wooden patios, and views to the ocean, the dunes or the garden. Families and groups will love the villas and the townhouses available on the premises, with barbecues and outdoor swimming pools. Visit the spa for a dry sauna, or a turkish bath or the relaxation room and outdoor pool.
Octant Hotels Douro
PORTUGAL
Octant Hotels Douro is a modern retreat on the banks of the Douro River in Vista Alegre, Portugal. The architecture mimics and enhances the surrounding environment - with its slopes, valleys, and terraces. There are 55 rooms and 5 suites, with modern and minimalist design in neutral tones. The use of glass invites the outside nature in and fills the rooms with light. Stay in a Mountain View or a River View room, or splurge on the Panoramic Suite complete with 360 views of the Douro River, the anchorage site, the pool and the mountains, as well as a private garden. Enjoy the property. Wander through the gardens. Cool off in the panoramic outdoor pool. Visit the spa complete with a sauna, a turkish bath, and a Tepidarium.
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