Best Honeymoon Hotels in Portugal

This luxurious resort from the wellness-oriented Six Senses brand is nestled in the picturesque Douro Valley in a 19th-century quinta surrounded by gardens. Days might start with a healthy breakfast on the terrace, then a massage and some relaxation at the spa, followed by a cooking lesson in the open kitchen, and a visit to a nearby winery or a guided wine tasting with the sommelier before dinner. Whether you want to explore the area and its historic estates or just relax at the pool and spa, the options are endless.

This 42-room member of Design Hotels offers exceptional value, with rates starting under $130 per night in the low season. Tucked down a cobblestone alley in Lisbon’s historic Alfama neighborhood, it’s a hidden gem with a sleek design, great food and drinks, and a red-tiled rooftop pool and bar offering fantastic views of the city’s red rooftops. Rooms are done up in neutral colors and have glass-walled bathrooms, so you can admire the views of the Tagus River while showering. 

If you dream of staying in a Portuguese palace, this is the place for you. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, this hotel in an 18th-century palace built by the Dutch consul features original frescoes, tapestries, antiques, and exquisite art. Rooms may have period furniture, but they also have modern amenities like Nespresso machines to make your own cup of coffee. The elegant restaurant serves modern Portuguese cuisine in a frescoed room. When not touring Sintra’s palace museums, guests can play tennis, relax at the pool, or indulge in a spa treatment. 

For the couple who loves design and wants a local experience in Porto, this intimate boutique hotel is a lovely place to stay. A member of Design Hotels, it’s housed in a converted 19th-century mansion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the posh neighborhood of Foz, where wealthy families once built their summer homes. The hotel draws locals and visitors for its Michelin-starred restaurant, but the casual bistro is also worth trying. The breakfast buffet is especially rich, with sweet and savory options, eggs made to order, and even oysters and champagne.

If you want to stay in the heart of Porto, it would be hard to find a better location. Housed in a majestic Neoclassical building on Avenida dos Aliados, this member of the Leading Hotels of the World is a beautiful Art Deco home away from home. As soon as you enter, you’re greeted by the friendly staff, including the concierge, who will happily guide you to the best places in the city. After exploring Porto, indulge in a relaxing couples massage, a swim in the indoor pool, and a meal at one of the hotel’s restaurants.

Spread over 72 hectares, this massive resort has something for everyone. Traditional Portuguese tiles and other local touches combine with a wealth of amenities, including a beach club, tennis courts, golf course, and much more. Guests of the clifftop resort can take a panoramic lift and a stroll on the boarded walkway to Falésia Beach. 

This wine-focused hotel is the best place to stay if you want to explore the Vinho Verde region in northern Portugal. It started as a way for the owners of Quinta da Lixa winery to accommodate visiting friends, sommeliers, and importers and then grew into a popular boutique hotel. Rooms and suites are starkly modern, with floor-to-ceiling windows that make you feel like you’re right in the vines. Try your hand at being a winemaker for a day, and you’ll get to blend and bottle your own Portuguese wine and take it home.

Located just across the river from Porto in Vila Nova de Gaia, this classic grande dame draws guests who come to drink and dine at its Michelin-starred restaurant. On warm evenings, the terrace, with its spectacular views of Porto and the Douro River, is the place to be. Because no one can eat a Michelin-starred multicourse tasting menu every night, the hotel also has a lovely casual restaurant where you can try traditional Portuguese dishes like seafood cataplana. The decor here is traditional, with lots of antiques and art.

A Lisbon mainstay since 1933, this five-star hotel—a member of the Leading Hotels of the World—is perfect for the couple that wants a bit of a scene. In the evenings, Sky Bar by SEEN is the hot spot, offering stunning views of the city and a place for locals and visitors alike to see and be seen. There’s also a luxurious spa with Asian-inspired treatments, so you can detox and then retox. The thoughtful staff likes to surprise guests celebrating special occasions with a bottle of champagne and other treats.