Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews of Hotel Rural Quinta do Silval

4 out of 5
Hotel Rural Quinta do Silval
Quinta Do Silval, Alijo

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 179 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 179 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my goodness. I don’t even know where to start. I had never been to Portugal and didn’t mean to fall in love with it. But I have fallen in love with Portugal and this property and the amazing people in it are the reason why. Most beautiful and most relaxing, welcoming place. I hope everyone reading this review goes and finds out for themselves. Most beautiful hosts, most breathtaking location, most amazing rooms, wine and meals! I hope to get back to Portugal soon and when I do, it will definitely start with a night or few at this property. Thank You for your hospitality!

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were outstanding. Meal wonderful and wine superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was wonderful. The staff was so helpful, kind and hardworking! They catered to all our requests(wine by the pool please…) with smiles. Beatrice, the owner, works her tail off to make sure everything is done right. Her staff, Christina, Candido and others are just as hardworking. Driving there is an experience but worth it. Dining there is a must(plus-you don’t want to drive at night with any wine in you) We highly suggest this property and will tell all our friends to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

irfan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family run, but not at all professional. Rooms are small. Beds were unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with stunning views Very personal service, if you are interested in wine and vineyards the tour which is offered at the property is highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Beatriz Magalhães on Sep 9, 2023
Dear Astrid,Thank you for your kind words.We're glad you had a great time in our Hotel and Quinta, we really want to make everyone feel at home and ease. We also hope Douro proved itself worthy of another visit.Kind regards,Beatriz and Margarida

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, quiet, and very picturesque. Beatrice, the owner was extremely gracious and would go out of her way to help with anything we needed. Also, Catia, her employee was a wealth of knowledge, from places to see, and how to get to them, to wineries to visit…an amazing young woman and an outstanding asset to the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Maria Beatriz Magalhães on Apr 15, 2023
Dear Robert and Diana, Thank you very much for your words. We believe that you felt the pleasure that it was for us to have you with us.You were exceptional guests. Thank you very much for choosing our Hotel. Looking forward to see you again. Beast regards from Beatriz and Cátia

6/10 Okay

Moshe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

randi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Placerville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property and our dinner. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expensive stay, isolated location, bad management
I have mixed feelings about Quinta do Silval. The area in Douro Valley is breathtaking, it worth a drive. But did it worth a stay? About the drive, DO NOT FOLLOW your GPS or Google Maps as you might end up like us on a very steep horse trail in-between the vines. It was our scariest drive EVER. About the stay: This is a winery, right? But there was no welcome drink, none, not a bottle, not a glass. You need to pay for every little thing. The room was rustic and comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and clean. The wine tasting is a 25 euros joke. The person presenting the wines had zero knowledge about wines (a white, a red, a late harvest). We had the sweetest wine first, and the wines were mediocre. We looked online, and yes, Quinta do Silval makes fine, expensive ports. The restaurant offered dinner for 35 euros per person, and it was, again, mediocre and expensive. No beverage included! I bought half a bottle of late harvest, and the bill was made for a full bottle. I needed 3 dialogues in 2 languages to get the right price on the bill. The breakfast was OK. But the coffee machine did not have beans until late. There is a pool, very clean, in a gorgeous surrounding. Overall, we paid almost 250 euros for both for one night here. We do not recommend this site, sorry. It is badly managed, it is bluntly an expensive tourist trap, as there is nowhere else to go.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Maria Beatriz on Jul 12, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. Every comment is important to us. We are very sorry for any inconvinence.

8/10 Good

Karren Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
The hotel was well located in the heart of the Douro Valley and we explored the villages/towns nearby. Favaios was a great visit. The hotel overall was OK for its price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Maria Beatriz on Jul 12, 2022
Thank you for your kind words. We look forward to your visit in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place with great views and withe even better wines.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Maria Beatriz on Jul 12, 2022
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that everything has been to your liking. We look forward to your visit in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Frisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best view. Property and hotel are beautiful. Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Maria Beatriz on Jul 12, 2022
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that everything has been to your liking. We look forward to your visit in a near future.

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Oct 22, 2019
Dear Guest, Hope you can come back soon and have a nice trip. Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Vítor Carvalho on Sep 29, 2019
Thank you for your kind words. It was lovely to have you here with us. Hope you can come back in the future. Kinds regards,

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average everything except view from pool area!
Room is very small for 3 adults and located right outside the main reception desk. Dark, and no view but parking lot from only window in room. Breakfast was average. Woke up in middle of night with bathroom floor flooded from a leaking toilet. Brown water on the second morning in shower and tap. But, positive was the view from the pool area. Felt it was overpriced for the quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 15, 2019
Somos muito gratos por suas palavras. Esperamos que possam voltar em breve Atenciosamente,

10/10 Excellent

Waqar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Daniela Teixeira on Sep 6, 2019
We are so grateful for your kind words. We hope you will be back in the near future. Sincerely yours, Daniela Teixeira

2/10 Terrible

Aarti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL
Totally dissatisfied with the Hotel. No service No food No information! I cannot fault the views which are amazing. However details on the advertised hotel is completely wrong! There is no restaurants/cafes nearby by. You would have to go by cab costing €25 to eat. The hotel offers dinner only €32 pp and no vegetarian option. The breakfast is extremely lame at the best of times. Asking for an iron was too much trouble for the the staff. In fact my kids had to eat the snacks we had bought with us as there was no lunch as the kitchen was closed. Beautiful bar but not open. Very little staff to help and limited to resources.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 3, 2019
I would like to be able to classify the way you and your guests are staying in our hotel and for the sake of professional respect I will not do so. Our team is very good as you can see from the comments in general but to a certain type of human being that no matter how much we can do until the rain or too much sun it's always someone's fault

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eduardo and Daniela were amazing and very accommodating. Property was beautiful and quiet. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Daniela Teixeira on Jul 21, 2019
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy that everything has been satisfactory. We look forward to your visit in the near future. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible setting, in the middle of vineyards. Charming hotel, very quiet, located about 3 miles from Pinaho. Eduardo the owner and his team will make you feel welcome and will do everything to make your stay very comfortable. Definitely a unique hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Daniela Teixeira on Jun 23, 2019
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that everything has been to your liking. We look forward to your visit in the near future. Sincerely, Daniela Teixeira

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property had an amazing view. The Quinta was in the valley away from the city, so it was serenely quiet and very beautiful. It was lovely to have a view of the valley from either the nice picnic area or the well-maintained pool area. The Quinta do Silval also offered a private wine tasting with the owner. It was nice to be able to have the wine with a bit of background as to how the wine was produced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Daniela Teixeira on Jun 22, 2019
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad that everything has been to your liking. We look forward to your visit in the near future. Sincerely, Daniela Teixeira

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Daniela Teixeira on May 19, 2019
It was lovely to have you here with us, we hope you can come back soon and stay a little bit longer. Thank you for your kind words, all we want is to please our guests and for everything to be perfect. We are looking forward to see you soon. Kind regards Daniela Teixeira

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good and traditional Douro experience.
Excellent. The owners, staff, location, amenities food and wines are all great. Very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on May 3, 2019
It was lovely to have you here with us, we hope you can come back soon and stay a little bit longer. Thank you for your kind words, all we want is to please our guests and for everything to be perfect. We are looking forward to see you soon. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel! The hotel was beautiful and clean, however the people there were the best part! We enjoyed a wine tasting and dinner there and this was arguably the best meal of our trip. Highly recommend the cheesecake. We will definitely return to this hotel when we are back in Portugal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Apr 6, 2019
Good Morning, The staff at Hotel Quinta do Silval appreciate your positive comments and look forward to returning again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Boston ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t miss the tasting! Lovely property, great service and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Nov 1, 2018
Thank you for your reply. Your opinion is very important to us. All comments will be to make us better. We hope to see you soon. Congratulations

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Oct 1, 2018
Thanks.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
September break
Beautiful location (if not travelling by car about 20mns from rail station - taxi 10-20 euros ) Charming pool area with stunning views Very helpful staff Fascinating tasting and winery Good breakfasts Evening meals - nothing wrong but not very exciting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 30, 2018
Thanks for your response. Your opinion is very important to us. All the comments will be to make us better. We hope to see you soon. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a quick one night stay at Quinta do Silval but it was lovely. The staff was attentive and kind and made sure we had everything we needed. The pool area is dreamy and the views are unreal. We didn't eat dinner here but breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 28, 2018
Thanks for your response. Your opinion is very important to us. All the comments will be to make us better. We hope to see you soon. Cheers

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the overall premises was spectacular with its views and calm setting. The only thing I would have liked to know in advance was that the room was to be located on the first floor right outside of reception. The walls are thin and provided little privacy from the front desk area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 23, 2018
Thanks for your comment. Your opinion is very important to us. All reviews will be to make us better. We hope to see you soon. Best wishes

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 23, 2018
Thanks for your comment. Your opinion is very important to us. All reviews will be to make us better. We hope to see you soon. Best wishes

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Heaven on Earth!
Staying here two nights made my whole vacation! I can't say enough good things about this hotel, their wine, their amazing staff and their delicious food. We felt pampered, welcomed and after two nights there we were completely relax, in love with the location and left planning our next return. Eduardo and his staff were extremely nice and went above and beyond to make sure we loved our stay - which we did. Take full advantage of their wine tasting and their food! They make their own olive oil (which was delicious) and all of their food was fresh (eat all of their seafood, it's to die for). Some of the reviews say the rooms are outdated - they clearly don't get the point/vision of this place. My boyfriend and I come here to disconnect, enjoy each others company, eat delicious food, drink amazing wine, learn more about wine and have great conversations. All of my expectations were met and exceeded. We will return and plan to stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 17, 2018
Good afternoon Dear Jennifer. We thank you for your visit, it was a pleasure to have you here and we look forward to your visit in the future. Thank you very much for your beautiful words. The staff sends warm greetings and congratulations to the future

8/10 Good

Luis, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid views
Very polite and attentive staff. We arrived late for dinner and even so they managed to serve us . The Hotel is very well located in the heart of Douro vineyards spread around Alijó. It provides a fantastic Douro ambience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Vítor Carvalho on Sep 15, 2018
Thank you for your comments, they are very important to us. Best regards from the team of Quinta do Silval

4/10 Poor

Jayne, Vancouver Canada

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st of all we had a main floor room with NO air conditioning ! We couldn’t the window because people walking by could look right in! Beds were uncomfortable and couldn’t sleep well . We were there a few nights and the first night the fire alarm went off at 2 am and they never said why and when asked they said nothing they could do about it!! Finally , charged us a corkage fee for drinking our own wine ! Not impressed!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Sep 15, 2018
Thank you for your comment. Your opinion is very important to us. All the reviews will be to make us better. We hope to see you soon. Best regards

8/10 Good

Rachel

Great views and service, mediocre restaurant
The Quinta is in a lovely location with beautiful views of the vineyards and hillsides. The staff bent over backwards for us, allowing us to check in late and do a wine tasting with dinner. Our earlier tours in nearby Pinhão had run long, so we didn’t get to do the normally scheduled tour and tasting at 1730, thus our special request. Staff member Daniela was super helpful with our last minute changes, and the man who did the tasting with us was extremely engaging and pleasant. That said, the room was rather plain, the bed was rock hard, and the dinner and wine tasting were considerably overpriced given comparative meals and wine in the region. Breakfast was also underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Vítor Carvalho on Sep 10, 2018
Thank you for your comments, they are very important to us. Best regards from the team of Quinta do Silval

10/10 Excellent

Vahe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Aug 4, 2018
Dear host Your comments are very important to us, thanks for doing so. Greetings,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenery
We stayed 2 nights, the room was lovely with a beautiful view. There is a pool that also has nice views, especially at sunset. The staff, breakfast and wine tasking with Eduardo were exceptional. I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Vítor Carvalho on Jul 14, 2018
Thank you!! Is because of guests like you that we try to make your stay as memorable as possible in our little corner of paradise. Hope to see you back again soon.

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Jul 8, 2018
Obrigado pela visita esperamos que tenham gostado Cumprimentos.

6/10 Okay

Worldtraveller, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
You can do better for the price
Although the views are incredible and it is located not too far from Pinhão, the walls of the room were paper thin as you could hear anything. The breakfast was ok, but some real coffee instead of this weird machine would have been better. ( I had better service and breakfasts in hostels) Although you are staying on a vineyard, no wine/ port was offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Quinta do Silval on Jun 16, 2018
Thanks for the kind words and we hope to have the pleasure of having you again in our farm. Greetings.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little slice of heaven in the Douro Valley
Every one of the staff at Quinta do Silval were friendly and helpful. Edwardo was the perfect host. Our wine tasting was fun and informative. We really felt pampered during our stay there. The meals in their dining room were terrific, too. Incredible views on all sides.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Quinta do Silval on May 16, 2018
Dear Susan, We thank you for the kind words, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to have your visit in the future. Best regards Daniela Teixeira

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to be accommodating. However, the overall room and facilities (cannot comment on pool as it was closed when we visited) are somewhat dated. There is a constant humming noise from the wine storage units that takes away from the otherwise rural environment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Quinta do Silval on May 11, 2018
We are sorry that you had this experience, we hope to be able to count on your future visit so that we can compensate with a more reserved room. We appreciate the friendly words regarding the staff and we hope that on your next visit you will enjoy our swimming pool in full. Kind regards Daniela Teixeira

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top-notch quinta in gorgeous place
Our stay in Quinta was top-notch. From staff to the views. We came late at night so we did not see the beauty of the valley, when we woke up in this beautiful view we were amazed, first words was wow. It was one of the most beautiful places in whole Portugal. Manager Eduardo showed us around, gave as information about wine, told some interesting history. They producing very good wine so you can have a tasting over there. Just one tip before you going better contact this place for directions, there are more than just one way to come and one of them is ''for horses" :D. Overall amazing experience, would recommend it for everybody. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Daniela Teixeira on Apr 26, 2018
Thank you for the kind words. We hope to see you in the near future. Best regards, Staff Quinta do Silval

10/10 Excellent

jay, fort Lauderdale, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
This is a great place to stay at the douro valley. Very helpful and kind people (thanks Eduardo and Victor). The room has several nice touches to make it cozier. Recommend 100%
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Quinta do Silval on Apr 17, 2018
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you soon in the future. Kind regards All team Quinta do Silval

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot in the middle of vineyards
Lovely hotel in the middle of picturesque countryside. Easy access from Pinhao. The staff are so sweet and attentive. It is restful and bucolic. Highly recommended. The menu options are limited - that is my only reservation.
Response from Eduardo Fernandes on Apr 11, 2018
On behalf of the whole team thank you for the words you have sent and we hope to see you soon at Quinta do Silval. Kind Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunning setting!
The setting of this Quinta, the helpfulness of the staff, the beauty of the pool set off by the stunning Douro Valley, made this one of our favorite stops on a recent 11 day visit to Portugal. The fact that you could have a "homemade" dinner right on site enhanced the rest and relaxation of the experience . The staff is ready to bring you a glass of port or local wine at poolside! Dinner is another opportunity to sample the wine of the region along with local dinner favorites.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Can be the jewel of the Douro Valley
The Hotel Silval is a fantastic little boutique hotel set in the most amazing scenery anywhere in the world. However the over serious attitude projected by the staff can make it quite difficult for the customer to feel at ease.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yishai, tel aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic time at duaro
Spent two days with my wife. The staff were super friendly and helpful, the views are just stunning and even as there were more people there we really felt alone and enjoyed the views, the wine and the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this place!
Marvelous place to stay. The Douro Valley is utterly beautiful. This hotel was wonderful in every respect. We enjoyed the tour learning about growing grapes and making port (15 euros/each). The dining was excellent. The facilities were superb. Loved having the outdoor pool - what a setting!