The Rebello, located on the banks of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, is a stunning example of industrial heritage reborn. Housed in a collection of 19th-century stone warehouses that once served as wine cellars and cookware factories, the hotel honors its past through thoughtful restoration. Its name is a nod to the traditional “rabelo” wooden boats that historically transported barrels of port wine down the river, and today, you can still find the city’s last working boatyard right across the street.
Designed by the Lisbon-based architecture firm Metro Urbe with interiors by Quiet Studios, the hotel blends its rugged stone exterior with modern, sophisticated design. The interiors focus on tactile textures and authentic local craftsmanship, featuring bespoke furniture and curated art from local makers. The property’s destination spa is a particular highlight, inspired by ancient Roman bathing rituals and designed to offer a tranquil escape within the historic stone architecture.
The hotel acts as a social hub for both locals and travelers, offering a popular rooftop bar with breathtaking panoramic views of the river and the historic terracotta-tiled skyline of old Porto. With 103 apartment-style suites, the property provides a “home away from home” atmosphere that balances luxury with a relaxed, unpretentious service style.
Its location is perfect for exploring, sitting just a short walk or boat ride away from Porto’s iconic Ribeira district and the famous port wine cellars of Gaia. Whether you are wandering through the nearby historic streets or relaxing by the indoor pool, the hotel serves as an ideal base for experiencing the heart of Portugal’s northern culture.
Expert reviews
“Opposite Porto’s Ribeira district, directly beside the River Douro’s edge, stands The Rebello housed within a collection of restored and reimagined 18th-century stone warehouses. This is Vila Nova de Gaia, the birthplace of the Port industry, that 300 years on, remains world-famous for its Port lodges and cellars.”
“Design savvy and art-filled, the Rebello opened in 2023 in Vila Nova de Gaia and offers knockout views of Porto, across the Douro River, from many of its 103 apartment-style rooms. A roof bar, pool, spa, restaurant and cafe are also in the converted 19th-century stone building, which is near the Ferreira port-wine house.”
“The Bomporto group’s third hotel in Portugal, after Lisbon outposts the Lumiares and the Vintage, offers 103 suites housed in 19th-century industrial buildings on the edge of the Douro River. It comes with a rooftop bar; a cocooning spa that has a pool and a restaurant that serves Portuguese comfort food to share.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Great views
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Delicious breakfast
Location
Recent guest reviews
19 April 2026
Exceptional
Everything was perfect. Thank you so much
18 April 2026
Fabulous
Fantastic location to enjoy Porto. Our room was roomy and comfortable- there was plenty of space for 4 adults. Breakfast was amazing and the staff provided great service.
14 April 2026
Exceptional stay in Porto
My favorite hotel we stayed at during our two week trip to Portugal, the room exceeded my expectations and the staff was professional and friendly. We loved the location of the hotel and my kids loved the pool and whirlpool.
12 April 2026
Fantastic location, great view, excellent experience
Rooms, locations, rooftop, staff
Gym could be better and policy to kids use pool more flexible. More food options on the roof top.
1 April 2026
Fantastic stay in the Port district.
Fantastic. Absolute Luxury. There aren't many hotels in the world this good. Superb family rooms. Great location and view of the city. Brilliant location for Port tours.
Nothing.
31 March 2026
If you’re looking for an elegant and modern hotel, away from the crowds where you can also get a great massage and excel
It’s location is fantastic, great view! Quiet place and walking distance to stores, wineries, coffee shops and everything next to the water. The room was super spacious and clean and they have the best staff at the reception always open to help.
17 March 2026
Exceeded expectations
Everything was absolutely gorgeous
Nothing at all
13 March 2026
Best hotel in Porto Gaia!
The hotel is excellent. Great location, friendly staff, superb facilities including the spa and gym. Food in the Pot and Pan restaurant was exceptional with lots of choice. Would highly recommended to anyone.
31 January 2026
Very pleasant
The view from the balcony, the room and it's amenities, the food, both for breakfast and at the rooftop restaurant, and most of all the lovely staff!
30 January 2026
We had an amazing stay. Super cool hotel - lived the interior, the staff, the location and the food in the restaurants.
Perfect hotel in an wonderful location
All was good
18 January 2026
An amazing experience worthy of another visit … hopefully soon!
The team was amazing on all levels … top notch!
The WiFi.
13 January 2026
Fabulous
Its a very Luxurious Hotel with nice room and kitchen facilities. Spa facilities and breakfast are great, very quiet surrounding yet next to the River and many restaurants and super market within walking Distance
Quite high price
11 January 2026
Exceptional
Location, cleanliness
4 January 2026
Exceptional
The hotel is simply wonderful! The service is impeccable, and the attention given to both pets and guests is truly exceptional. I've traveled to many places around the world, but without a doubt, the service at The Rebello is one of the best I've ever experienced. I highly recommend this hotel.
1 January 2026
Exceptional
Everithing was perfect. Really nice staf, friendly and professional, congratulations.
27 December 2025
excellent option in Gaia
- the view is great - location is very good - room size and cleanliness is excellent - dogs are welcome - the staff is really helpful and nice - its a nice building - breakfast is good
- the coffee at the breakfast is ok, and the orange juice could be freshly pressed... everything else was very good
26 December 2025
Perfect escape
Everything! The rooms were huge and had lots of cute extras. The spa was delightful. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great location
Gym was a bit limited but that's normal for hotel gyms.
7 December 2025
I can’t wait to come back
The location. The facilities in the studio room. The view. Friendly staff
7 December 2025
Super comfy , very good quality , very good services
Flexible services
Nothing
3 December 2025
Perfect stay when visiting Porto.
Staff was incredibly helpful, and spa pool/sauna was a dream. As was the location and view of city center.
Bed could have been more comfortable.
3 December 2025
Great location and friendly staff
Friendly staff. Excellent sized room
Light switch at the entrance of the room didn’t function. Showed head support broken.
2 December 2025
It was the best hotel I have ever stayed at in Europe.
The breakfast was one of the best I have ever had.
22 November 2025
Don’t think twice, just book it!
It was fantastic. Impeccably clean, easy walking distance, beautiful views, spacious rooms, relaxing atmosphere. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve had. Staff always went above and beyond. Definitely want to come back!
Nothing.
18 November 2025
A great location for exploring Porto. Breakfasts were amazing. We used the spa facilities every day.
Stylish, spacious and well located
17 November 2025
Spa is worth the extra $
Loved the polite staff and small but well-designed spa.
16 November 2025
Excellent stay
Location Layout Cleanliness Staff Breakfast
12 November 2025
Fabulous
Location, room size, terrace, view, housekeeping, breakfast
Nothing although I found the spa overpriced
8 November 2025
Fabulous
Location
Nothing
5 November 2025
Staff, facilities and location perfect.
Great facilities, friendliest staff and brilliant location.
Nil
30 October 2025
Excellent location for visiting historic sites and great view.
Excellent view from the room, location, breakfast
Baby cot was small
28 October 2025
Great location with spectacular views
Lovely hotel on the river. The view from our room was spectacular. Breakfast had a great choice. Would highly recommend a stay at the Rebello.
Nothing
26 October 2025
Absolutely Spectacular
Our stay at The Rebello was absolutely amazing! The location is perfect — overlooking the Douro River with stunning views of Porto. The rooms were stylish, spacious, and so comfortable. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for throughout our stay. Every detail, from the breakfast to the spa and restaurant, was exceptional. We truly loved every moment and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Porto!
23 October 2025
Rebello Excellent. Staff memorable. I would return.
I called from overseas, Anna A answered. She was an excellent Ambassador and a pleasure to work with in person. Upon arrival, I met Hugo and Jessica. Hugo asked if I minded Jessica listening in because she had just started. Hugo was thoughtful and kind. An exceptional Ambassador. Anna A and Hugo were first class. I was there for 7 days. I got to know the staff. From Wilson who helped me set up my Amazon Fire stick to Kayla and Claudia in the restaurant all very good. Jessica was following in Hugo's footsteps. All Rebello staff were giving the best of themselves. Rebello you are doing something very right with your staff. I hope they continue to truly embody the spirit of hospitality. The thoughtful staff, clean facility, amenities, a stunning panoramic view of Porto, and the breakfast; the best I have ever had. I am well traveled. These are the reasons I would return. Keep up the good work Rebello.
While the property's location came as a surprise, being outside of central Porto, I quickly came to appreciate its advantages. An Uber ride to the Photography museum, the meeting point of many walking tours, took 30 min., partly due to current subway construction. A surprise. Am accustomed to being central. I soon discovered the nearby beautiful 2 story bridge, and the delightful walkability of the area.
21 October 2025
Very good
The hotel has great installations, and the service was overall very good. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the views from the hotel are truly fantastic — definitely a highlight of the stay. Staff were generally friendly and helpful, making the experience pleasant in many ways.
However, there were a few things that took away from the overall experience. Most notably, the restaurant policy was frustrating — you couldn’t get seated for breakfast without a prior reservation, which felt odd considering breakfast was already included in the booking. Additionally, orders like omelettes or anything off the menu took over 30 minutes to be prepared. Another thing to note is that some rooms are located very far down long hallways, requiring quite a bit of walking. This should really be mentioned ahead of time, especially for guests with mobility concerns or older travelers.
20 October 2025
A HEAVENLY HOTEL IN EVERYWAY. WOULD DEFINATELY GO BACK AGAIN
A FANTASTIC HOTEL IN EVERY WAY
NOTHING
20 October 2025
Brilliant stay!
Lovely hotel with great rooms. We had a view of the river which was beautiful!
Nothing major, although a little further from town than we expected. This is our fault though not checking the location properly.
15 October 2025
A fantastic stay in a fantastic hotel!
Very convenient to centre Very clean and welcoming
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13 October 2025
Lovely hotel, with helpful and friendly staff. Very good location (esp for port bars/restaurants)
Helpful and friendly staff. The 3 bedroom apartment worked really well for 6 people, nice ensuites, good living/communal area and spacious terrace.
Breakfast buffet was great but when it was busy (after 9am) service (for eggs and coffees) was very slow. We got the impression that the kitchen struggled to cope.
11 October 2025
Best stay ever!
Staff were extremely accommodating and went to the ends of the earth for us. The beds were some of the most comfortable we’ve ever stayed in. Loved the tranquility of the balcony. Breakfast was excellent and there was a plethora of choice. One of my favourite hotel stays ever!
10 October 2025
Exceptional
Everything about this hotel was fantastic! I cannot wait to return.
8 October 2025
Peaceful stay for pre-wedding day 💕
It’s an amazing hotel ! Super clean , super aesthetically pleasing. Dream of tranquility, even the smell of vervain (verbena) in every corner, soo great.
We enjoyed everything, the only think I “could” complain about was that the kind of forgot one request of breakfast in the room service, but they did end up delivering it super quick.
7 October 2025
Amazing
Everything
6 October 2025
Paradise in Porto in a fab location
Fabulous location and service from the staff. Loved the breakfast, Pots & Pans for a lovely dinner and the Bello rooftop bar for views to die for. Will definitely be back and wouldn’t stay anywhere else now.
Some dishwashing liquid or dishwasher tablets in the kitchen would be helpful but not a big deal
5 October 2025
Wish I’d been there longer than 3 nights. Could quite happily live there!
The room was one of the best I have ever stayed in. The SPACE was that of an apartment, not a hotel room. The rooftop bar and cocktails were outstanding.
Nothing.
3 October 2025
Great location close to everything but quiet sleeping
Excellent location with everything you need for a short stay. Beautiful river view with a window that opened to hear the sounds. Loved the complimentary bar and Rebel theme. We purchased the included breakfast. Breakfast was great and accommodated my gluten free allergy with options. Concierge at check in gave excellent recommendations. I think his name was Miguel. He was fantastic! I would absolutely stay here again.
The cleaning was a little rushed but still fine. This was likely due to us booking the room last minute and they had a lot of check ins.
1 October 2025
Beautiful hotel with amazing views of Porto
The room we stayed it was large and well designed with plenty of storage. The spa was great and the breakfast was delicious.
29 September 2025
You don't regret choosing The Rebello!
Location and view from the windows, balconies. They upgraded our room, which was huge for the two of us☺️.
29 September 2025
Destination Rebello THE place to stay in Porto 💚
The wonderful views, the class, the friendly team, the gorgeous spa.
Leaving :)
29 September 2025
Amazing hotel, second visit, will stay again.
Great room 329. fantastic view over the river Douro. comfortable bed, very clean. Kettle, toaster, dishwasher, oven, hob. First drinks from the mini bar were free. Breakfast was brilliant lots of choice including freshly cooked eggs however you liked, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes and more on the hot side. Car parking available. Walking distance to restaurants.
Maid turned the air con on while we were at dinner, room was very hot when we got back.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kids' meals
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Indoor pool
- - Kids' club
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
- - Visual aids: Braille
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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20 April 2026
Attractive quiet hotel in a busy district.