Six Senses Douro Valley
Portugal
Six Senses Douro Valley
Quinta Vale de Abraão,
5100-758 Samodães – Portugal
www.sixsenses.com/en/hotels-resorts/europe/portugal/douro-valley/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Six Senses
Shareholders
Explorer Investments
Date of Creation
15/07/2015
Hotel General Manager
Oriol Juvé – With 24 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Oriol has had the opportunity to work in various countries in small luxury hotels and resorts to large luxury city hotels. Oriol has had tenures with various luxury resorts in Portugal, Italy, and Spain, and more recently as Resort Manager in Six Senses Ibiza.
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury Resort
Six Senses Douro Valley
History & Story
Located in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley, Six Senses Douro Valley is touched with the romance of 19th century architecture wedded to contemporary interiors reflecting the inimitable Six Senses style. With the River Douro winding its lazy way through the oldest wine-producing region in the world, this serene setting is 77,67 miles (125 kilometers) from Oporto International Airport. The resort’s estate covers 19 acres (8 hectares) with 71 guest accommodations, the Vale de Abraão restaurant with three different atmospheres: Open Kitchen, Terrace and Dining Room; a Wine Library featuring vintages from the valley and a stunning Six Senses Spa occupying 23,700 square feet (2,200 square meters).
Date Renewal
Last renovation in 2022 with the refurbishment of the Valley Wing and Pool Villas.
Date added extensions
September 2022
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Positioned as the ultimate Douro wine and spa experience, the resort assumes its own regional identity. The stunning historic manor house is both contemporary and sophisticated. It was originally converted to a hotel in 2007 and renovated to adopt technical and material innovations, then totally recreated, becoming Six Senses Douro Valley, together with faultless service based on thoughtful details and little surprises.
Location
Nestled in a UNESCO World Heritage wine region, our luxurious yet serene retreat is designed for those who appreciate culture, nature, well-being and wine! – a perfect fit for your clientele seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.
Key sites/activities in the area
Unique experiences: The resort’s weekly activities calendar offers daily yoga sessions, tile painting workshops, tree climbing, and so many others that will help our guests to enjoy, reconnect and leave us in better health, either in body as in mind.
Wine activities: Partake in a variety of wine making activities including wine and dine river cruises, interactive oenology courses, visits to nearby wineries where you will meet the winemakers. Although it only comes once a year, stomp grapes during harvest time in September and October, barefoot in stone lagares (granite stone tanks).
Douro excursions: Take a walking tour with a private guide around the Douro Valley, or speed the pace on an electric bicycle.
Earth Lab: Have a look at the Earth Lab, a place where every Six Senses property showcases their sustainability efforts to reduce consumption, produce locally and support communities and ecosystems.
Tile Painting: A fun way to practice mindfulness is to book your spot at one of the lovely tile-painting workshops, a joyful and unforgettable moment where guests can learn and practice the traditional method to paint Portuguese ceramic tile azulejo and take home this personalized souvenir.
Fun Facts
We have our own two dogs: Aqua and Foxy who love to join our guests for walks around the property.
We are a pet friendly hotel, and have specific room service menus and spa treatments available for our four-legged friends.
Children’s Corner
Grow with Six Senses: Grow With Six Senses invites kids to reconnect with nature and the world around them. They’ll be immersed in local culture, wellness, sustainability and social experiences, gaining useful life skills through play. It’s an adventure, and as they journey through each activity, they’ll get a new stamp for their personal Six Senses passport.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites:
22 suites, sizes varying between 65 to 142.2 sqm, and with vineyard, river, terrace and valley views.
• Number of Luxury rooms:
49 rooms in total, with sizes varying between 40 to 65 sqm, and forest, vineyard, river and terrace views.
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
71 rooms and suites.
Restaurants & Bars
Dining options at Six Senses Douro Valley are a celebration of the region with much of the produce coming from the verdant valley and surrounding countryside. An organic garden of vegetables and herbs is located right on the estate. Fresh ingredients are harvested only as needed, assuring ultimate freshness and flavor.
Open Kitchen and Terrace: Open Kitchen and Terrace open throughout the day and featuring seasonal menus of local and regional dishes. A bountiful breakfast is the perfect way to begin a day of discovery, relaxation and spa sessions. There’s an open cooking station complete with wood-fired oven for bread baking and traditional oven dishes.
The Dining Room: The beautiful classic décor of this traditional room creates a warmly intimate atmosphere with a myriad of detail. The menu’s market-inspired fare incorporates the best in regional cuisine, perfectly combining fresh ingredients and seasonings.
Wine Library & Terrace: As the heart of the resort, the Wine Library & Terrace features an eclectic collection of local materials and furnishings to create an authentic Douro Valley experience. It is also a pre-dining rendez-vous with a tempting selection of local tapas items and self-service wine tasting. Browse gifts, art objects and items from the valley. The room extends onto a covered stone terrace with comfortable armchairs arranged around a fire feature.
Summer Garden Barbecue: Open during the warm Douro summer nights from June to September, this pop up outlet has the best meat and fresh fish from the Atlantic as well as delicious seasonal vegetables from our Organic Garden.
The Pool Bar: The Pool bar will operate in season through the day with service ceasing at sunset. A special Pool bar menu that follows the food concept of the hotel allows a healthy and tasty experience to our guests.
Wellness
A very generously proportioned Six Senses Spa occupying 23,700 square feet (2,200 square meters) comprises 10 treatment rooms, a heated indoor pool with water jets and refreshment bar, plus a gym with the latest exercise equipment and professional guidance. It presents the Six Senses specialty treatments and multi-day programs. There is a range of locally inspired therapies, which also include some grape and citrus fruit based.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Six Senses Douro Valley offers a stunning venue for events such as weddings, celebrations, corporate retreats, private dinners, wellness retreats, and family gatherings. With breath-taking views, sophisticated facilities, and tailored services, it ensures unforgettable experiences for every occasion.
Extra Notable Features
Golden by name – Douro – the sun-kissed valley is also golden by nature, with the River Douro flowing through amber-hued vine filled terraces in the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, The Guest Experience Makers at Six Senses Douro Valley can present a host of options. They can arrange a trip to the prehistoric rock art sites in Côa Valley, visits to some of the oldest wineries in the world; excursions by foot or vehicle to picturesque villages, historic churches and castles plus cruises and water activities on the river.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2023
• Best of Wine Tourism 2023 – Práticas Sustentáveis em Enoturismo
• Chave Platina – Boa Cama Boa Mesa
• Travel& Leisure: Best in Portugal and second in the Iberian Peninsula
• Received a nomination in The Luxury Spa Edit Awards 2024 for Best Spa Hotel Europe
Mentions:
• Six Senses Douro Valley within the World’s Most Relaxing Spa Resorts in 2023 according to Far & Away
• One of the world’s most pampering spa hotels according to Standard UK
2022-2021
• Publituris Travel Awards 2022 Portugal – Best Five Star Hotel
• Falstaff Hotel Guide 2022 – One of the best international hotels
• Guia Boa Cama, Boa Mesa, Portugal – Expresso – Golden Key
• 2021 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards – Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spas ranks in #6
• 2021 Travel + Leisure 500 list – Six Senses Douro Valley – one of the 500 most trusted and best-loved hotel
Number of employees
250