“The spacious suites feel like comfortable, modern flats, while the spa and restaurant are a nod to the past. Far from the crowds and traffic, but with great views and amenities, it’s the perfect place for long stays or 5* family trips. ”
“The spacious suites feel like comfortable, modern flats, while the spa and restaurant are a nod to the past. Far from the crowds and traffic, but with great views and amenities, it’s the perfect place for long stays or 5* family trips. ”
Hotel Review
The best aspect of Porto’s beauty is from across the Douro River, in Vila Nova de Gaia. By facing Porto rather than being in it, The Rebello has all the advantages of the city; proximity to fantastic restaurants, venues, and shops, with the added bonus of quietness and simplicity. Instead of traffic, the sounds are of fishermen fixing their boats and untangling nets right under the terraces of the river-facing suites.
Inside, the Rebello is modern and spacious, making use of Gaia’s working-class heritage. Housed within four 19th century industrial buildings, including a wine cellar and a utensil factory, the themes of wood, water, and industry run through the décor and features. The reception area, which is made of wood recycled from rabelo boats (the vessels that once brought wine to Vila Nova do Gaia from the vineyards upriver), is light and airy, while the Roman-inspired spa has a subterranean feel.
Elsewhere, the Rebello has the feel of a residence building. The rooms are designed like flats—studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom—and come with balconies, living areas, and kitchens stocked with Portuguese-made products, from wine and beer, to crackers, chocolates, and baked goods.
For those wanting to dine in, food and drinks can be had at the lobby café, the rooftop bar, or the ground floor Pot&Pan restaurant, where the fare is traditional Portuguese dishes. Plates of local sardines and octopus, beef from the northern mountains, and feijoada from the country’s central region are “too big for one, too small for two.
Access to Porto is either via the Luís I Bridge, a 15 minute walk up river from the Rebello or there is a river taxi, about halfway along the same route.
Written by James Patterson
Recommended For
- City Style
- Get the best view of Porto with easy access to the city itself
- Families
- The various suites are perfect for family stays
- Cycling
- Bicycle hire and bicycle tours are available
- Museums
- Wine tasting
- Golf
- Watersports
- Sights nearby
- Kids Club
- Babysitting services are available
- Family Suites
- Roof terrace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Views
- Outstanding location
- Sit-out Terrace
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Riverside
- Gym
- Pet friendly
- Child friendly
- Disabled access
- Contemporary
- Luxury
Facilities
- Kids Club
- Babysitting services are available
- Parking
- Family Suites
- Bar
- Roof terrace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Walking distance restaurants
- Internet
- Meeting Room
- Massage
- Bicycle hire
- Views
- Sit-out Terrace
- Laundry
- Lift
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Gym
- Pet friendly
- Bath robes
- Child friendly
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
Activities
- Cycling
- Bicycle hire and bicycle tours are available
- Museums
- Wine tasting
- Golf
- Watersports
- Sights nearby
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Why do people love staying in your hotel? With a breathtaking view over the Douro River, The Rebello offers outstanding service along with a sense of tranquillity and comfort through stunning design touches at every corner, drawing on the buildings' history with an industrial chic feel.
What is there to do in the area? Vila Nova de Gaia's famous Port Wine Cellars are just a short stroll away, and so is the fishing village of Afurada with Gaia's beaches just a little further away.
Just outside the hotel is Cais de Gaia, with restaurants and outdoor cafés to enjoy some Portuguese cuisine. For anyone who wants to venture across the river, the Ribeira district is also within walking distance.
What kind of breakfast do you offer? A continental breakfast, buffet style and à la carte is available daily in our Pot&Pan restaurant. Should guests opt to have breakfast in their room, it can be organised for a fee.
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? For our guests or anyone who’s craving a delicious meal, there are 2 restaurants at The Rebello: Pot&Pan offers fun dishes to share with a twist on traditional Portuguese cuisine; at Bello Rooftop, guests can enjoy lunch or dinner with artisanal pizza or tapas-style dishes while enjoying a spectacular view over the Douro River.
Our team is more than happy to suggest some local restaurants to anyone who wants to explore the city. Among the most frequent recommendations are Bacalhoeiro, a restaurant dedicated to a wide variety of fish, with cod as the centrepiece; Vinum, a restaurant and wine bar offering the best of Douro, Trás-os-Montes, Minho and Atlantic regions; or Enoteca 17•56, a fine dining restaurant where wine takes centre stage, while sophisticated dishes are served on a large terrace.
Which are your most popular room types, and why? The River Studios are arguably the most popular room type. With a lovely view over the Douro River, they can comfortably accommodate two people.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? Our Little Rebels Club is available by prior reservation, so little ones can get stuck into play, discovery and exploration. We can welcome up to 8 children in our playroom. Babysitting services can also be arranged.
Extra beds are available on request.
What message would you like to give The Hotel Guru readers? The Rebello Hotel & Spa is designed for friends and families of all sizes with furry friends included. We have 103 artfully decorated suites with fully fitted kitchens, ranging from spacious studios to three-bedroom duplex.
Our guests can expect surprising design touches at every turn, inspired by an industrial chic feel. Luxury reimagined for today with ample space to unwind.
On the property there is an Ancient Roman-inspired spa complete with a sauna and a water circuit.
The Rebello was designed with our guests' comfort in mind, whether they are in Porto to work or simply relax.
