Picolo recommends · Hotel in Porto, Portugal
The Yeatman
A terraced wine hotel above the port lodges in Gaia, where every balcony faces Porto and the pool is shaped like a decanter.
As the sun goes down behind the Ribeira, the whole of Porto turns gold on the other side of the river, and from your balcony you watch it happen. The Yeatman steps down the slope in Vila Nova de Gaia, above the Taylor’s port cellars.
The outdoor pool, shaped like a decanter, sits right on the edge with the city behind it. The wine cellar gathers bottles from every corner of Portugal, and the spa works with treatments based on grapes.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Yeatman
Our romantic choice. Dinner with that view, a wine tasting, a spa treatment and a balcony of your own make it easy to spend a whole evening without leaving the hotel.
Gaia is across the river, with a bridge and a steep hill between you and the bars of Porto. If you plan to dip in and out of the old town several times a day, a hotel on the Porto side is more practical.
What you get
- Outdoor pool shaped like a decanter
- Spa with grape-based treatments
- Restaurant with a view over Porto
- Balconies facing the city
- Wine cellar with Portuguese wines
A day at The Yeatman
- Morning
- Breakfast on the balcony with the Ribeira across the water.
- Midday
- A tasting in the port lodges just down the hill.
- Afternoon
- A spa treatment and an hour at the pool.
- Evening
- Dinner in the restaurant as the lights come on across the river.
Location
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
Open in MapsQuestions about The Yeatman
Do all rooms at The Yeatman have a balcony?
Yes. Thanks to the terraced design, each room comes with its own balcony looking across the river towards Porto.
How far is The Yeatman from the centre of Porto?
The hotel is in Gaia, on the other side of the Douro. You cross a bridge and walk downhill to the river, and the climb back is steep.
Is The Yeatman good for wine lovers?
Very. It is built around wine, with a large cellar of Portuguese wines, tastings and port lodges a short walk away.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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