Ultra-Luxurious Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel Opens in Portugal

Nestling on the south bank of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, the new, five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers its guests a unique experience. This combines the heritage of Portugal’s Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and Kopke, the oldest Port wine house in the world, established in 1638.

Ultra-Luxurious Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel in the Douro Valley vineyards

The five-star Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel is built around the restoration of the centuries-old Kopke wine cellars and spreads over almost five acres. Meanwhile, the hotel is situated on terraces and offers spectacular views of the city of Porto, the Douro River and Luis I Bridge.

The property features three distinct areas, named after various types of Port – Vintage, Tawny and White. These are built around a refurbished Kopke Port wine cellar housing dozens of barrels holding over 528,000 gallons of wine that are aging.

Meanwhile, the cellar will soon be open to guests, engaging them with an immersive experience that includes distinctive events and unique Port wine tastings.

Accommodations at the new luxury hotel

Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel offers 149 guest rooms and suites with a contemporary and industrial design. Each offers signature Tivoli touches, warm burgundy and earth tones, and soft tactile leather and wool fabrics, providing warmth and texture while honoring Kopke’s wine-making heritage.

The walls display historic photographs, telling the story of the Douro Valley, its vineyards and the harvest while paying homage to the region’s most famous wine, Port.

Michelin-starred chef helms Culinary Program

Helmed by renowned Spanish chef Nacho Manzano of three-Michelin-starred Casa Marcial in Asturias, Northern Spain, Tivoli Kopke’s culinary offerings can be enjoyed in two restaurants. Guests can enjoy fine dining at the 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar and Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano, a casual, all-day dining concept.

– 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano

Boasting spectacular views over Porto city and the Douro River, 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano offers an 11-course tasting menu, celebrating haute cuisine paired with the Douro region’s most exquisite wines. Moreover, these include the renowned Kopke Port wines and exceptional Douro DOC still wines from Quinta de São Luiz and Quinta da Boavista.

Signature dishes on the debut menu include Oyster with Duck Sauce and Codium Seaweed Smoothie, and Beef Sirloin, Seaweed Pesto and Pickled Salad. The tasting menu is available for dinner only and changes every two months.

– Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano

Overlooking Porto, Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano is open for lunch and dinner and is the ideal spot for a casual meal with friends, family and colleagues. The restaurant offers a menu that draws inspiration from the Atlantic Ocean. Among the delicacies on offer are confit cod, mussels and cock rice

– Sky Bar Kopke

Open from April to October, the Sky Bar Kopke serves signature Port cocktails and offers stunning views, showcasing a more relaxed way to enjoy Port wine.

Hotel Amenities – Pools, Gardens, Spa, and More

Among the hotel’s leisure amenities are an outdoor heated swimming pool, the luxurious Tivoli Spa and a Tivoli Shape fitness center offering next-level Technogym equipment. Guests at the hotel can take full advantage of the property’s 2.2 acres of outdoor gardens. These include a chef’s herb garden and a path to a restored pedestrian route dubbed “Caminho Romântico”, which provides direct access to Gaia’s riverside promenade and the Luis I Bridge.

Tivoli Spa

At the Tivoli Spa, bespoke therapies are aligned with the singularity of the destination and inspired by its native and organic elements. The Reserve Spa Experience fuses the worlds of wine and well-being by combining Kopke wines with the healing properties of aromatherapy and grapes.

The signature treatment – The Essence of Kopke – features the iconic schist stones from the Douro Valley in a treatment room scented by wine-infused candles. Facial treatments include the award-winning spa product brands Natura Bissé and The Hydrafacial. Moreover, the spa itself includes five treatment rooms, a wood and glass-walled sauna, a steam room, and a hydrodynamic pool with phototherapy for pure relaxation. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of Porto from the sauna and the hydro pool.

Business travel at Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel

The luxurious hotel features over 18,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. The Porto hotel features spectacular settings and views, six fully equipped meeting rooms and venues for all types of events, from VIP dinners and weddings to conferences and product launches, including automobiles, which have direct access to the events area.

Meanwhile, Chef Nacho Manzano also oversees the Meeting & Events banqueting menus and ensures attendees will receive an authentic Tivoli Kopke experience. Moreover, the hotel’s exclusive Kopke wine cellar is also available for hosting distinct gatherings and celebrations.

A Cultural Hub in Porto

Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia aims to be established as a cultural hub in the destination, attracting locals and travelers alike. The hotel’s corridors, public areas and bedrooms serve as its art gallery, showcasing a collection of black and white photographs of the region by Domingos Alvão, the famous Portuguese photographer of the 20th century.

Meanwhile, the Abanca Foundation also features a permanent exhibition of paintings with replicas of famous artists, including Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, in the hotel’s main public areas.

Guests can enjoy live music with the hotel’s Bossa Nova shows each Thursday as part of Tivoli Live, an event that celebrates local musicians.

Learn more about Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel on the property’s official website.