The Yeatman

What The Yeatman does

The Yeatman is a privately held luxury five-star wine hotel and spa located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal, operating on a 7-acre hilltop site within the historic Port wine lodge district overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city and the Douro River. It is incorporated as The Yeatman Hotel, Lda. (Company Registration 508 396 557) and operates as a subsidiary of The Fladgate Partnership – Vinhos, S.A., a diversified Portuguese wine and hospitality conglomerate. Founded in 2010, the property functions as a single-asset luxury hospitality business with nine room categories ranging from Executive Rooms to the Presidential Suite Panoramic, each with terraces or balconies.

The hotel monetizes across six principal revenue streams: accommodation; fine dining anchored by a two-Michelin-star Gastronomic Restaurant plus The Orangerie, Dick's Bar & Bistro, and 360° Bar; a dedicated Wine Spa featuring vinotherapy and indoor/outdoor decanter-shaped infinity pools; wine experiences including tastings, masterclasses, cellar tours, and a wine shop supported by over 20 Portuguese wine producer partnerships; curated experience packages (WOW, Douro, Family Aboard, Gastronomic, Romantic, Discover Porto, Winter Escape); and events and weddings including Sunset Wine Parties. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via its own website (SynXis booking engine), phone reservations, and email newsletter, supplemented by partnerships with Virtuoso, American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, Signature Travel Network, Select Hotels & Resorts, Great Hotels of the World, and Serandipians. It holds Relais & Châteaux membership and is widely regarded as one of the leading luxury hotels in Porto, targeting affluent leisure travelers, wine enthusiasts, couples, luxury families, corporate/MICE, and destination wedding clients.

Name

The Yeatman

Legal name

The Yeatman Hotel, Lda.

Website

https://the-yeatman-hotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Yeatman is a privately held, five-star luxury wine hotel and spa in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, operating under The Fladgate Partnership. It serves affluent leisure and wine-focused travelers with accommodation, two-Michelin-star dining, vinotherapy spa, curated wine experiences, and luxury events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels and Resorts

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Bars (THAFAEAF)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel services
• Wine tourism
• Fine dining
• Spa wellness
• Event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vila Nova de Gaia

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from hotel room and suite bookings across various room categories including Executive, Superior, Superior Deluxe Panoramic, Suites, Suites Deluxe Panoramic, Master Suite Garden, Master Suites Panoramic, Artist Suite Panoramic, Bacchus Suite Panoramic, and Presidential Suite Panoramic. All rooms feature terraces or balconies with views over Porto.
2. Fine Dining: Revenue from The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant (2 Michelin stars), The Orangerie, Dick's Bar & Bistro, 360º Bar, breakfast service, and afternoon tea offerings. The gastronomic restaurant offers dinner seatings at 18:30, 19:30, and 20:30 from Tuesday to Saturday.
3. Wine Spa and Wellness: Revenue from spa treatments, massage services, and spa access fees at the Wine Spa facility featuring indoor and outdoor pools, vinotherapy treatments, and monthly special programs.
4. Wine Sales and Experiences: Revenue from wine shop sales, wine cellar tours, wine dinners, daily tasting sessions, masterclasses, and wine flights. The hotel also sells wine books and merchandise.
5. Events and Weddings: Revenue from corporate events, private events, weddings, and the signature Sunset Wine Parties. The hotel offers dedicated event spaces and event planning services.
6. Packages and Experiences: Revenue from curated experience packages including WOW Experience, Discover Porto Experience, Gastronomic Experience, Family Aboard Experience, Douro Experience, Romantic Experience, and various suite-specific romantic packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Yeatman is a luxury five-star wine hotel and spa in Porto, Portugal, fundamentally selling overnight accommodation across multiple room and suite categories, complemented by a 2 Michelin-star gastronomic restaurant, The Yeatman Wine Spa with vinotherapy treatments, daily wine tastings and masterclasses, and curated experience packages (Douro, Romantic, Gastronomic, Family Aboard). The property also hosts weddings, corporate events, and private functions, leveraging its Porto/Douro location and partnerships with over 20 Portuguese wine producers as a destination for affluent wine-centric luxury travelers.

Product overview

The Yeatman is a luxury five-star wine hotel and spa in Porto, Portugal, featuring a single-property architecture with multiple service offerings. The core product is accommodation across 9 room categories (from Executive Rooms to Presidential Suite Panoramic), complemented by award-winning dining at The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant (2 Michelin stars), The Orangerie, Dick's Bar & Bistro, and 360º Bar. The property features The Yeatman Wine Spa with vinotherapy treatments, plus curated experience packages (WOW Experience, Douro Experience, Family Aboard, Romantic, Gastronomic), wine experiences (tastings, masterclasses, wine dinners), and comprehensive event hosting for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. The hotel is a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Yeatman Hotel Accommodation Luxury five-star accommodation across 9+ room and suite categories including Executive Room, Superior Room, Superior Deluxe Panoramic Room, Suites, Suites Deluxe Panoramic, Master Suite Garden, Master Suites Panoramic, The Artist Suite Panoramic, The Bacchus Suite Panoramic, and The Presidential Suite Panoramic, all with terraces or balconies and panoramic views over Porto and the Douro River.
• The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 Michelin stars for The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Adega MayorminorOthersWine partner representing one of Portugal's notable wine producers, featured in The Yeatman's wine program and wine shop offerings.
• Quinta da Vineadouro - Family Vineyards & Wine HotelminorOthersFamily vineyard and wine hotel partner, contributing to The Yeatman's Portuguese wine portfolio and wine experiences.
• Tapada do ChavesminorOthersPortuguese wine producer partner featured in the hotel's wine selection and tasting programs.
• Quinta Da VacariaminorOthersWine estate partner included in The Yeatman's curated wine program representing Portuguese winemaking heritage.
• Gloria Reynolds winesminorOthersWine producer partner featured in the hotel's wine shop and wine experiences.
• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Yeatman is a member of Relais & Châteaux, the prestigious international collection of luxury hotels and restaurants. This partnership provides global visibility, referral bookings through the consortium's network, and association with the highest standards of hospitality excellence.
• VirtuosocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred partner in the Virtuoso luxury travel network, providing access to high-net-worth travelers through Virtuoso's global network of elite travel advisors who book premium travel experiences for their clients.
• American Express Fine Hotels & ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnrolled in American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program, providing visibility and bookings from American Express cardmembers who receive exclusive benefits when booking through the program.
• Signature Travel NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in the Signature Travel Network consortium, expanding distribution to travelers booking through Signature's network of travel agencies.
• Select Hotels & Resorts (Travel Leaders Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Select Hotels & Resorts division of Travel Leaders Group for distribution to travelers booking through this consortium.
• Great Hotels of the WorldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketing consortium membership providing visibility and booking referrals through the Great Hotels of the World network.
• SerandipiansminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembership in Serandipians luxury travel network, specializing in unique and exceptional hotel experiences for discerning travelers.
• Symington Family EstatesminorOthersLeading Portuguese wine producer family featured as a wine partner, contributing to the hotel's Port wine and Douro wine selections.
• Caves São JoãominorOthersHistoric Port wine producer featured in the hotel's wine program, representing traditional Portuguese winemaking.
• Lavradores de FeitoriaminorOthersWine producers' association partner featured in the hotel's wine selection.
• Domínio do AçorminorOthersRegional Portuguese wine producer included in the hotel's wine partner program.
• Vale da Corça - Quinta de BrunhedaminorOthersWine estate partner contributing to the hotel's Portuguese wine portfolio.
• Taylor's PortminorOthersIconic Port wine house featured in the hotel's wine offerings and tasting programs.
• Quinta do CardominorOthersWine producer partner included in The Yeatman's curated Portuguese wine selection.
• CzarminorOthersPortuguese wine brand featured in the hotel's wine offerings.
• Vale dos AresminorOthersRegional wine producer included in the hotel's wine partner program.
• Quinta da AlamedaminorOthersWine estate featured in the hotel's Portuguese wine portfolio.
• São DomingosminorOthersWine producer featured in The Yeatman's wine program.
• Casa de CellominorOthersPortuguese wine house included in the hotel's wine partner network.
• CottasminorOthersWine producer featured in The Yeatman's curated wine selection.
• Quinta Ferreira de BaixominorOthersWine estate partner included in the hotel's wine offerings.
• Calçada WinesminorOthersPortuguese wine brand featured in the hotel's wine program.
• Carlos RaposominorOthersPortuguese winemaker featured in the hotel's wine selection.
• CampolargominorOthersWine producer partner included in the hotel's Portuguese wine portfolio.
• Valados de MelgaçominorOthersRegional wine producer from Melgaço featured in the hotel's wine offerings.
• FavaiosminorOthersPortuguese wine house included in the hotel's wine partner program.
• RaposeiraminorOthersPortuguese sparkling wine producer featured in the hotel's wine selection.
• Dona MariaminorOthersPortuguese wine estate included in the hotel's wine program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Six Senses Douro Valley: Luxury wine-themed resort in the Douro Valley with extensive spa and wine experiences. Most directly comparable to The Yeatman: same Portuguese region, same wine-hospitality concept, and similar affluent international guest profile.
• Quinta da Pacheca: Historic Douro wine estate offering on-site wine hotel rooms, tastings, and cellar experiences. Comparable as a dedicated wine hotel with strong producer-tourism overlap, though smaller in scale than The Yeatman.
• Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo: Douro wine estate with on-site luxury accommodation, restaurant, and wine experiences. Competes for the same Douro wine-tourist stay and shared cellar-tasting demand.
• L'And Vineyards: Wine-themed luxury resort in Alentejo with a working winery, vinotherapy spa, and Michelin-recommended dining. Comparable as a purpose-built wine resort with integrated spa and wine programming in Portugal.
• Les Sources de Caudalíe: Luxury wine spa hotel near Bordeaux set among vineyards, built around vinotherapy treatments and wine experiences. Closest international analog to The Yeatman's wine-spa proposition.
• The Vintage House Hotel: Five-star hotel in the Douro Valley offering wine tourism programming alongside luxury accommodation. Competes for the same Douro/Porto wine-travel itinerary and similar high-end leisure segments.

Regional players

• Vila Joya: Two-Michelin-star luxury hotel and restaurant in the Algarve. Comparable as a top-tier Portuguese luxury property with Michelin-credentialed dining, but located on the coast rather than in wine country.

Broad incumbents

• Belmond (now LVMH) – Luxury Hotels: Global luxury hotel group operating iconic heritage and destination properties. Comparable as a high-end luxury operator competing for the same affluent leisure traveler through global consortia and direct booking.
• Relais & Châteaux Wine Hotels (network): The broader Relais & Châteaux collection of which The Yeatman is a member, including other wine-themed properties globally. Comparable as the benchmark luxury distribution and standard-setting network.

Others

• Fladgate Partnership sister properties (Taylor's Port, Croft): Sibling wine and tourism entities under the same parent conglomerate, including Port wine lodges and Douro estates. Relevant as on-property supply partners and potential cross-sell / package integration channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheYeatmanPorto
• Instagraminstagram.com/theyeatman?ref=badge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-yeatman

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