6 stylish places to stay in Comporta, Portugal

Today I’m continuing my series sharing some of the gorgeous accommodation options that I came across while researching my recent road trip through Portugal with a round-up of the best hotels, B&Bs and holiday rentals in Comporta.

Set on the Sado river estuary in the Alentejo region and surrounded by salt marshes, pine forests and rice fields, the village of Comporta is ideal for a laid-back beach escape. Its vast stretch of white sand has made it increasingly popular with visitors, but the area’s status as a protected reserve (home to flamingoes, dolphins, storks and more) means it remains beautifully unspoilt. Nature and serenity are very much the main draws, despite the plethora of chic restaurants and shops that have opened up in recent years.

We didn’t actually manage to fit Comporta into our road-trip itinerary in the end, but it’s somewhere I’ve long wanted explore and it’s top of my wishlist for next time around. What’s more, it has some very stylish places to stay – all done sustainably and sensitively thanks to tight development restrictions designed to preserve the local landscape and wildlife. So, here are the gems that caught my eye…

Sublime Comporta

Nestled beneath cork trees and umbrella pines on a 17-hectare country estate, Sublime Comporta was the first hotel to open in the area in 2014 and offers understated luxury in a beautiful and very peaceful setting. There are 23 rooms and suites, almost all with private terraces and some with decks jutting out over the biological swimming pond, plus villas with two-five bedrooms and their own pools. The interior design mixes relaxed white linen with cork-clad walls, contemporary fireplaces and textural rattan, while swathes of glass look out over the landscape. Other treats include a spa, three restaurants, two bars, a yoga pavilion, tennis courts, an organic garden and complimentary bikes, and guests get access to the Sublime Beach Club just 10 minutes down the road.

Make a booking at Sublime Comporta here [AD – affiliate link]. Rates start at around €200 per night but vary widely according to room type and season.

Casas na Areia

This cluster of secluded thatched fishing huts epitomises barefoot living – in fact the floors are even made of sand! Owned by Silent Living, whose portfolio also encompasses wonderful places to stay elsewhere in the Alentejo region and in Lisbon, they’ve been given a minimalist makeover by architect Manuel Aires Mateus yet still retain their original soul. They’re rented as a whole and accommodate up to eight people, with the living area and kitchen in one hut and four bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms spread across the other three. Outside is a small but perfectly formed swimming pool with long views over the surrounding rice fields, and Comporta village itself is just 3km away.

See more of Casas na Areia and make a reservation here. Rates range from €500-900 per night, with a minimum three-night stay.

Cabanas no Rio

Also the work of Silent Living and Manuel Aires Mateus, this soul-restoring retreat for two sits on the banks of the Sado, gazing out over water, wetlands and dunes. It’s made up of two contemporary wooden cabins, one housing a living area and a modest kitchen, the other a muslin-draped bed and an ensuite bathroom that can be turned into an open-air shower by folding back the doors. The focus here is slow, simple living in tune with nature, with interiors that seem to melt into the landscape, birds gliding overhead, and a riverside jetty where you can sit back and watch wading flamingoes, stunning sunsets and starry night skies.

Cabanas no Rio costs €250-350 per night, with breakfast included. Find out more and book here.

Spatia Comporta

Spread across a series of clean-lined, low-slung buildings dotted among pine trees and dunes, this tranquil countryside resort has 21 rooms and suites plus an assortment of private villas with two-four bedrooms each. The interiors throughout are minimalist yet tactile, with exposed ceiling beams, concrete floors and slatted wooden panels, and the furniture is a stylish mix of rustic Portuguese and mid-century Scandinavian pieces. At the heart of the estate is a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar, and there are pools for adults and children. There are also gardens brimming with fragrant herbs, where you can sprawl out on a hammock with a book, lounge on a daybed with a cocktail, or snuggle up around a crackling firepit as the stars emerge overhead.

Book a stay at Spatia Comporta here [AD – affiliate link]. Rates start at around €265 per night.

B.Hostel

Don’t be fooled by the word ‘hostel’ – this place is actually a stylish boutique guesthouse. On the ground floor is a communal living room and bar where sleek contemporary furniture sits alongside vintage rugs and sliding doors open up to a garden and swimming pool. Above are 12 minimalist guest rooms dressed in white, timber and concrete, some with bunk beds for children and many with private balconies. Breakfast is served each morning; for other meals you can stroll out to a restaurant (it’s on the edge of the village) or cook something up for yourself in the shared kitchen. Best of all, it’s very affordable for Comporta, with rates starting at just €114 per night.

Make a booking at B.Hostel here [AD – affiliate link].

Casas de Arroz

Located amid rice paddies and meadows in the village of Possanco, just a few minutes from Comporta itself, this quartet of rustic-minimalist cabins can be rented separately or together. Designed for breezy indoor-outdoor living, they’re made of traditional masonry, timber and thatch, with whitewashed living spaces and mezzanine sleeping areas beneath beamed ceilings and woven basket lamps. Two accommodate two people in a double bed; the others up to four in a double and two singles. All have kitchens and shaded terraces, and there’s a shared infinity pool with sweeping views. Beaches and restaurants are a short drive or cycle ride away, and grocery deliveries can be arranged on request.

Find out more about Casas de Arroz and book a stay here [AD – affiliate link]. Rates start at around €250 per cabin per night.

Browse my top accommodation picks in the rest of the Alentejo region here. I’ve also put together round-ups of stylish places to stay in the eastern Algarve, Porto and Lisbon.

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All photography courtesy of the respective accommodation