Aethos Ericeira

We had a fantastic time at Aethos! Every inch of the hotel building is gorgeous. We got in just in time for a stunning sunset and saw the fog roll in along the shore. Our room was very clean and the shower had great water pressure. We made use of the free power assisted bikes and had a blast, topped off by time at the pool, sauna with the best view ever, and the cold plunge. Dinner at the on site restaurant was just OK but breakfast was great! Highly recommend eating the little pastry called "Ourico" - they don't look like much but taste absolutely phenomenal.

One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at! ✨ The service was exceptional from the very first moment, the staff incredibly kind and attentive. Beautiful design, relaxing atmosphere, and cozy rooms with the most comfortable beds and soft linens. Amazing heated pool, saunas, gym, and even a cold plunge! Breakfast was delicious with both buffet and à la carte options. Everything was simply perfect – I can’t wait to come back! 🌟

Everything was just perfect—from the decorations, the food, and the service. It's so well thought out. The rooms were so comfortable, the views breathtaking, the pool super relaxing, and the breakfast simply delicious. We had an amazing experience and I highly recommend the stay for anyone wanting to disconnect and spend a few magical days in a special place.

We stayed at Aethos Ericeira for 5 nights. The hotel itself is beautiful – the design and aesthetics are lovely, our room was really nice, and the staff were all very friendly and kind. Breakfast included was excellent, the gym is well equipped (treadmill, bike, rowing machine, weights), and the sauna with ocean views plus a cold plunge is a great touch. The free electric bikes were also a highlight – really fun to take out. That said, a few things took away from the overall experience. Prices for food and drink felt very high – for example, the cheapest glass of wine was €14, two poolside coffees with service automatically added came to €15, and a burger (no fries) was €23. We don’t mind paying a premium at a nice hotel, but here it felt more exploitative – as though the hotel can charge what it wants because it’s secluded and there aren’t many alternatives nearby. After that first dinner, we decided to drive into town each evening instead – far better value and still really good food. We also noticed quite a few flies, both at dinner in ONDA and around certain spots by the pool. It did put a dampener on what was otherwise a nice setting, especially given the cost of dining there. Other small points: the pool is beautiful but shallow, so not really for swimming. Ericeira is well known for surfing, and while the €200–250 price for a private lesson isn’t unreasonable, it would’ve been nice to see a cheaper group lesson option for beginners. Also worth noting: the shower wall in the room is glass with a privacy screen – fine for us, but might not suit everyone. To be clear, the downsides aren’t things the staff could change – they were genuinely great throughout our stay. The flies seemed like a temporary issue, and the prices are more likely set at a corporate level. Still, it did leave us feeling that for longer stays, you really do need a car so you can escape the hotel pricing and enjoy Ericeira itself. Overall, it’s a lovely hotel with great staff and facilities, but it’s hard to shake the sense that guests are being overcharged simply because of the location.