Immerso Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

We stayed at the Immerso Hotel for four nights, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel is beautifully designed and built, with fabulous views over the Atlantic coast of Portugal. The hotel is located just outside of Ericeira, and feels quite secluded. Our room had a balcony overlooking the gardens, with the coast in the distance, and it was lovely. The furnishing and decorations, both in the rooms and the public areas were comfortable and stylish, and the whole place was immaculately clean. The bedding, towels, and toiletries were of a high quality, and the huge bed was very comfortable. We made use of the well-equipped gym, and the sun-beds on the pool terrace, whilst we were there. The breakfasts were terrific at the Immerso, and we also had a couple of lunches and evening meals. The hotel restaurant is by no means cheap, but the food was of a very high standard, and we really enjoyed it. The staff at the hotel were friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and we would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to anyone who enjoys staying in stylish and comfortable accommodation, whilst maybe feeling like they’ve ‘stepped off the grid’ a little.

The team in this hotel is amazing. Big shout out to Carolina the yoga teacher, the reception team everyone really. I love the morning yoga sessions. The spa is amazing too. Thank you for organising our surf classes too. Food is amazing room very clean, amazing view Great experience over all !!

The place was mostly dead and we found out why when we had to sign for our first bar bill! Immerso roughly charges 3 x tourist rates for food and drinks. Completely under staffed so leftover plates and glasses were lying around to be blown about by the wind. Rooms were designed to look good on social media but completely impractical. Shower leaks all over the bathroom floor but looks great! Water pressure is so high it spurts out of the toilet when you flush… even with the lid down! Light switches in the wrong places and not labelled, which made going to the toilet at night extra fun… The minibar is in a confined cupboard with no circulation with the coffee machine, kettle and safe… when you open the door you get a blast of heat… I call that a fire hazard. The “Spa” consists of a small sauna, small steam room and a single shower… there is also a bucket of cold water connected to a chain so you can douse yourself with cold water… there was only one person on spa duty which meant if they were doing a treatment, they put up a sign saying “please go to the main reception”… Everything about this place is half baked… Oh, and remember… it is nowhere near the sea. It is a €6 Uber ride to get to the coast. Very windy and almost always colder than the coast… but their pool is not heated.

Yes, the resort is beautiful but the basic rooms are small and only some have ocean views. The bathroom area is tiny and there is no counter space. There are also no qtips, cotton pads or slippers and the shower door leaks. However, the soap, shampoo and body lotion that are provided smell very nice. Also the rooms that are off of the main building are surrounded by hedges and trees and I noticed a few bugs in my room perhaps because of this natural environment. The safe in the room was not connected to anything so we had to keep our valuables with us at all times. The beds were comfortable and the food at breakfast was delicious however the restaurant is expensive and the wine list unnecessarily so; you're better off eating at one of the nice local spots in town. The gym was also surprisingly minimal and lacking in equipment especially considering this is a "wellness" resort. Also frustrating was that the pool wasn't heated and the deck area, though pretty, was very windy. You also have to walk through the restaurant in order to get to the pool which just seems odd. The staff were friendly and the yoga instructor was great. I also found the manager, Mafalda, was helpful in making reservations for where to eat in town and which beaches to check out. Overall the hotel is pricey for what it is. It is also not in Ericeira but is a 15 minute drive north of the town. There are only 10 parking spots at the hotel, otherwise you have to park up a hill off the property.