Obidos, PortugalRoyal Obidos Scenic Resort
Evolutee Hotel & Spa
Hilltop golf resort
Royal Obidos Scenic Resort Obidos, Portugal
Opened
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
Royal Óbidos Scenic ResortHilltop golf resort
Hilltop fairways look straight out over the Atlantic, setting an easy, open-air pace above the Óbidos Lagoon.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 18-hole championship course designed by Seve Ballesteros overlooking the Atlantic.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Baleal's surf breaks lie a short drive away, and boats run offshore to the rugged Berlengas Islands reserve.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony facing the ocean or fairways. Inside, bathrooms are lined with traditional Portuguese azulejos.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool borders the lawns beside a stone fireplace. Inside, a heated pool adds hydromassage beneath a mirrored ceiling.
The spa
Treatments at Mandalay Spa draw on Southeast Asian rituals, and the thermal area includes a sauna and Turkish bath.
At the table
Cobalt Restaurant serves regional Portuguese dishes among blue leather banquettes, and outdoor tables overlook the golf course.
How it began
The hotel took its name from evolution and the golfer's tee when the coastal estate opened in 2014.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.