PORTUGAL | Six Senses Comporta has unveiled a master plan for a brand new resort and spa development along Portugal's blue coast.
Stripped-back yet refined, within striking distance of Lisbon yet a world away, Comporta has a singular charm and serene beauty. A few miles south is the new Pinheirinho coastal estate, many years in the making, that will set an exceptional new standard in mindful design.
Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with VIC Properties as one of the few hand-picked communities that will be brought to life in accordance with strict aesthetic and sustainability guidelines.
For decades, the 400-hectare Pinheirinho estate was privately owned and accessible by invitation only, with much of it remaining a protected nature reserve of pinewood forest. Six Senses was chosen to introduce a 70-key hotel and 58 branded residences as part of a holistic, enriching, and harmonious way of life that blends the timeless appeal of nature and community with the Six Senses hospitality ethos and signature offerings.
The architecture celebrates the natural contours of aromatic pine forests, tranquil lakes, and undulating sand dunes, over which Atlantic rollers break on a golden beach that unfurls for miles.
The tone is established from the outset, with a tranquil oasis greeting arriving guests and a harmonious connection to nature flowing through every room. The 66 deluxe guest rooms and larger suites will be housed in the wings of the central building, with options to interconnect for larger groups. The three garden villas and presidential villa bring the total number of hotel accommodations to 70.
The 58 branded residences, ranging from two to five-bedroom villas and apartments, reflect their position and unique features within the landscape – Forest, Sand Dune, and Lake – to offer their own type of retreat experience. Along with the Sleep With Six Senses room set-up, wellness and biophilic principles have been woven throughout the residences, from the topography to the natural light, air, patterns, and textures. Residents will have access to unique privileges and amenities of the hotel, while vibrant lobbies and a dedicated owners’ lounge set the stage and craft the drinks for moments of community connection.
“Our design approach is about creating spaces that connect people to nature as part of our overall hospitality ethos,” said Announcing the management agreement, Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs.
“Where better to start than by embracing the land’s natural contours of pine forests and sand dunes while drawing on quirks of Comporta, traditions of the Alentejo region, reinterpretation of Portuguese classics, and Six Senses touches that show that luxury doesn’t have to be taken too seriously.”
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