The hotel is located in the picturesque landscape of the Alentejo, among the hills and valleys overgrown with cork and stone oaks and olives. In order not to disturb the integrity of the landscape and to preserve the trees growing on the site, the architects designed the hotel not as a single volume, but in the form of eight white pavilions resembling traditional houses. They face east, like other dwellings in the region, since the sun shines most intensely from the west; in addition, it is to the east that a spectacular panorama of the area unfolds. However, given the hot climate, the facades are protected from this side by a roof extension and "screens" made of thin logs.
The largest pavilion houses a lobby with a reception desk and public areas, two others - technical and utility rooms, the other five are occupied by a total of 22 regular rooms and two multi-room suites.
The architects have opted for a passive strategy to maintain an optimal temperature in the interior: in addition to external sun protection, natural ventilation is provided.
For the sake of saving water, a resource in short supply for Alentejo, low-pressure taps are installed in the rooms, and with a timer in public areas; the roofs are equipped with a rainwater harvesting system, the landscape design practically does not require watering the plants. Solar collectors are also included in the project.
