Best Beach Hotels in Algarve

Located on cliffs overlooking Praia das Gaivotas and the Atlantic Ocean, Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve features a luxurious spa, 6 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Spacious suites are surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens, 3 tennis courts and 1 padel court.

The air-conditioned guest rooms have private balconies overlooking the gardens, the sea or the pool. Free WiFi, satellite TV and a large seating area are offered in all rooms.

Guests can enjoy thalassotherapy treatments and hot stone massages at the spa. A sauna and a Turkish bath are featured. Vilalara Thalassa offers a fitness centre and yoga classes.

The B&G Restaurant is a low-calorie restaurant offering gourmet Portuguese cuisine and a buffet breakfast. The Terrace Grill is a seasonal restaurant providing seafood and summer barbecues. Tonic Lounge Bar has sea views from its poolside location.

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has direct access to the Praia das Gaivotas beach and a car and bicycle rental service is provided by the resort. Aeroporto Internacional de Faro is 57 km away and free private parking is available on site.

Vila Vita Parc is set on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located in Alporchinhos, it consists of Moorish-style buildings surrounded by tropical gardens.

The rooms feature a balcony or terrace where charming views of the Atlantic Ocean and Armação de Pêra can be admired. Some accommodation is fitted with a seating area and cable TV.

In the landscaped gardens, Vila Vita Parc offers several pools. The hotel also offers an on-site nursery and a children’s play park.

Vila Vita’s Spa features 12 treatment rooms, 1 yoga garden pavilion and the Hypoxi Studio offering revolutionary body sculpting techniques. A gym is available as well and sports activities on-site include mini golf and a tennis court.

With 12 restaurants and 6 bars, the food offered varies from local Portuguese seafood dishes to Asian cuisine. Vila Vita Parc features a wine cellar stocked with fine wines.

Set in a stately historical building, Bela Vista offers boutique accommodation on the cliffs of Praia da Rocha. Guests will enjoy the direct access to beach area of this property, the first hotel of the Algarve Region.

Bela Vista consists of 3 separate houses, each with a unique design. All rooms are decorated with a marine theme and most provide views of the Atlantic Ocean from private balconies. Amenities include free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels.

Al fresco dining is possible on the terrace of the restaurant, facing the sun setting in the evenings. The menu is based on staple Algarvean and Portuguese food, complemented by a varied wine list.

The new Marina of Portimão is 800 metres away and bikes can be rented to explore the surrounding area. Faro International Airport can be reached in 1 hour from the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa. Alto Golf Course is 2,5 km away.

Located between Vilamoura and Albufeira and overlooking Falésia Beach, EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel offers luxury accommodations set in a landscaped pinewood with direct access to the beach, an extensive spa, an indoor pool and five outdoor swimming pools.

Rooms at EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel are generously sized and in a contemporary design, complemented by white marble bathrooms with rain showers and bathtubs. All rooms also offer a balcony with ocean, pool or resort views. Free WiFi access is available throughout the resort.

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel boasts 5 restaurants – Abyad, Al Quimia, Open Deck, Lima and Uddo - that offer a contemporary menu filled with sophisticated tastes that will take our guests on a trip into the world different flavors, focusing specially on Algarvian ones. Enjoy your late afternoon or evening with a relaxing drink in the trendy Bluum Bar.

Recreational facilities include a multi-sports court, a fitness centre and an extensive spa. For families with children (ages from 4 to 12 years old), a seasonal kids’ club provides supervised activities and care, so that parents can take a break and relax for a while.

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel features a congress centre for business and social events. Faro International Airport is 30 km away and Albufeira’s city centre is a 15-minute drive away. Free on-site car parking is available. The property features direct access to the beach.

Located in the green surroundings of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, the Memmo Baleeira offers an outdoor pool with magnificent Atlantic Ocean views and rooms with private balconies.

Some of the guest rooms of the Baleeira Hotel offer views of the sea or garden and luxurious Memmo bathroom amenities. Each includes a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a private balcony.

Guests can relax in the spa and enjoy the heated indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna. Guests can also pamper themselves with various massages.

Baleeira has a restaurant called "Fornaria", serving tasty homemade pizzas, cooked in a wood-burning oven. The "Fornaria" offers stunning views of the bay.

The historical centre of Sagres is 200 metres away and it takes a 5-minute walk to reach both Tonel and Martinhal Beach. The Fortress of Sagres can be reached in a 5-minute drive.

For children the hotel has a Kid’s club. The Memmo Baleeira also offers help in arranging various outdoor activities for its guests, including surfing, diving, biking and golf.

Verdelago Resort has a garden, a private beach area and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Praia Verde. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Verdelago Resort offers some units with sea views, and the rooms are equipped with a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with an oven.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at Verdelago Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Praia Verde, like hiking.

Speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area.

Praia Verde Beach is 1 km from the resort, while Alagoa Beach is 2.4 km from the property. Faro Airport is 62 km away.

The lavish Belmar Spa & Beach Resort overlooks the beautiful beach of Porto de Mos. It offers a wide range of luxurious spa treatments and an outdoor pool.

A modern kitchen and spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV are standard in all of Belmar Spa & Beach Resort’s accommodation. The bright, chic guest units feature a balcony overlooking the pool area or the garden.

Regional cuisine and continental breakfast are served in the hotel’s à la carte restaurant. Refreshing beverages are offered at the bar and, during the warmer season, guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar.

The state-of-the-art Belmar Spa offers an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and vichy shower. There is also a well-equipped fitness centre.

The hotel offers free parking onsite and staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with car and bicycle rental. It is just a 5-minute drive from Lagos’s bustling centre and 2.5 km from the Boavista Golf Course.

Set in the Ria Formosa Natural Park this 5-star unit is the only sea front hotel in Quinta do Lago. Guests of the Hotel Quinta do Lago enjoy walking access to an exclusive sandy beach, where the hotel has its own private area.

The spacious and elegantly decorated rooms, with marble bathrooms, have private balconies from which guests can enjoy views over the Ria Formosa’s lagoon, the sea or the hotel's gardens. Each room features a flat-screen satellite TV and air conditioning.

In the Brisa do Mar restaurant guests can enjoy the traditional Algarvian cuisine in an open-air terrace with panoramic views. The Ca’ d'Oro offers fine Venetian cuisine in an intimate ambience. The Laguna Piano Bar is the ideal spot to enjoy champagne or a cocktail while overlooking the surrounding scenery.

The hotel has outdoor and indoor heated pools, and a Spa featuring a choice of many rejuvenating treatments. Just a few steps away are the Quinta do Lago golf courses, South, North and Laranjal as well as San Lorenzo. Shopping facilities are within 5 km.

Faro International Airport is a 20-minute drive away and Loulé is 18 km away.

This 5-star hotel has a stunning cliff-top location above Portugal’s longest beach, Praia da Falésia. It features luxury spa facilities, 8 restaurants and a seasonal water sports centre.

All of the beautifully decorated rooms and suites at Pine Cliffs Hotel include LCD TVs. All rooms also include furnished balconies with resort, garden or sea views.

Pine Cliffs Hotel features a choice of 11 restaurants and bars, some of them seasonal, including specialists in Japanese and international food. Guests can dine in pool-side areas or enjoy a drink in cliff-top locations, with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Pine Cliffs features 5 tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course, a beach club and a mini golf. For children and teenagers, the seasonal Junior Club provides a variety of activities such as mini-golf and football.

The property is a 40-minute drive from Faro International Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.

Overlooking the coastline of the Falésia Beach and the renowned Pine Cliffs Golf Course, the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites, A Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve offers a variety of wellness facilities, restaurants as well as direct access to famous Falésia Beach.

Featuring terracotta and tile flooring, these suites offer views of the resort, pool or garden. Introducing an open plan bathroom concept, each suite is equipped with WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The 1 and 2-bedroom suites include a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances.

In the evenings guests can relax at one of the bars or dine at any of a wide array of restaurants, offering different gastronomic experiences. Children are welcome at the on-site kids club and enjoy special programmes just for them.

Guests staying at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites have access to all facilities throughout the Pine Cliffs Resort, including golf, tennis, football, water sports and the Porto Pirata children's area. Member of the Green Key programme, The Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites offers an outdoor pool, as well as access to further 6 outdoor pools, children's pools and a heated indoor pool in the resort. Adults have free access to Serenity Spa and 10% discount on all treatments at Serenity and Style.

A complimentary seasonal shuttle is available throughout the day offering easy access to all activities and restaurants in the resort. The historical Old Town of Albufeira is 9 km away and the fishing town of Olhos de Água is 2 km away. Faro international Airport is 33 km away.

Located in Lagos in the Algarve Region, 3.1 km from Meia Praia Beach, Palmares Beach House Hotel - Adults Only features an outdoor swimming pool. The property also includes an on-site restaurant.

The rooms at the Palmares Beach House Hotel - Adults Only feature a private bathroom and a flat-screen cable TV. All include a balcony and views over the Atlantic Ocean.

A daily breakfast is served in the restaurant area. Guests wishing to taste Mediterranean cuisine can enjoy the on site restaurant. The surrounding area features a variety of fresh fish and seafood restaurants, many within a short 5-minute drive.

The area is popular for cycling and hiking. The Lagos Marina is 3.4 km from Palmares Beach House Hotel - Adults Only, while Portimão is a 25-minute drive from the property. Faro Airport is 81 km away.

Please note when booking 5 rooms or more, different policies will apply and a deposit is required to guarantee the reservation. The property will be in contact to confirm the amount to be prepaid and provide further information.

Located in Vilamoura, less than 1 km from Praia da Falésia, Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The property features a hammam, entertainment staff and a kids' club.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms come with a kitchen fitted with a fridge. Guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection offers a buffet or American breakfast.

The accommodation offers a terrace.

Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Popular points of interest near Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection include Praia dos Tomates, Vilamoura Beach and Vilamoura Marina. Faro Airport is 26 km away.

The deluxe NAU Salgados Dunas Suites is a 2-minute walk from Salgados Beach, through an exclusive pathway built over the dunes. The 5-star hotel has 6 outdoor swimming pools and modern rooms with panoramic views.

The air-conditioned accommodation at the hotel features private bathrooms with hairdryer and free toiletries, flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a balcony.

The hotel features an à la carte restaurant, where guests can enjoy traditional Portuguese dishes as well as international flavours. The restaurant includes a scenic terrace area. A lounge bar with a terrace is also available.

Following a dip in one of the swimming pools, guests can relax in the nearby sun loungers and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. The poolside area overlooks the green garden and features a snack bar, where refreshing cocktails and light meals are served.

Guests wishing to explore the area without their cars can do so by renting bicycles with the hotel’s 24-hour front desk. Seasonal entertainment programs and a seasonal Kids Club are a part of the hotel’s entertainment offers. Babysitting services are provided, at an extra fee. It is a 6-minute walk from the famed Salgados Golf, with its green 18-hole courses.

NAU Salgados Dunas Suites is 6 km away from Albufeira and its extensive beaches. It is a 40-minute drive from the Faro International Airport and there is a shuttle service available, for a surcharge.

The award-winning Octant Praia Verde is located in the heart of Eastern Algarve and offers stunning views of the sea as well as a swimming pool surrounded by pine trees and served by a pool bar. This 4-star hotel was completely renovated under the management of DHM.

Featuring free WiFi throughout, comfortable well-lit rooms and suites are decorated with neutral colours and equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a wardrobe. Private bathrooms come with bath or shower and free toiletries.

Guests may experience the region’s products in the À Terra Restaurant with its wood-oven and healthy, rustic, homemade, delicious cuisine. The hotel includes a Lobby Market, which integrates various functions in a unique space such as the reception, bar, grocery store, working place, lounge, play area and a desk for the hotel’s manager.

Octant Praia Verde is 16 km away from Tavira and 57 km away from Faro Airport. The Spanish border is 12 km away and Sevilla International Airport is 160 km away.

Offering an infinity pool, the luxury 5-star Conrad Algarve is set in the golfers’ paradise Quinta do Lago. Its high-tech rooms feature balconies overlooking the palms or the pool.

All rooms at Conrad combine contemporary design and elegant grey shades. They feature free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and a marble bathroom with rain shower. Other amenities include an bluetooth sound system and a Nespresso coffee machine.

All-day dining is offered at Conrad Algarve, where 3 restaurants and 3 bars can be found. The modern Portuguese Louro, the Michelin-star Gusto by Heinz Beck offering upscale Mediterranean dining concept with a vibrant open kitchen display and the sophisticated Lago Lounge. A variety of cocktails and refreshments are served around the two pools.

Conrad Algarve’s spa includes a relaxing sauna and an indoor pool. Guests can also train at the fitness centre, or enjoy some open-air activity at one of the surrounding golf courses.

The White Shell is an Eco-friendly Resort is BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certified.

Featuring a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, White Shell Beach Villas is located in Porches. Among the various facilities are an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, as well as a bar. The resort has a garden and features a terrace.

Comprising 55 Villas of various sizes - from one to three bedrooms - with a simple but contemporary architecture signed by the renowned Saraiva+Associados studio, White Shell is a five-star eco-resort inspired by the organic forms of nature.The units at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen and a dining area.

White Shell Beach Villas offers a range of wellness facilities including an indoor pool, a hammam and a hot tub. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking and tennis.

Speaking English and Portuguese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk.

Albufeira is 12 km from the accommodation, while Portimão is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 38 km from White Shell Beach Villas.

This hotel features direct access to the white sandy Falésia Beach and 2 restaurants. It boasts a lagoon-style pool with Atlantic Ocean views, a wellness centre and a putting green.

The elegant guest rooms come with flat-screen TVs and feature a veranda or balcony. WiFi is available free of charge

Porto Bay Falésia is just few minutes’ walk from the eateries and bars of Olhos de Agua. The in-house dining offer includes themed buffets and à la carte Italian cuisine. An after-dinner drink with live music can be enjoyed at the bar.

The luxurious wellness area includes a Finnish sauna, steam bath, and a fitness room. Guests can choose several beauty treatments, including reflexology and aromatherapy. Guests can enjoy a game with friends on the tennis courts. There is also an indoor pool for colder months and a children’s shallow pool adjacent to the outdoor pool.

Golf enthusiasts will find the Pine Cliffs and the Balaia golf courses within 3 km. Faro International Airport is 30 km away.

Located by the Meia Praia beach in Lagos, the 5-star Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve offers a spa, and an outdoor pool with panoramic ocean views. Its luxurious rooms have a private balcony.

The air-conditioned rooms and suites at Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve feature a minibar, satellite TV, and free WiFi. The premium suites have a private pool and panoramic ocean views.

The Restaurant serves international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy their meals at the restaurant terrace and views of the pool. A selection of beverages and local wines can be enjoyed at the chic bar.

Guests can make use of the well-equipped fitness centre with natural light and overlooking the ocean. Relaxation facilities include hot tub, sauna, and an indoor pool.

Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Meia Praia Railway Station. Palmares Golf Club is less than 600 metres away.

Situated on the spectacular Tres Irmaos Beach, this 5-star hotel offers an outdoor saltwater pool surrounded by landscaped gardens. It has 5 tennis courts and 8 golf courses within 15 km.

Pestana Alvor Praia Premium Beach & Golf Resort provides nicely decorated, comfortable rooms with stunning views looking out to blue waters, the beach and lovely gardens.

Guests have a choice to spend the day purely relaxing and taking advantage of the wellness facilities, including a sauna, steam bath and massages, available at an extra charge. There is also an indoor fresh water pool and a health club.

Pestana Alvor Praia’s main restaurant, Almofariz, serves Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine. Grilled dishes and international meals can be enjoyed in the pool area with drinks from the pool bar.

Pestana Alvor Praia Premium Beach & Golf Resort is located 2 km from the centre of Alvor and 5 km from Portimão. Faro Airport is 74 km away.

Overlooking the sea, Kimpton Atlantico Algarve, an IHG Hotel is an ultra modern 5-star complex with direct and private access to São Rafael Beach. It features 2 indoor heated pools, an extensive spa, and sunbath decking lounges.

Opening out onto private terraces, the bright and airy rooms at Kimpton Atlantico Algarve, an IHG Hotel offer ocean or extensive garden views. Rooms are decorated in soft tones with minimal designer furnishings. En suite bathrooms include power showers and free toiletries. All rooms come with free WiFi access.

There is 1 buffet dining room, and an à la carte restaurant, featuring Mediterranean specialities in a sophisticated and intimate environment.

The gym is well-equipped for cardio and fitness and there are 3 outdoor swimming pools.

The Kimpton Atlantico Algarve, an IHG Hotel is only a 10-minute drive from Albufeira.

Located between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, this elegant 5-star hotel is a 10-minute walk from Garrão Beach, which featured a concessioned area for guests during Summer. The Ria Park Hotel & Spa features a lagoon-style pool, free fitness centre and WiFi access.

The spacious air-conditioned rooms open to a balcony overlooking the tropical gardens or the Atlantic Ocean. Each room has a bathroom with marble countertops.

Featuring a terrace with unique views of the lush gardens, the Lusitano Restaurant serves signature dishes from the Executive Chef Gerhard Poz. After a dip in the pool, guests can enjoys snacks and cocktails from the Ria Pool Bar.

Ria Park Hotel has a free health club with an indoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a Turkish bath. A Spa is available at an extra fee for massages and treatments. Staff at the reception can organise activities such as horse-riding, bird-watching and cycling tours.

Golf enthusiasts will find some of the most renowned golf courses within 3 km including Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Vilamoura is 12 km away. Guests can leave their car at the hotel parking and use the free shuttle service to the beach, available all year round. Hotel Ria Park is just 20 minutes’ driving from Faro International Airport and a short drive to Faro’s city centre.

The 5-star Martinhal Sagres is located in the Algarve region overlooking the beach, 3km from the historic fishing port of Sagres. It offers boutique-style rooms and villas with private balconies and terraces.

The resort has 5 swimming pools in total. The main pool is set in stylish wooden terrace. It overlooks the Beach Club Garden and is served by its own bar.

Guests can play tennis on Martinhal Sagres' artificial grass tennis courts. Martinhal Sagres also has different children’s activities for each age. Indoor activities include Wiis, Playstations and internet, whilst outdoor activities include surf lessons, paddle tennis, and football challenges.

Martinhal Sagres has 3 restaurants: O Terraço offers fine dining, As Dunas serves seafood and the Italian restaurant, Os Gambuzinos, has à la carte dining. There are also 4 bars for guests to enjoy various beverages.

The Martinhal Sagres is situated a one-hour drive from Faro International Airport.

Overlooking Praia da Rocha and boasting magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean, this 4-star hotel features an outdoor pool and a restaurant with bar. Rooms include a spacious balcony.

Some rooms at Hotel Oriental - Adults Only boast panoramic sea views. Seating areas, bathroom toiletries and air conditioning are also featured in every room.

The Restaurant Oriental offers an à la carte menu for lunch and buffet for dinner (beverages not included). Cocktails and live music are featured at the Oriental in the afternoons and evenings. The many restaurants, bars, and shops of Praia da Rocha's lively centre are just a 5-minute walk away.

The panoramic pool deck overlooking the beach is great for sunbathing. Guests can read a book in the garden area. Guests can also make use of the direct beach access. The Portimão Marina is just a few steps away and the renowned Alto Golf Course is 3 km away.

Located directly on the beach in the centre of Albufeira, the 4-star Sol e Mar Resort features two restaurants and two bars.
The Sol e Mar rooms benefit from private balconies with sea views, as well as a TV with satellite channels. Every room has a refrigerator and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer.

Sunrise Restaurant serves lavish buffet meals accompanies by sea views; Sunset Restaurant offers à la carte regional and international cuisine. There is also a cocktail bar, an ice cream parlour and live evening entertainment.

Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira - Adults Only is just 3 minutes’ walk from Albufeira’s Archaeological Museum. Bicycles can be rented from the hotel – perfect for exploring the old town and picturesque clifftops. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Faro International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from Hotel Sol e Mar Albufeira - Adults Only. On-site car hire is available. Free public parking is available within 400 metres from the hotel.

Vila Alba Resort offers direct access to the remote Albandeira Beach. The hotel has an infinity pool with Atlantic Ocean views, a garden and a restaurant.

All rooms and suites at Vila Alba Resort have polished wooden floors and garden or sea views.

The Morgadinho à la carte restaurant has panoramic ocean views, and Lounge Bar is a chill-out space serving drinks and snacks.

Guests can enjoy golf or horse riding nearby. Vila Alba Resort also offers diverse treatments and therapies for those preferring to completely unwind on holiday.

The Vila Alba Resort is 45-minute drive from Faro International Airport and on-site car parking is free.

Set in Vale do Lobo in the Algarve Region, 18 km from Albufeira, the beachfront Dunas Douradas Beach Club features an 3 outdoor pools, one of them for children, as well as an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub. The resort has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

The rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer.

Breakfast is available upon request at the Dunas Douradas Beach Club. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

This resort has a private beach area and bike hire is available. The area is popular for golfing and horse riding. Faro is 11 km from Dunas Douradas Beach Club, while Vilamoura is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 8 km from the property.