Top Hotels in Algarve
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Algarve is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
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 center of Sagres is 656 feet 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "luxurious stay to relax" - "Incredible place!" - "Beautiful!" - "Lovely time - first trip away with our young family. Hotel was great and staff were brilliant. Would highly recommend" - "Nice stay in Sagres" - "Relaxing stay" - "We would come back here at a heart-beat." - "Best in Sagres" - "Perfect for a 2 night stay"
Fabulous
2416 reviews
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 accommodations 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "The best service we have ever received. We will definitely come back. Thank you for making our stay so exceptional" - "A marvellous stay. Will definitely come back" - "Ocean Restaurant is absolutely fantastic" - "Exceptional and unforgettable girls weekend." - "Excellent accommodation, service and truly helpful staff." - "We had a great stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the off-season ambience. Thank you!" - "perfect resort for a perfect vacation"
Superb
837 reviews
The 5-star Martinhal Sagres is located in the Algarve region overlooking the beach, 1.9 mi 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, while 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 located a one-hour drive from Faro International Airport.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing family hotel" - "Great for the kids - plenty for the adults too." - "Excellent" - "Giving the kids a proper holiday" - "Great break with friends for some winter sun. Love paddle tennis now." - "A good place to keep the kids busy." - "Brilliant for young families." - "The best holiday spent with our child so far." - "Good but lots of room for improvement" - "Great for kids and the staff were wonderful, but it doesn’t meet the standards of a 5-star hotel"
Fabulous
474 reviews
Nestled in the southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, close to the village of Aljezur, this guest house prides itself on its eco-friendly design. Built with only regional materials, Muxima - Aljezur radiates a unique, rustic charm. All of the guest rooms and suites are inspired by your hosts' love for Africa. Enjoy stunning views while sitting on your front porch or sipping a drink in the comfort of your room. Muxima is set on a beautiful private estate, complete with forest and bio-pool. Try your hand at archery or explore the surrounds on mountain bikes. While your children play on the playground, you can make use of the jogging track or check your email via free wireless internet. Breakfast is served until 12pm each day, so you can sleep in if you want. Spend the day taking surfing lessons at a nearby beach or visiting historic Lagos. Upon your return, dinner can be prepared in your suite’s very own kitchenette. For 4 nights stay in low season, there is a 20% discount.
Guest Reviews:
- "Relaxed location with lots of charm" - "Perfect for relax and enjoy the nature around you" - "Lovely place with lovely people around" - "A wonderful first stay in the Algarve, and in Aljezur. Will definitely return." - "A slice of paradise!" - "Room was not up to the standards"
Superb
146 reviews
Surrounded by cork trees and pine groves, Casa Vicentina is a family-run hotel full of character, built using ecological materials. Set within a natural park, it’s 1.9 mi from Odeceixe Beach. Housed in a former Taipa farm, rooms at the property feature a private entrance and a porch overlooking the outdoor pool. They combine a rustic décor with modern furnishings, satellite TV channels and free Wi-Fi. A hot buffet breakfast is served daily and incorporates fresh fruits and Algarve specialties. Cafés and restaurants are located in Odeceixe, which can be reached with free-of-charge bikes in 15 minutes. Casa Vincentina hotel is located beside a natural lake, close to the border of the Alentejo Region and a few minutes’ drive from the Atlantic Coast. Staff can facilitate horse riding in the natural surroundings.
Guest Reviews:
- "beautiful place for trips to the sea and surroundings, excellent pool with refreshing water" - "Lovely and relaxing place" - "Relaxing!" - "Relax and unwind!" - "We loved the place" - "Peaceful guest house within driving distance of fabulous coastline" - "Quiet, however a bit disappointing" - "Perfectly adequate, but overpriced for old musty property."
Fabulous
566 reviews
This refurbished guest house has a lush garden with an outdoor pool. Bike rentals are available. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The air-conditioned rooms at Companhia das Culturas are decorated with a mix of natural and modern elements. The private bathroom has natural stone walls and comes with a shower. A rich breakfast prepared with organic, homegrown products is served daily. It can be enjoyed in the dining room or outdoors on the terrace. Guests can relax in the lounge, which used to be an olive mill. It has plush sofas and a library including children’s books and games. There is a hammam, as well as on-request massages. There is also an area for the practice of yoga and Pilates.
Guest Reviews:
- "A true gem in with charming design and blissful Energie" - "A beautiful experience, we can’t wait to return" - "A great place to slow down and relax in eastern Algarve" - "Expensive for what it is worth"
Fabulous
63 reviews
Casa Flor de Sal enjoys a location in Moncarapacho, 1.3 miles from Praia dos Cavacos and 7.9 miles from Tavira Island. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can make use of the children's playground or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the sea and garden. Accessible via private entrance, all rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A dishwasher, a microwave, and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the country house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests can make the most of the garden, outdoor swimming pool, and yoga classes offered at the country house. Guests at Casa Flor de Sal will be able to enjoy activities in and around Moncarapacho, like cycling. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the accommodation. Church of São Lourenço is 15 miles from Casa Flor de Sal, while Vilamoura Marina is 28 miles away. Faro Airport is 16 miles from the property.
Exceptional
59 reviews
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 accommodations 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.
Guest Reviews:
- "The best service we have ever received. We will definitely come back. Thank you for making our stay so exceptional" - "A marvellous stay. Will definitely come back" - "Ocean Restaurant is absolutely fantastic" - "Exceptional and unforgettable girls weekend." - "Excellent accommodation, service and truly helpful staff." - "We had a great stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the off-season ambience. Thank you!" - "perfect resort for a perfect vacation"
Superb
837 reviews
This restored Algarvian manor house is set in an estate of olive and orange trees, 10 minutes’ drive from Tavira. It features an outdoor swimming pool and is less than 1.9 mi from the beach. The guest rooms at the Quinta Da Colina feature high ceilings with wooden beams and white walls. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and features a private bathroom. Guests of Quinta can relax in the garden or try cycling and hiking in the surrounding area. 3 golf courses are also nearby. Hotel Quinta Da Colina is 1.6 mi away from the Cabanas de Tavira, and 28 mi away from Faro Airport. Free internet and on-site parking are also available.
Fabulous
89 reviews
It is a small guest house located in the first floor of a 19th century townhouse in Tavira’s historical center. It is facing the historical building called Mercado da Ribeira and the river Gilão. It has 2 terraces, a patio and a roof terrace with panoramic views and sun-bed. All 5 accommodations are located on the first floor together with the patio terrace. There are 3 Suites with private bathroom, spacious seating area and kitchenette. There is a Studio and a Classic double room, both spacious rooms with private bathroom. We look forward to welcome you in our authentic Casa!
Superb
275 reviews
