Best Spa Hotels in the Algarve

The 5-star Vila Joya features a Two Michelin Star Restaurant and scenic Ocean views. The award-winning resort features two outdoor pools, spa facilities and a golf academy, offering customized training. The luxurious guest rooms feature a Moorish-inspired design and offer balconies overlooking the coast. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a cable TV, a mini-bar, and a CD/DVD player. Free WiFi is also available. Vila Joya Spa offers various therapies and features a sauna, a steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. Guests of Vila Joya can also relax at the hotel’s garden or terrace and enjoy the landscape. Vila Joya’s prestigious restaurant was ranked in San Pellegrino's World´s 50 Best Restaurants. It proposes a set menu of Mediterranean seafood with high-quality French haute cuisine, using fresh local ingredients from the Algarve markets. Hotel Vila Joya is located next to Praia de Galé beach and is less than 25 mi away from Faro Airport. A private limousine transfer, to and from the airport, is available for an extra fee. Free on-site parking is possible.

- "We had a most wonderful stay at Vila Joya." - "Exceptional" - "Very very expensive.but 1st class food amazing staff very well trained and very attentive" - "A home from home experience" - "Luxury boutique hotel with wonderful dining." - "Most amazing place so accommodating, really amazing and beautiful place to stay faultless break."

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.

- "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"

An intimate getaway overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda is located in Lagos, only a 5-minute stroll from the beach. It features an outdoor spa pool, sauna and massage options. The uniquely furnished rooms at Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda feature private balconies or terraces and mature Mediterranean gardens. Each has a mini-bar and satellite TV. This property has small gym available. A daily breakfast is served made with fresh and local products. The Mirandus gourmet restaurant offers haute cuisine in romantic ambiance with a unique panoramic sea view. The Charme D Orient provides a wide range of ethical, organic treatments and products, treatment and steam rooms. Guests can enjoy the peacefulness of the elegant reading room with a beautiful panoramic terrace. The Boavista Golf Course is 1.9 mi away and Faro International Airport is 56 mi away.

- "Beautiful Views in a natural setting" - "Highly recommend this hotel! Paradise!" - "Very beautiful and wonderful place!" - "A remarkable stay at a beautiful property with first class amentitties and a wonderful staff!" - "Amazing Hotel in the Perfect Location!" - "Luxury and well located stay" - "Spacious rooms, good breakfast and beautiful views with very helpfull and friendly staff." - "Beautifull hotel on top location!"

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 Briza 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 ambiance. 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 3.1 mi. Faro International Airport is a 20-minute drive away and Loulé is 11 mi away.

- "Totally excellent in all areas will be back again!" - "It’s been a good few years since I’ve stayed in the hotel and it didn’t disappoint.. I will definitely be back" - "Perfect place to indulge for a few days" - "We will keep coming back" - "So glad we added a couple of days to our holiday to allow us to visit the hotel - we shall certainly" - "Very good, high class, hotel. Well maintained throughout. A real treat." - "Very nice stay"

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.

- "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"

Set in a stately historical building, Bela Vista offers boutique accommodations 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 2625 feet 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 1.6 mi away.

- "Outstanding !" - "Amazing stay I keep a memorable experience !" - "Relaxing beautiful hotel." - "The most amazing hotel experience I’ve ever had and I now intend to visit several more times." - "This is my second stay at Bela Vista and I hope to return again. It’s one of my favorite hotels in all of Europe." - "Wonderful break would definitely return" - "Amazing hotel!" - "A perfect place to stay." - "A holiday to remember"

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 center. 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.

- "Wonderful stay at a wonderful hotel" - "Had a wonderful time with my partner and our two year old" - "Good but for the price room for improvement." - "The perfect indulgence" - "Very relaxing holiday,good food and excellent service." - "This hotel is beyond compare. What a joy!" - "Just the games room which after 30 years has been taken away. Been coming on and off since hotel ope" - "A brilliant place to go for an active holiday with great food."

The 5-star Victoria Golf Resort & Spa Managed by Accor offers a tranquil retreat a 10-minute drive from the Vilamoura Marina and 1.9 mi from the stunning Falésia Beach. It features 2 heated outdoor pools. Facing the swimming pools, air-conditioned rooms and suites feature a modern design and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and a coffee machine. Bathrooms are open-plan with walk-in shower, bath, hairdryer, slippers, robes and luxury amenities. Victoria Golf Resort & Spa Managed by Accor offers a varied gastronomic experience with its 3 restaurants and 4 bars. From a modern Asian cuisine crafted with the freshest local ingredients at Sensai (Seasonal Restaurant), to the ultimate seafood adventure at Ria, guests are guaranteed to have a glamorous and emotive experience. The Palms Pool Bar provides refreshing juices from local produce, while the Cascades pool and bar offers tranquility between June and September with cocktails, light snacks and chilled wine. Afternoon tea can be enjoyed at the Lobby Lounge and post-dinner digestives can be enjoyed at Botanic. Facilities at the Victoria Golf Resort & Spa Managed by Accor include a Conference Center with capacity for 700 people with its 8 versatile rooms. Kids Club is also available. A complimentary shuttle to the Marina of Vilamoura is provided. Guests have the Palms swimming pools at their disposal that offer enjoyment moments. The Victoria Spa offers Algarvian inspired treatments as well as Yoga sessions. The heated Vitality indoor pool is for exclusive use of adult guests. Most active guests may unwind at the floodlit tennis court or the fitness center. Victoria’s prime location offers guests the perfect starting point to discover the Algarve. Faro’s Old Town is 15 mi away while Loulé with its picturesque city market is a 20-minute drive away and Faro International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

- "Nice relaxing retreat" - "Luxurious" - "Elegant and Luxurious!" - "One night stop over." - "Superb" - "Incredible hotel, beautiful facilities and excellent staff !" - "Lovely stay" - "Stunning hotel. Great food and drinks. The adult pool was a dream." - "A brilliant stay, good fabulous, bedroom lovely as we’re all of the staff" - "Wet happy here and would come back." - "Fantastic time celebrating my 50th birthday in our favourite place"

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.

- "Everything was perfect we will be back" - "Pleasant first time visit off-season" - "One of our best resort experiences in Europe" - "We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property." - "Beautiful place!" - "A pleasant stay at the Villa Alba resort" - "Ultimately, we had the very best time and are excited to have this place to revisit for our wedding anniversary. Highly" - "Peaceful and great location." - "Nice place, but customer service lacking."

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 center and yoga classes. The A-COSTA - Mar de Brasas is the resort’s restaurant with elevated Portuguese cuisine, served alongside other crave-worthy classics, is infused with the flavor of its rustic wood grill, which also adds to its cozy atmosphere. The restaurant CORAL - Éden do Mar is focused on local, fresh, and artisanal products, in a minimalist concept, the restaurant offers a new menu inspired by the gastronomic richness of the Algarve. 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 35 mi away and free private parking is available on site.

- "Wonderful experience for families, and couples. Hotel was fantastic with all its services!!" - "Gorgeous and relaxing." - "Ideal honeymoon location for relaxation, comfort and abundant amenities." - "Super stay in a super environmnent" - "A TRUE 5 star hotel !!" - "We are so lucky to stay here." - "Terrific! Truly felt rested and came back stress free." - "We had a great stay. We arrived during blackout but the hotel has own generator and there was absolutely no impact. Grea"

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.

- "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"

Set in the picturesque village of Alvor, Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel - Adults Only is built upon a secluded hillside with panoramic views over the Alvor bay and the countryside. The property features 2 restaurants, an infinity rooftop outdoor swimming pool and a heated indoor pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. All rooms at the hotel have contemporary décor and feature a balcony, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet served at the Rooftop Pure Cafe by Longevity, with panoramic sea views. After a day spent sightseeing or at the beach, guests can relax in the Chill Out and Relaxation Tea Lounge. For dinner, guests can indulge in fresh mediterranean cuisine served at the Mediterrânico Restaurant. A state of the art fitness center is available, as well as a spa and wellness center, with a wide range of treatments and massages. Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel - Adults Only also offers daily group activities, such as yoga classes, pilates and walks, among others. Alvor Beach is 0.7 mi from the hotel, while Prainha Beach is 0.9 mi from the property. Several golf courses are located nearby. The nearest airport is Faro, 45 mi from Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel - Adults Only, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Lovely place to relax." - "It lived up to our expectations" - "Didn’t use wellness facilities but looked lovely and relaxing. Staff were lovely." - "Overall a relaxing, tranquil experience"

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 gray 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 center, or enjoy some open-air activity at one of the surrounding golf courses.

- "Wow" - "A lovely restful break, excellent staff - just what we needed!" - "Fantastic hotel with customer service to match." - "The most gorgeous amazing stay from start to finish!!!" - "Perfection" - "Wonderful stay at the Conrad" - "Ru United Kingdom" - "Excellent" - "No wonder they call it a 6 star hotel" - "It was very comfortable , special and enjoyable" - "Very enjoyable" - "Treated like a king and queen during the whole of our stay."