The Best Castle
Hotels in Algarve

Historic property. Cosy rooms. Pousada Palacio de Estoi is located in the town of Estoi, just 10 km from Faro, on the grounds of a beautiful 19th-century palace. The air-conditioned rooms feature a contemporary design and are equipped with private bathrooms with bath and shower. Some rooms include wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. Pousada Palacio de Estoi features gardens and tea pavilions. Its architecture includes many original elements such as wall paintings and antique furnishings. Other relaxation options include swimming in the indoor and outdoor pools or visiting the sauna. Nearby leisure activities are cycling and hiking. When travelling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of 25€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow dogs with a maximum weight of 15 kilos. A complimentary breakfast is served at Pousada Palacio de Estoi’s restaurant. Specialties from the Algarve, including freshly caught fish and seafood are served in the evening. End the meal with Algarvian sweets made from locally grown almonds and figs. Show full description

Elegant. Popular among couples. The 5-star Vila Joya boasts 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 minibar, 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 40 km 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. Show full description

Beach front location. Historic. Great views. 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. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Great value. Located in beautiful countryside in Algarve, Quinta da Lua is a boutique hotel set among fragrant gardens. Only 4 km from Tavira, it features an eco saltwater pool with verandas naturally shaded by olive trees, and nearby golf facilities. Each room at Quinta da Lua has a blend of modern and traditional décor, combining rough terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. All rooms open out on to private balconies with views of the surroundings. During the warmer months, breakfast is served on the wooden terrace in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff at the Quinta da Lua hotel can provide information on nearby Praia do Barril. Wireless access and parking are available at no additional cost. Show full description

Charming. Great breakfast. These beautifully restored apartments are situated on an olive farm in Tavira, just 200 metres from Tavira Train Station. Quinta do Caracol offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The Castle of Tavira is only 700 metres away. Boasting a traditional, local design, Quinta do Caracol offers apartments with kitchenettes and a seating area. A balcony with picturesque views of Tavira’s surrounding landscape is featured in all accommodation. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the garden, surrounded by exotic plants, fruit trees and a number of picturesque ponds with fountains. Guests can sunbathe in the courtyard or relax with a massage. The Caracol offers a car rental service and free private parking on site. Show full description

Close to beach front. Great views. Located on cliffs overlooking Praia das Gaivotas and the Atlantic Ocean, Vilalara Thalassa Resort 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 Thalassa Resort 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. Show full description

Unique. Stunning pool facilities. Offering outdoor pool;Hotel Capela das Artes is located in Alcantarilha, 3 km from Armação de Pêra. Free WiFi access is available in this historical building. Besides the spacious lawn with sun loungers surrounding the pool.Guests can also visit the 17th century old olive oil press of Quinta da Cruz and the chapel in the property from the 15th century, classified as a monument of public interest. This accommodation will provide guests with a TV and air conditioning. Featuring a bath, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a pool view and a garden view from all the rooms. Hotel Capela das Artes offers guests a various rooms for meetings and events. Guests can visit the traditional restaurants within 300 metres and taste the Algarve gastronomy and their fish and seafood specialties. Services provided include airport shuttle and daily maid service. Guests can relax in this 6 hectares of olive grove property completed with several pieces of art. Golf lovers will find various golf courses within 5 km including the Amendoeira, Ocêanico and Salgados. Access to the A22 motorway is 1 km away and Albufeira 11 km away. Portimão is a 17-minute drive away and Faro International Airport is 47 km away. Show full description

Lovely property. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Quinta dos Perfumes is an 88-acre country house located a 2-minute drive from Conceição and a 5-minute drive from the seaside village of Cabanas de Tavira. It features orange groves and a salt-water outdoor pool. All units are bright and include a furnished terrace, some with sea view. The studios have an equipped kitchenette. All have a private bathroom with a bathrobe, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All the rooms situated on the new building have views of the sea, safe, minibar, bathrobe, slippers, free toiletries, hairdryer and pool towel. Breakfast buffet is available daily and it can be enjoyed in the spacious breakfast room or at the panoramic rooftop terrace with sea and countryside views. The nearby village of Cabanas features an array of restaurants. Quinta da Ria and Benamor Golf Courses are located within a 5- minute drive from Quinta dos Perfumes. Guests can enjoy dip in the outdoor pool surrounded by orange trees and relax on the sun loungers in the garden. Tavira city is 5.4 km away, and Faro Airport and city centre are within 30 km through the N125 road. The border into neighbouring Spain is 20 km away. Show full description

Very cosy. Great views. Just 500 metres from Cabanas, this 17th century, star-shaped fort now serves as an environmentally friendly guest house. It offers an outdoor pool and stunning views of Ilha de Cabanas and the Atlantic Ocean. Forte De São João offers rooms fitted with modern furnishings, paintings and sculptures. Some rooms have spacious seating areas with plush sofas. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast room, once a vaulted ceiling chapel, or on the terrace while enjoying the ocean view. A selection of cold, refreshing drinks can be found at the bar. Staff can provide information about hiking or organise rental bikes. Free Wi-Fi is available in ALL areas of the guest house. Show full description

Historic. Great location. Pousada Convento de Tavira is set around the quiet courtyard of the 16th-century St. Augustine’s Convent. Just few minutes’ walk from the Roman Bridge over Gilão River, it offers an outdoor pool and charging stations for electric vehicles . All of the rooms in this central Tavira hotel overlook the courtyard or the hotel’s pool garden, while some come with a balcony. Each has a private en suite bathroom with tub and hairdryer. Guests can relax under shady umbrellas on the poolside sun loungers. The colonnaded courtyard provides a pleasant retreat on hot days. At night, guests can read a book by the open fireplace in the elegant lounge. A daily breakfast buffet is offered in the dining room or in the courtyard outdoors. The restaurant serves delectable local and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Ilha de Tavira’s white beaches are situated just 15 minutes’ drive from the Pousada. Excellent golf opportunity is offered by Benamor Golfe Course, 7 km away. Plenty of restaurants are found near the Pousada Convento de Tavira. Show full description

Delightful property. Cosy rooms. This charming, 19th century manor house was converted into a design country house with modern interiors. It features free Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor pools and massage treatments. Praia da Luz is just 2 km away. The elegant rooms at the Vila Valverde are fitted with modern furnishings and plush beds. Each has floor-to-ceiling windows, a seating area and satellite TV. Guests can enjoy regional and international cuisine at the contemporary restaurant. Local drinks are served in a relaxing atmosphere at the bar. Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel offers free, private parking on site and car and bicycle rental services. Lagos Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Show full description

Charming. Great location. Hostel Casa dos Arcos - Charm Guesthouse is set on an 18th century palace located in the the centre of Albufeira's Old Town, a 2-minute walk from the beach. Guests can enjoy the lounge bar in the garden. The property features various living areas where guests can relax. Certain units feature views of the garden or city. Rooms have a private bathroom. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Albufeira Marina is 1.2 km from Hostel Casa dos Arcos - Charm Guesthouse, while The Strip - Albufeira is 2.3 km from the property. Faro Airport is 26 km away. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Quinta dos Vales is a wine estate situated in the heart of the Western Algarve. Set amongst the tranquil surroundings of vineyards and wine farms, the Wine Estate offers self-catering accommodation, which features terraces, a large outdoor pool, an award winning winery, panoramic terrace and a landscaped garden to explore. Wine tasting is offered at the Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate, with its own wine Marquês dos Vales. Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate offers free bicycles for guests to explore the Algarve countryside. The self-catering villas and apartments are decorated in natural colours and modern furnishings. All accommodation include WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, a separate dining and seating area with sofa lounges and a flat-screen satellite TV. Local restaurants are within a 15-minute walk. Guests can sunbathe on the terrace by the large swimming pool or relax with a massage. The landscaped garden features a variety of art exhibitions. Local activities include hiking, swimming and cycling. Estômbar Railway Station is a 15-minute walk, Slide and Splash water park is a 30-minute walk and Faro Airport is a 50-minute drive. An airport shuttle is available upon request. Show full description

Great location. Popular among couples. Located inside the walls of Tavira, this stylish boutique accommodation is set in a 160-year old building. Tavira House offers a ballroom lounge and rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city. The Castle of Tavira is 100 metres away and the train station is 5 minutes’ walk. Each individually-designed room blends modern décor with traditional Moorish touches. All offer air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Some come with a separate seating area and balcony. A fresh buffet breakfast, made from local and seasonal produce, is served in the dining room or on the outside terraces. Room service is also available and refreshments can be served throughout the day. Staff can organise activities including horse-riding, golf and watersports. Free WiFi is available throughout. Tavira Island Beach can be reached by water taxi, 5 minutes’ walk away. Faro Airport is 35 minutes’ drive from Tavira House. Show full description

Elegant. Great restaurant. 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. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Set in the rural Algarve landscape, Vale d'El Rei Resort is surrounded by vineyards and only 3 km from the sandy Marinha Beach. It has 2 pools, a stream, and lake. Decorated in warm chocolate and earthy tones, all spacious rooms feature wicker and suede furnishings. Fitted with terracotta flooring, each has a satellite TV. The Pool Terrace serves a buffet breakfast and light meals. Mediterranean cuisine can be enjoyed at the Serenata restaurant while the Calabash Café offers a nice setting for cocktails. Relaxation facilities at Vale d'El Rei Resort include a day spa with sauna and Turkish baths as well a lit tennis court. The hotel activities team can arrange horse riding, mountain biking and fishing excursions. Vale d'El Rei Resort provides guests with a free shuttle service to Carvoeiro Beach. Show full description

Romantic. Cosy rooms. 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 3 km 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 2.5 km away from the Cabanas de Tavira, and 45 km away from Faro Airport. Free internet and on-site parking are also available. Show full description

Romantic. Friendly staff. Surrounded by a large orchard, Conversas de Alpendre offers an outdoor swimming pool in Ria Formosa Natural Park. It stands 9.5 km from Tavira and 15 km from Vila Real de Santo António. All Alpendre accommodations offer an intimate atmosphere and a furnished porch or terrace. All have a private bathroom and a seating area. A satellite TV is also included. A breakfast buffet is served daily and includes homemade bread, honey and jams, cheese and fresh fruit juices from the orchard. Apartments have a kitchenette with kitchenware and a refrigerator. Guests can explore the property with one of the rental bicycles available and enjoy a game of table tennis. To relax, the library offers many books which guests can borrow and enjoy on a poolside sun lounger. Quinta da Ria Golf Course is a 5-minute drive, and the sandy Manta Rota Beach is 5 km away. The traditional village of Cacela Velha, known for its shellfish restaurants and pristine beaches, is a 5-minute drive away. Show full description

Great value. Popular among couples. Set on a private estate near historic Tavira, this former farm house has been converted into a beautiful country getaway, nestled amongst almond and olive trees. Just a short drive from attractions such as the Roman Bridge of Tavira, Monte Do Álamo offers a small number of individually furnished rooms. Wake up to the scent of flowers floating into your room from the garden. Enjoy breakfast outside on a sunny day. While you sample regional deliciacies, your hosts can arrange horse-riding trips or other activities. Both rental bikes and packed lunches are available upon request. After a long day you can return to Monte do Álamo for an evening to remember. Soak up the evening sun in a hammock. Later, you can relax in front of the fireplace in the lounge or watch the sunset from your balcony. Show full description

Beach front location. Comfortable beds. With a hilltop location offering views over Alvor Bay and Meia Praia Beach, within a private condominium, Foz da Ria features self-catering apartments. The property features tennis courts, sauna and gym. Each 1 and 2-bedroom apartment has a modern décor throughout and a private balcony. All air-conditioned apartments include a satellite TV and a living room featuring sofas and a dining area. Each kitchen is fully equipped, and guests can prepare their meals here. All utensils are provided, as well as bath and bed linen. The outdoor pools offer children and adults an opportunity to relax after a tennis match. The Palmares Golf Course, one of the oldest in Portugal, is within 2.5 km from Foz da Ria. Meia Praia Beach is within a 10-minute drive, and Lagos city is 10 km from the apartments. Faro International Airport is 82 km and Lagos Train Station is 15 minutes’ driving from Foz da Ria. Show full description