The Best Central
Luxury Hotels in Algarve

Opened July 2023. Situated in Aljezur, 14 km from Aljezur Castle, Amaria features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a sauna and a concierge service. At the hotel, each room includes a balcony. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms have a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. All rooms have a safety deposit box. Guests at Amaria will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aljezur, like hiking, fishing and snorkelling. Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is 36 km from the accommodation, while Sardao Cape is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 104 km from Amaria. Show full description

Highly elegant. Trendy. Good breakfast. 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

Opened July 2023. Verdelago Resort has a garden, a restaurant and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Praia Verde. 1 km from Praia Verde Beach and 2.4 km from Alagoa Beach, the property offers a bar and a private beach area. There is a children's playground and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. 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 features some units with sea views, and rooms come with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at Verdelago Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Praia Verde, like hiking. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Cabeco Beach is 2.5 km from the resort, while Island of Tavira is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 62 km from Verdelago Resort. 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

Super central. Cool. Superb breakfast. Opened October 2020. Featuring 2 restaurants, 1 bar and views of city, 3HB Faro is set in Faro, 7 km from Faro Airport. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The hotel features family rooms. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a coffee machine and a desk. They also include a wardrobe and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests at 3HB Faro can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace with city views, an infinity pool and an outdoor fireplace. Popular points of interest near 3HB Faro include Carmo Church & Bones Chapel, Faro Marina and Cathedral of Faro. The nearest airport is Faro, 7 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Very central. Creative. Cosy rooms. Opened May 2021. Set in Aljezur, 10 km from Aljezur Castle, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room has a coffee machine, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. At Praia do Canal Nature Retreat each room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Praia do Canal Nature Retreat also features a wellness area, where guests can make the most of facilities like a hammam. Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park is 16 km from the hotel, while Santo António Golf Course is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 103 km from Praia do Canal Nature Retreat. Show full description

Creative. Stylish. Great restaurant. Octant Vila Monte, a member of the Design Hotels group, offers a retreat with a garden and 2 outdoor swimming pools in Moncarapacho, 10 km from Olhão. Featuring typical Algarve architecture, the unit is divided in 4 buildings, a 10-minute drive away from the Fuseta beach. Set among an orange grove, the air-conditioned rooms boast rich fabrics and a colourful décor. Each room has a flat-screen cable TV, free WiFi, digital safety deposit box, minibar, coffee machine and bathroom amenities in the private bathroom, along with a hairdryer. Farm House’s restaurant serves Algarvian delicacies, all made from fresh ingredients including fish from the local markets and the resort's own fruits and herbs. The restaurant includes a continuous all-day service. Right when entering the property, guests will find a new concept named the Lobby Market. This space includes reception, bar, lounge, esplanade, library, a grocery store with local items and gourmet products, the hotel manager's desk and the À Terra restaurant. Several activities can be organized with the front desk and guest relations, such as Hydro Fitness classes, horse riding, visits to the local market on Saturdays with the Chef, fishing in Ria Formosa , boat trips, trekking, among others. During the Summer months there are open air movie sessions and boat rides to the beach on Fuseta island. Octant Vila Monte is less than 25-minute drive from Faro Airport and Ria Formosa Natural Park. City Tax : 2€ per person above 16 years, per night up to a maximum of 5 nights, not included in the room rates. City tax directly paid at the hotel. From november to march: 1 € per person above 16 years, per night up to a maximum of 5 nights. Show full description

Great location. Great restaurant. 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. Show full description

Great views. Cosy rooms. 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

Central. 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. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Very clean. Situated in Carvoeiro, 2.6 km from Algar Seco - Carvoeiro, Vale de Milho Village has a number of amenities including a garden and free WiFi. Located around 2.9 km from Carvoeiro Beach, the resort is also 3.4 km away from Benagil Beach. Vale de Milho Village is a luxury resort, made up of townhouses each with its own private garden and swimming pool, overlooking a natural lake with an ocean backdrop view. Benagil Cave is 3.4 km from the resort and Praia da Marinha is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Faro, 60 km from Vale de Milho Village, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Vale de Milho Golf Club is located less than 300 metres away. Show full description

Great location. Good breakfast. 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 room service. At the hotel, each room has a balcony. 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. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 26 km from the hotel. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Very clean. Amid extensive landscaped gardens and manmade ponds, the 5-star Vale da Lapa Village Resort offers luxurious villas with free WiFi. It boasts an on-site 9-hole putting green and, outdoor pools and a Spa. All apartments are situated in 2-storey duplex villas that feature modern and stylish décor, recently refurbished. Each unit has a large living room and a bedroom with a high ceiling and balcony. There is also a full kitchen. At Vale da Lapa Village Resort, guests can enjoy the exclusive clubhouse featuring a design restaurant and bar with outdoor terrace. Guests can sample regional flavours and carefully selected local products. Vale da Lapa Village Resort also boasts a jogging trail, 2 paddle tennis courts, and a multi-use astroturf pitch. Children can have fun at the play area and children’s pool. Vale da Lapa Village Resort has a private entrance to the neighbouring tennis club and several golf courses can be found in its vicinity. Caneiros and Carvoeiro beaches are less than 5 km away. Faro International Airport is 63 km away. Show full description

Central. Very clean. Great value. Boasting an 18-hole golf course and set in a tranquil area of Lagos’ outskirts, Bela Colina Village is the 5-star holiday park of Boavista Golf & Spa. It offers luxury villas with stunning views over Lagos bay and the lush, landscaped gardens. Boavista Golf & Spa - Bela Colina Village features contemporary villas and apartments fitted with elegant furnishings. A furnished balcony and modern kitchen are offered in all accommodation. Boavista Golf & Spa features a Spa which include a indoor heated pool, a sauna, a steam room, a hot tub and a well-appointed fitness centre. Massage treatments are also available in the property's on-site spa – Essential Fitness & Spa. The centre of Lagos is less than a 10-minute drive away and Lagos Train Station is 3 km from Boavista Golf & Spa - Bela Colina Village. For guests who wish to travel a little further, the property features a car rental service. Show full description

Hip. Creative. Great value. Opened January 2022. Located in Albufeira, less than 1 km from Evaristo Beach, W Algarve provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. 1 km from Balbina Beach and 1.2 km from Castelo Beach, the property offers a terrace and a bar. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room comes with a coffee machine, while certain rooms include a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. At W Algarve the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. At W Algarve you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The hotel offers a children's playground. Albufeira Marina is 3.4 km from W Algarve, while Albufeira Old Town Square is 5.3 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 50 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Cool. Great views. 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. Show full description

Very clean. 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. Show full description

Opened January 2022. Attractively set in the Sesmarias district of Albufeira, W Residences Algarve is situated 3.2 km from Albufeira Marina, 5 km from Albufeira Old Town Square and 5 km from Fisherman's Beach. The property is set 6 km from Algarve Shopping Center, 7 km from The Strip - Albufeira and 3.4 km from Nossa Senhora da Orada Hermitage. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a sea view. Church of Sant'Ana is 4.2 km from the hotel, while Church of Sao Sebastiao - Sacred Art Museum is 4.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 30 km from W Residences Algarve. Show full description

Opened April 2023. Set in Vilamoura, 5.6 km from Vilamoura Marina, Anantara Vilamoura Family Friendly offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The resort provides certain units with pool views, and every room includes a kettle. The rooms feature a wardrobe. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and American options. Albufeira Old Town Square is 15 km from Anantara Vilamoura Family Friendly, while Church of São Lourenço is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 27 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Elegant. 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. Show full description