The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Algarve

Resort. 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

Resort. Elegant. Unique. 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

Charming. Historic. Popular among couples. 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

Beautiful. 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

Resort. Situated in Quinta do Lago, 6.9 km from Church of São Lourenço, Four Seasons Country Club features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a terrace and a bar. The resort has an indoor pool, hot tub, evening entertainment and a shared lounge. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms come with a balcony. At Four Seasons Country Club rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Four Seasons Country Club offers a hammam. You can play table tennis at this 4-star resort, and car hire is available. Speaking English, French and Portuguese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Vilamoura Marina is 14 km from the resort, while Algarve Shopping Center is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro, 19 km from Four Seasons Country Club, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Very stylish. Lovely property. 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 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. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. 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

Historic property. Charming. 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

Elegant. 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. Show full description

Delightful property. Highly elegant. 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

Resort. Great value. Great location. The Quinta do Lago Country Club is a luxury resort which offers modern, air conditioned apartments in the heart of the Algarve. It features an indoor and outdoor pool, golf courses and a massage centre. The beach is a 5-minute drive by car. The stylish apartments feature a large, fully furnished patio, a kitchenette and separate dining and seating area. Each apartment has a private bathroom with a spa bath. Several cafés, bars and restaurants serving traditional Portuguese cuisine are within a 5 minute drive away. Guests can sunbathe poolside on the sun terrace loungers, enjoy a massage or exercise in the fitness centre. Quinta do Lago Country Club offers guaranteed tee times on the Quinta do Lago courses and discounted green fees are available on all of the Algarve golf courses. Other activities include hiking, cycling and billiards. Vilamoura city centre and Faro Airport are within a 20 minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site. Show full description

Stylish. Great breakfast. Great value. Popular among couples. Situated in Ferragudo, 400 metres from Caneiros Beach, Caneiros Luxury House & Suites provides various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. All rooms boast a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Caneiros Luxury House & Suites offers some units with sea views, and each room is fitted with a coffee machine. Praia Grande Beach is 1.3 km from Caneiros Luxury House & Suites. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at this property. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna and an indoor swimming pool. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 68 km from the property. Show full description

Great location. Rooftop bar. Popular among women. Fully refurbished, Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only is situated a 2-minute walk from the Praia dos Pescadores Beach, offers an outdoor pool with views of Albufeira, sun loungers, a solarium and pool bar service. The elegant air-conditioned rooms at Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only are decorated in a contemporary style and feature a Smart TV and phone. Some rooms include a seating area. After a plunge in the swimming pool, guests can enjoy a cocktail at the pool bar or at the hotel’s Lounge Bar. Alternatively, there is a wide range of lively bars and restaurants in the surroundings and Hotel California Urban Beach - Adults Only is also within a 15 minutes' walk from the Albufeira Marina. Wellness facilities at the hotel include the D’Spa, which has an Organic & Vegan concept. A heated indoor pool and a water circuit are available, as well a wide range of massages and beauty treatments. The hotel also features an outdoor gym. The Hotel California Urban Beach 24-hour reception is available to help out and advise guests on trips and excursions. Faro International Airport is 40 km away. Show full description

Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Situated in Olhão’s countryside, Quinta dos Poetas, has a large outdoor swimming pool, a large garden with lakes and native trees of the region that surround a fitness course. Free WiFi available in the buildings. The air-conditioned rooms, are decorated with parquet floors and wooden furniture. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telefone, a safe, a minibar, and a bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a private balcony where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The apartments located in a separate building with private parking, providing a stay with total privacy. The air-conditioned suites with 2 large private terraces have a living room with sofa bed and satellite TV, a kitchenette with microwave, induction hob, refrigerator, toaster and cooking utensils. They have a bedroom and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The restaurant serves a variety of local Algarvian and Mediterranean dishes, made with fresh produce from the local market. It is possible to have breakfast on the terrace. The islands of Armona, Culatra and Farol, with their pristine beaches, can be reached by ferry, departing from the city of Olhão, 7 km away. The staff at Quinta dos Poetas can arrange car or bicycle rental. Kids can have fun at the playground. Faro Airport is 15 Km´s away. Show full description

Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Set in Tavira, 6.1 km from Island of Tavira, Altanure - Casa Terra Ecological Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is situated 38 km from Church of São Lourenço, 49 km from Vilamoura Marina and 6.7 km from Pego do Inferno Waterfall. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a terrace as well as a hammam. At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain units at Altanure - Casa Terra Ecological Boutique Hotel also have a sea view. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Altanure - Casa Terra Ecological Boutique Hotel. Benamor Golf Course is 11 km from the hotel, while Quinta da Ria Golf Course is 15 km away. The nearest airport is Faro, 42 km from Altanure - Casa Terra Ecological Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Resort. Cosy rooms. Set among gardens in a stunning cliff-top with an outdoor pool, Cascade Wellness Resort overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Porto de Mós Beach. It features a full spa with beauty and massage treatments, hot tub and sauna. The resort offers you a hotel, apartments and independent villas. The hotel is divided into five individually decorated wings, each reflecting the expeditions of Portuguese navigators across four continents – Europe, Africa, Asia and South America, which is reflected in the tasteful décor of the rooms and suites. With 3 restaurants and 2 bars, the offer varies from international haute cuisine to the richness of Portuguese gastronomy and regional products. The self-contained apartments and villas include spacious lounges and dining areas, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. WiFi access is free in all accommodation options and there is also free underground parking. The Cascade Wellness Resort features a Spa with 4 treatment rooms and outdoor heated pool, a state-of-the-art gym, kids club, 2 football pitches, 2 tennis courts and a gaming room. Located within a 30-minute walk from Dona Ana Beach and Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse. Porto de Mós beach is 900 metres, Boavista Golf Course is 3 km away and Faro International Airport is 90 km away. Show full description

Great views. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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 .  Show full description

Great location. Located on Praia dos Pescadores beach, this stylish hotel is just a short walk from Albufeira. It offers a swimming pool, a restaurant with sea views and luxury spa. All the fashionable rooms are well equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV. Guests can relax on their own private balcony, some with a clear sea view. Rocamar Beach Hotel’s spa offers a variety of cosmetic treatments and body massages. All guests can enjoy free access to the hot tub, fitness centre and sauna. The restaurant offers fresh, local cuisine and a variety of international dishes. Cocktails are available at the bar and can be enjoyed on the terrace. Rocamar Beach features nightly entertainment, including live music. Numerous bars, shops and restaurants can be found in Albufeira town centre, only 300 metres from Hotel Rocamar. Reception is open 24 hours per day and free public parking is available nearby. Show full description

Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Nice interior design. Pine Cliffs Gardens is a luxury resort in a naturally beautiful location, 800 metres from the Atlantic beaches. It features a variety of wellness facilities and restaurants as well as direct access to the famous Falésia Beach. All 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments come with WiFi, satellite TV and air conditioning and also 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. A complimentary resort shuttle is available throughout the day offering easy access to all activities and restaurants in the resort. Guests staying at the Pine Cliffs Gardens have access to all facilities throughout the Pine Cliffs Resort, including golf, tennis, football, water sports and the Porto Pirata children's area with special programmes just for them. 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. Free on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorisation form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.Please note that breakfast buffet is available for a EUR 25 surcharge per day. Please contact the reception to add it to the stay. Please note that half board rates include breakfast and dinner buffet (excluding drinks). Alternatively, half board rates entitles guests to a EUR 45 dinner credit in other resort outlets, excluding room service and Yakuza Restaurant. Show full description

Opened July 2022. Set in Moncarapacho, 14 km from Island of Tavira, Solar Alvura Wellness Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. At Solar Alvura Wellness Hotel all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Moncarapacho, like hiking. Church of São Lourenço is 29 km from Solar Alvura Wellness Hotel, while Vilamoura Marina is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Faro, 27 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Great views. Good breakfast. 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. Show full description