We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Lagos, Portugal. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
Resort.Beautiful. Elegant. 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
Very relaxing holiday in lovely green surroundings with lots of places to chill. This place offers you a good experience in a perfect apartment facing the sand pool and attractive private access to the coastal paths and incredible views.
Relaxing atmosphere. Elegant. Great views. 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
Exceptional hotel on the Algarve coast for tranquility and sea views. Wake up and looking out over the golf course towards the ocean. The location is wonderful - a bit secluded from Lagos but with easy access to the beach. This is likely the most RELAXING small luxury hotel in Lagos. It also has outstanding views!
Delightful property. Unique. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. 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. This property has small gym available. The uniquely furnished rooms at Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda feature private balconies or terraces, all with Porto de Mós beach views and mature Mediterranean gardens. Each has a minibar and satellite TV. A daily breakfast is served made with fresh and local products. The Mirandus gourmet restaurant offers haute cuisine in romantic ambience 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. Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda has a car rental, handy for visitors who wish to explore the area. The Boavista Golf Course is 3 km away and Faro International Airport is 90 km away.Show full description
Beautifully located small hotel far off the touristic crowds. The perfect place to do a lot of nothing"... with a great view! The most beautiful, well designed and unique small luxury hotel in Lagos. It is very popular among couples travelling to Lagos.
Charming. Romantic. Great views. Set in a tropical palm garden, Villa Esmeralda is located in Lagos, just 30 metres from the Porto de Mós Beach. It offers a stunning backdrop with the Atlantic Ocean and a solar-heated swimming pool. Each of the 12 individually decorated rooms and suites offer a higher level of comfort making it the perfect retreat for a relaxing stay. A continental breakfast may be enjoyed at the tranquil garden terrace with sweeping views of the sea. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 85 km from Villa Esmeralda.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CHARMING small luxury hotel in Lagos.
Apartment hotel.Opened September 2021. Casa Margô offers accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Lagos, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The aparthotel features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Each unit comes with a kettle, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with pool views. Additional in-room amenities include fruits. As an added convenience, the aparthotel offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Car hire and free use of bicycles are available at Casa Margô and the area is popular for cycling and hiking. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy walking tours nearby, or make the most of the year-round outdoor pool. Popular points of interest near Casa Margô include Meia Praia Beach, Praia da Forte da Bandeira and Batata Beach. The nearest airport is Faro, 86 km from the aparthotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Highly elegant. Very stylish. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor pool and views of the marina and sea, Lagos Avenida Hotel is set in Lagos city centre in the Algarve, within a 10-minute drive from Meia Praia Beach Lagos. The air-conditioned rooms offer views of the marina or city and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Lagos Live Science Center and Santa Maria Church are 500 metres from Lagos Avenida Hotel. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 80 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ELEGANT AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Lagos. It also has a popular rooftop bar and a unique rooftop pool.
Lovely property. Romantic. Great location. Located 100 metres from the Porto de Mós beach, Hotel Clube Porto Mós is a 4-star apartment resort just 5 minutes' driving from the centre of Lagos. WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and at the reception area only and is free of charge. Apartments at Hotel Clube Porto Mós feature sea, beach or garden views, depending of the apartment type. Hotel Clube Porto Mós has a health club equipped with an indoor pool, gym and Sauna, all surrounded by beautiful gardens. Hotel Clube Porto de Mós has a restaurant serving regional and international cuisine in an informal atmosphere. There is also bar with esplanade and pool service where guests can enjoy a relaxing cocktail. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the restaurant. Golf enthusiasts will find the Boavista Golf Course 3 km away and Faro International Airport is 90 km away.Show full description
Historic property. Great location. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. Overlooking the palm tree-lined marina, this hotel offers a heated rooftop pool (from 1st October - 30th April) and air-conditioned rooms with a furnished balcony. Guests can relax on the spacious sun terrace. Hotel Marina Rio’s modern and warmly decorated rooms include free WiFi, satellite TV, refrigerator and coffee-and-tea-making facilities. Each private bathroom has a bathtub or a walk-in shower and hairdryer. Apart from a light breakfast room, the Marina Rio features a TV-lounge and a games room. There is also an internet corner with free Wi-Fi access and a 24-hour reception. The Hotel Marina Rio is situated a 10-minute walk from the city centre of Lagos with its cosy boutiques and eateries. The Palmares and Boavista golf courses are a 10-minute drive away. Guests can make use of the hotel’s private garage to park their car at a cost.Show full description
Resort.Stylish. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. The lavish Belmar Spa & Beach Resort overlooks the beautiful beach of Porto de Mos. It offers a wide range of luxurious spa treatments and an outdoor pool. A modern kitchen and spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV are standard in all of Belmar Spa & Beach Resort’s accommodation. The bright, chic guest units feature a balcony overlooking the pool area or the garden. Regional cuisine and continental breakfast are served in the hotel’s à la carte restaurant. Refreshing beverages are offered at the bar and, during the warmer season, guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar. The state-of-the-art Belmar Spa offers an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath and vichy shower. There is also a well-equipped fitness centre. The hotel offers free parking onsite and staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with car and bicycle rental. It is just a 5-minute drive from Lagos’s bustling centre and 2.5 km from the Boavista Golf Course.Show full description
Charming. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Costa d'Oiro Ambiance Village offers the Mediterranean architecture of villas, gardens, terraces and swimming pools spread throughout. It is 300 metres from Lagos’ Dona Ana Beach. Each room is uniquely decorated with a different style, according to a Mediterranean theme. All open out to a private balcony or terrace, and some offer views of the swimming pool. The Costa d'Oiro breakfast experience - choose from the extensive and varied breakfast menu, the perfect start for a day by the pool, or exploring the coast. There is a wide selection on offer, including the hot and cold buffet, as well as the Portuguese corner, offering exciting local delicacies from the Algarve. The Restaurante do Village serves breakfast, snacks and dinner, always with Portuguese recipes in mind. The helpful and friendly staff at Costa d'Oiro Ambiance Village can help you organize activities such as windsurfing, canoeing, dolphin safaris and surfing. Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse with its fabulous caves and beaches is 5 minutes’ walking from the property. Faro International Airport is 90 km away.Show full description
The 4-star Vila Gale is a luxury resort located right on the Lagos seafront, along the sandy Meia Praia Beach and a 5-minute drive from Lagos Marina. Relax at in the resort's Satsanga Spa and wellness centre, which includes a gym, sauna, steam bath and massage room (at additional cost). There is an indoor swimming pool as well as a huge outdoor swimming pool in a 1,200 m² garden. Gourmet cuisine is served in the restaurants, and a Kids' Club and 3 tennis courts complete the picture. All air-conditioned rooms feature modern audiovisual equipment and are beautifully designed. The beaches around Lagos are some of the most beautiful of the Algarve. This former fishing village has a long history and is nowadays a lively holiday resort with a beautiful new marina. The area offers great opportunities for water sports, including windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing and fishing. The hotel offers a convention centre, with a choice of several conference rooms for meetings, presentations or banquets.Show full description
Resort.Unique. Nice interior design. Situated in Lagos, this 4-star resort is 2,5 km from the city centre and 2 km from Meia Praia Beach. It offers lush, landscaped gardens, a large, outdoor pool and free public Wi-Fi. Jardim Da Meia Praia offers elegantly furnished townhouses and apartments. Each has a fully equipped kitchen and private terrace. Some apartments have air conditioning. Guests can relax in a sun lounger on the terrace by the outdoor pool. A tennis court is also available. Jardim Da Meia Praia offers a play area and children’s pool. The landscaped hotel gardens include a stream and Japanese bridge. The resort's seasonal restaurant, Restaurant Destino, serves a wide selection of snacks and daily specials cooked with fresh ingredients.Show full description
Charming. Beautiful. Comfortable beds. Located in Lagos, 500 metres from Porto de Mos Beach and 1.9 km from Dona Ana Beach, Lagos Atlantic Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. At this 4-star hotel, the air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some guest rooms feature sea views. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available every morning at Lagos Atlantic Hotel. Guests can use the barbecue facilities or relax in the lounge area. Bike hire and car hire are available on site. Lagos Live Science Center is 2.6 km from Lagos Atlantic Hotel, while Santa Maria Church is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro, 90 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Historic. Great location. Great value. Popular among women. Within sight of the marina, Marina Club Lagos Resort is just a short walk from Lagos’ historic centre and provides guests with luxurious accommodation close to Meia Praia Beach. Marina Club Lagos Resort features modern apartments and studios with a private balcony. Each guest unit is decorated in soft tones and features modern furnishings. In the mornings, guests can have breakfast at the restaurant of Marina Lagos before strolling to the marina for some shopping. Guests can spend the day soaking up the sun on a lounger by the outdoor pool. The use of various spa facilities is possible at an additional charge. For trips, the staff is available to arrange a rental car or bikes. Free parking is available in the underground garage.Show full description
Resort.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
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