We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Portimão, 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 Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Charming. Superb interior design. 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
An excellent hotel perched on top of the sea offers a Michelin-starred restaurant and an incredibly designed lobby bar. Such a perfect venue to leave the hustle and bustle of city life!
Elegant. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located 100 metres from Portimão’s riverside, the 4-star Jupiter Marina is a couple-oriented hotel within 1 km from the Marina and Praia da Rocha beach. It features a rooftop infinity swimming pool surrounded by beach sand and Balinese beds with views of the Arade River. Set in the former fish oil cannery Facho factory, Jupiter Marina features rooms with a modern décor, free WiFi, air conditioning, a wardrobe, a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All rooms include a balcony with table chairs,coffee and tea facilities. The on-site Facho Restaurant offers a varied á la carte menu with local dishes. Within walking distance guests may find various other dining options as well as bars, cafés and public services. Guests are welcome to relax at the inner courtyard or enjoy a drink at the rooftop Arade Bar. The Soul Spa features a heated indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna and relaxation rooms. A gym is also available at the Hotel. Providing a 24-hour front desk, the Jupiter Marina Hotel offers a complimentary beach shuttle service. At the lobby there is a self-service complimentary bar with water, juice, coffee and tea. Jupiter Marina Hotel is 200 metres from Portimão’s Museum and 1.1 km from TEMPO – Municipal Theatre of Portimão. The fishing village of Ferragudo is across the river and easily reachable via ferry boat. Faro International Airport is 67 km away.Show full description
Lovely property. Nice style. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Overlooking Praia da Rocha and boasting magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean, this 4-star hotel features an outdoor pool and a restaurant with bar. Rooms include a spacious balcony. Some rooms at Hotel Oriental - Adults Only boast panoramic sea views. Seating areas, bathroom toiletries and air conditioning are also featured in every room. The Restaurant Oriental offers an à la carte menu for lunch and buffet for dinner. Cocktails and live music are featured at the Oriental in the afternoons and evenings. The many restaurants, bars, and shops of Praia da Rocha's lively centre are just a 5-minute walk away. The panoramic pool deck overlooking the beach is great for sunbathing. Guests can read a book in the garden area. Guests can also make use of the direct beach access. The Portimão Marina is just a few steps away and the renowned Alto Golf Course is 3 km away.Show full description
Hip. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. The NAU Morgado Golf & Country Club is surrounded by golf courses and overlooks the Monchique Mountain. This 4-star hotel has 4 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and includes a buffet breakfast. Free WiFi is available in all areas. All rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV, private bathroom and sweeping views over the surroundings. Guests can try several local and international dishes in the varied buffet restaurant of the hotel. A rich breakfast buffet is served each morning in the property. The hotel is surrounded by two 18-hole golf courses and is ideal for golfing enthusiasts. The Golf Academy and Club House feature golfing equipment rental and also provide individual or group golf lessons. There are 2 outdoor pools with an adjacent sun deck and 2 shallow pools for children. There is also a comfortable sun terrace and sun loungers in front of each one of the refreshing swimming pools. The centre of Portimão is a 20-minute drive and features plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars. The famed Rocha Beach is a 23-minute drive away and is a popular tourist spot in the Algarve. Alvor is a 23-minute drive away while the Portimão Marina ares is 14 km away. Albufeira features plenty of well-known beaches and is a 35-minute drive away. NAU Morgado Golf & Country Club features an entertaining program for children at the Kids Club and a variety of shows at night. The Faro International Airport is a 51-minute drive away from the NAU Morgado Golf & Country Club.Show full description
This is one of the coolest and most RELAXING hotels in Portimão. It also has very cosy rooms.
Resort.Trendy. Elegant. Set within expansive, lush gardens, this 5-star resort in the Algarve is 5 km from Portimão and the city of Lagos. Penina Hotel & Golf Resort features a selection of sports and leisure facilities, including 3 golf courses and a large outdoor swimming pool. The rooms at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort are filled with natural light and have plush beds with white linens. Some open onto balconies and feature seating areas. Many overlook the pool area. Leisure amenities include massage treatments, a sauna, a well-equipped fitness centre, 5 on site tennis courts. For younger guests, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort features a Children's Club, which offers weekly programmes with a selection of leisure and sporting activities. There are 5 restaurants available, which serve a range of Portuguese, Italian and international cuisine. Children’s menus and themed evenings are offered. The 4 on site bars provide light snacks and cocktails. Free parking is offered at the hotel. Alvor Beach and Continente Shopping Centre are both a 5-minute drive away from the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort .Show full description
Great location. Great value. Popular among women. Completely renovated and located on the cliffs of Praia do Vau beach, the Turim Presidente Hotel has 178 rooms with large balconies for relaxing. Most of the rooms have a sea view. In addition to the beach, you can also enjoy the two swimming pools. One for adults and another for children, both overlooking the Atlantic. There are several solariums for the use of guests, at different points of the Hotel. Inside the Hotel, there is an English style pub and a beautiful restaurant, both with outdoor terrace. Praia da Rocha is 350m away and Alvor is 5km away, are also a must-see during your stay. The centre of Portimão, 2 km away, has, besides several attractions, shopping areas and all the main services. The Faro International Airport is 74,4 km from the Hotel.Show full description
Good breakfast. Great views. Situated in a complex overlooking the sea and Portimão marina, this hotel is a 5-minute walk from Praia de Rocha. It has 2 seawater pools, a children's swimming pool and offers air-conditioned accommodation with furnished balconies. The studios and apartments at the NH Marina Portimao Resort are decorated in neutral colours and include modern furnishings. They come equipped satellite TV and have kitchenettes with dining areas. The units are divided among the property's 3 buildings, respectively named Marina Sun, Marina Deck and Marina Beach. In the morning, the Tivoli serves an American breakfast. The hotel has 2 restaurants that offer panoramic views and international cuisine, and a snack bar that provides a variety of salads and snacks. Portimao guests can enjoy a relaxing massage, or rent a bicycle and explore the city. The Tivoli Marina has a children’s playground and a tour desk that provides information on local attractions. NH Marina Portimao Resort is an 11-minute drive from the Alto Golf Country Club. Praia Grande Beach is less than one km away. Free private parking is possible on site. There is a Tivoli Buggy service, that can drive guests to any part of the resort or even to Praia da Rocha beach.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great interior design. Popular among women. Located 600 metres from the Praia da Rocha beach, the Flor da Rocha offers spacious apartments with kitchenetes and balconies. The Flor Da Rocha Apartments are situated 3 km from Portimão’s city centre. There are many restaurants, minimarkets and shops within a 5-minute walk from the property. The apartments have private bathrooms, satellite TVs and safes. Each is equipped with air conditioning in the living room. There is a 24-hour reception. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool or play a game of tennis on the tennis courts. Children will enjoy the children’s pool and the ice creams available at the pool bar. The Amarilis bus stop is situated just around the corner of Flor Da Rocha. The Portimão Train Station is a 10-minute drive away and offers connections to Faro in 1 hour and 20 minutes.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Historic. Nice interior design. Located 1.5 km from Vau Beach, the recently renovated Vitor’s Plaza offers an indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and volleyball courts and a football field. The spacious apartments feature a balcony and free WiFi. All apartments at Vitor's Plaza have a kitchenette fitted with a microwave, a toaster and a stovetop. There is a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and air conditioning in the units. A hairdryer is provided. Guests can lounge by the outdoor pool under the shade of the parasols and the palm trees. Vitor's Plaza also offers a gym, table tennis and mini golf. For younger guests, the hotel features a playground and a games room. The Three Brothers, the on-site restaurant, offers a range of Portuguese and International dishes. Refreshing drinks and cocktails as well as light meals are served at the poolside bar. Vitor hotel provides a car and bicycle rental service for those who wish to explore the area. The nearest golf course is located at an 8-minute walk. Free public parking is available on site.Show full description
Historic. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. RR Hotel da Rocha provides immediate access to Praia Da Rocha Beach. It features suites with a contemporary design offering beach or land views. The hotel provides free WiFi throughout and 24-hour reception services. The spacious, bright suites of the Rocha Hotel feature air conditioning, king-size beds and a sofa bed. There is a living area fitted with flat-screen cable TV, private bathroom with bathtub and a hairdryer. The rooms open out onto a balcony and are equipped with air conditioning. Facilities of the property include an outdoor swimming pool, a bar serving drinks and tapas, fitness room with cardio equipment, massage room and underground parking, as well. Guests may enjoy a buffet dinner, upon previous request and at an extra fee. RR Hotel da Rocha is within walking distance from the Portimão marina and the bars and restaurants of lively Rocha Beach. Vau Beach is located within a 5-minute drive away. Golf courses and the Algarve Internacional Autodrome are within a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Great location. This 5-star hotel in Portimão offers free Wi-Fi, and picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean and golden sands of Praia da Rocha beach. It is a 5-minute walk from Portimão Marina. Luxurious amenities include 2 outdoor pools amid lush gardens, a hot tub and massage treatments. Many of Algarve Casino Hotel’s rooms lead onto furnished balconies and have spacious living rooms. Each has cable TV and a minibar. For children, Algarve Casino Hotel features a children's playground and a games room. Guests can keep fit at the fitness centre and, then, unwind in the sauna or Turkish bath. During the summer, water activities can be enjoyed at the beach, steps away from Hotel Algarve Casino. The elegant Amendoeiras Restaurant serves regional and international dishes made using fresh, local products. Zodíaco Snack Bar offers snacks and light meals by the pool. Silves and Lagos are both less than 30 km from Algarve Casino Hotel. Alto Golf Course is 3 km away from the property.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Situated in Portimão, 300 metres from Três Castelos Beach, Rochavau Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Arade Congress Centre is 4.8 km from the hotel and Slide & Splash Water Park is 9.2 km away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. The rooms have a wardrobe. Careanos Beach is 500 metres from Rochavau Hotel, while Vau Beach is 700 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great location. Great views. Popular among women. With direct access to Praia do Vau, this beachfront aparthotel offers one and two bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens. It has an indoor and an outdoor pool. The Jardim do Vau apartments are modern in style and have a balcony with sun loungers. Each air-conditioned apartment also offers satellite TV and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Free WiFi is available in all apartments and common areas. Guests can have a swim in the outdoor pools overlooking the sea and kids can entertain themselves either in the playground or at the Junior Club. After a work-out in the fitness room, the cocktail bar and pool bar offer a relaxing setting for a fruit milkshake or afternoon tea. The O Jardim restaurant serves a selection of regional and international meals. Jardim do Vau is situated less than 1 km from the Alto Golf Country Club. Lagos is just over 15 km away.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Portimão and outstanding views.
Great location. Jupiter Algarve Hotel is located beside Praia da Rocha Beach on the Portimão seafront. It features a pool heated and covered during winter, and spa facilities. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Recently renovated, the Jupiter Algarve Hotel features a sea inspired décor. All guest rooms at Jupiter Algarve Hotel are air conditioned and include a minibar and satellite TV. All rooms are en suite, and some have balconies with sea views. Every morning a hot buffet breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant. The restaurant also serves a buffet or à la carte dinner featuring Portuguese and international dishes, plus live show cooking. Jupiter Algarve Hotel has a bar featuring live music and dancing on weekends. There are many restaurants and bars within a few minutes walk. Guests of Jupiter can relax at the sauna and enjoy a massage or a steam bath. The hotel also features a fitness centre with a free of charge gym. Meeting and event rooms with capacity up to 300 persons are available. Jupiter Algarve Hotel is situated less than 1 km from Portimão Marina and less than 2 km from Praia Grande Beach and Vau Beach. Activities in the surrounding area include water sports, boat trips, and dolphin-watching trips. Indoor car parking is available for a surcharge and upon reservation. In the Half Board and Full Board meals, for your convenience, the hotel includes a selection of drinks served during the meal (water, wine, beer, soft drinks - Jupiter selection). In all rooms, a free bottle of water is available upon arrival, tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi, as well as a free safe (with deposit); In the Soul SPA (not included in the rates and exclusive to people over 16 years old), we highlight the complete water circuit in an indoor pool with water jets, sensory showers, sauna and Turkish bath, in addition to an extensive range of massage programs and beauty treatments.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great value. Popular among women. Located 500 metres away from Vau beach, Vau Hotel offers air-conditioned suites with a kitchenette and a furnished balcony. There are 2 outdoor swimming pools for adults and children, a heated indoor pool and an on-site restaurant. The Vau suites are warmly decorated with soft colours and tiled floors. Each of the suites includes satellite TV, a dining area and a private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant which overlooks the pool through its large windows. The bar serves a variety of drinks either indoors or out on the sunbathing terrace. Vau Hotel is situated 2 km from the city centre of Praia da Rocha and 500 metres from the nearest golf course. Faro Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Guests at The Vau can benefit from free public parking.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Great value. These contemporary apartments on the Algarve coast boast designer furnishings and balconies with city or sea views. Portimão city centre and Praia Da Rocha Beach are both a 5-minute drive away. Each apartment comes fitted with a full kitchenette. The units are spacious and equipped with a flat-screen TV, washing machine and a private bathroom with tub and amenities. Facilities at this 4-star accommodation include an outdoor swimming pool a furnished sun deck and an indoor swimming pool. Please note that the indoor swimming pool is available between 10:00 and 19:00, mandatory the use of cap and pool slippers. At Restaurant Oceano Atlantico guests can sample the chef's signature specialities for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cocktails and light meals are served at Oceano Atlantico Bar. Portimão Railway Station is 3 km from the Oceano Atlantico Apartamentos. Parking in a garage is available for a surcharge. ALto Golf Course is 1,5 km away.Show full description
Apartment hotel. Located 900 metres from Praia Do Vau beach, the Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel offers apartments with balconies around a landscaped pool garden. It features tennis courts and Alto Golf Course is only steps away. All air-conditioned apartments at Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel are bright and spacious. They have modern furnishings and include satellite TV and a fully-equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave. The Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel has a buffet restaurant, and a pool bar that provides refreshing beverages. Live music performances are held during the summer months. Guests can relax on sun loungers by either of 2 available pools, or rent a bicycle and explore Praia do Vau. Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel is just a 10-minute drive from the lively city centre of Portimão. Parking and Wi-Fi access in the lobby area are free.Show full description
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