Top 10 luxury hotels in the Algarve
Are excellent, exclusive and unforgettable your favorite adjectives? The best hotels in the Algarve describe them all! Here are the top 10 best luxury hotels in the Algarve that will blow you away.
1. Bela Vista Hotel & Spa – Relais & Chateaux (Portimão)
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The Bela Vista Hotel built in 1918 is said to be the first hotel in the Algarve. It is a five star hotel and it is located on the beautiful cliffs of Praia da Rocha in Portimão. Many celebrities and royals have stayed in this romantic, historic and breathtaking hotel before. Celebrate life in this exclusive and prestigious hotel. A top choice for honeymoons and special occasions.
2. Conrad Algarve (Quinta do Lago)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Expect nothing but the best and stay in the outstanding Conrad Algarve. Set in the exquisite Quinta do Lago, which is home to some of the best golf courses of the world. This award-winning hotel offers second to none service, on top of the high standard facilities that you would expect from a five star hotel. Love is in the details and the owners succeeded in creating a dream holiday destination full of luxury and abundance. No wonder the Conrad Algarve is also a top wedding location.
3. Vila Joya (Albufeira)
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Vila Joya is the number one hotel in the popular town of Albufeira. Experience the VIP treatment in this five star boutique hotel. The exclusive boutique hotel features only 13 rooms and 9 suites. The rooms are tastefully decorated in a Moorish design and all offer ocean views. The priviliged property is surrounded by an beautiful garden and dinner is being served at the exceptional two-star Michelin restaurant, that is considered to be one of the best in the country. Step into paradise and stay in the secluded beach resort of your dreams!
4. Monte Santo Resort (Carvoeiro)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
In the town of Carvoeiro you can you have an excellent stay in the award-winning Monte Santo resort. This is one of the best luxury hotels of the Algarve. You can choose between a 2 or 3 bedroom townhouse, which are all very spacious, tastefully decorated accomodations designed to make you feel right at home. The leading resort features one large main swimming pool, 4 smaller pools and one children’s pool. There is a Kids Club to entertain the children, while the parents can enjoy a proper wellness treatment in the spa with an indoor heated pool, sauna and Turkish bath. In addition, there is an on-site restaurant and bar which are highly rated. For a worry-free vacation in a world of luxury this is your best pick.
5. The Lake Resort (Vilamoura)
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The Lake Resort in Vilamoura is designed to compete with the leading five star hotels in the world. They have risen to the top and are one of the best luxury hotels in the Algarve. Set in a priviliged location, The Lake Resort is only a few steps away from the famous marina of Vilamoura. It is also located near the number one beach of Portugal: Praia da Falésia. Vilamoura is also home to five of the best golf courses in the world. This splendid resort is like no other: it offers a private sea water lake, a unique natural sand bottom pool and a garden with plants from all the five continents. There are three restaurants offering different dining options, including a floating restaurant. Guests reach their luxurious accommodations through the lobby, which is covered by a 14-yard, Moorish-style dome.
6. Vilalara Thalassa Resort (Armação de Pêra)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The exceptional Vilalara Thalassa Resort in Armação de Pêra is an exclusive space in a unique landscape that has direct access to the golden sand beach of Praia da Cova Redonda. This secluded resort is set in-between 11 hectares of seaside garden and amongst five swimming pools. Your well-being is very important in this luxury resort, as it offers a wellness centre that has one of the five best Thalassotherapy centres in the world and a Longevity Medical Spa. The hotel beautifully blends into the surrounding hills and cliff tops, which gives it a magical feel. Highly rated.
7. Suites Alba Resort & Spa Algarve (Carvoeiro: Albandeira)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This extraordinary five star resort has all the ingredients for a luxurious holiday. The romantic secluded hotel sits on top of a cliff, within a short walking distance from one of the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve: Albandeira Beach. The remoteness combined with elegance also makes for an ideal wedding venue. Unwind at the infinity pool, the spa and the peaceful garden. Expect first-class breakfast and dining options for your ideal holiday.
8. EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel (Albufeira)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel is the Algarve at its best. This premium resort stretches over 8 hectares of pine forest and has direct access to Praia da Falésia, the number one beach of the Algarve. Your unforgettable stay wouldn’t be complete without dining in one of the best restaurants of Portugal. One of the three restaurants the hotel offers is the fine dining restaurant Al Quimia. This exclusive restaurant is highly rated and many guests would award it with a Michelin star.
9. Real Marina Hotel & Spa (Olhão)
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There is an Algarve where the sea gives way to an intricate river waterworks: the Ria Formosa Natural Park. And there is an Algarve where remote islands have beautiful beaches: Armona, Culatra and Deserta. The exceptional Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão is the perfect place to stay if you want to discover this extraordinary region. In this five star hotel you sleep in timelessly designed spacious rooms, you eat the best local and international cuisine and you relax at the indoor and outdoor pool and wellness centre. Guests highly rate the staff that goes above and beyond, in order to make sure you have an unforgettable stay.
10. Pousada Palacio de Estoi (Estoi)
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Pousada Palacio de Estoi is a beautiful Rococo palace. This five star hotel was once the home of the Mayor of Estoi, who restored it in 1893 with intricate French and Italian elements, such as the delicate orange tree garden in Versailles style. Since this hotel is only a 10 minute drive from the airport in Faro, this can be the perfect first stop on your holiday in the Algarve.
