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Beachfront hotels in Portugal

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Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in April 2026.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Portugal. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Furadouro Boutique Hotel Beach & SPA Ovar, Portugal

    Beach: Furadouro Boutique Hotel Beach & SPA

    **** Hotel. This eco-friendly hotel is located in Ovar, in front of Furadouro Beach. It features bright rooms with contemporary design and a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and views of the Atlantic. All rooms are decorated with a contemporary style in white and natural shades. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 90 EUR.

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  • 2 Vila Sao Vicente Boutique (Adults Only) Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: Vila Sao Vicente Boutique (Adults Only)

    Hotel. Stay in the heart of Albufeira. This hotel occupies an ideal location close to Albufeira’s old town and 200 metres from Fisherman’s Beach. It offers a terrace with panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and an outdoor swimming pool. Show full description

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  • 3 Dunas Douradas Beach Club Vale do Lobo, Portugal

    Beach: Dunas Douradas Beach Club

    ***** Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 242 EUR.

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  • 4 White Shell Beach Villas Porches, Portugal

    Beach: White Shell Beach Villas

    **** Resort. The White Shell is an Eco-friendly Resort is BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certified. Featuring a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, White Shell Beach Villas is located in Porches. Among the various facilities are an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, as well as a bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 135 EUR.

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  • 5 Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort Casal da Lagoa Seca, Portugal

    Beach: Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort

    ***** Hotel. This hotel is located right onto an oceanic beach, next to an 18-hole championship golf course. Guests can access an extensive spa equipped with 8 treatment and massage rooms. Free WiFi is available at this completely renovated hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 102 EUR.

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  • 6 Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort Ribeira Grande, Portugal

    Beach: Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

    **** Hotel. Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort is located in Ribeira Grande, north coast of São Miguel Island. Featuring a privileged view of the mountains and the sea, the resort offers direct access to the beach, a beach bar, a swimming pool and a restaurant. The comfortable villas, carefully decorated and attentive to sustainable materials, have a mix of modern and exotic influences. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 160 EUR.

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  • 7 Palmares Beach House Hotel - Adults Only Lagos, Portugal

    Beach: Palmares Beach House Hotel - Adults Only

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 123 EUR.

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  • 8 Clube Porto Mos - Sunplace Hotels & Beach Resort Lagos, Portugal

    Beach: Clube Porto Mos - Sunplace Hotels & Beach Resort

    **** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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  • 9 AP Oriental Beach - Adults Friendly Portimão, Portugal

    Beach: AP Oriental Beach - Adults Friendly

    **** Hotel. 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. Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 82 EUR.

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  • 10 Belmar Spa & Beach Resort Lagos, Portugal

    Beach: Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

    **** Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 103 EUR.

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  • 11 Calheta Beach - All-inclusive - Savoy Signature Calheta, Portugal

    Beach: Calheta Beach - All-inclusive - Savoy Signature

    **** Hotel. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this hotel is situated on the sandy Calheta Beach. It features indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a gym. Each room has a private balcony. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 153 EUR.

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  • 12 Gabana Baleal Beach Baleal, Portugal

    Beach: Gabana Baleal Beach

    Hotel. Located in Baleal, Gabana Baleal Beach offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Baleal Sul Beach and provides various facilities, such as a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 600 metres from Baleal North Beach, less than 1 km from Cova da Alfarroba Beach and 22 km from Obidos Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Baleal Camping Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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  • 13 Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort

    **** Hotel. Featuring direct access to Baia de Água d’Alto Beach, this luxurious resort is situated on the island of São Miguel and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Leisure facilities include a large fresh-water outdoor pool. Rooms at the Pestana Bahia Praia Nature & Beach Resort are spacious and have modern furnishings. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 72 EUR.

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  • 14 The Beachfront - Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort Casal da Lagoa Seca, Portugal

    Beach: The Beachfront - Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort

    ***** Resort. The Beachfront - Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort offers accommodations overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It offers direct access to the beach, an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and access to a recently-opened fitness centre. Providing sea views from the balcony or terrace, all Beachfront‘s townhouses are modern in style. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 117 EUR.

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  • 15 Dom Jose Beach Hotel (Plus) Quarteira, Portugal

    Beach: Dom Jose Beach Hotel (Plus)

    *** Hotel. With its panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Dom Jose Beach Hotel is situated directly on Quarteira's beach and offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs. There is an outdoor pool. The Dom Jose Hotel offers modern air-conditioned rooms with elegant design, wooden furniture and oak floors. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 61 EUR.

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  • 16 Macarico Beach Hotel Praia de Mira, Portugal

    Beach: Macarico Beach Hotel

    **** Hotel. Located at the beachfront of the Praia de Mira, Maçarico Beach Hotel features a rooftop swimming pool and offers contemporary design rooms with air conditioning, soundproofing and free WiFi in all areas. Inspired in the cultural identity of Praia de Mira, the comfortable rooms of Maçarico Beach Hotel, feature balconies, some have views of the Atlantic Ocean. The rooms include flat-screen cable TV and private modern bathrooms. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 103 EUR.

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  • 17 Pestana Alvor South Beach Premium Suite Hotel Alvor, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Alvor South Beach Premium Suite Hotel

    **** Hotel. Located just steps from Alvor Beach, Pestana Alvor South Beach Premium Suite Hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool. The 4-star unit includes a restaurant, bar and an outdoor fitness centre. The hotel has accommodation in elegant and modern rooms and suites. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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  • 18 The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve

    ***** Hotel. The deluxe Salgados Dunas Suites is a 2-minute walk from Salgados Beach, through an exclusive pathway built over the dunes. The 5-star hotel has 6 outdoor swimming pools and modern rooms with panoramic views. The air-conditioned accommodation at the hotel features private bathrooms with hairdryer and free toiletries, flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a balcony. Show full description

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  • 19 AP Adriana Beach Resort Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: AP Adriana Beach Resort

    **** Hotel. Surrounded by gardens, all-inclusive Adriana Beach Club is 300 metres from Falesia Beach with free sun loungers and umbrellas for guests. It has 2 adult and 2 children’s outdoor pools, sports facilities and a spa with massage facilities. All air-conditioned rooms feature a furnished balcony or terrace. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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  • 20 Auramar Beach Resort Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: Auramar Beach Resort

    *** Hotel. This resort is just a few metres from the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by the lush Praia dos Aveiros scenery. It has indoor and outdoor pools and a terrace. The air-conditioned rooms at the Auramar Beach Resort are bright and airy. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 165 EUR.

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  • 21 Hotel HS Milfontes Beach - Duna Parque Group Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal

    Beach: Hotel HS Milfontes Beach - Duna Parque Group

    *** Hotel. Located within the South West Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, HS Milfontes Beach has a restaurant terrace overlooking Mira River Bay Beach, 100 metres away. Rooms feature views of the pool, the sun terrace or the river and free WiFi is provided. Each air-conditioned room has tiled floors, a TV, coffee/tea making facilities, a mini-fridge and private bathroom. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 40 EUR.

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  • 22 Pestana D. João II Beach & Golf Resort Alvor, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana D. João II Beach & Golf Resort

    **** Hotel. Just steps away from the Alvor Beach, the Pestana D. João II Beach & Golf Resort offers 3 swimming pools and calm, green gardens. Apart from a buffet restaurant, the Pestana Dom João II offers Portuguese and international meals in the Pavilhão do Rei restaurant. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 57 EUR.

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  • 23 Pestana Alvor Praia Premium Beach & Golf Resort Alvor, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Alvor Praia Premium Beach & Golf Resort

    ***** Hotel. Situated on the spectacular Tres Irmaos Beach, this 5-star hotel offers an outdoor saltwater pool surrounded by landscaped gardens. It has 5 tennis courts and 8 golf courses within 15 km. Pestana Alvor Praia Premium Beach & Golf Resort provides nicely decorated, comfortable rooms with stunning views looking out to blue waters, the beach and lovely gardens. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 90 EUR.

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  • 24 Axis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel Esposende, Portugal

    Beach: Axis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel

    **** Hotel. Axis Ofir Hotel is an extensive resort situated among pine groves, the Cávado River and a beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Facilities range from a bowling alley to tennis courts and a playground, among others. Golf courses are also available nearby. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 69 EUR.

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  • 25 Axis Vermar Conference & Beach Hotel Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal

    Beach: Axis Vermar Conference & Beach Hotel

    **** Hotel. The Axis Vermar is situated on the beach in Povoa de Varzim. It has an outdoor pool with a sun-lounger terrace and offers air-conditioned rooms with panoramic views of the North Atlantic Ocean. Rooms at the Axis Vermar Conference & Beach Hotel have simple furnishings and a private bathroom with luxury amenities. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 70 EUR.

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  • 26 Pestana Viking Beach & SPA Resort Armação de Pêra, Portugal

    Beach: Pestana Viking Beach & SPA Resort

    **** Hotel. Located in Porches, Algarve, this spa resort features panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and has direct beach access. It also has a restaurant, outdoor and indoor pools and a gym. The hotel’s luxurious spa offers massage services, a Turkish hammam and a hot tub. Show full description Guest review score 7.7

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  • 27 Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort Carvoeiro, Portugal

    Beach: Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort

    **** Hotel. Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort is located on a cliff-top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, just 300 metres from Vale de Centeanes Beach. It offers an indoor and an outdoor pool, a spa and a tennis court. The rooms at the Hotel Baia Cristal provide modern amenities, including a balcony with panoramic sea views and satellite TV. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 65 EUR.

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  • 28 Monica Isabel Beach Club Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: Monica Isabel Beach Club

    *** Hotel. This Resort features an indoor and outdoor pool and a bar with sunrise views and entertainment shows. Located on Forte são João Beach, it features sun loungers and parasols. Monica Isabel Beach Club’s rooms are air conditioned and boast a private balcony, most of which overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Show full description

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  • 29 Vinha da Areia Beach Hotel Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal

    Beach: Vinha da Areia Beach Hotel

    *** Hotel. On the southern coast of Sao Miguel, Vinha da Areia Beach Hotel is a comfortable hotel overlooking the sea. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the water from their own private balcony. The property offers continental breakfast. Show full description Guest review score 6.9

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  • 30 Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club Santa Cruz, Portugal

    Beach: Albatroz Beach & Yacht Club

    ***** Hotel. Boasting 400 meters of private sea front, this 5-star property offers spacious rooms all with balcony and views of the Atlantic and the Deserted Islands. There are 3 pools, 2 at the sea level with sea water and private access to the sea and 1 at the hotel level with heated water. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 236 EUR.

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  • 31 Areias Village Beach Suite Hotel Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: Areias Village Beach Suite Hotel

    **** Hotel. Apartamento Areias Village offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant serving international cuisines and rooms with private balcony. It is 10 minutes’ walk to Praia da Oura and the Strip. Each apartment has large glass doors leading to a large, furnished balcony. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 32 Harbour Inn Design Townhouse Matosinhos, Portugal

    Beach: Harbour Inn Design Townhouse

    Hotel. Set on the beachfront in Matosinhos, Harbour Inn Design Townhouse features a terrace. The accommodation offers airport transfers for a surcharge, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 79 EUR.

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  • 33 Estoril Vintage Hotel Estoril, Portugal

    Beach: Estoril Vintage Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Set in Estoril, less than 1 km from Duquesa Beach, Estoril Vintage Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 235 EUR.

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  • 34 W Residences Algarve Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: W Residences Algarve

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 451 EUR.

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  • 35 The Albatroz Hotel Cascais, Portugal

    Beach: The Albatroz Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Situated on the cliffs of the Estoril Coast, The Albatroz Hotel enjoys superb views of the Cascais Bay. This welcoming and charming 5-star unit has a sea-view swimming pool and a sunny terrace. Guests can relax in the individually themed rooms overlooking the bay or picturesque Cascais, which can be situated in either the new or in the historic wing of the building. All rooms come with air conditioning and feature large bathrooms with Castelbel toiletries. With an elegant décor, the Albatroz provides a wicker basket with towels, to use at the beach or the pool. A fresh buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at Hotel Albatroz’s Panoramic Restaurant, which commands spectacular sea views. An extensive menu is on offer for both lunch and dinner service. The hotel’s terrace bar serves a variety of refreshments throughout the day. Wine tastings and show cooking events are also available on select dates, at the hotel. Alternatively, various restaurants are available in the Cascais centre, at a 5-minute walk. Set in the landscaped grounds, Albatroz’s pool area offers a peaceful retreat, where guests can recline on a lounger and soak up the sun. To explore the area, you can rent a bike or car. A gourmet shop is part of the hotel, with various products for foodies and fans of good wines. Popular Cascais Beach is at a 5-minute walk away, where guests will be able to enjoy the sun or a refreshing swim. Cascais Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. The Albatroz Hotel is located less than 17 km from scenic Sintra and a 30-minute drive from Lisbon. Portela International Airport is 35 km away. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 180 EUR.

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  • 36 Saccharum - Hedonist Design Resort Calheta, Portugal

    Beach: Saccharum - Hedonist Design Resort

    ***** Resort. A luxurious 5-star design hotel sitting on Calheta Beach, between Madeira Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Saccharum - Resort & Spa - Savoy Signature features a rooftop infinity pool and conference rooms. Each room has the design of a local artist, based on the theme of the sugar cane. Guests can also enjoy the comfort of a self-catering apartment. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 153 EUR.

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  • 37 Vilalara Thalassa Resort Armação de Pêra, Portugal

    Beach: Vilalara Thalassa Resort

    ***** Hotel. 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. Guest review score 9.2

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  • 38 Domes Lake Algarve Vilamoura, Portugal

    Beach: Domes Lake Algarve

    ***** Hotel. Located just 300 meters from Falésia Beach, this luxurious resort offers a natural, sandy beach pool and a floating restaurant. The rooms have balconies with stunning views of the surroundings. Guests of Domes Lake Algarve can reach their accommodations through the lobby, which provides a 24-hour front desk, room service, a dedicated concierge service, and currency exchange for guests. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 39 Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa Cascais, Portugal

    Beach: Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa

    ***** Hotel. The outdoor infinity pool at this 5-star Cascais hotel overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel features a Spa, a Health Club, restaurants and free WiFi throughout the property. There is also a new area available for all guests, the Miragem Water Lounge. Rooms at Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa feature a marble bathroom stocked with a robe and luxury bathroom amenities. Some have floor-to-ceiling windows and a furnished, Cascais Bay-view terrace. The brand new Miragem Water Lounge is consisted of of an adult and a family swimming pool, salt-water pond, sauna, Turkish bath and a relaxation area. Holmes Place Spa offers aromatherapy massages in ocean-view treatment rooms. Guests also have free access to Holmes Place Health Club, which features fitness classes, a gym, and an indoor pool. A buffet breakfast is available and served each morning at the hotel's meal area. Guests can enjoy traditional Portuguese dishes at Gourmet Restaurant, which overlooks Cascais Marina. Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa also has an international, buffet-style restaurant and a poolside bar. The Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa is 984 feet from Monte Estoril Rail Station and 984 feet from Praia das Moitas Beach. Guests can reach Lisbon’s Portela Airport with a 25-minute drive. Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 172 EUR.

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  • 40 Pine Cliffs Gardens Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: Pine Cliffs Gardens

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 319 EUR.

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  • 41 Vila Foz Hotel & SPA - member of Design Hotels Porto, Portugal

    Beach: Vila Foz Hotel & SPA - member of Design Hotels

    ***** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Vila Foz Hotel & SPA - member of Design Hotels offers 5-star accommodation in Porto and has free bikes, fitness centre and garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 272 EUR.

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  • 42 EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 272 EUR.

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  • 43 Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux Portimão, Portugal

    Beach: Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 44 Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux Cascais, Portugal

    Beach: Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux

    ***** Hotel. Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress, this boutique hotel boasts a Michelin star award-winning gourmet restaurant and sweeping Atlantic Ocean views. It overlooks the Portuguese surfers’ paradise, Guincho Beach. This boutique hotel has a second restaurant called Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 155 EUR.

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  • 45 Vila Gale Collection Praia Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: Vila Gale Collection Praia

    **** Hotel. Located just 150 metres from Galé Beach, this stylish hotel offers rooms with balconies, some of which overlook the swimming pool and palm tree garden. It features a spa with sauna, indoor pool and gym. Each room at Vila Galé Praia offers modern furnishings, including a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 146 EUR.

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  • 46 W Algarve Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: W Algarve

    ***** Hotel. 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. This 5-star hotel offers an ATM and a concierge service. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 219 EUR.

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  • 47 Alfagar Village Albufeira, Portugal

    Beach: Alfagar Village

    *** Resort. Occupying a cliff-top location with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Alfagar Village offers direct access to Santa Eulália Beach, and a shuttle service to Albufeira 5 km away. WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge All of the Alfagar Apartments have a private balcony with ocean or garden views. In addition, every apartment offers kitchenette facilities and a separate dining area. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 235 EUR.

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  • 48 Enotel Sunset Bay Ponta do Sol, Portugal

    Beach: Enotel Sunset Bay

    **** Hotel. Located in the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol, Enotel Sunset Bay overlooks the Atlantic Ocean just opposite a pebble beach with ocean-side jogging path. It features a heated pool with children area. Rooms at Enotel Sunset Bay have views of the beach, the bay or the church, some from private balconies, others from floor-to-ceiling windows. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 81 EUR.

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  • 49 Hotel Praia Marina Praia da Vitória, Portugal

    Beach: Hotel Praia Marina

    **** Hotel. Situated on a beachfront location on Terceira Island, this non-smoking hotel offers spacious rooms with balconies overlooking Praia da Vitória’s marina. It features a sun terrace and free in-room Wi-Fi. All soundproofed rooms at Hotel Praia Marina feature modern decorations and wooden floors. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 61 EUR.

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  • 50 Hotel Quinta do Lago Quinta do Lago, Portugal

    Beach: Hotel Quinta do Lago

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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