Best Luxury Hotels in Algarve, Portugal

OZADI Tavira Hotel is a boutique hotel offering a contemporary design, free WiFi, and two restaurants with two different moods. The air-conditioned rooms feature stylish vintage and modern décor, soundproofing, a flat-screen cable TV, a wardrobe, a desk, a balcony with views of the surrounding area, and a minibar. The private bathrooms come with a bath or shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with gluten-free options, the pool bar, a 24-hour front desk, daily maid service, room service, laundry service, airport shuttle, free shuttle to Tavira, and various child services. Massages can be requested in the room, and the hotel also offers a Turkish bath and a library and lounge. There are plenty of beaches to choose from, with the Eastern part of Algarve offering the warmest waters. Barril, Cabanas and Terra Estreita beaches offer tranquility, and are easily accessible via a short ferry boat trip. Faro International Airport is 42 km away.

Rooms: 77 Stars: 4

Experience 5-star luxury at the Conrad Algarve, where an infinity pool, modern rooms with balconies and 3 restaurants await. Enjoy a stay in the golfers’ paradise of Quinta do Lago, with contemporary rooms boasting free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms and Nespresso machines. Relax in the spa with its sauna and indoor pool, or work out in the fitness centre. Dine on Portuguese and Mediterranean specialities, or sip on a cocktail on the pool deck. With 3 bars, and golf courses nearby, the Conrad Algarve is the perfect retreat.

Rooms: 154 Stars: 5

Casa Mãe, one of the best luxury hotels in Algarve, is a boutique hotel located in Lagos. It features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, a garden, room service, a 24-hour front desk, terraces with sea views, bed linen, towels, and a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Popular nearby attractions include Meia Praia Beach, Praia da Forte da Bandeira, and Batata Beach. The nearest airport is Faro, 86 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rooms: 22 Stars: 5

Experience the ultimate in luxury at W Algarve, our 5-star hotel located in Albufeira, less than 1 km from Evaristo Beach. Opening in January 2022, our hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre, a garden, an ATM, a concierge service, a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and free WiFi throughout the property. Our rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Coffee machines, kitchenettes with fridges, ovens, and dishwashers are available in select rooms. Enjoy a daily breakfast with buffet, continental, and vegetarian options, as well as a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean, and Portuguese cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options are also available.

Rooms: 126 Stars: 5

Experience the utmost luxury in Algarve at Praia do Canal Nature Resort. Set in Aljezur, this boutique hotel opened in May 2021 and features an outdoor pool, fitness centre, garden, terrace, indoor pool and sauna. Guests can indulge in 5-star accommodation with a hammam and spa centre. Each room is air-conditioned and equipped with a seating area, flat-screen TV, safety deposit box and private bathroom. Enjoy a buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast, and make use of the bike hire facility. Explore the area with hiking and cycling, or take a trip to Aljezur Castle, Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, and Santo António Golf Course. Faro Airport is 103 km away.

Rooms: 50 Stars: 5

Grand House – Relais & Chateaux is a 5-star boutique hotel situated in the Algarve’s easternmost corner of Vila Real de Santo António. Offering stunning views of the harbour and Ayamonte, the fully-restored 1926 building features 30 elegant rooms and suites, a fine dining restaurant, a speakeasy-style bar and a rooftop terrace. Guests can also relax at the Grand Beach Club with its infinity pool and restaurant, and enjoy a complimentary transfer, a buffet breakfast and a massage at the Spa Suite. Located just 26 km from Tavira and 64 km from Faro Airport, Grand House – Relais & Chateaux is the perfect place to stay and explore the area.

Rooms: 30 Stars: 5

White Shell is an Eco-friendly Resort, certified by BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). Located in Porches, it offers 55 Villas with one to three bedrooms, featuring contemporary architecture, air conditioning, seating area, TV, kitchen and dining area. The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, bar, garden, terrace, restaurant, free Wi-Fi and wellness facilities such as an indoor pool, hammam and hot tub. Guests can enjoy activities like hiking and tennis, and staff are available 24 hours a day. White Shell is a perfect luxury getaway, located 12 km from Albufeira and 14 km from Portimão and 38 km from Faro Airport. Opened in May 2021, it is one of the best luxury hotels in Algarve.

Rooms: 55 Stars: 4

Octant Vila Monte is a unique boutique hotel nestled in an orange grove in Moncarapacho, Portugal. With typical Algarve architecture, the hotel is comprised of four buildings and offers air-conditioned rooms with plush fabrics and colourful décor, flat-screen cable TV, free WiFi, digital safety deposit box, minibar, coffee machine and bathroom amenities. Enjoy the two outdoor pools, garden, and Farm House restaurant which serves Algarvian delicacies made from fresh local ingredients. The Lobby Market is a new concept featuring reception, bar, lounge, esplanade, library, and a grocery store with local and gourmet products, plus the À Terra restaurant. There’s plenty to do with the front desk and guest relations, including Hydro Fitness classes, horse riding, fishing, boat trips, trekking, open air movie sessions, and beach boat rides. Octant Vila Monte is just a 25-minute drive from Faro Airport and

Rooms: 31 Stars: 5

Experience the intimate getaway at Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda, located in Lagos, just a 5-minute walk from the beach. Enjoy the stunning views of the Porto de Mós beach and the Mediterranean gardens from your private balcony or terrace. Each room features a minibar, satellite TV and modern amenities. Start your day with a delicious breakfast made with local ingredients. The Mirandus gourmet restaurant offers haute cuisine for a romantic dining experience with a unique panoramic sea view. Take advantage of the Charme D Orient spa and its wide range of organic treatments and products, treatment and steam rooms. Enjoy the peacefulness of the reading room with a terrace or visit the nearby Boavista Golf Course, just 3 km away. Faro International Airport is 90 km away.

Rooms: 25 Stars: 4

Nestled in the tranquil courtyard of a 16th century St. Augustine’s Convent, the Pousada Convento de Tavira is just a few minutes’ walk from the Roman Bridge over Gilão River. It offers an outdoor pool, charging stations for electric vehicles, and rooms with private en suite bathrooms. Guests can soak up the sun by the poolside sun loungers under shady umbrellas, or relax by the open fireplace in the elegant lounge. Breakfast buffet is served in the dining room or in the courtyard outdoors, while lunch and dinner feature delectable local and international cuisine. Ilha de Tavira’s white beaches are 15 minutes’ drive away and Benamor Golf Course is 7 km away. Plenty of restaurants are within easy reach.

Rooms: 36 Stars: 4