Top 10 hotels in Portimao, Portugal

August 8, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

Portimao is a sailor’s delight, thanks to its calm waters and beautiful conditions. Plenty of elite international competitions happen here, but you don’t have to be a professional to set sail. Cruising the coast on the double-masted Santa Bernarda pirate ship is a family favorite. On dry land, you can wander the lovely Alvor boardwalk, enjoy a succulent seafood meal or zip around the go-kart track at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
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1. Jupiter Marina Hotel

Estrada da Rocha 2 Sitio de Sao Franscico, Portimao 8500-804 Portugal
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1119 reviews

Jupiter Marina Hotel

Open since September 2017, this brand new 4-star property offers a total of 150 rooms and suites. Boasting a prime location, Jupiter Marina Hotel is just 100 metres from Portimão riverside and about 1km from the Marina and Praia da Rocha beach. The museum of Portimão and the city centre are only a stroll away. The complimentary beach shuttle service the hotel design, the idyllic views over the River Arade at rooftop swimming pool, the local flavours at Facho Restaurant as well as the exclusive Rio SPA & Gym facilities complete the offer for this exciting new property. Featuring an "adults only" policy, exclusively for guests over the age of 16, the Jupiter Marina Hotel is the perfect choice for a peaceful holiday or a getaway break for two. Please note that the SPA and Gym facilities will be available from March 2018. Maximum capacity in rooms is 2 adults. Please note that extra beds and cots are not available.

Amazing hotel for couples and romantic holidays

Reviewed By annazvereva2022

We really enjoyed our stay here! The service and staff are really attentive and good at their job. Selection of food and drinks is also great. Facilities are incredible, especially the rooftop bar and the swimming pool with a view to Portimao marina. Also very close to the city centre and local bars and restaurants. This hotel is targeted at couples so if you are looking for a place to spend the honeymoon or romantic holidays this will be the right place. We spent ours there and would 100% recommend this! 10 out of 10 stay.

2. Pestana Alvor Park Hotel

Adega, Quinta Do Ribeiro, Alvor, Portimao 8501-904 Portugal
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 872 reviews

Pestana Alvor Park Hotel

Pestana Alvor Park Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Alvor, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Close to some of Alvor's most popular landmarks, such as Church of Misericordia of Alvor (0.6 mi) and Church of Divino Salvador (0.7 mi), Pestana Alvor Park Hotel is a great destination for tourists. Rooms at Pestana Alvor Park provide a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Pestana Alvor Park Hotel guests have access to a concierge, room service, and beach chairs. You can also enjoy a pool and breakfast. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Pestana Alvor Park. Alvor has plenty of Asian restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Tasty Cuisine, Masala House, and Indian Hut Alvor, which are serving up some great dishes. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Alvor Boardwalk (0.8 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Alvor!

Great Vacation

Reviewed By 345kurth

Great Hotel with short walking distance to the old town with plenty of restaurants, grocery store and beaches. Nice pool area with plenty of sun beds. Superior apartment with kitchen and balcony showing off great view and sunsets. Staff was excellent and very friendly. Truly enjoyed our stay there and would definitely return again.

3. Pestana Blue Alvor All Inclusive

Avenida V3, Alvor, Portimao 8500-088 Portugal
Excellent
51%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1347 reviews

Pestana Blue Alvor All Inclusive

The Pestana Blue Alvor is the first all-inclusive 5-star hotel built from scratch for families in the Algarve, Portugal. Guests here have access to all the comforts of a luxury resort, including delicious meals, cold drinks, swimming pools, spa treatments (payable), fun at the kids club, challenges on the playing fields and access to the magnificent beaches of Alvor. As it’s all inclusive, you don’t need to worry about a thing. Just breathe the fresh air of the resort. Inside the resort, you can choose to have a meal in one of the 3 restaurants, with culinary options that cater to all tastes and diets. In addition to multi-purpose playing fields, the resort has a paddle tennis court. The 120,000 square metres of the resort (the size of 12 football pitches), its proximity to the sea and the spacious green areas provide guests with a holiday that truly puts them in touch with nature. In order to maintain air quality and reduce pollution, only electric vehicles can circulate inside the resort. Take a break from your car and leave it in the car park, which can hold 250 vehicles.

First family holiday with 9 month old.

Reviewed By JEDD1302

Just returned from a beautiful week in Portugal our first family holiday with 9 month old baby. Travelled with Tui package deal. Transfer from airport on arrival straightforward approx an hour no other pick ups. Check in was simple. No arrival drinks like previous reviews mentioned. Used the screens to book restaurants although timings were all quite late in evening, with the little one we needed to eat earlier, Tui rep advised asked at reception. Receptionist got us booked at all 3 resturants at 6.30/7pm perfect time for us with baby. Complex and grounds all lovely, nice buzzing happy family friendly atmosphere, high chairs in all restaurants, childrens play area. Splash pool not much shade and parasols have no fittings so not able to creAte shade for little ones. Hotel room standard family room, lovely rooms modern fresh clean and comfortable, cot made up on arrival for baby which was great, comfy mattress for cot better than standard travel cot, and was given a baby bath for the week (ask at reception) Small rooms, not much space to store clothes / unpack, no robes or slippers, but it was fine for us. Food is repetitive not much choice, but I think this is expected in Europe all inclusive. Piri piri resturant and surf and turf make a nice change to the buffet. Snack bar for ice creams / cakes good. Staff are polite and happy to give you anything on request, baby fruit pouches / yogurts. Not loads of food choice for baby who is still weaning, we took baby snacks and pouches. Beach a short walk away or pleasant train ride. Beach is stunning beautiful Algarve. Alvor is a lovely town with a marina and shops and restaurants. All in all we would recommend Pestana blue and would stay again, we had a great time and made lovely memories, don’t worry about the negative reviews, after all the lockdowns and covid it’s just lovely to get away again, and after all any holiday is what you make of it!

4. Pestana Alvor South Beach

Praia do Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8500-088 Portugal
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1094 reviews

Pestana Alvor South Beach

The Pestana Alvor South Beach is a 4-star hotel in Alvor. The hotel's is contrasted by its relaxed atmosphere. It has direct access to Três Irmão beach. It is just 1 minute on foot to the beach and 5 minutes on foot to the centre of town. Here, you'll find Algarve's more vibrant side. To visit the neighbouring city of Portimão, use the free Shuttle service (check times at the Hotel). The hotel offers 3 successive infinity swimming pools, surrounded by lounge chairs where you can enjoy a peaceful rest. It also offers a restaurant, bar and outdoor fitness centre as well as a private car park (subject to availability). All rooms are modern and elegant, each equipped with a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

Great place in Algarve

Reviewed By Santos_PT89

The Hotel is excellent, and the staff is fantastic—great services, including the three pools and the bar. The breakfast is complete and delicious. Near Portimão and Lagos. The beach in front of the Hotel is one of the best in the Algarve. 100% recommendable in one of the best areas in the Algarve.

5. Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort

Praia do Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8500-088 Portugal
Excellent
42%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2862 reviews

Pestana Dom Joao II Beach & Golf Resort

The Pestana D. João II is a is a 4-star hotel overlooking the sandy Alvor beach with calm, crystal clear waters. It is only 10 minutes on foot from the town centre, very close to the Alvor river. Take a dive into one of the 2 outdoor saltwater swimming pools surrounded by lush and peaceful gardens, or relax at the Spa with an indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath and sauna where you can schedule a Magic Spa massage. For your meals, there is 1 restaurant and 3 bars (2 of which only open in the summer). If you have kids, the Pestana Kids Club is the perfect place for them to have fun (open from June to September). All rooms offer a balcony with views of the sea (frontal or side), garden or hotel grounds and have a TV and Wi-Fi.

Wonderful Stay

Reviewed By scoll82

We stayed as a family of 6 for 4 nights and had a wonderful stay. Beautiful weather, hotel is immaculate, direct access to fantastic beach, great pool areas, nice mix of families, youngster couples and older guests … we couldn’t recommend this hotel highly enough

6. Pestana Alvor Praia

Praia dos Tres Irmaos, Alvor, Portimao 8500-088 Portugal
Excellent
46%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2018 reviews

Pestana Alvor Praia

The Pestana Alvor Praia, an iconic hotel perched on the cliff above one of the best known beaches in the Algarve and with a stunning view over Três Irmãos beach, is a symbol of tranquility surrounded by elegance. The interior decor is beautifully inspired by the natural surroundings, which have determined the choice of luxurious furnishings. Combining several styles and respecting the characteristics of the hotel, they seek to create a timeless charm and elegance with a touch of contemporary modernism. New shapes, dimensions, colours and patterns create an unexpected and inspiring environment from the entrance of the hotel to its extensive gardens. Its proximity to the sea and its connection to the beach allow for a wide range of experiences to be enjoyed. Guests have 5 tennis courts and 8 golf courses to choose from within a 15 km radius. Thanks to its mild climate and low rainfall, the Algarve is the ideal place to practice outdoor sports throughout the year. The Pestana Alvor Praia is certified as CLEAN & SAFE by Turismo de Portugal.

Great staff but rooms need renovating

Reviewed By JackieD2069

This hotel is in a great location, being on a beautiful beach. The staff are all warm and friendly and will do anything to help. However they are let down by the ageing infrastructure. Our sea view room was tired and it became a joke between us how many bits of it fell apart or stopped working during our stay. Twice the water went off just as we were preparing to go out. The telephone didn’t work, the towel rail fell off and the sink was blocked. They also didn’t provide any free water (apart from on the first day), which I have never experienced before in a hot climate. Likewise only one shower cap and beach towel is provided during your stay, which would have been fine, if anyone had explained that to us when we arrived. The buffet breakfast is really good; both quality and variety. Overall I feel that Pestana Group needs to recognise the importance of value for money which sadly, we felt was missing here.

7. Hotel Da Rocha

Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimao 8500-802 Portugal 011 351 282 424 081
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1527 reviews

Hotel Da Rocha

Located in Praia da Rocha beach, surrounded by sea, marina and golf courses, Hotel Da Rocha Suites meets all conditions for unforgettable and peaceful family holidays.158 Suites with balcony, most of them overlooking the sea,fitted a new architectural design, a new lifestyle, a new art of receiving. It also comprises the following facilities: Grand Caffe Bar, swimming pool and underground parking Hotel Da Rocha Suites has its name within!

Loved our stay!

Reviewed By flybynight791961

Beautiful hotel in a great location on Praia Da Rocha. The rooms are very large and comfortable. However there were a couple of strange things such as no cork screw in the kitchenette in the room. When we asked to borrow one from the front desk they advised that’s not possible. You can either call room service to come up & open your bottle, or you can go down to the restaurant with your wine & they will open it for you there. Also, pool/beach towels require a 20 Euro cash deposit each. They can’t charge it to your room, or put it against your credit card. But, we enjoyed the hotel & would certainly stay here again.

8. Tivoli Marina Portimao Algarve Resort

Marina Portimão, Portimao 8500-843 Portugal
Excellent
47%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2891 reviews

Tivoli Marina Portimao Algarve Resort

The Tivoli Marina Portimão is a 4 star resort with a privileged location next to Portimão Marina and Praia da Rocha in the Algarve, Portugal. This hotel is perfect for spending a holiday with friends or family and is right next to shops, restaurants and entertainment. Water sports, golf and activities for children are just some of the options available. It offers ample studios and apartments divided among three buildings, the Marina Sun, Marina Deck and Marina Beach which are walking distance from all the hotel's services, including the 3 pools (one for children) and the restaurants and bars inside the resort. If you prefer, we also have our Tivoli Buggy available which will take you on a fun and comfortable ride to anywhere in the resort or to Praia da Rocha. If you feel the Tivoli Marina Portimão has the perfect scenario for a special event, wedding or banquet, our team will be pleased to prepare a room to your taste.

Welcoming restful Hotel

Reviewed By 849paulinea

Enjoyed our stay here our room overlooked the marina/harbour which meant there was plenty going on while we sat in our balcony from time to time. The room was cleaned daily and was very acceptable. Downside would be the bathroom requires upgrading to a walk in shower. No kettle provided however there was a nespresso machine which they charge for the nespresso coffee. So bring your own coffee. If using for hot water only the water is not really boiling as required to make tea. The pool area was well looked after and staff attentive. No shortage of sun beds and towels always available. We arrived before lunch and our room wasn’t ready. We were put in a ground floor room initially which looked into the banking of the swimming pool. However our paperwork from the travel company clearly stated a harbour view we contacted reception and were moved to a upper room with balcony which was acceptable. However a couple we travelled with we discovered were put into the first room we had and requested a move as we did. All end well. The staff were all very helpful at all times especially the restaurant receptionist. However the one thing we felt the hotel failed on was the buffet dinner. We were booked for bed and breakfast but tried the hotel a couple of times for the dinner buffet which in our opinion fell far short of a 4 star hotel standard. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and would return if coming back to the area. Would do bed and breakfast again and eat out at a number of really good restaurants on the boardwalk which is a short walk away. Although only ground and first floor there is a lift.

9. Alvor Baia Resort Hotel

Estrada do Alvor, Galo Loiro, Alvor, Portimao 8500-322 Portugal
Excellent
34%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2750 reviews

Alvor Baia Resort Hotel

See why so many travelers make Alvor Baia Resort Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Alvor. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Alvor Baia Resort Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and getting online is possible, as free internet access is available. The hotel offers a concierge, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Close to some of Alvor's most popular landmarks, such as Alvor Castle (0.7 mi) and Church of Misericordia of Alvor (0.7 mi), Alvor Baia Resort Hotel is a great destination for tourists. Alvor has plenty of Asian restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Tasty Cuisine, Masala House, and Indian Hut Alvor, which are serving up some great dishes. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a , such as Monumentos Megalíticas de Alcalar. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Alvor Baia Resort Hotel as you experience all of the things Alvor has to offer.

Food and drinks let hotel down

Reviewed By groey

Stayed here from 31st may for 1 week as a family of 4.First impressions of hotel were very good,it’s a big place with a very modern feel about it.We stayed in room 380 and again first impressions was very good kids had there own room and we could separate ours by a clever wardrobe door if wanted.Room had 2 tvs,kitchen with hob,modern bathroom with bath/shower.The balcony was huge with pool and sea view.There is a safe but you had to pay quite a lot for it which we didn’t bother doing.After unpacking we headed to the pool.It is massive and never a problem to get sun beds.we didn’t find it cold at all like other reviews only initially when you first get it but that’s the same everywhere.We ordered drinks at pool bar staff very good and friendly.This is where the hotel is let down the drinks are poor quality and they taste cheap.The cocktails are out of a machine and for me were dreadful as was the beer.Food in hotel I found quite poor for supposedly 4 star hotel and very very much the same day and night.Worst part was the coffee for breakfast even this tasted of hot chocolate I complained but every machine tasted the same.Pancakes were raw could not eat them.Don’t get me wrong we found something to fill our belly but nothing to say wow that was lovely just bang average food.Alvor is a nice place we ate out at various restaurants 3 nights and the food we had there was amazing.Definitely recommend slide and splash water park it was great fun as was our boat trip with 5emotions (on reception desk) to see dolphins and caves.If the food and drink improved here would be a good hotel.Entertainment wasn’t all that tbh was not much for singers found it bit boring as did the kids.When the entertainment team did a show it was much better and enjoyable.The magic show was good too.Not the worst hotel I’ve stayed but definitely not the best either

10. Pelican Alvor

Estr. Ilídio Lourenço, Alvor, Portimao 8500-053 Portugal
Excellent
50%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 615 reviews

Pelican Alvor

See why so many travelers make Luna Alvor Village their hotel of choice when visiting Alvor. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a charming setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, and Luna Alvor Village makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, sun umbrellas, and baggage storage. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Nearby landmarks such as Church of Misericordia of Alvor (0.5 mi) and Church of Divino Salvador (0.5 mi) make Luna Alvor Village a great place to stay when visiting Alvor. While in Alvor, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Luna Alvor Village, including Restaurante Ruccula (0.6 mi), A Lota (0.6 mi), and Restaurante O Arco Da Velha (0.6 mi). During your visit, be sure to check out Alvor Boardwalk (1.0 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the hotel. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Luna Alvor Village as you experience all of the things Alvor has to offer.

A long awaited break,,,

Reviewed By catherinedO5357BJ

What can I say about this place its got it all the foyer is vast colourful bright has a tree in the middle which adds to the amabance of this hotel. Glass lifts also stairs rooms are spacious and contain a well fitted kitchen with all amenities including a dishwasher amazing size bed flablious bathroom with a jacuzzi bath, ample room for families and cleaned daily, we did bed&breakfast it was great at present the dining room is under renovation and it seems other work is also being completed we are sure in time it will only add to the overall service you can receive in the future, its has mazing views to access the pool has plenty of sunbeds. A walk in to Alvor takes 10 minutes or drive its also near local restaurants which we visited give good service .The staff are friendly can not do enough for you and are an asset to this hotel overall we will return can't wait to do so.

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