Hotels with Swim-up Rooms in Portugal

Tipografia do Conto helped make my stay in Porto absolutely perfect. With only 10 rooms, the hotel is small but it offers all the features you’d expect from a bigger hotel. There is a bar, staff is always on hand to help, and the back courtyard, garden and pool are lovely areas to relax in. I spent an afternoon in the pool with drinks brought to me from the bar. The breakfasts are also very good, with eggs cooked to order. The staff wants to make your stay perfect - the restaurant tips, must sees and helpful overview of Porto at check in were much appreciated. We loved the restaurant recommendations and tried places we otherwise wouldn’t have. The building is beautifully designed. Art, furniture and architecture all combine for a home away from home. The room (B4) was a good size with a balcony and great view. The bed was very comfortable and the room was pitch black at night, which I love. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat, and I wish there were hotels like this in every city.

Really unique. The public spaces are just so creative without the "gimmicky" stuff that looks like it came from an Instagram account. Really original. One of the breeze-way sections on the main floor really lets the rain fall to the ground in the center of the hotel. The pool area is beautiful day and night. A great secluded area for gathering or relaxation. Our room was one of the smaller ones in the hotel, but looked over the oasis and pool and was beautiful. The staff all but planned our driving excursion through the Duoro valley, marking a map with stops along the way. Our 4 am departure from the hotel also went perfectly with their planning and assistance. The breakfast: fresh squeeezed orange juice. I don't remember anything else after that. A great little hotel.

We had an amazing stay at Tipografia do Conto Hotel! From start to finish, the kindness of the staff made our visit truly special, especially Roberto, who was incredibly welcoming and gave us excellent advice that enhanced our experience in Porto. This boutique hotel is stunning—a perfect blend of vintage decor and modern architecture. Our apartment was incredibly spacious, impeccably clean, and beautifully decorated with thoughtful details, offering everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is perfect—situated on a quiet street in the Cedofeita area but nevertheless very central, with Porto’s main attractions within walking distance. The hotel also features a lovely and relaxing garden with a small swimming pool, which looked so inviting! Unfortunately, the weather was too cold during our visit to try it out, so we’ll definitely have to come back in the warmer months to enjoy it fully. Breakfast was another highlight, with good options, including some delicious vegan choices. The lovely staff even prepared our favorite veggies when we arrived, which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this stylish gem for anyone visiting Porto!

This has to be the best find ever. We were coming to Portugal for a family wedding and arrived after a long travel and were met by incredibly welcoming staff. The whole checking in process was a breeze and then we were shown around the hotel. In the secluded garden, by the pool, a surprise awaited us in the form of family who had arrived for the wedding we were all going to and the staff had secreted them in the garden! Delicious drinks ensued and it was a great welcome. Our rooms were lovely with polished concrete and antiques - quirky and comfortable with tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathroom and shower were a joy with lovely toiletries and towels. The hotel is beautiful and quirky with modern and old mixing beautifully. our breakfasts were fabulous and we even had those delicious Pasteis de Nata - yummy! The restaurant is not fully open but will be. I truly recommend this amazing hotel.

From the moment you first step inside, you can see how this beautiful boutique hotel was created with an incredible amount of work and love, and how it is run today with such dedication. The decor is modern and thoughtful, with every detail perfectly aligned. A particular highlight is the garden with a pool, which invites you to relax and unwind after a day of hustle and bustle in the city. The staff was always friendly, attentive, and immediately available to assist with any questions or requests. The rooms are elegantly designed, providing a perfect blend of comfort and style. The hotel’s breakfast offers a delightful selection of fresh, local ingredients, catering to various tastes and dietary preferences. The location of the hotel is also ideal—centrally located yet slightly removed from the main tourist areas. It’s the perfect retreat for travelers seeking a unique experience, away from the usual tourist spots.

We booked the Suite Panoramic for 5 nights and it did not disappoint! You will want to live in it! It is the very best view in the entire hotel. No pool or restaurant can exceed it though those views are also lovely. It also sits very close to the Adult Pool. Skip the unit with the pool and book this suite and enjoy the pool next door or your own large terrace. The staff is incredible. Super thoughtful, engaging, warm and knowledgeable. The concierge was incredibly helpful arranging many things in advance so we could dimply enjoy snd relax while we are here. The food and wine so lovely and they can easily accommodate plant-based eaters with tasty foods. Biodynamic wines also available and delicious. A very special place we are grateful to have visited. Highly Highly recommend!!

A beautiful hotel in a beautiful spot on the river. Two lovely restaurants plus a poolside bar with excellent service. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. Loved the rooftop pool and the indoor pool in the spa. Great spa too!

This hotel was simply perfect. It was elegant but modern and calmingly designed. The setting was spectacular with infinity pools overlooking the river and room views with expansive windows also overlooking the slowly meandering river. The restaurants were of the highest quality even for a vegetarian couple like us with great choice, ambiance, down to earthness despite the elegance, and just welcoming calming vibes. The spa was fantastic too with a great indoor pool, gym, massages, etc. We have not stayed at a hotel/spa before but this experience is totally worth it (and close to Porto to boot).

The whole complex is located in a very beautiful location in a bend of the Douro river, regardless where you are, in the Pool, restaurant, bar or your room the view is everywhere breathtaking. The 2 infinity pools blend in the scenery superbly. we surely will come back.

Beautiful location, great pools, lovely decor, food very good, pool bar and food good, staff very accommodating and friendly.

Really unique wellness property. We loved the breakfast and the buffet. Definitely recommend renting a car and booking more time to get full use of the services and activities located at the hotel and beyond. They upgraded us to a room with a private pool which was also amazing. Some of the service was hit and miss from the staff, but overall very pleasant and relaxing stay!

We had a pool suite for a family of 4, and the room was enormous and so luxurious. The bed was very comfortable, and my children said that the sofa bed was too. We absolutely loved the pool on the balcony. Breakfast was very busy, and an amazing number of guests somehow manage to drop food on the floor. The staff were quick to clean it up and replenish the food. We had buffet dinner once and that was really nice. There was a good selection of food that was constantly topped up. The pools were excellent, but it was slightly annoying that other guests hogged the sunbeds by placing towels on them early in the day but didn't go there until later.

Saccharum hotel is a really special place. It is a small paradise that has an infinity pool with an ocean view, amazing gardens, indoor pool, great staff, and really restaurants with amazing views of the ocean. It is located very close to Calheta sandy beach. It is highly recommended if you would like to have a calm and picturesque stay in one of the most beautiful hotels in Madeira. I will definitely come back here again.

Very nice hotel with a beautiful view of the ocean. We loved the infinity pool. We didn't love the bathroom set up which included a shower workout a door. Pool area on top floor was nice but lacked stable wifi and no bar service at the chairs. You have to walk up to a bar to get a drink. There was not a store in the hotel so had to walk 3 blocks to get sunscreen.

The building was originally a Sugercane factory and the conversion has retained the dark hues and colours making the hotel warm and cosy. Our booking was for family of 4 and we booked into one of the garden pool suites. The package was b&b and came with an upgrade to the “premium service”. I would say the latter is well worth having as it gives you free access to the underground car park, the spa and an upstairs lounge with great views and where you can have breakfast (from a menu) and drinks and snacks. Really made the stay even better. The bedroom & attached lounge was large but had some quirky design issues. Eg the shower had no door or the bedroom was open to the basin area. Ok if there are two of you but needed a bit better planning when 4. This is a great hotel and as it was s not in Funchal (30 min drive) is much more relaxed and a spa.

This is a great hotel! The location is amazing. The front desk staff is very helpful. The breakfast buffet has a great spread of options. The room was a little tight, but modern and clean. No noise and the beds/pillows were very comfortable. The private pool on the terrace was a great addition for PM turndown. Its pretty much a jacuzzi and feels amazing on the body after all the walking each day, so I highly recommend this room! I would 100% stay here again.

Lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Porto. Walking distance to everything - bring comfortable walking shoes !! The hotel provided a tranquil haven to return to after a hot day on your feet. Lovely courtyard at the back of the hotel for a drink & snack with a cool plunge pool to cool down in. Sitting with a glass of something in the courtyard takes you away from the Porto bustle.

The Catalonia Porto hotel is truly a beautiful gem of a hotel. The accommodation feels premium with lovely spaces to relax both indoors and outdoors with attention to detail in the relaxed and calm interior and exterior areas. The pool area and outdoor terrace is a quiet haven to relax and take a dip after a day on your feet. Our room was clean and comfortable, we stayed in a double room with terrace. I would say it's deffinitely worth getting a room with some outdoor space either a terracce or garden option as the room would have felt a little on the small side without the balcony. The road outside can be a little noisy however if you close the balcony doors/windows you can't hear anything and there's A/C in the room so you can still maintain the temperature. Breakfast was delicious with many options to cater for all tastes including continental, English style; bacon, eggs, beans etc and a chef on hand to rustle up omelette's or waffles amongst other things. We enjoyed a couples massage which was very relaxing and professional and very reasonably priced. I also spent some time in the spa which has a fee of €8 per hour per person and consists of an indoor pool, a sauna and some loungers to relax on. I only spent an hour in here, which is probably long enough. The hotel is within walking distance to all the main tourist areas but feels far enough out of the centre to relax and unwind. All staff were very friendly and helpful throughout out stay. Keep up the good work!

We’ve just spent six nights in the beautiful Catalonia Porto Hotel. Everything about this hotel is perfect. Check in was quick and reception staff always most professional and helpful. We felt secure as you need a room key to operate the lifts, there are adequate lifts and never a queue. Everywhere in the hotel was spotlessly clean and welcoming. Our superior room was spacious and comfortable and although it overlooked road, it was very peaceful and we had a good sleep in the comfortable beds. Our room was kept lovely and clean with nice fluffy towels, robes, slippers and excellent lighting. Breakfast was amazing, well done to all the breakfast staff, lots of choice, very fresh, we love the orange juice machine! All fresh food was regularly replenished and breakfast really set us up for the day. As we booked a superior room we were entitled to a daily spa visit, which was most welcome after walking around Porto all day. The massage jets in the indoor pool, cold ice if you want it and a sauna were refreshing. We used the outdoor pool every day, as did a few other guests but it is only for the brave in late September! The hotel is well located, within easy walking distance of the hop on hop off buses, the funicular railway and many restaurants and cafes. We ate in the hotel restaurant one evening and the food was delicious! We highly recommend the Catalonia Porto Hotel, a pleasant oasis in the middle of a very busy city, we couldn’t have made a better choice!

Hotel is in a really good location to get to what you need and Porto overall is very walkable. There is a really good supermarket a few minutes away and close to some bars and restaurants. Staff were really friendly and helpful including giving us food recommendations for restaurants and calling up for us to book. Room was clean, airy and spacious. We had a room with a terrace which unfortunately we didn’t get much chance to use as we seemed to get 3 bad days in the middle of glorious sunshine (never mind) which also meant we didn’t get the chance to use the outdoor pool but the setting seemed really nice. Breakfast is great with lots of choice. Drinks stations, hot food, pastries, continental, fruit and yoghurts etc with loads of granola choices and also an on demand egg or pancake station. The indoor ‘spa’ is bookable for €8 per hour and it’s a small indoor pool with a sauna. I tried it once and wouldn’t have gone back. But all seemed clean enough etc. A bottle of water is also provided upon arriving FOC. There is a tea and coffee station (no pods) in the room and the only small thing is that the biscuits are chargeable at about €1.50 for one.

We loved everything. Especially own private pool with view over the wine yards, delicious breakfasts and dinners in the main house and excellent wine tastings delivered by Sofia. Thank so much of this perfect wine experience.

Unbelievable good food, great room (stayed in wine experience room with plunge pool). Breakfast was good (mimosas) and had a great wine tasting

How peaceful it was, the private pool was just amazing, clean, was just great

From the moment we arrived at Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of tranquility and understated luxury. The staff were exceptionally friendly and thoughtful, always anticipating our needs with a genuine smile. Their warm hospitality truly enhanced our stay. The hotel's facilities are modern, impeccably clean, and seamlessly integrated into the stunning landscape. The surrounding vineyards lend a unique and captivating flair to the entire property, creating a sense of being immersed in the heart of the wine region. Our room, with its private pool, was simply breathtaking. It was without a doubt the greatest hotel room I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. The privacy and the ability to take a refreshing dip at any time were absolute highlights. Monverde is more than just a hotel; it's a true retreat. It offers the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from the fast-paced rhythm of daily life, and simply unwind amidst beautiful surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will most certainly be returning. I wholeheartedly recommend Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel to anyone seeking a peaceful and luxurious escape. Thank you for having us!

Photos do not do this place justice. The area is very beautiful and scenic. The hotel is basically in the middle of a vineyard. There are multiple common places to relax throughout the complex. The spa and pool areas are great. There is both and indoor and outdoor pool. My only complaint is that the food in the restaurant (for dinner) was terrible which is unfortunate because it is not clear if there are any nearby restaurants in the remote area where this hotel is located. I would definitely return here and stay more than one night. Nearby are Braga and Guimaraes which are well worth the visit. The drive to this area was also quite scenic.

We hired a villa for 4 nights in April for two adults and two young children (age 9 and 7). We just wanted to relax and explore the local area - the town of Évora and the surrounding countryside, including the cork oaks and ancient olive trees. Apparently it’s really hot in summer (35-40C)… even in April it was peaking in the mid 20s C. The villa was very spacious, with two good-sized bedrooms, and well-equipped, including a kitchen. The outside area was private, good for relaxing by the pool with views of the countryside. Our children loved the farm and the kids’ play area. There were lots of tame animals for petting - goats, sheep and a pony. The kids’ club was well organised and our children enjoyed some the activities - pottery and pizza making. We chose the hotel because it had an indoor pool (the outdoor pools are too cold in April!) Pool was a bit small but did the job - we went every day. Restaurant food (including the breakfast buffet) and service were generally quite good, especially the grill menu, but the bar and restaurant lacked a bit of ambience. Possibly the wine could’ve been more free flowing! The local old railway line is a great spot for cycling and running. Overall, we had an excellent stay and would recommend the hotel - fairly good value for money and something different from the Algarve!

We had the most amazing time at Octant Évora. Thank you!! We were travelling with our 1 year old daughter and this is the first truly family friendly hotel we have ever been to. There were toys and play areas everywhere. Small details like microwaves, bottle warmers etc. baby monitors. Everything was made so easy. The hotel itself is lovely and feels very luxurious. There is one pool for kids and three separate adult only pools which are beautiful. We left our daughter napping and enjoyed spending time in the adult pools which are small and intimate - we mostly had a pool to ourselves which was amazing. The hotel has great grounds, animals you can meet and a lovely lake walk. Staff were super friendly, helpful and generally brilliant. Would recommend this hotel to anyone with young families, but anyone could have a nice time here

Everything. From the moment we stepped in the hotel, to meeting the staff, the Christmas dining service, the general atmosphere of the hotel and even the guests, the services like the fitness room, pool, sauna and massage treatments - we LOVED. The rooms are so spacious and a great size to chill out in. Bathroom, all good. Outdoor mini plunge pools with the seating area, lovely way to relax with a book. The farm - adorable. Loved going to see the goats and pigs every day. We did an activity booked through the hotel of the horse ride which was also lovely too.

We loved the surprise element of it. The photos and description gave very positive expectations, and we must say that immediately it exceeded our expectations. The place is beautiful, the rooms are very spacious and comfortable, the food in the restaurant is excellent and the facilities offer all the relaxation you need. It was so fine to be there we didn't even leave the facilities to explore the surroundings outside, as it has its own hiking paths in nature, including contemplation pools to enjoy beautiful sunsets and the stars at night. Definitely recommendable!

Location - pure Alentejo! Peaceful, quiet, relaxing! Design throughout very well considered. unbelievably comfortable and beautiful spa, pool areas, & organic garden. So fresh, such clean linens, rooms, bath etc Fantastic bonus pillow choice service. Very thigh full bowl of fruit and little handwritten note of welcome ( nice touch) an even better touch was the ice cold scented hand-towel 👌🏻 Food is top notch in quality, quantity ( generous) and great variety … ( whether dinner or breakfast) Freshest! Bikes available - great for sunset rides.

Asked you for two villas near each other, one with a pool and one without, however this is not possible. The pool villas are entirely separate. We were supposed to have been informed about this but we were not.. Luckily they had a pool villa vacant close to the other one and they let us have that. I think it was you who were supposed to tell us as they did not have our email address. Otherwise everything was good pwith our holiday in spite of a worring start. And at 80 plus years old you don't want that !

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking was beside apartment. This accommadation was great. A very clean spacious apartment. It had everything we needed to use. This was our first apartment on our holiday in Spain and Portugal. There was a great supermarket in castro marim. In hind sight we would have stocked up on small butter cubes and individual laundry washing powder sachets. Only place in Spain and Portugal we saw them! Had a nice big clothes rack. It was a nice location out in the countryside. When we were there in October, there weren't many other people around so very quite. Sadly this meant bar facilities at golf club were closed the days we were there. We went along to Tavira which was a great day trip in car. We also checked out the fort at castro marim which was interesting and had great veiws. Only 1 entrance so make sure you know where to head before you end up doing a lap of whole hill in the heat!!! We enjoyed using the pool. We had views overlooking the pool area through the pine trees. Very relaxing. We would return here.

the house was exactly like the pictures, very clean and comfortable. The pool is big and chairs were available the whole time. The house was very close to the pool, which was great. The site is very quiet, ideal to relax. The distance to the beach is manageable if you travel with a car.

Located just short of the border with Spain, and about 40 minutes from Faro airport, this is part of the Algarve yet to be over developed. Very quiet location although it must be noted early May isn't height of the season! Staff were extremely courteous and helpful; when we arrived our villa wasn't ready (they have 2 & 3 bed villas as well as villas with pools) so we were offered a drink whilst we waited; after 15 minutes we were escorted to our villa (which is necessary if your first visit because quite a way from the reception) and very impressed with the standard of accommodation. Unfortunately the main clubhouse is currently being refurbished but from the outside looks very elegant; the temporary clubhouse is functional but it would be unfair to judge Castro Marim G&CC on this as they are obviously working very hard to get the work finalised as soon as possible. For a golfing holiday, family break (fabulous beaches only 10 minute drive away) or just a few days away in the sun this is an ideal location. We will be back!

Resort is very nice, house was great, pool and snack bar also very nice. There is no cleaning during stay but it was ok. I was surprised trash cans for plastics, glas etc were locked and they provided information they dont use it. I have seen sorting trash cans almost everywhere in Portugal but here it was just "for image". There is almost everything in house but no thing lke tablet to dishwasher. You have to go to reception and buy one... But overall it was very nice stay and I can recommand it to everyone.

I loved the onsite facilities...small baby pool...mixed bigger pool beside it...smaller kiddies separate pool with slide... adults only pool...loved our villa...villa 140 right beside the pool and pool side bar but far enough away not to hear music etc when baby asleep with doors closed upstairs...loved the Aircon in every room... and loved that there is a stair gate at the top and bottom of the stairs. Catering Facilities excellent..big fridge..big freezer..lidl is 5min away in taxi....loved the take away menu...to order ...gets delivered to your door at a fraction of price of the main dining area but same food. Staff very attentive and professional. Entertainment at night was lovely for the kids.

Great resort. Staff could not do enough for you. We stayed at a villa beside the adult pool. The resort is mainly focused on families. Main pool is mayhem but the adult one was lovely and relaxing. Whole place exceptionally clean and well run. Cold water stations at the pools, good beach towels provided were a nice touch. You have to request blankets, the beds only come with sheets. Beds were very comfortable and even the couch bed was great. Shower was fantastic but there's a big step into the bath for it. Villa was huge and luxurious well worth it. We went all inclusive for last three days which suited us. A nice mix between gorgeous meals out in the old town and then the buffet for last few pool days. There's a free shuttle bus to town throughout the day and get a taxi at night. At night the taxi cost us 6e which was grand and plenty of them.

Lovely hotel, would definitely recommend for families. We didn't use the adult only pool so cant advise on that. Easy check in on arrival and a golf cart waiting to take your bags to your room. The rooms are a nice size with good facilities. We went self catering, there is a lidl and Pingo Dolce close by for a bigger shop and a smaller shop on site which was well stocked, but closes at 6. We ate at the buffet for breakfast and dinner, the selection was what you would expect but all of high quality, easy to get seated, constantly replenished right until the service stopped, also lots of waiters on hand. we had a larger group some nights and they were happy to help accommodate us together where possible. Daytime, there is a kids club which is for 5+ my children are 3&4 so didn't attend but they did enjoy using the park, the splash pool is brilliant and the kids were entertained and happy most days, we also used the football pitch and tennis courts the main pool is lovely also with a big shallow end and baby pool, nice clean toilets and fresh towels available daily.

Facilities great, three pools which meant kids happy at the splash pool but grandparents could get some peace at the adults only pool. Staff so lovely. Clean everywhere. Our villa was huge, so much space. Also good availability for renting the children’s items; cot, highchair, changing mat, stroller - all made life a bit easier! Food good, different dinner offerings every day.

Our accommodation was very nice, spacious, well equipped, and very clean. The resort overall is very family-focused, so there is a lot of noise around the family pool and the AquaPlay areas, but there are quiet areas further away, including around the adults pool. Staff were all very friendly and very helpful. Some areas, such as the toddlers' play area, are a bit tired looking and could do with a bit of attention and better equipment. While I was playing with my grandson in the family pool, I badly cut my foot on a grating on the bottom: I reported this to a member of staff, but I don't know whether anything was done about it. There are limited dining facilities, considering that most people are on an all-inclusive deal, but there is a reasonable selection of food on offer and the menu appears to vary from day to day. For those paying, breakfast is good value, but dinner is on the expensive side. An occasional shuttle bus is available to go into town, but taxis are inexpensive and easily available. It is only a few minutes run into town, where there are numerous restaurants and lovely beaches.

Great overall, even better than I had expected. Room much better than the photos suggested (quality of linen amongst best ever, in any five-star I've stayed in, and bathroom spotless with constant piping hot water for bath). Pool-side room with direct access from room patio door to pool area was great. No need to worry about noise around pool as not so busy and everyone well behaved! Could go in and out of room to pool and other facilities very easily. Hardly used corridor entrance to room during entire stay. Breakfast buffet excellent, best choice of fruit and pastries, even though cooking station very, very slow, for hot egg dishes. Better to use frying pans rather than hot plate? Bar area outdoor terrace was also very nice in evening sun, but quieter rather than lively. Hotel a bit shabby in places, as over comments have said. They could really enhance pool-side area by putting cushions on recliner (but plenty of recliners and no rush every morning, as not that many rooms) and putting in some new parasols, as look very shabby. Stunning location righty by boardwalk that takes you to all interesting viewing and swimming spots. About a 20 min walk to town centre and restaurants. Quick taxi journey. Spa also great with own outdoor pool. All staff super helpful and friendly. Final tip: this is a super relaxed experience, calm and quiet, with amazing views and walks nearby, but if you're looking for somewhere with more of a buzz / atmosphere, it might not be for you!

We had a lovely time here though we were disappointed with our ‘suite’ on the ground floor with the pool view. It was tired with dark worn furniture which took the shine off for us. The maintenance directly outside our room was not very good either. The staff though I have to say are all very nice and very accommodating. The actual pool was not heated but was very refreshing. Poolside food was excellent although we didn’t like the fact that the 10 euro drinks came in little cans that you could buy from the supermarket for 1-2 euros each. The cushions on the loungers by the pool didn’t look that clean sadly. They had stains on them which wasn’t pleasant. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and plenty of staff on hand to help. The bar upstairs was very nice too and the actual restaurant off the bar was always busy, albeit quite expensive. For service I believe this is a five star but for the quality of our room I would say it’s a 3 star, very expensive for what the room cost us.

This hotel was amazing in every way. The views outside the hotel were breathtaking. To the back was the most beautiful cliffs and to the left was the mountains and city. And there were numerous walking trails and boardwalks right outside the grounds. The sea view superior room was huge and beautiful and well equipped. The bed was so comfy with wonderful bedding and pillows - firm but giving. The bathroom was huge with a tub and large shower. Huge balcony with a beautiful view. Breakfast was very good with outside seating available and a coffee bar and champagne. Valet service was quick and the staff was soooo friendly. It’s a quick drive to old town Lagos. The spa was clean and had a sauna and steam room as well as a small outside jacuzzi and large heated pool at no extra charge. The normal pool was large and beautiful and there was even a baby pool. I cannot imagine a more perfect place to stay in Lagos. And even a great value for everything we got.

Cascade is the perfect spot for your stay in Lagos. We had a beautiful room which included breakfast. The breakfast is outstanding with mimosas, coffee and a full buffet with excellent service. We were provided with a welcome drink at the bar which was a nice touch. The resort is a 4 euro uber ride to Old Town which is 10 minutes away. After a beach day, it was always nice to come back and relax by the pool. You could also opt to sit poolside all day. The staff were all so nice and helpful. The only comment I would make is extended pool service hours for food and drink in the warmer weather. Otherwise our stay was fabulous and we can't wait to return. We debated for months over several options and were thrilled with our choice. You won't be disappointed.

Lovely 2 bedroomed apartment, very spacious, very clean with balconies from all the rooms and a rooftop sun terrace! Very well equipped kitchen for self catering....comfortable lounge and beds! Excellent ensuite and bathrooms...... The main hotel offered access to the bars and restaurant and beach pool areas. Drinks in the Lighthouse bar which overlooked the pool. Reception staff were helpful and friendly and help was given to locate the apartment - this is a large complex! The garage parking was excellent with direct access to the apartment door - great with luggage! Outside pool and other activities were available! Good location and access by car to Lagos and surrounding areas.

Nice hotel, excellent service, bar with pool table which was nice in the evening while sipping our glass of port. Only thing that we didn't really like was the private pool. Guess it hadn't been used in a while because it was filthy. Other than that everything was good.

We booked a room for just 1 night as a little romantic getaway during our holiday in Portugal. Upon arrival the peaceful area in which the hotel is located really soaks you into an relaxing mood. We were welcomed by friendly staff and even tho we arrived a little early, they made sure that our room was clean and ready for us. The room is very clean, nicely decorated and breaths the peaceful environment of the area. The spa facilities are great, we were lucky to have them all to ourselfs. There is an indoor pool, turkish steam sauna, jacuzzi and sauna. Right outside the pool area is enough space to soak up the sun on one of the chairs, a bar and a children playground. The hotel offers a library, pooltable, restaurant, roomservice, minibar, lounge area and enough activities which can be booked as an extra for your stay. Breakfast is included in each booking. Our overall experience is that this was the perfect getaway to really enjoy the peace and eachother.

Stayed with my husband and two children for 1 night before our flight home. The kids loved having some pool time and was nice to have loungers around the edge of the pool. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. Evening meal was great (but did feel sorry for the waiter as he was on his own). Breakfast was very nice and the kids said it's the best hotel breakfast that they have had!

Very supportive staff! Very relaxing environment! Good size (covered) swimming pool / jaccuzi!

The hotel is a small haven between the forest. Although somewhat difficult to arrive, the commodities immediately invite you into the forest and the hotel providing you a sense of calm and serenity. The room and cleaning of it was perfect, no issues whatsoever. All rooms are located with river view which makes it very beautiful to just stay in the balcony and enjoy. Breakfast is also included and filled with options that cater to every type of guest and for us, made every beginning of day pleasant and filled with food to start. A plus point is that it offered EV charging which made your trip to the hotel and surrounding cities essentially free improving the stay immensely. Definitely coming back in a near future!

We had a 3 bedroom villa with private pool which was beautiful - only 3 or 4 years old, nice spec. Cleaners came twice in the 7 days we were there.

We stayed in an apartment with a mezzanine, this provided an extra room so you could have 3 bedrooms. The hotel staff we all fantastic and polite, spoke English very well. The golf club is immaculate. I would say the club house bar is quite expensive and serves basic food. You will need a car to travel around even to the club house, it's between 15mins and 30mins to the beach depending on which one you choose. Or 20mins to town or a restaurant. It takes 5 mins to drive outside the resort! The pool area is very clean with plenty of sun beds and a pool bar for refreshments. The swimming pool is incredibly cold, I thought they have to chill it but reception said they don't. I have no idea why it's so cold, probably why not many people stay by the pool. The apartment was cleaned 2/3times a week, the kitchen is fully equipped with large fridge/freezer, washing machine, dish washer, hob, oven and microwave. I would stay here again.

Great amenities and very friendly and efficient staff whether in reception, restaurant, cleaning, security or pool side bar. 2 bed Apartment with mezzanine (3rd bedroom) was modern, built and finished to a very high standard, very comfortable and extremely well equipped for self caterers. A very good price from Hotels.com too. Good underground parking under each of the apartment blocks. Resort Club house restaurant sold man sized portions of what is probably best described as pub grub. If you want nouvelle cuisine this is probably not the place for you but if you like steak, eggs and french fries, prawn curry, chicken pies, spaghetti bolognese etc you should be happy enough. I certainly had no complaints at all. If you want more upmarket food there are some very good restaurants in nearby places such as Gale which offer good value. I would unreservedly recommend this resort for a holiday even if you are not a golfist and its also a great place for families with children. Nearby are large water parks and Zoomarine which kids will love. However, while the resort provides a shuttle bus service to nearby towns in my view to get biggest benefit of the area you will need a car to get around as it is a big resort (with two 18 hole golf courses, tennis courts, five a side football pitches and 2 swimming pools within the complex) and it is several miles from nearest town. Would I go back again? In a heart beat.

the 2 bed, 2 bathroom apartment is extremely spacious and luxuriously fitted and furnished. Private underground parking, gated community, private patio area and large pool with plenty of sun beds.The entire complex is extremely clean and well maintained. Beautiful grounds and extremely peaceful. The perfect place to unwind and you dont even have to play golf. Well placed for exploring the local area, short drive from the 2 bed, 2 bathroom apartment is extremely spacious and luxuriously fitted and furnished. Private underground parking, gated community, private patio area and large pool with plenty of sun beds.The entire complex is extremely clean and well maintained. Beautiful grounds and extremely peaceful. The perfect place to unwind and you dont even have to play golf. Well placed for exploring the local area, short drive from the beach

Hotel was excellent. Rooms were beautiful spacious modern and had everything you could need. Internet was extremely good and the pool area lovely (even if freezing) played both course during my stay and would say worth a visit just for the golf. Lots of families at the pool so if you have young ones there are plenty of other kids to play with and would highly recommend this place. Only disadvantaged is it is not really close to shops so a short drive out to the shops is required if you want to cook or eat at the apartment. There is a shuttle bus to the beach but other than not a lot around the area. We had a car so was fairly easy to get about. We will 100% be back here soon

Amazing Stay – Just Like a Tropical Paradise! 🌴 Despite some mixed reviews we saw earlier, our experience at this hotel was fantastic! ✨ The territory is stunning – just like in a tropical resort or an oasis. Everything is beautifully maintained, with palm trees, pools, and lush greenery all around. It really feels like you're in a postcard! 🏨 Our room was excellent – spacious, clean, and with a lovely view of the pool surrounded by palm trees. 🙌 The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. 🍽️ Food and drinks were totally fine – we especially enjoyed the breakfast (and even had live piano music in the mornings 🎹!). 🎂 They surprised us with a little cake and bubbly on a birthday – such a thoughtful touch! 🪑 There are several restaurants: one à la carte, and one with buffet options. We liked the à la carte one better – you can sit outside on the terrace with no buffet crowds. 💆‍♀️ We didn’t try the SPA, but everything else was great. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would definitely recommend AP Lago Montargil Conference & Spa for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful setting. P.S. I believe complaints usually start in high season when it gets too busy – the staff seemed to manage well during our stay in mid-June.

Amazing breakfast and buffet, great variety. Incredible pools and spa. The adults only pool is a big bonus. Fun activities by the lake. The staff is super nice, our room was comfy, we really enjoyed our stay and definitely coming back.

Amazing swimming pools, silent stylish well-kept places. Tasty food, live music in restaurants, a lot activities on the lake. Highly recommended for vacation with kids.

The staff was extremely nice. The food options were great and vast. The adults pool was a great place to rest.

Beautiful new room with a balcony overlooking the lake. Loved the different pools & great only adults one. Transport to Marina if required. The staff were very helpful & friendly. Especially the waiting staff down the Marina restaurant & Nelio on reception who made us feel very special. Lovely spa

Big hotel with lots of people (noticeable at breakfast and at the pool). Rooms relatively far from pool area and main building. Nice pools, great views over dam, comfortable and big rooms.

We travelled as a family of 4 for our Summer holidays. The Hotel conditions, in general, are good, but the “5th star was lost” somewhere. To make it clear and objective: - Really nice pools, amazing area, fantastic views, good apartments, nice friendliness of staff. - The food, mainly at lunch, is, to state it softly, poor. When you are in a 5-star hotel you expect a level of service, food variety and quality to be even across all amenities, but this is not definetely the case. Even understanding that lunch is served in the pool restaurant, therefore it’s supposed to be “lighter”, to have canned food (mushrooms, peaches, ...) served and so few options in the buffet (poor salads and variety of side dishes) is really disappointing. - The dinner buffet was better than lunch, but still has some of the same problems. In a region with such amazing ingredients, it’s a shame that some of the dishes (mainly the sides) lacked a proper cook to put it together. On the positive side, all the deserts (quantity and variety) was at a 5-star level in all dinner meals. - The hotel states that it has a Kids Club: this is a joke, except if you consider a 3x3m room with literally one book and one pretend-to-be plastic phone and some baby chairs will entertain anyone (definitely not a 1-year old nor a 5-year old). - Security: in general, the Hotel is very safe and your kids can play around without major problems.

Very good experience. Excelent breakfast. Excelent program of intertainment, mostly to kids. Good location and good view. Bad things: we didn' t have water in the apartment during 2h in the lunch times, for 2 days what was bad when you have kids and will lunch in the apartment. The in door pool and jacuzi was out of service during 3 days.

Beautiful location next to the lake!! Rooms are amazing with beautiful views. Indoor and outdoor pools. Perfect for families, kids or just a few days of relaxing.

Excellent location and swimming pool. The view of the lake is outstanding and the apartment lovely.

Amazing breakfast. A large buffet selection and a menu to choose from. All fresh and delicious. Courteous, friendly staff. The main pool is idyllic, situated right next to a forest. The surroundings are so serene and well landscaped. This will only get better as all the plants bed in. The room was great. The glass-walled toilet felt a little public but we worked around that! Plenty of room. Space to eat and to relax. And loads of storage. The design of the room, the main parts of the hotel, the pool area, the staff uniforms - all flawless. And the general ambience of the place was relaxed, unpretentious and informal. Hard to beat.

The whole place had a wow factor, with great building, poolside setup and lovely landscaping. Room was massive and felt like a mini villa. Amazing buffet breakfast with local produce, great pool and attentive staff.

This hotel is beyond great! We had a private 2 bedroom villa with our own pool. Everyone at this hotel are phenomenal. We were stuck in the town of Comporta after dinner one night because our taxi never came back for us, and ignored our texts. Anyway, the manager of the hotel came and picked us up in his own car. Such unbelievable service. The breakfast was perfect - eggs cooked to order, loads of pastries and excellent espresso. We had lunch there one day and dinner another night. Limited menu, but gourmet, delicious offerings. First class wine list. This hotel is a true find.

All the staff were exceptionally polite and helpful, whether on reception, in the dining room and housekeeping. The room was super, bed very comfortable with all the facilities one needed and the terrace overlooking the pine forest. Breakfast and dinner were great. The pool looks amazing a bit cool for the end of February but am sure it’s great once the weather is warmer. The property is all one needed to wind down after a hectic trip around Portugal.

We were a family of four with two rooms - the hotel made these adjoining so access with greatly improved as a family. The hotel has a great design fell and breakfast was very good. The pool area was peaceful and well maintained with lots of loungers. The hotel also has tennis and padel courts. The staff were great and nothing was too much trouble. The location was great for access to the beaches and villages of Comporta. Highly Recommend.

The private pool, large villa, restaurants nearby and on the property, amazing views and hiking trail immediately adjacent to the resort.

Perfect week at Rocha Brava Holiday Village. The complex is really spacious with a choice of pools. We used the largest pool area and we could always get sun-beds. Nice cafe/bar area with cooked food, drinks and icecreams. There’s astro turf around the pools so no muddy water as people mentioned in posts from last year. The gardens and planting around the complex look lovely. Spa and little shop on site. You don’t get bored of looking at the sea views! Our 12 & 14 year olds loved it. Air con worked really well in the apartment, which had 2 bedrooms and a good sized balcony with stunning views. Only negative = pillows do need an upgrade.

Nice clean village, lovely pools ( 2 are heated!) and gardens . The shops onsite had everything you need , there is also a spar 10 minute walk away, cafe food is basic but good. Some good restaurants near by , especially pashmina ( Indian) and the lighthouse bar /restaurant which has a fab menu and the food was delicious! Definitely go out the back gate by the end pool ( you need your key) and do the coastal walk into main town … it’s fabulous! We stayed in a ground floor apartment near reception. Apartment was 3bedroom, it was a bit tired and bathroom a bit mouldy but not too bad. Kitchen was basic but had everything we needed . Definitely visit the caves ! And go to Benagil beach and visit the beach club … views are amazing and food was good, a bit pricey but worth it.., it has a little pool and sunbeds Use bolt to get around as cheap and quick

Just LOVED it!!! We will go back there. The apartment was large and well furnished, we were on the ground floor with a large patio and lounge chairs and small table to eat outside, just steps away from the heated pool. In the front of our apartment was a pond with a small water fall so it was really relaxing, sometimes we could hear the frogs in the evening. There were many restaurants to choose from (in the complexe), really good food and drinks. A coffee shop with live music 3 times a week. 4 pools, tennis, mini golf, 2x markets, free shuttle bus. Beds were comfy, full kitchen, large living room. The resort was really clean, the landscape was immaculate. The walk by the cliff is accesible by the resort, we had a 2.5 hour cliff walk one morning, just beautiful. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Rocha Brava.

Do not miss out! This resort is HUGE! It has 3 pools, mini golf, tennis and a little shop on site. We booked for breakfast only and it’s quite nice. I do think those who are fussy could struggle as it’s either cereals, pastries, cakes, fruit, yoghurt, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, streaky bacon or ham and cheese. Theres no sausages/beans/fried eggs etc. The pools are a little cold but you get used to it. Getting a sun lounger is so hassle-free. We were in 410B and loved the room. It was big and private as it is top story. Would rather this than having a family above overlooking. The shop is pricy but we packed some snacky bits from home

Excellent service with super friendly and helpful staff on reception, in the restaurant and when shuttling us to the sister hotel or monte mar restaurant. Rooms comfortable with a large bathroom and an excellent view over the gardens towards the restaurant. We preferred to either use the outside area by the spa (5 euros pppd) or the sister hotel pools rather than the Atlantic pool (personal choice) but this was no problem given the shuttle. None of the pool areas were overly busy when we we there. Location wise it’s spot on - it’s about a 5 euro uber to the centre of Cascais so we did that a few times and the train from there is about 40 mins to central Lisbon.

Not very child friendly, Main Pool was closed on arrival then when It was opened there was no pool bar unless you ordered through their phone. Park was a life saver for children as there’s nothing to do around the area unless you get in a car. Especially when it’s too cold to use the pools. Very hard to keep children busy.

We have just come back from our holiday, having spent 12 wonderful days in the Martinhal Hotel in Cascais. The hotel was superb. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, there was a nice balcony and the bathroom was large. It was great to have such a big shower as well as a bath and two sinks. The staff were absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and they always had a smile on their face! The food was excellent quality; it was a great idea to have the BBQ evenings every Saturday. As a suggestion, it would great to have more such evenings (with a buffet). There was a lot to do and although the hotel is not a walking distance to a beach, the pool areas were perfectly suitable and we didn't feel the need to want to go to the beach. We went to Guincho once (this is the beach that the hotel shuttle can take you to) but realised that this is a surfers' paradise. It was too windy for people like us who are not surfers, so we didn't go there again. The beach in the Cascais town centre was great, not windy and the sea was calm so perfect for young children. The hotel has a nice relaxed atmosphere and it is spacious so although it was full, it never felt full. The spa is great but very expensive, especially now that the British pound is so low. The play areas in the hotel was brilliant. Our 7 year old son enjoyed playing on the playground and also playing pool, table tennis, mini-football. All it all, it was great and we will most likely come back again one day.

We stayed at the Onyria Marinha as part of a golf package, and weren't expecting too much as some golf hotels can be 'functional'. This hotel is anything but. From the minute we arrived and were greeted by the lovely reception team, we knew it was going to be special. The bedrooms are spacious, with a huge bathroom and separate shower. Lovely terrace which overlooked the gardens and plenty of wardrobe space. There is a spa with its own pool, jacuzzi, sauna etc and a separate pool area a couple of minutes walk away. Everywhere is spotlessly clean. The restaurant was very good. There was a lot of choice at breakfast, and we never had to wait for coffee or tea. We also ate there in the evening. Wonderful varied menu. There is also a comfortable bar area. Every member of staff we met was polite, friendly and helpful. It was a joy to stay there. The hotel runs a shuttle to Monte Mar - their restaurant by the coast. Taxi's into Cascais are no more than 10 euros each way. We did walk in one day which was about an hour's stroll along the coast. Definitely recommended, as the path takes you into the town via the marina, with lovely views.

Onyria means dream, and that is quite fitting for our stay. Service was truly outstanding. We checked in late at night, so the hospitality director found us at breakfast to introduce himself. He gave us his contact to share activity/restaurant suggestions and said we could contact him anytime for reservations or anything else. The bedding was comfortable. Balcony was huge. Tub was huge. Breakfast was very nice in a beautiful setting. There were many options, but it was exactly the same every day. By day four, I was wishing they would switch some things out. Outdoor pool wasn't heated, so we opted for the paid indoor pool/saunas. We look forward to going back!

We were a family of four spending 5 five nights in a three bed with a pool and an amazing view of the natural country side. The overall impression of the place was relaxed and friendly. But sometime this could be missed as too laid back with varied interaction with the reception team. Maybe their English was rusty? I think you have to remember that you are going somewhere remote from the usual tourist locations. The whole area was relaxed and this is something to remember. It’s not like a typical five star hotel, more of a home away from home with the addition of house keeping which was simply outstanding. The villa was cleaned too to bottom everyday. This was a lovely treat for any family who wants a break from the chores at home. The location was a little remote, but only 30 mins from some of the best beaches in the world. We loved our break here and would certainly return with another family to make it more fun for the kids- there are no clubs, but they do have paddle board which was fun. It was also my breakfast and the hotel kindly gave me a lovely cake to enjoy. A very nice touch. We would highly recommend for anyone who likes an adventure and home luxuries at the same time. Thanks to the team!

The villas are big and comfortable for a big group of friends/ family. The kitchen has all the supplies needed for short and long meals, the bedrooms are comfortable and clean, the swimming pool has the perfect dimensions, amazing view and distance vs. the other villas. Lovely! The staff was extremely friendly and ready to help.

Hotel is outstanding. Staff was extremely friendly and very professional. We had a wonderful dinner, as well as breakfast. Breakfast is made of very good and fresh products. Squeezed orange juice always a plus, and not often available in Boutique hotels. Pool is very nice.

Great stay in this hotel. The room was comfortable. Having a drink poolside very relaxing. The breakfast was very good and walking in the cork forest was lovely. Also, good star viewing on a clear night.

It's a place to relax and enjoy the peace of Alentejo. The pool is beautiful and we found the restaurant good