Best Luxury Hotels in Portugal

This hotel is situated in 11 hectares of truly stunning grounds, with its own, private, sandy beach situated amongst sandstone rocks. It is located in Armacao de Pera, west of Albufeira, and offers a fine range of facilities including tennis, a fitness centre, and six outdoor swimming pools. There is also a spa where guests can enjoy thalassotherapy treatments and hot stone massages. The spaciousness of the resort means that it never feels too crowded, and there is a pleasantly casual atmosphere which helps guests to relax.

Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve, is situated in Albufeira, Portugal, atop the scenic cliffs overlooking Praia da Falésia and the Atlantic Ocean. The resort is approximately a 30-minute drive from Faro International Airport. Established in 1992, it features 217 rooms and suites, presenting Moorish-influenced décor. All accommodations include private balconies with views of either the ocean or the resort’s manicured gardens. Guests can enjoy a wealth of amenities, including a 9-hole golf course, the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy with five floodlit courts, and the Serenity Spa, an incredible spa complex, offering a range of wellness treatments. The resort boasts eight swimming pools (indoors and outdoors), a fitness centre, and multiple dining options such as O Pescador for fresh seafood and Piri Piri Steakhouse for prime meats. Families are catered to with Porto Pirata, one of the largest children’s villages in Europe, featuring life-sized pirate ships and a mini-golf course. The resort’s location provides easy access to local attractions, including the Fisherman Village in Albufeira, the Moorish Castle of Silves, and the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Its blend of traditional Portuguese architecture and modern amenities offers guests a varied and exceptionally comfortable retreat.

The Conrad is situated in Quinta do Lago, an area renowned for its golf courses. Some of the Algarve’s famous beaches are also readily accessible. There is a fitness centre and a tennis court, along with several swimming pools, including a heated infinity pool, plus a spa offering a range of treatments. Every room features a balcony, and foodies can enjoy meals prepared by well known chef Heinz Beck in the ‘Gusto’ restaurant. Guests are usually impressed by the service and the breakfast spread, whilst golfers have several excellent nearby courses to choose from.

A culinary destination set within the magnificent Sintra Cascais Natural Park. With seven restaurants – including Michelin-starred LAB by Sergi Arola and Michelin-starred Midori for Japanese gourmet cuisine – plus a destination spa, 27-hole championship golf course, multiple pools, extensive gardens, and a 14th-century monastery with chapel now serving as a sought-after events venue, the Ritz Carlton Penha Longa Resort offers a comprehensive luxury experience that feeds the soul.

This boutique hotel is minutes from all of Cascais’ main attractions via pedestrianised streets, yet it feels surprisingly off the beaten track. Originally erected in the 19th century, intended as a palace residence, it has been extended and an extra Italian annexe added. Its cliffside setting provides dramatic views – Albatroz, the fine dining restaurant sits right beside the ocean, with a stunning outlook and a bar/lounge area perfect for watching the sunset, drink in hand. The hotel has 51 individually designed nautical-style bedrooms, a pool with wooden loungers, a yoga deck, a small fitness suite and cookery classes.

Set right on the bank of the Tagus River, this hotel features striking black and white décor throughout from the plush white leather sofas set on highly polished black marble floors to sparkling white marble bathrooms supplied with black toilet paper. However, the real highlight here is the rooftop swimming pool where guests can gaze out at the river, while the onsite spa comes complete with a hammam and a large Turkish bath.

Set on a quiet cobbled side street just below St. George’s Castle and opposite one of the most enchanting viewpoints in the city, this impressive hotel occupies one of Lisbon’s most desirable locations. This impressive 15th-century hotel has been given a new lease of life and combines authentic style with plenty of luxurious touches. The hotel’s 19 rooms are set right into the medieval walls and boast luxurious Portuguese beds, huge freestanding tubs,1 and breathtaking views of this charming neighbourhood.

Combining pure luxury with cultural heritage, this iconic hotel offers guests a selection of rooms to choose from with the biggest and best providing stunning views over the Praҁa do Comércio square to the Tagus River. Huge rain showers in the marble decorated bathrooms help to complete the feeling of pure decadence. Stunning city views can be enjoyed with splashing around in the swimming pool that is situated at the very top of the building, while guests are also treated to a large fitness room, sauna and spa to make unwinding in style effortless.

Named after the 19th-century king D, this stylish hotel is located in one of Lisbon’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. The forty-one spacious rooms reflect the modern style of the rest of the hotel, while guests are treated to a large indoor swimming pool to splash around in. The view from the restaurant terrace is simply stunning and this is a great place to unwind in the early evening while sampling a number of traditional dishes that are given a new lease of life by the resident chef.

Offering guests all of the creature comforts and style that you would expect from a leading boutique hotel combined with the convenience of being situated right on Avenida da Liberdade, this hotel boasts a playful and vibrant design that makes it popular with younger travellers. Guests have a choice of view as the 72 guest rooms face different sections of the city, while the backyard patio is the perfect place to meet new people and unwind with a drink or two from the chic Bar Small and Delicious.

People who want the chance to feel like royalty are sure to love staying in this luxurious hotel, which is set on a hillside to provide guests with stunning views. While each guest room is decorated in uncompromising style with marble floors, picture windows, large private balconies and antique furniture, the suites are particularly enchanting as they boast private turrets and huge four-poster beds. Taking afternoon tea in the Rio Tejo Bar is a decadent experience that should not be missed as guests can take their pick from more than forty varieties of tea as well as a selection of tasty treats.

Conveniently located close to many of Lisbon’s most popular attractions, this luxurious hotel provides a stylish retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. Guests are treated to their own private terrace so that they can gaze out over the city, while the blue and cream décor comes with 18th-century furniture for a truly decadent feel. Spending time in the spa is the perfect way to unwind after spending the day exploring the city while taking a dip in the 18-metre lap pool is the perfect way to work up an appetite before enjoying a meal at Varanda Restaurant, which is a popular spot among Lisbon’s elite.