Best Wellness Hotels in Portugal

Located just an eight-minute stroll from a gorgeous sandy beach, this luxurious hotel also offers guests plenty of onsite activities in which to partake. The little ones can join in the fun at the Aquatica Kids World play group under the watchful eye of staff while parents indulge in a little pampering at the Thalasso Sea Spa or take part in one of the twenty different special classes that are offered each week, ranging from sports to cooking. People of all ages are sure to love splashing around in one of the hotel’s infinity pools, while each elegantly decorated guest room and suite comes with its own spacious balcony providing a choice of garden or sea views, air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms and a wide range of other modern conveniences.

Located near many of the city’s main attractions including Plaza da Batalha, São Vento Station and the Clerics Tower, the five-star Hotel G.A. Palace offers guests a unique and luxurious atmosphere in what was once a neoclassical palace. The hotel presents 65 rooms stylishly appointed rooms, across a range of categories – catering for couples, families and suite options for the ultimate in luxury stays. The garden and spa area is the place to relax the body and mind and indulge in a treatment, or sip on a cocktail and freshly prepared snacks. Guests can work up a sweat in the fitness centre before enjoying dinner at the Acqua restaurant which serves dishes that perfectly pair Italian flair with local traditions. This is a truly elegant addition to ​​Porto’s premier hospitality scene.

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.

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores and is found on São Miguel Island. It’s here that the five star Grand Hotel is located, designed to reflect the maritime history of its environs. It faces out to the marina, is close to the historic centre and provides expansive ocean views. Step inside and you’ll feel like you’ve set foot on board a classic luxury liner. 140 guest rooms have been inspired by the Empresa Insulana de Navegação shipping company, with suites named after its vessels. The Grand Hotel has an indoor heated pool, a gym, Balcony à la carte restaurant and the Vapore Bar & Lounge.

You can rest or play at W, although it’s advisable to leave the work behind and make the most of the vibe here. Opening its doors in the summer of 2022, this new W provides sea-view bedrooms to a backdrop of golden cliffs and has a stunning feature pool set across two levels, with a waterfall. If you’d rather swim in the ocean, it’s just a 15-minute walk away, or yards to the nearest bus stop to explore further afield. Dine on Portuguese or Italian cuisine (there are two serving the former and one serving the latter), relax in a hanging chair or on a day bed and book a range of treatments in the spa.

Located on the southern bank of the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia, The five-star Rebello Hotel & Spa combines Porto’s industrial heritage with contemporary design. The hotel occupies a series of 19th-century warehouses, which have been meticulously transformed into 103 loft-style suites, each featuring expansive windows and modern finishes. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities, including a destination spa with an indoor pool inspired by ancient Roman baths, a rooftop bar offering panoramic views of Porto’s historic centre, and multiple dining options serving local cuisine. Its prime location provides easy access to the city’s UNESCO-listed Ribeira district and renowned port wine cellars, making it an ideal choice for travellers seeking both luxury and cultural immersion.

The Farol Hotel flawlessly combines contemporary luxury with the historical allure of a coastal setting with its cliff-top setting. This boutique hotel integrates a 19th-century mansion, previously owned by the Count of Cabral, with striking modern architecture. Just a short walk from the cobblestone paths of Cascais and the picturesque Estoril Coast, the hotel captivates guests with breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views from its outdoor saltwater pool and the On the Rocks bar. Its 33 rooms and suites, some boasting 180-degree ocean vistas, enhance the guest experience. Other features include two dining venues and bars that serve a delicious selection of Mediterranean fusion dishes, inventive sushi, and signature cocktails.

Moments from the spectacular Ria Formosa Natural Park, the Wyndham Grand Algarve is in the heart of Quinta do Lago, the exclusive lifestyle, leisure, and sporting destination on Portugal’s sun-kissed south coast. This family-friendly, all-suite property offers an understated luxury destination with dining that includes signature gastronomy at XXL by Olivier, a poolside café, and the Grand Bar & Lounge with a terrace overlooking the pool, as well as a Grand Spa and a garden view gym. Guest experiences encompass access to Quinta do Lago’s world-class sporting facilities, and also nature hiking and cycling along the protected coastline.

Stay in a 16th-century building which had former purposes as a hospital, a hermitage devoted to São Marcos, a hostel and a Templar convent. Wrought-iron balconettes, a huge pillared courtyard and statues keeping watch over the rooftop are contrasted by a palm-flanked pool terrace to the rear. There is also an indoor pool, a kids’ play area, a spa, a gym and two restaurants, along with over 100 bedrooms. Although reincarnated as a hotel in 2018, the property retains a classical, almost medieval Portuguese style, that infuses every corner with a sense of history.

Occupying a former 17th-century convent the Locke de Santa Joana seamlessly blends Lisbon’s rich past with the present. The hotel’s interior is light and historical, with intricate mosaics and preserved features from the original building giving the hotel a unique flair. The Locke’s 370 serviced apartments pay homage to traditional Portuguese design aspects and are bathed in natural light which makes them the perfect place for guests who wish to relax in the stunning Portuguese capital. The Locke is home to an outdoor swimming pool, private courtyard, meeting space and gym. The Locke boasts its own Café which serves exceptional coffees and pastries in a stunning and relaxing space. The hotel’s restaurant, Santa Maria, serves delicious Mediterranean dishes in its open and relaxed environment.