The 10 best hotels in the Algarve
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1Algar Seco Parque
Carvoeiro
A low-rise aparthotel above the Algar Seco cliffs in Carvoeiro: full-kitchen apartments, a generous pool deck, and walking access to one of the Algarve's best…
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Carvi Beach Hotel Lagos
Lagos
3-star hotel on Praia Dona Ana beach in Lagos, with a rooftop pool, sea-view restaurant and a 10% discount for direct bookings.
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Casa Margô
Lagos
A small boutique guesthouse on Praça Luís de Camões in the heart of Lagos, with calm rooms, personal service and a five-minute walk to anywhere worth going in…
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Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
Porches
Leading Hotels of the World clifftop resort in Porches, with the two-Michelin-star Ocean restaurant, a Sisley Paris spa and 22 hectares of gardens.
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3HB Faro Hotel
Faro
5-star hotel on Faro's old-town pedestrian street, awarded a Michelin Key in 2025, with rooftop infinity pool and two in-house restaurants.
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Four Seasons Fairways
Almancil
Villa and apartment resort at Quinta do Lago in Almancil, with pools, tennis, a gym, spa treatments and discounted golf at 30+ Algarve courses.
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Jupiter Algarve Hotel - Beach & Spa
Praia da Rocha
Seafront hotel in the heart of Praia da Rocha with sea-view rooms, the Soul Spa by Jupiter Algarve and its own restaurant and bar.
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The Prime Energize
Monte Gordo
4-star wellness hotel 400m from Monte Gordo beach, rooftop pool, FUEL restaurant by Chakall, yoga and pilates on the activity calendar.
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Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort
Vilamoura
Vilamoura's marina landmark resort, with direct beach access, eight dining venues including Purobeach, a Tivoli Spa with Thermal Oasis and three pools.
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Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
Porches
Clifftop resort at Praia das Gaivotas, Porches, home to Portugal's first thalassotherapy centre, five restaurants and suites set in 11 hectares of gardens.
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