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Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Portimão, 8500-820

9.2 Wonderful287 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Stunning Historical Building and Beach Access

    Set in a stately historical building, Bela Vista offers boutique accommodation on the cliffs of Praia da Rocha. Guests will enjoy the direct access to the beach area of this property, the first hotel of the Algarve Region.

  • Unique Design and Ocean Views

    Bela Vista consists of 3 separate houses, each with a unique design. All rooms are decorated with a marine theme and most provide views of the Atlantic Ocean from private balconies. Amenities include free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels.

  • Delicious Dining and Nearby Attractions

    Al fresco dining is possible on the terrace of the restaurant, facing the sun setting in the evenings. The menu is based on staple Algarvean and Portuguese food, complemented by a varied wine list. The new Marina of Portimão is 800 meters away, and bikes can be rented to explore the surrounding area. Faro International Airport can be reached in 1 hour from the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa. Alto Golf Course is 2.5 km away.

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HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent food quality

  • Attentive service

At the hotel

Popular amenities

68 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Beauty Services
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pedicure
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Cooking class
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Tennis court
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out

Services & essentials

  • Casino
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Hammam
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

287 reviews
10/ 10
Beautiful hotel, lovely grounds, stunning location.
Susan · couple · 2026-10-19

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
287 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent food quality
  • Attentive service

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Rooms not as expected

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.9

    Excellent and attentive service reported in multiple reviews.

  • Amenities9.9

    Positive comments about the pool and food experiences.

  • Food and Beverage9.9

    High praise for the quality of food, both in restaurants and room service.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Mixed feelings overall; some experiences were positive, while others were disappointing.

  • Location8.9

    The hotel is in a good location with beautiful views, although some areas are considered ugly.

  • Value for Money8.9

    Disappointment about pricing compared to the hotel across the street.

  • Room Quality8.4

    Rooms described as cramped and not up to 5-star standards.

  • Cleanliness8.0

    Complaints about visible cracks in the bathroom walls and a broken shower head.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

94% of 17 recent stays rated 8+

9.2287 reviews

  • Luxurious hotel, staff were amazing, location is stunning.

    10/10

    Susan · couple · 2026-10-19

    “Beautiful hotel, lovely grounds, stunning location.”

  • Superb place to stay, and the staff were excellent

    10/10

    Victoria · couple · 2026-10-10

    “The hotel was superb, very well presented”

  • Great

    8/10

    Teresa · couple · 2026-09-17

    “Everything”

  • Luxe ervaring

    8/10

    John · couple · 2026-09-03

    “Mooie locatie, direct aan het strand, zeer gedienstig personeel en luxe ervaring.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Neil · solo traveller · 2026-09-03

    “A wonderful stay to celebrate my birthday. Our room was light and spacious with a great view of the beach and sea. We ate in the Vista restaurant and it was quite exceptional, with so many different tastes from the locally sourced produce. And the staff were without exception attentive and courteous, without ever being intrusive. Of course, this all comes at a price. But, if your budget allows, then I cannot recommend the hotel strongly enough”

  • Amazing!!! It’s a jewel in the Algarve coast

    10/10

    Veronica · couple · 2026-09-02

    “The property is amazing….the attention to detail is superb!! The staff is the best, so accommodating ! Rooms were immaculate . But I think the best part of our stay was lunch at BELA and dinner at Vista. To have an amazing stay and also the best food is a win!!”

  • Quite disappointing

    6/10

    Enzo · extended group · 2026-08-24

    “Staff and service.”

  • Don’t miss it. A Gem

    10/10

    FBLS · Couples · 2026-08-22

    “Excellent, stylish, service outstanding. Rooms great and ambience feels exclusive. Pool area is fantastic , private and quiet. Restaurant very good and all staff goes beyond expectations to make your stay great. Thank you!!!”

  • Amazing views and even better staff

    10/10

    D1291ZLryana · Couples · 2026-08-20

    “A fantastic hotel. The location is right in a tourist area overlooking the beach but it's set back away from the crowds so it's quiet and peaceful. The room we stayed in was pure luxury. We stayed during our anniversary and the staff could not do anymore to make it feel special for us. All the staff went out of their way to wish us well. The pool area and dining area are beautiful and not having to rush out to get a table or sun lounger was such a luxury. This is definitely somewhere to go.”

  • Perfect chillaxe in an oasis

    10/10

    318philippek · Couples · 2026-08-16

    “Superb augmented by a friendly, professional and supportive staff. High recommend allround. Special shout out to Beatrix who was an incredible concierge...worth planning ypur stay in advance.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Katrina · solo traveller · 2026-08-15

    “The property and the rooms. Excellent breakfast as well. Very kind and professional staff.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Gabor · couple · 2026-08-10

    “Tolles Hotel. Klassisch. Sehr schöne stilvolle Einrichtung. Sehr gute Gastronomie. Sehr zuvorkommendes Personal.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    José Miguel · couple · 2026-08-10

    “localização do pequeno almoço top”

  • What 5 Star serving should be! Excellent!

    10/10

    439tarynd · Family · 2026-08-08

    “The most wonderful hotel in the Algarve! Exceptional service, stunning property and outstanding touches at every turn! Probably one of the most extraordinary hotels I’ve ever stayed at! Even having a partial ocean view we had zero complaints as every room had exceedingly extraordinary views! Highly accommodating to my daughter with celiac disease! Special shout out to Vera at reception for offering excellent service and to all the pool attendants, waiters and the staff serving the outstanding breakfast buffet! If you have the chance to stay at the Bela Vista do not hesitate for a moment! Highly recommend.”

  • Amazing Visit!

    10/10

    lindsaywU4301HV · Couples · 2026-07-28

    “We had an incredible stay at the Bela Vista. It was stunning and the staff were wonderful. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast! Our room was so beautiful and spacious. The pool set up was wonderful and the temperature was perfect. It was quiet even though the hotel was at full capacity. It felt so romantic and special. I would highly recommend this hotel and would come again!”

  • EXCELLENT

    10/10

    Janusz · couple · 2026-07-20

  • Amazing location, amazing room, amazing staff & amazing food!

    10/10

    Wright · couple · 2026-07-19

    “We loved everything about this hotel! It was amazing, cannot fault a single thing! Thank you to all of the staff for making our stay so incredible!”

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