Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Set in a stately historical building, Bela Vista offers boutique accommodations on the cliffs of Praia da Rocha. Guests will enjoy the direct access to beach area of this property, the first hotel of the Algarve Region. 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. 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 2625 feet 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 1.6 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Relais & Châteaux
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Portimão, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Celso
United States United States
“My stay at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa was truly wonderful in every way. The property is stunning, combining history with modern comfort, and the location right on Praia da Rocha is unbeatable. The staff were warm, attentive, and made me feel genuinely...”
Marketa
United States United States
“Facilities, pool, food and room was beautiful. However the nose from the disco next door made it unbearable and we were not able to sleep despite using white noise machine. The disco went till 6am”
James
United States United States
“Aesthetically beautiful!! Friendly and professional staff! Did not want to leave!!!”
Catherine
United States United States
“Really lovely hotel. Wonderful room and view. Amazing staff. Attentive but not cloying. Beautiful pool and spa. I had a spectacular massage. And the food! Breakfast was the best, ever. And we loved both the bar and Vista restaurant.”
Shanel
United States United States
“The beauty, the service, the location, the views, the restaurant, the breakfast… everything is perfection!”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This hotel is fantastic, it's a beautiful hotel right on the beach with first class service and amazing food. we can't wait to return!”
Fiona
Canada Canada
“Location was great. Staff were amazing, completely at your back and call for anything you need.”
Danielle
Canada Canada
“Friendly and very helpful staff. Attentive to details”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A new benchmark, probably the finest place we have ever stayed in. And we have been fortunate to travel. The service we received the minute we got in was exceptional. The restaurant was amazing, and the Michelin starred restaurant even more...”
Bernice
United States United States
“Beautiful view, room, and patio area overlooking beach”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Celso
United States United States
“My stay at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa was truly wonderful in every way. The property is stunning, combining history with modern comfort, and the location right on Praia da Rocha is unbeatable. The staff were warm, attentive, and made me feel genuinely...”
Marketa
United States United States
“Facilities, pool, food and room was beautiful. However the nose from the disco next door made it unbearable and we were not able to sleep despite using white noise machine. The disco went till 6am”
James
United States United States
“Aesthetically beautiful!! Friendly and professional staff! Did not want to leave!!!”
Catherine
United States United States
“Really lovely hotel. Wonderful room and view. Amazing staff. Attentive but not cloying. Beautiful pool and spa. I had a spectacular massage. And the food! Breakfast was the best, ever. And we loved both the bar and Vista restaurant.”
Shanel
United States United States
“The beauty, the service, the location, the views, the restaurant, the breakfast… everything is perfection!”
Jonathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This hotel is fantastic, it's a beautiful hotel right on the beach with first class service and amazing food. we can't wait to return!”
Fiona
Canada Canada
“Location was great. Staff were amazing, completely at your back and call for anything you need.”
Danielle
Canada Canada
“Friendly and very helpful staff. Attentive to details”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A new benchmark, probably the finest place we have ever stayed in. And we have been fortunate to travel. The service we received the minute we got in was exceptional. The restaurant was amazing, and the Michelin starred restaurant even more...”
Bernice
United States United States
“Beautiful view, room, and patio area overlooking beach”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
VISTA Restaurante - 1 Michelin Star
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the hotel bar is open from 11:00 to 01:00.

Please note that this property is not suitable for children.

Please note that guests who wish to include the VAT number on their invoice, must provide it at the time of booking, otherwise the invoice cannot be changed.

License number: 4393