The three-pearl Apartamentos Turisticos Presidente sit on the cliffs overlooking a small beach that's walking distance to the more popular Praia da Rocha. The 107 apartments are a bit dated, but have well-equipped kitchenettes and furnished balconies. Wi-Fi and breakfast are an extra fee. The outdoor pool and sun deck is a little worse for wear too. There's a casual and seasonal restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace, along with a game room. Bikes are free for guests to borrow. Though it's a block from the beach, the Apartamentos Jardins da Rocha are more centrally located and more facilities for similar rates.
The three-pearl Apartamentos Turisticos Presidente sit on the cliffs overlooking a small beach that's walking distance to the more popular Praia da Rocha. The 107 apartments are a bit dated, but have well-equipped kitchenettes and furnished balconies. Wi-Fi and breakfast are an extra fee. The outdoor pool and sun deck is a little worse for wear too. There's a casual and seasonal restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace, along with a game room. Bikes are free for guests to borrow. Though it's a block from the beach, the Apartamentos Jardins da Rocha are more centrally located and more facilities for similar rates.
Oceano Atlantico Apartamentos is a three-pearl apartment hotel, outside Portimao's center, a little over a 10-minute walk from the beach. The 120 apartments here are spacious, and feature good full kitchens, living areas, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's excellent array of features include a Portuguese/Mediterranean restaurant, playground and kids' activities, outdoor pool (which is a little small), children's pool, and health club with fitness center and indoor pool. The Oceano is a good value for this area, but those looking for a more budget-oriented apartment hotel might consider the nearby Mirachoro Hotel Apartamentos II & III.
Oceano Atlantico Apartamentos is a three-pearl apartment hotel, outside Portimao's center, a little over a 10-minute walk from the beach. The 120 apartments here are spacious, and feature good full kitchens, living areas, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel's excellent array of features include a Portuguese/Mediterranean restaurant, playground and kids' activities, outdoor pool (which is a little small), children's pool, and health club with fitness center and indoor pool. The Oceano is a good value for this area, but those looking for a more budget-oriented apartment hotel might consider the nearby Mirachoro Hotel Apartamentos II & III.
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is a four-pearl property in the countryside outside Portimao, about a 10-minute drive from Alvor. The hotel is primarily a golf resort, with three courses, including a championship 18-hole course. Its 188 guest rooms are contemporary with traditional terra-cotta floors, and they're well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, electric kettles with free coffee and tea, robes, and free Wi-Fi, and some have mountain views and balconies. The Penina is great for families and for recreation enthusiasts, with a huge outdoor pool, children's pool, kids' club, soccer field, tennis courts, and seasonal beach club on Alvor Beach, but there's no spa. Travelers who want a hotel of similar quality closer to the beach might consider Pestana Alvor Praia.
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is a four-pearl property in the countryside outside Portimao, about a 10-minute drive from Alvor. The hotel is primarily a golf resort, with three courses, including a championship 18-hole course. Its 188 guest rooms are contemporary with traditional terra-cotta floors, and they're well-equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, electric kettles with free coffee and tea, robes, and free Wi-Fi, and some have mountain views and balconies. The Penina is great for families and for recreation enthusiasts, with a huge outdoor pool, children's pool, kids' club, soccer field, tennis courts, and seasonal beach club on Alvor Beach, but there's no spa. Travelers who want a hotel of similar quality closer to the beach might consider Pestana Alvor Praia.
Mirachoro Hotel Apartamentos II & III is a two-pearl apartment hotel, with units housed in two blocks. While it's a five-minute drive from Praia da Rocha and Portimao's city center, that means lower rates. The hotel does provide a free seasonal shuttle to the beach and city. However, remoteness isn't the only reason the Mirachoro is cheap, and the style is dated throughout the property. The 115 spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, and some have balconies or terraces. Wi-Fi is available in public spaces free of charge, but isn't offered in apartments. A small freeform pool, children's pool, and bar serving breakfast (for a fee) round out the simple list of features. Travelers looking for apartments closer to the beach and more features might consider the Apartamentos Jardins da Rocha.
Mirachoro Hotel Apartamentos II & III is a two-pearl apartment hotel, with units housed in two blocks. While it's a five-minute drive from Praia da Rocha and Portimao's city center, that means lower rates. The hotel does provide a free seasonal shuttle to the beach and city. However, remoteness isn't the only reason the Mirachoro is cheap, and the style is dated throughout the property. The 115 spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, and some have balconies or terraces. Wi-Fi is available in public spaces free of charge, but isn't offered in apartments. A small freeform pool, children's pool, and bar serving breakfast (for a fee) round out the simple list of features. Travelers looking for apartments closer to the beach and more features might consider the Apartamentos Jardins da Rocha.
The three-pearl Vitor’s Plaza is far more modern than most self-sufficient apartment-style hotels. With a recent renovation in 2017 to public spaces and the 74 one- and two-bedroom apartments, there’s a contemporary and subtle sea-themed design and kitchenettes. A free shuttle brings guests to Praia de Rocha beach and Portimao. Fortunately, there’s plenty to do on-site, from enjoying indoor and outdoor pool areas to grabbing a bite at the restaurant for breakfast (for a fee) or dinner when guests don’t feel like cooking in their apartment kitchenettes. Note that housekeeping and towel services are limited.
The three-pearl Vitor’s Plaza is far more modern than most self-sufficient apartment-style hotels. With a recent renovation in 2017 to public spaces and the 74 one- and two-bedroom apartments, there’s a contemporary and subtle sea-themed design and kitchenettes. A free shuttle brings guests to Praia de Rocha beach and Portimao. Fortunately, there’s plenty to do on-site, from enjoying indoor and outdoor pool areas to grabbing a bite at the restaurant for breakfast (for a fee) or dinner when guests don’t feel like cooking in their apartment kitchenettes. Note that housekeeping and towel services are limited.
The 66-room Hotel Globo is a mid-range property situated in the center of bustling Portimao. It's within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, and there's a nice pedestrian promenade along the river. Rooms are small and basic, but some have views of the city and the water, although there are no balconies and Wi-Fi costs extra in rooms. The restaurant gets mixed reviews, but it and the bar both offer beautiful views of the city, as does the compact fitness center. A small spa rounds out the amenities list, as there is no pool. It's also worth noting that all-inclusive rates are filled with restrictions. Travelers looking for a hotel with a pool could check out the nearby AtlanticHotels - Studio 17, where rates are similar.
The 66-room Hotel Globo is a mid-range property situated in the center of bustling Portimao. It's within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, and there's a nice pedestrian promenade along the river. Rooms are small and basic, but some have views of the city and the water, although there are no balconies and Wi-Fi costs extra in rooms. The restaurant gets mixed reviews, but it and the bar both offer beautiful views of the city, as does the compact fitness center. A small spa rounds out the amenities list, as there is no pool. It's also worth noting that all-inclusive rates are filled with restrictions. Travelers looking for a hotel with a pool could check out the nearby AtlanticHotels - Studio 17, where rates are similar.
