Thanks to its slightly secluded location, large and serene garden grounds, and cliffside ocean views, the Blue & Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort is ideal for couples or families looking for a relaxing vacation. This 131-room luxury resort is outfitted in a modern Mediterranean style and features one of Europe's top thalassotherapy spas, as well as six pools, a kids' club, private beach access, and two restaurants and bars. Spacious rooms come with minibars, Nespresso machines, and sleek bathrooms, plus breakfast is included. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, which offers even more on-site dining options with nine restaurants and a wine cellar.
Thanks to its slightly secluded location, large and serene garden grounds, and cliffside ocean views, the Blue & Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort is ideal for couples or families looking for a relaxing vacation. This 131-room luxury resort is outfitted in a modern Mediterranean style and features one of Europe's top thalassotherapy spas, as well as six pools, a kids' club, private beach access, and two restaurants and bars. Spacious rooms come with minibars, Nespresso machines, and sleek bathrooms, plus breakfast is included. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa, which offers even more on-site dining options with nine restaurants and a wine cellar.
The Terrace Club is a two-pearl apartment complex, set a nine-minute walk from the Praia da Senhora da Rocha in a sleepy residential part of Porches. The185 apartments are large and have well-equipped kitchens with full-size fridges and coffeemakers, although some stovetops need replacing and there's no air-conditioning. Additionally, guests need to pay to access Wi-Fi in their rooms. There is the option to stay either full-board, half-board, or all-inclusive at the Terrace Club, but the restaurant's food receives poor reviews. An outdoor pool and kids' playground add some recreation opportunities on-site. Guests looking for a self-catering option with more activities should look at the Ouratlantico Apartments in nearby Albufeira.
The Terrace Club is a two-pearl apartment complex, set a nine-minute walk from the Praia da Senhora da Rocha in a sleepy residential part of Porches. The185 apartments are large and have well-equipped kitchens with full-size fridges and coffeemakers, although some stovetops need replacing and there's no air-conditioning. Additionally, guests need to pay to access Wi-Fi in their rooms. There is the option to stay either full-board, half-board, or all-inclusive at the Terrace Club, but the restaurant's food receives poor reviews. An outdoor pool and kids' playground add some recreation opportunities on-site. Guests looking for a self-catering option with more activities should look at the Ouratlantico Apartments in nearby Albufeira.
Set in an attractive traditional Portuguese villa, the four-pearl Vilar do Golf is a bright and modern option a two-minute walk away from the 18-hole Quinta do Lago Sul golf course. The hotel has 61 attractive, contemporary apartments with large sitting rooms, well-equipped kitchens, dining areas, and spacious outdoor terraces. The all-day restaurant, Bobby Jones, is well-reviewed and has outdoor seating by the golf course. As well as this, the hotel has a spa with treatment rooms, a gym, and a hair and nail salon. Two pools include one inside a sunny glass atrium, and the other set in a terrace with a pool bar. Guests looking to stay within walking distance of the beach may want to check out the Dunas Douradas Beach Club.
Set in an attractive traditional Portuguese villa, the four-pearl Vilar do Golf is a bright and modern option a two-minute walk away from the 18-hole Quinta do Lago Sul golf course. The hotel has 61 attractive, contemporary apartments with large sitting rooms, well-equipped kitchens, dining areas, and spacious outdoor terraces. The all-day restaurant, Bobby Jones, is well-reviewed and has outdoor seating by the golf course. As well as this, the hotel has a spa with treatment rooms, a gym, and a hair and nail salon. Two pools include one inside a sunny glass atrium, and the other set in a terrace with a pool bar. Guests looking to stay within walking distance of the beach may want to check out the Dunas Douradas Beach Club.
The four-pearl, adult-only, Magnolia Golf and Wellness Hotel is an elegantly decorated, minimalist hotel that nonetheless manages to be quirky and atmospheric, with carefully mismatched furniture and curious works of art dotted about -- and a gallery full of them, as well. Outdoors, there are a clay tennis court and attractive pool terrace, plus a spa with treatment rooms, a decently equipped gym, and an all-day beer-themed restaurant indoors. All of the 77 rooms are attractive and well-outfitted, though the stand-alone chalets with their own kitchens and patios are the most private. The hotel is in rather an isolated area, with very few amenities nearby, and it is a 20- to 30-minute drive to Faro. Travelers looking for a hotel near the beach might want to try the Dunas Douradas Beach Club.
The four-pearl, adult-only, Magnolia Golf and Wellness Hotel is an elegantly decorated, minimalist hotel that nonetheless manages to be quirky and atmospheric, with carefully mismatched furniture and curious works of art dotted about -- and a gallery full of them, as well. Outdoors, there are a clay tennis court and attractive pool terrace, plus a spa with treatment rooms, a decently equipped gym, and an all-day beer-themed restaurant indoors. All of the 77 rooms are attractive and well-outfitted, though the stand-alone chalets with their own kitchens and patios are the most private. The hotel is in rather an isolated area, with very few amenities nearby, and it is a 20- to 30-minute drive to Faro. Travelers looking for a hotel near the beach might want to try the Dunas Douradas Beach Club.
Mixing African and Asian decor, the upscale, 62-bungalow Choupana Hills Resort & Spa is one of the most polished properties in the Funchal area. It's perched on the hillside above town, with spectacular views and free shuttles into Funchal throughout the day. Contemporary bungalows include four-poster beds, vaulted wooden ceilings, and balconies, some with sea views. Suites have whirlpool tubs on the balconies. The infinity pool, outdoor terraces, and the bar and restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, all overlook the Atlantic. While the clifftop location offers sunset vistas, there are stairs throughout the property and fees for extra in-room coffee and tea take things down a peg. Travelers might want to also check out the Vine, which is in a more walkable area and closer to Funchal, although rates are higher.
Mixing African and Asian decor, the upscale, 62-bungalow Choupana Hills Resort & Spa is one of the most polished properties in the Funchal area. It's perched on the hillside above town, with spectacular views and free shuttles into Funchal throughout the day. Contemporary bungalows include four-poster beds, vaulted wooden ceilings, and balconies, some with sea views. Suites have whirlpool tubs on the balconies. The infinity pool, outdoor terraces, and the bar and restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, all overlook the Atlantic. While the clifftop location offers sunset vistas, there are stairs throughout the property and fees for extra in-room coffee and tea take things down a peg. Travelers might want to also check out the Vine, which is in a more walkable area and closer to Funchal, although rates are higher.
