The upscale Ria Park Hotel and Spa, located in Portugal's Algarve region, focuses on relaxation. The decor throughout is traditional, tranquil, and neutral -- to the point of being dull for some guests -- and it sits a 10-minute walk to a sandy strip of beach, with little else around. The 175 rooms are pleasant and bright, featuring flat-screen TVs, furnished balconies with garden or sea views, and kettles alongside tea and coffee. Facilities, from the spa to the restaurant, are good, and the tropical pool area has sections for kids. Those wanting to golf will be well-situated to explore a few courses. Couples may prefer the Magnolia Golf & Wellness Hotel, though it's farther from the beach.
The upscale Ria Park Hotel and Spa, located in Portugal's Algarve region, focuses on relaxation. The decor throughout is traditional, tranquil, and neutral -- to the point of being dull for some guests -- and it sits a 10-minute walk to a sandy strip of beach, with little else around. The 175 rooms are pleasant and bright, featuring flat-screen TVs, furnished balconies with garden or sea views, and kettles alongside tea and coffee. Facilities, from the spa to the restaurant, are good, and the tropical pool area has sections for kids. Those wanting to golf will be well-situated to explore a few courses. Couples may prefer the Magnolia Golf & Wellness Hotel, though it's farther from the beach.
Dunas Douradas Beach Club is an upscale vacation property consisting of 132 privately owned condos for rent plus six villas with private pools and ocean views. All units have fully equipped kitchens and laundry machines, and some have terraces with whirlpools. The resort offers tons of amenities, including an excellent fitness center with personal trainers and classes, a luxury spa with a beautiful indoor pool, and three additional outdoor pools, one of which is for kids. Other family-friendly amenities include a kids' club, a playground, and babysitting on request. The only major drawback is that the nearest beach is a six-minute walk away, though direct beach access is hard to come by in the area. Travelers may want to compare rates at the similar Formosa Park Hotel & Apartments nearby.
Dunas Douradas Beach Club is an upscale vacation property consisting of 132 privately owned condos for rent plus six villas with private pools and ocean views. All units have fully equipped kitchens and laundry machines, and some have terraces with whirlpools. The resort offers tons of amenities, including an excellent fitness center with personal trainers and classes, a luxury spa with a beautiful indoor pool, and three additional outdoor pools, one of which is for kids. Other family-friendly amenities include a kids' club, a playground, and babysitting on request. The only major drawback is that the nearest beach is a six-minute walk away, though direct beach access is hard to come by in the area. Travelers may want to compare rates at the similar Formosa Park Hotel & Apartments nearby.
