Name: Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux
Address: Av. Tomas Cabreira Praia da Rocha, Portimão, 8500-802
Rating: 9.2

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Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux, Portimão | Member Rates | Dyme

ParkingSelf parking (surcharge)RestaurantSwimming poolAccess to nearby outdoor poolExercise/lap pool

Check-in / Check-out

From 03:00 PM · Until 12:00 PM

Classification

5-Star Hotel

Amenities

Health or beauty spa nearby, Fitness facilities (surcharge), Parking, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Swimming pool

Location

Portimão, pt

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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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.2

Exceptional

258 reviews

Highlights

+Excellent food quality
+Attentive service

Could Improve

–Cleanliness issues
–Rooms not as expected

Cleanliness8.0

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

Service9.9

Excellent and attentive service reported in multiple reviews.

Location8.9

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

Room Quality8.4

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

Amenities9.9

Positive comments about the pool and food experiences.

Value for Money8.9

Disappointment about pricing compared to the hotel across the street.

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.

lexag805

Solo Travel · May 2026

Perfect Getaway!

Liked:The location is perfect! The staff were attentive upon arrival and throughout the entire stay. The rooms are gorgeous and the spa is a must visit!

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Krzysztof

Couple · May 2026

Gorgeous place - a quiet "island" in a loud touristic area.

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P5681TGnigelw

Couples · May 2026

Excellent …… but

Liked:Our third time here. Excellent service and Vista restaurant exceptional. Great room. Great breakfast. Great bar. Constant music (greatest hits not sung by the original artists) around the pool and outdoor eating area very annoying - too loud and inappropriate for the setting. Listening to the waves during the day and some jazz or piano in the evening would be much better. Food at the Bella restaurant was underwhelming - it should be much better at this hotel. Try going to Hexigone or Gaspacho e Migas for inspiration. If being very picky, no jeans and trainers and no watching football on a mobile or making calls at the table in the Vista restaurant would be preferable as it detracts from the experience.

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daveyguk

Couples · Apr 2026

Beautiful oasis of luxurious tranquility

Liked:Smaller boutique hotels can be a real delight. Bela Vista exemplifies the very best qualities of the Relais & Chateaux group of hotels. The immaculate team who work in the hotel really enjoy providing a friendly and incredibly helpful approach to supporting guests during their stay. The level of service was extremely high and we could not find fault anywhere with the staff and the hotel systems. We stayed in a beautiful bedroon overlooking what the hotel calls the "village" and the pool - Room 105. It is a large suite with rich colouring, amazing furnishing, and wonderful tiling around the entire bedroom - not all the rooms are like this of course but we felt very spoilt! The room and hotel were both immaculate - no sign of wear and tear anywhere and spotlessly clean. throughout the public areas as well as the bedrooms and bathrooms. Breakfasts were ample and the quality first class - one of the best hotel buffet breakfasts we have experienced. The food during the day and evening was served either in the swimming pool restaurant or bar food served less formally by the pool - again both excellent. The Vista restaurant, holding one Michelin star was excellent, a 9 course taster menu including a trip to the kitchen and a chance to meet the chef too. The food was beautifully presented by the front of house team and the kitchen. The food was complex, consistent and crafted by the team to a high level. There were many different cheffing skills shown and I felt I could easily have been sitting in Lyon rather than Portimao - albeit the food itself felt entirely Portugese. Well worth the one star and well done to all the chefs and front of house team for a great experience. The balance between the waiting staff enthusiasm over the food and the diners' ambition for a bit of privacy and personal chat was sometimes imbalanced We don't like loud noise or music in the fresh air so found the swimming pool music intrusive. We would much prefer to listen to the water and the birds than the Pet Shop Boys or Beyonce. Perhaps the swimming pool team should ask the guests around the pool as to whether they also want to listen to the team's choice of pop music at their youthful choice of volume. Had we asked the staff I am sure they would have accommodated us but its just annoying that they don't ask us first. Something for the hotel management to consider? The hotel has a spa in the grounds which was well used by guests and ourselves who enjoyed the treatments and the professionals that provided those treatments. Spotlessly clean everywhere but our visit was spoilt by the fact that the facilities of the spa were not great. The sauna was not working, the steam room was far too hot for comfort, and the splash pool had a green tinge with only very modest pressure from the jets. Such a shame BUT the L'Occitane treatments and the treatment rooms were lovely. This is a hotel of two sides. The back of the hotel offers truly stunning views of the coast line and beaches. . The front of the hotel is different due to what the hotel calls "the village" - our room had a "village" view rather than a sea view. We describe this hotel as an oasis because it has to be acknowledged that the "village" which surrounds it at the front of the hotel offers a very different type of holiday experience It is not a pretty Algarve "village" but rather a large number of ugly high rise apartment blocks catered mainly by modestly priced restaurants and bars which are located on the same street as the hotel. Inside the secure gates of the hotel the guest is completely oblivious to the "village". Outside of the hotel is a totally different world catering for those seeking a different holiday experience. Notwithstanding the "village", we would definitely recommend this lovely, charming and beautiful hotel for the very best Algarve hotel experience.

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Location

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Av. Tomas Cabreira Praia da Rocha

Portimão · pt

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 03:00 PM. Check-out by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request.

Cancellation

Cancellation terms vary by rate. Flexible rates allow free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before arrival. Non-refundable rates cannot be canceled or modified.

Payment

All prices are all-inclusive with taxes and fees. A valid credit card is required at check-in. No additional resort or service fees will apply.

Important Information

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

9.2

Exceptional

258 reviews

Highlights

+Excellent food quality
+Attentive service

Could Improve

–Cleanliness issues
–Rooms not as expected

Cleanliness8.0

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

Service9.9

Excellent and attentive service reported in multiple reviews.

Location8.9

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

Room Quality8.4

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

Amenities9.9

Positive comments about the pool and food experiences.

Value for Money8.9

Disappointment about pricing compared to the hotel across the street.

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.

lexag805

Solo Travel · May 2026

Perfect Getaway!

Liked:The location is perfect! The staff were attentive upon arrival and throughout the entire stay. The rooms are gorgeous and the spa is a must visit!

via tripadvisor

Krzysztof

Couple · May 2026

Gorgeous place - a quiet "island" in a loud touristic area.

via Nuitee

P5681TGnigelw

Couples · May 2026

Excellent …… but

via tripadvisor

daveyguk

Couples · Apr 2026

Beautiful oasis of luxurious tranquility

via tripadvisor