We have handpicked what we consider to be some of the best hotels in Portugal with a Spa. Explore our picks below and book your stay.
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We have handpicked what we consider to be some of the best hotels in . Explore our picks below and book your stay.
Sublime Comporta is a stunning nature retreat in a 17-hectare estate surrounded by pine, cork trees, dunes, rice fields, and white-sand beaches. Accommodation options are spread across several buildings, including two- to five-bedroom cabana-style villas. Each villa has its own pool; four more are in the resort, including a children's pool and a heated indoor pool. The architecture is inspired by local cabanas.
A five-star hotel in Comporta nestled in a stunning 17-hectare estate, surrounded by pine and cork trees.
Casa Mãe is a gorgeous five-star boutique hotel in the coastal town of Lagos, in the western part of the Algarve. With various accommodation options spread across distinct spaces, Casa Mãe perfectly blends traditional Algarvian architecture and minimalist style. The hotel features a big organic orchard, farm-to-table restaurant, triangular pool, spa with a rooftop pool, outdoor cinema, juice bar, and a concept store dedicated to Portuguese design.
A gorgeous boutique hotel in the Algarve tucked away beside the ancient city walls of Lagos, near a long sandy beach.
Praia do Canal Nature Resort is a five-star spa hotel in Costa Vicentina. This eco-conscious retreat offers 56 serene rooms, ocean views, three restaurants, a bar, an infinity pool, a gym, and a spa. Choose from Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, or the more luxurious Grand Suite Rooftop with a plunge pool and the Family Suite with a private pool. Explore 220 hectares of nature, wellness treatments, or activities like hiking, surfing, and wildlife watching.
A boutique spa hotel situated amid a breathtaking and wild landscape within a 220-hectare nature reserve in Costa Vicentina.
Five-star Six Senses Douro Valley hotel is set in eight hectares of woodland in Portugal's Douro Valley. Its beautifully renovated 19th-century manor house offers guests 41 guest bedrooms, nine suites, seven villas, a spectacular breakfast, an excellent spa with an indoor pool, an outdoor infinity pool, top-notch wine tastings and workshops. The region's Unesco-heritage-listed Douro Valley was perfect for Six Senses' first European venture.
Six Senses Douro Valley is a five-star spa hotel nestled in a 19th-century manor house overlooking the vine-covered hills of the Douro Valley.
Casa de São Lourenço is a sustainable five-star hotel perched within Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountain range. Emphasising sustainability, local heritage, and tradition, the 17 rooms and four suites pay tribute to the area's burel wool production. Enjoy panoramic views, locally-inspired cuisine, indoor/outdoor heated pools, a sauna, a Turkish bath, and daily guided walking tours of the mountains.
A five-star boutique spa hotel set among Portugal’s highest mountains, with panoramic views and Portuguese design.
São Lourenço do Barrocal is a family-owned 19th-century farm estate transformed into a luxury boutique hotel in Portugal's Alentejo region. There are 22 rooms, 2 suites, 13 two-bedroom cottages, and 2 three-bedroom cabins. The hotel also offers a restaurant, spa, winery, horse riding, two swimming pools (one for adults and another for children), and more. Nearby, the medieval hilltop village of Monsaraz (4 km) boasts stunning panoramic views of Alqueva Lake, Europe's biggest man-made water reservoir.
A 19th-century farm estate retreat in Alentejo, set amidst ancient oaks, olive groves, and vineyards.
Companhia das Culturas is a quirky eco boutique hotel in Castro Marim, the Eastern Algarve. Surrounded by 40 acres of pine, cork, carob and olive trees, plus a biological garden, Companhia das Culturas offers nine uniquely decorated rooms, plus four apartments with kitchenettes, two swimming pools, a gorgeous hammam and plenty of spaces to hang out.
Quirky eco boutique hotel with beautiful vintage decor in Castro Marim, in the Eastern Algarve.
Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Park is a thermal design spa hotel in northern Portugal located amid a centuries-old park. Its eco-houses and tree houses have striking, modern geometries that blend seamlessly with the ancient cedars and pines. The mineral-rich Pedras sparkling water supply is famous for its restorative powers. With only 14 eco-houses and two tree houses, this peaceful retreat offers fully equipped kitchens and complimentary bikes.
Pedras Salgadas is a thermal spa hotel in the form of eco-houses and tree-houses scattered around a centuries-old park.
Experience tranquillity at the design spa mountain hotel, Casa das Penhas Douradas, tucked away in Serra da Estrela's beauty at 1,500m altitude. Enjoy spa treatments, a heated indoor pool, a sauna, stunning hikes, and a movie theatre. Thoughtfully designed rooms inspired by local architecture offer breathtaking views and immersion in nature.
Escape to Casa das Penhas Douradas, a design spa mountain hotel immersed in Serra da Estrela's natural beauty.
Octant Furnas is a spa hotel in the picturesque valley of Vale das Furnas on São Miguel Island. It features a touch of retro decor, a unique sensorial spa journey, and nature activities. Enjoy round-the-clock thermal pools, two restaurants, and various room types, including Terrace Pool Rooms, with a private deck and swimming pool.
Octant Furnas is a spa hotel in Vale das Furnas, São Miguel Island, home to Europe's largest concentration of hot springs.
SENSI is an absolute delight of a boutique hotel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and/or sea. There’s a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool, a hammam and a beautiful garden. This spa hotel provides the perfect base to discover all the natural wonders of São Miguel.
A delight of a boutique hotel in São Miguel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and sea.
Quinta da Comporta is a luxury five-star wellness boutique resort located in the idyllic nature of Comporta, Portugal. Choose from different types of accommodation, including three-bedroom Pool Villas, Townhouses, Rooms & Suites. Highlights include a 40-meter-long infinity pool, an organic restaurant (Mar D'Arrozal), a spa with an indoor/outdoor heated pool, hammam, sauna, interior gym, and a well-equipped gym. Carvalhal Beach is a five-minute drive from Quinta da Comporta.
This wellness boutique resort is idyllically located in the heart of Comporta’s natural reserve, near the white sandy beach of Carvalhal.
Set in an idyllic green landscape among the fertile agricultural lands of Portugal's Minho region, Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel offers an eco-friendly retreat surrounded by vineyards. It has a spa, vinotherapy treatments, indoor/outdoor pools, modern rooms, and suites with private pools and fireplaces.
A boutique wine hotel set in an idyllic green landscape among the fertile agricultural lands of Portugal’s Minho region.
Palácio Ludovice Wine Hotel is a luxurious five-star boutique hotel in Lisbon, offering 61 individually designed rooms and suites, gastronomic experiences, wine tastings, and grapevine wellness treatments. The hotel, a former private residence of an 18th-century architect, has been transformed by Miguel Câncio Martins, blending original XVIII-century elements with a contemporary touch, and includes grand décor with hand-painted tiles and carved wood.
A five-star boutique hotel in the centre of Lisbon, set in the former residence of Mr. Ludovice, architect to King João V.
Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is a luxurious 19th-century manor house facing the Atlantic in Porto's seaside neighbourhood of Foz do Douro. The five-star hotel has 68 rooms and suites, two Portuguese restaurants by Chef Arnaldo Azevedo, and an excellent spa with an indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and gym. Many rooms offer sea views, and the breakfast features Moët & Chandon and oysters.
Facing the Atlantic, Vila Foz Hotel & Spa is a five-star hotel set in a renovated manor house in the residential neighbourhood of Foz do Douro.
The Lumiares is a five-star boutique hotel and spa in Bairro Alto, designed in collaboration with local artists and designers to offer a "local" design approach. The hotel features six self-contained studios, spacious suites, charming mezzanines, stylish two-bedroom suites, a Glória Suite, and corner penthouses. All rooms have fully fitted kitchens, and the spa offers high-quality treatments, a sauna, and a steam room.
A stylish boutique hotel and spa located in the buzzing Bairro Alto neighbourhood, in the heart of Lisbon.
Vidago Palace is a five-star spa hotel in the north of Portugal. A majestic palace surrounded by the natural beauty of green parklands. Designed last century, during the reign of King Carlos I, the Vidago Palace Hotel opened for the first time in 1910. The hotel closed in 2006 and reopened in 2010, a hundred years after its original inauguration, with a mission to offer guests an authentic journey back in time.
At Vidago Palace you will experience the charm and romanticism of the Belle Époque. There are 70 Rooms & Suites, a 18-hole golf course and a modern Thermal Spa, where the mineral water of Vidago, known for its curative properties, is used in treatments.
A majestic palace surrounded by the natural beauty of green parklands.
Bairro Alto Hotel is a luxurious five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Lisbon, surrounded by the bohemian Bairro Alto and Chiado neighbourhoods. The hotel offers comfortable rooms and suites, carefully designed with modern touches and traditional Portuguese features. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring Lisbon's historic centre, and there are several dining options available on-site, including BAHR & Terrace - a rooftop bar with some of the best views of the city.
A five-star hotel set in an 18th-century building in the heart of the iconic Chiado neighbourhood and the lively Bairro Alto.
Grand House is a five-star hotel in Vila Real de Santo António, Algarve's easternmost corner. The hotel has 28 uniquely decorated rooms and suites featuring a blend of Art Nouveau, Baroque, and Colonial styles with contemporary furnishings. The Grand Beach Club, located at the mouth of the Guadiana river, offers an infinity pool, sunbeds, a restaurant, and a bar with views of the sandbanks and boats on the river.
A five-star boutique hotel set in a fully-renovated building dating back to 1926, situated in the Algarve’s easternmost corner.
FeelViana Sport Hotel is an eco-resort in Viana do Castelo, Northern Portugal. With the beach at its doorstep, this hotel is perfect for those looking for an active holiday. There's surfing, biking, kitesurfing, and more. The 55 rooms include wooden bungalows with balconies offering a view of the surrounding nature. There are two indoor and outdoor pools, a steam room, a sauna, spa treatments, a gym, and yoga and Pilates classes.
Overlooking a pine-dotted beach in Viana do Castelo, this eco-resort is perfect for those seeking active holidays in the North of Portugal.
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is a luxurious farmhouse with a spa, an infinity swimming pool, and a winery. It offers suites and villas across six housing units surrounded by vineyards, with some units featuring private pools. The interior is decorated with designer and artisanal items. The estate's spa offers a range of services, and the cuisine is created by Michelin-starred chef Joachim Koerper, using organic produce grown on the estate.
A luxurious farmhouse with an infinity swimming pool, a spa and a winery. All surrounded by the estate’s gorgeous vineyards.
Aethos Ericeira is a 50-room boutique hotel nestled on the scenic surf coast of Portugal, less than an hour's drive north of Lisbon. Its design is inspired by the stunning hues and textures of the local beaches, dunes, and cliffs. Surrounded by nature, gazing over the Atlantic from a cliff, the hotel is a mere two-minute walk to the beach. There's a spa, a heated swimming pool, a gym and yoga classes - while the restaurant offers a locally sourced healthy menu.
Aethos Ericeira is a 50-room boutique hotel nestled on the scenic surf coast of Portugal, less than an hour's drive north of Lisbon.
With surfing at its heart, Immerso is a chilled five-star boutique hotel in Ericeira, one of Portugal’s coolest surf towns. There are 37 rooms, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, a gym, yoga and lots of surf! Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as the hotel is surrounded by breathtaking ocean views, the scent of pine and citrus trees, and the refreshing sea breeze. It's located in Ericeira, Europe's only World Surfing Reserve. And here is the best part, Immerso is less than an hour’s drive from Lisbon.
With surfing at its heart, Immerso is a chilled five-star boutique hotel in Ericeira, one of Portugal’s coolest surf towns.
Belmond Reid's Palace is a timeless five-star hotel perched atop a rocky cliff in Funchal, overlooking the beautiful deep blue sea. The hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites, various dining options, three swimming pools, a spa, and tennis courts. Hosting illustrious guests such as Winston Churchill, this hotel is perfect for those seeking a classic five-star hotel in Funchal.
Set in lush subtropical gardens, this luxury five-star hotel overlooks and offers direct access to the beautiful deep blue sea of Funchal.
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