The Best Beach Hotels in Portugal

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Portugal

Coimbra, Portugal Coimbra, Portugal

Portugal can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Portugal, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Portugal for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Portugal's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Portugal for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Portugal.

With a huge stretch of coastline, you'll find plenty of fantastic beaches both on the Atlantic coast and the southern Algarve coast. Furthermore, the Azores and Madeira Islands are part Portugal, too, and offer even more terrific beach resort areas. The coastal landscapes are diverse and beautiful. The southern coast around Lagos, Portimao, and Albufiera has beautiful sea cliffs with unique beach coves. Along the Atlantic coast you'll find rocky hills and wide sandy beaches, such as in Praia da Adraga near Sintra or Praia de São Bernardino in Peniche. This seafaring nation has so many great beaches and something for everyone.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Dunas Douradas Beach Club

Almancil, Portugal
5-star Resort with prices starting at $574 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Portugal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at Sítio do Garrão, Apartado 3164, Dunas Douradas Beach Club has great rooms from $574 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and child care at this beach hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Ria Park Hotel & Spa

Almancil, Portugal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $318 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Portugal
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Ria Park Hotel & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $318. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Urbanização Vale do Garrão. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the heated pool after a busy day exploring.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

Lagos, Portugal
4-star Resort with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Portugal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Belmar Spa & Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $103. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Praia Do Porto De Mos. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Ria Park Garden Hotel

Almancil, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $273 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $273, Ria Park Garden Hotel, at Vale do Lobo provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel

Sagres, Portugal
5-star Resort with prices starting at $127 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Portugal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $127 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Quinta do Martinhal, Apartado 54. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Quinta de Nossa Senhora das Merces

Angra do Heroismo, Portugal
Guest House with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Portugal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Quinta de Nossa Senhora das Merces is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $115, and it's located at Caminho de Baixo - Sao Mateus. We also love the a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which are great for travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around

Funchal, Portugal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Vidamar Algarve Hotel Dining Around because it has great rooms that start at $107. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Estrada Monumental 175-177. Only a short distance from the city center, beach-goers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast at this fun hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club


Eurotel Altura

Castro Marim, Portugal
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Portugal
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Eurotel Altura offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $82 (before taxes). It's located at Av. 24 de Junho and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers outdoor tennis, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Vila Joya

Albufeira, Portugal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1616 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Portugal
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at 120 Praia da, Vila Joya has great rooms from $1616 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun!

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

Vilamoura, Portugal
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $491 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Portugal
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Tivoli Marina Vilamoura which has nice rooms starting at $491. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Apartado 65, Marina Vilamoura. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned


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How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Portugal?

Portugal Average Beach Hotel Price
$92

After analyzing 680 beach hotels in Portugal, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $92. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Portugal.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $202
  • 4-star hotels: $97
  • 3-star hotels: $80
  • 2-star hotels: $53


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