Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

About the hotel

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.

Ready to experience luxury by the cliffs? Book your stay at Bela Vista now!

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Fitness center
• Swimming pool
• 24-hour front desk
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Heating
• Terrace
• Garden
• Hiking
• Lift / Elevator
• Laundry
• Luggage storage
• Fishing
• Cycling
• Safety deposit box
• Bar
• Fax/photocopying
• Golf course
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Ironing service
• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Tennis court
• Car hire
• Canoeing
• Sauna
• Breakfast in the room

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 12:00

Guest reviews

• S

  SusanUnited Kingdom · Couple

  10

  Luxurious hotel, staff were amazing, location is stunning

  Liked: Beautiful hotel, lovely grounds, stunning location.

  Posted in October 2026

• V

  VictoriaUnited Kingdom · Couple

  10

  Superb place to stay, and the staff were excellent

  Liked: The hotel was superb, very well presented

  Disliked: The area it is in

  Posted in October 2026

• T

  TeresaUnited States · Couple

  8

  Great

  Liked: Everything

  Disliked: I liked everything

  Posted in September 2026

• N

  NeilBelgium

  10

  Liked: A wonderful stay to celebrate my birthday. Our room was light and spacious with a great view of the beach and sea. We ate in the Vista restaurant and it was quite exceptional, with so many different tastes from the locally sourced produce. And the staff were without exception attentive and courteous, without ever being intrusive. Of course, this all comes at a price. But, if your budget allows, then I cannot recommend the hotel strongly enough

  Disliked: Only staying one night...

  Posted in September 2026

• V

  VeronicaUnited States · Couple

  10

  Amazing!!! It’s a jewel in the Algarve coast

  Liked: The property is amazing….the attention to detail is superb!! The staff is the best, so accommodating! Rooms were immaculate. But I think the best part of our stay was lunch at BELA and dinner at Vista. To have an amazing stay and also the best food is a win!!

  Posted in September 2026

• E

  EnzoSwitzerland

  6

  Quite disappointing

  Liked: Staff and service.

  Disliked: Unfortunately, the property is surrounded by Portimão’s very tall buildings. From the photos shown before booking, it looks as though it is located on a fairly secluded beach, whereas in reality it is right in the middle of town, surrounded by tall and rather unattractive buildings. The villa itself could be very beautiful, but the rooms, and especially the bathrooms, are definitely in need of renovation. In my opinion, it is certainly not up to the standard of the other Relais & Châteaux properties I have stayed at. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the staff. The only disappointing detail was that, the day after check-out, I received an email informing me that I had been charged €6 for some crisps that were in the room, despite there being no price list provided. It is obviously not about the six euros, but after spending €2,000 for two rooms for just one night, it did make me smile. Overall, this is definitely not a hotel I would recommend to guests who are accustomed to the standards of Relais & Châteaux properties.

  Posted in August 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

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.