Curated luxury hotels near Ria Formosa Natural Park

With a stay at 3HB Faro, you'll be centrally located in Faro – a 2-minute drive from Faro Marina and 13 minutes from Olhao Harbour. This luxury hotel is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Vilamoura Marina and 24 mi (38.6 km) from Falesia Beach.

When you stay at Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhao, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina. This spa hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Faro Island Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ria Formosa Natural Park.

With a stay at Occidental Faro in Faro (Faro City Centre), you'll be steps from Faro Marina and Misericordia Church. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sao Pedro Church.

With a stay at AP Eva Senses, you'll be centrally located in Faro – a 1-minute drive from Faro Marina and 14 minutes from Olhao Harbour. This hotel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Vilamoura Marina and 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Falesia Beach.

With a stay at Luxury Guest House Opus One, you'll be centrally located in Faro, within a 10-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Faro Marina. This guest house is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Hospital Faro and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Faro Island Beach.

Set in Faro, 11 km from Church of São Lourenço and 25 km from Vilamoura Marina, Brigida's Flat offers air conditioning. Featuring sea and city views, this apartment also features free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 28 km from Island of Tavira.

The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

Algarve Shopping Center is 42 km from the apartment, while Tunes Train Station is 44 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 12 km from Brigida's Flat.

Located in Olhao, Octant Vila Monte is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel and Sao Miguel Peak. This family-friendly hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Olhao Harbour and 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Faro Marina.

With a stay at Wyndham Grand Algarve in Loulé (Quinta do Lago), you'll be steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park and a 3-minute drive from Quinta Shopping Center. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Praia do Ancão and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Aqua Show Park.

With a stay at Pousada Palácio de Estói - Small Luxury Hotels, you'll be centrally located in Faro, within a 15-minute drive of Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour. This luxury pousada is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Faro Island Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ruins of Milreu.

With a stay at Vilar Do Golf in Loulé (Quinta do Lago), you'll be steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park and Quinta do Lago Golf. This golf resort is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Quinta do Lago Beach and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Vale do Lobo Beach.

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a terracotta deck and green lawns, Hotel Monaco is within a 7-minute drive of Faro International Airport and the University of the Algarve.

Minibars are featured in Monaco’s guest rooms. The rooms are decorated in warm colours, with dark-wood furniture and modern paintings.

Guests of Monaco Hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast at Restaurant Primavera, or sip a drink at the hotel's stylish bar. The restaurant has limited availability but the snack bar provides daily traditional Portuguese dishes.

Massages, body or face treatments are available as well as a fitness room. Business guests have at their disposal spacious conference rooms.

Set in a quiet area of Montenegro, the hotel is only 5 km from Faro Beach, and the Ria Formosa Lagoon is also nearby. Free public parking and a shuttle service to the airport, to the Faro town and to the beach (seasonal). This shuttle service is not available for children under 8 years old and is subject to confirmation and availability. The reception will provide additional information about the shuttle service.

Located in Olhao, Quinta dos Poetas Nature Hotel & Apartments is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market. This family-friendly hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Old Town and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Faro Cathedral.

Situated in Quinta do Lago, 6.9 km from Church of São Lourenço, Four Seasons Country Club features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a terrace and a bar. The resort offers an indoor pool, hot tub, evening entertainment and a shared lounge.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms come with a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with an oven.

At Four Seasons Country Club you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a Turkish bath. You can play table tennis at this 4-star resort, and car hire is available.

Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, French and Portuguese.

Vilamoura Marina is 14 km from Four Seasons Country Club, while Algarve Shopping Center is 36 km away. Faro Airport is 19 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Martinhal Quinta Family Resort in Loulé (Quinta do Lago), you'll be steps from Ria Formosa Natural Park and 8 minutes by foot from Quinta do Lago Golf. This family-friendly resort is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Vilamoura Marina and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Falesia Beach.

The Quinta do Lago Country Club is a luxury resort which offers modern, air conditioned apartments in the heart of the Algarve. It features an indoor and outdoor pool, golf courses and a massage centre. The beach is a 5-minute drive by car.

The stylish apartments feature a large, fully furnished patio, a kitchenette and separate dining and seating area. Each apartment has a private bathroom with a spa bath. Several cafés, bars and restaurants serving traditional Portuguese cuisine are within a 5 minute drive away.

Guests can sunbathe poolside on the sun terrace loungers, enjoy a massage or exercise in the fitness centre. Quinta do Lago Country Club offers guaranteed tee times on the Quinta do Lago courses and discounted green fees are available on all of the Algarve golf courses. Other activities include hiking, cycling and billiards.

Vilamoura city centre and Faro Airport are within a 20 minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site.

Set 14 km from Island of Tavira, Casa Mama Mia offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features pool and garden views, and is 30 km from Church of São Lourenço. The bed and breakfast has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a coffee machine. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels.

A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits is available for the continental breakfast. There is a coffee shop and bar.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at Casa Mama Mia. Kids pool is also available for guests at the accommodation.

Vilamoura Marina is 41 km from Casa Mama Mia, while Lethes Theatre is 18 km from the property. The nearest airport is Faro, 28 km from the bed and breakfast, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Almancil, 1.2 km from Church of São Lourenço and 16 km from Vilamoura Marina, Casa Ana Almancil offers a garden and air conditioning. The property features garden views and is 35 km from Algarve Shopping Center and 37 km from Tunes Train Station. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

This chalet comes with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

Albufeira Old Town Square is 38 km from the chalet, while Albufeira Marina is 39 km away. Faro Airport is 11 km from the property.

Situated in Olhão’s countryside, Quinta dos Poetas, has a large outdoor swimming pool, a large garden with lakes and native trees of the region that surround a fitness course. Free WiFi available in the buildings.

The air-conditioned rooms, are decorated with parquet floors and wooden furniture. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telefone, a safe, a minibar, and a bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a private balcony where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The apartments located in a separate building with private parking, providing a stay with total privacy. The air-conditioned suites with 2 large private terraces have a living room with sofa bed and satellite TV, a kitchenette with microwave, induction hob, refrigerator, toaster and cooking utensils. They have a bedroom and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

The restaurant serves a variety of local Algarvian and Mediterranean dishes, made with fresh produce from the local market. It is possible to have breakfast on the terrace.

The islands of Armona, Culatra and Farol, with their pristine beaches, can be reached by ferry, departing from the city of Olhão, 7 km away. The staff at Quinta dos Poetas can arrange car or bicycle rental. Kids can have fun at the playground. Faro Airport is 15 Km´s away.

Pousada Palacio de Estoi is located in the town of Estoi, just 10 km from Faro, on the grounds of a beautiful 19th-century palace.

The air-conditioned rooms feature a contemporary design and are equipped with private bathrooms with bath and shower. Some rooms include wall-mounted flat-screen TVs.

Pousada Palacio de Estoi features gardens and tea pavilions. Its architecture includes many original elements such as wall paintings and antique furnishings.

Other relaxation options include swimming in the indoor and outdoor pools or visiting the sauna. Nearby leisure activities are cycling and hiking.

When travelling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of 30€ per pet, per night applies. Please note that a maximum of 1 dog is allowed. Please note that the property can only allow dogs with a maximum weight of 15 kilos.

A complimentary breakfast is served at Pousada Palacio de Estoi’s restaurant. Specialties from the Algarve, including freshly caught fish and seafood are served in the evening. End the meal with Algarvian sweets made from locally grown almonds and figs.

Set in Moncarapacho, 14 km from Island of Tavira, Solar Alvura Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring a shared lounge, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel features garden views, a terrace, and free WiFi is available.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. The units at Solar Alvura Boutique Hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

Breakfast is available, and includes continental, vegetarian and vegan options.

Church of São Lourenço is 29 km from the accommodation, while Vilamoura Marina is 41 km away. Faro Airport is 27 km from the property.