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Located on the cliff top of Praia da Rocha, the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa has a privileged and wide-open view to the ocean. The hotel's positioning on the first line of the beach, offers guests a private and direct access to the golden sand. A member of the French association Relais & Châteaux, this iconic property built in 1918, currently features 38 luxurious rooms and suites, a Michelin starred restaurant - VISTA Restaurant and Spa by the prestigious French brand L´Occitane. The swimming pool offers guests wonderful relaxing sea views, a lounge and a bistro restaurant. A place where refinement and excellence meet nature's tranquility, a dream destination with a charming environment that it will provide you unforgettable moments. With a good taste that breathes in every detail, the decoration is currently signed by Graça Viterbo, one of the most respected professionals of the area in Portugal. Here is a dream destination, with a charming environment that will provide you with unforgettable moments.
Bela Vista Hotel & Spa
Av. Tomás Cabreira Praia da Rocha
Portimao, Portugal
8500-802
Nearest Airport: FAO
The most wonderful hotel in the Algarve! Exceptional service, stunning property and outstanding touches at every turn! Probably one of the most extraordinary hotels I’ve ever stayed at! Even having a partial ocean view we had zero complaints as every room had exceedingly extraordinary views! Highly accommodating to my daughter with celiac disease! Special shout out to Vera at reception for offering excellent service and to all the pool attendants, waiters and the staff serving the outstanding breakfast buffet! If you have the chance to stay at the Bela Vista do not hesitate for a moment! Highly recommend.
Taryn D
We had an incredible stay at the Bela Vista. It was stunning and the staff were wonderful. The food was delicious, especially the breakfast! Our room was so beautiful and spacious. The pool set up was wonderful and the temperature was perfect. It was quiet even though the hotel was at full capacity. It felt so romantic and special. I would highly recommend this hotel and would come again!
Lindsay W
Bela vita restaurant for lunch for son birthday: outstanding food, very professional service and special touches. Thanks to pastry chef who prepared an amazing cake as a surprise for my son ( not requested ). Amazing place, second time!
Rachel S
Perhaps the most beautiful, well run hotel I’ve ever visited. Fun and stylish without being pretentious or fussy. Incredibly helpful and kind team working here. Our room in the “beach house” section was impeccable; the bed was beyond comfortable and the outdoor furnishings made lingering by the sea perfect for morning coffee and evening stargazing. The pool and service by the pool was perfect. Attention to detail is everywhere; the chaise cushions by the pool are thicker than most hotel mattresses and made of the most beautiful fabric. Breakfast was bountiful and delicious. Dinners at both Vista and Bella are a must! My only note of caution is that it takes a good 45 minutes to get to Lagos from here with all of the summer traffic and roundabouts every half mile so we didn’t quite get to explore the surrounding Algarve to the extent we had hoped. But the property is so beautiful and we were never in a rush to leave.
mickshrimpton - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We gave a lot of thought to which hotel to choose for the final of our trip to Portugal. Bela Vista was the best decision we could have made! It offered a beachfront location, a beautiful historic building, excellent service, rooms with a sea view, wonderful food, a spa where you just want to linger, and—above all—the people: we felt so welcome and warmly received. Every wish was fulfilled. We extend our sincere thanks and hope to visit again.
peanna2017 - Ingelheim, Germany
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