Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

Bela Vista is truly a gem. There's nothing not to love here. It took us a little under 3 hours to get there from Lisbon airport, which was a breeze. The rooms were a decent size, but the view was absolutely stunning. There really isn't much reason to leave the hotel, and here's why. On the first night, we dined at the Michelin-starred restaurant, which was an experience in itself. Don't be discouraged by the serving sizes—trust me, you'll be full by the end of the meal. We chose the wine pairing from Portugal, which was amazing. Each dish was sensational. On the second day, we decided to rent a boat with Thalassa Yachts on the recommendation of the hotel concierge. We were not disappointed. We spent $700 on a stunning, beautiful yacht for a half-day, complete with wine and cheese! Highly recommend this—it is very much worth it. We heard that further down the coast, the pricing was three times this. For dinner on the third day, we tried to get into Reis de Praias Restaurant, also known as King of the Beach, but we couldn’t get a reservation. It's important to book early, as the view here is stunning, and it seems you can spend the day there. We ended up at Ferragudo Terrace, which was excellent! We also wanted a high-end luxury nightclub experience for adults 30+, so we recommend YOU, which was about a 45-minute drive but worth it. They had some very well-known DJs and an elevated crowd. Last but not least, the food at Bela Vista's pool and dining (not Michelin) was delightful. We loved the codfish cakes—they were so good that we ordered them everywhere else we went, but none compared to Bela Vista's. For dinner, the sea bass in salt crust was outstanding. That's all I have for this amazing trip!

It’s in a beautiful setting, with incredible views of the ocean and surrounding beaches. The building interior design is thoughtfully curated and gives you a sense of peace, tranquility, and tasteful luxury. The hotel never feels crowded, and above all the staff’s attention to detail and general quality of service is unrivalled! It was a truly magical experience in every aspect of the stay

This hotel was our splurge. We wanted to spend 3 nights in a quiet, private location so we spent a little extra to get that, but we got exactly what we paid for. Rooms were perfect and serviced several times throughout the day. The amenities were perfect. The staff couldn’t be better. So attentive and helpful and st your be king call. Having never experienced this before, I almost felt uncomfortable at how well taken care of we were. Only because I’m not used to those kind of experiences. If you can splurge, this is definitely the place to do it in portimao. You will not be disappointed. And thank you to all the ladies serving during breakfast and by the pool. You were all wonderful.

A new benchmark, probably the finest place we have ever stayed in. And we have been fortunate to travel. The service we received the minute we got in was exceptional. The restaurant was amazing, and the Michelin starred restaurant even more incredible the breakfast was a site to behold .. All the stuff are exceptionally special, in the service they give., nothing is too much trouble. . Ine^s gave us a detailed tour of the building, it was an amazing experience, the knowledge was incredible. It was an amazing incredible stay, and we look forward to staying again.

Our stay at Bela Vista was a wonderful experience! From the moment, we walked in and until the moment we checked out, the service and attention to detail was top notch. Our room was spotless and the view was amazing. We relaxed by the pool and the hotel even had their own access to the beach. One of the highlights of our stay was dinner at their Vista restaurant. What an experience! We can’t wait to come back next summer!