Bela Vista Hotel & Spa

Recent Reviews: 968

• User:jansouness

  Trip type: Couples

  A unique and wonderful stay

  31 May 2026

  We had an amazing stay at this wonderful hotel from when we checked in to when we left. Every detail was taken care of and all member’s of staff were so attentive and took great pride in their work and working in such a special place.We ate at the restaurant which wasn’t just a meal it was an experience and one we won’t forget. The skill, originality and appreciation for the food and traditions of the Algarve brought to life on a plate in a unique way! Bela Vista Team, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Dear Guest,Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of your stay with us, at Bela Vista Hotel & SPA - Relais & Châteaux.We are truly delighted to learn that every aspect of your experience, from arrival to departure, contributed to such a memorable stay. Your kind words regarding the attentiveness, dedication and pride demonstrated by our Team are particularly meaningful, as it is our greatest ambition to create genuine and personalised experiences for each and every guest.We are equally honoured by your appreciation of your dining experience. At VISTA, our Chef and his Team are deeply committed to celebrating the flavours, traditions and heritage of the Algarve through creativity, authenticity and exceptional craftsmanship. Knowing that this experience resonated with you and became one of the highlights of your stay is the most rewarding recognition we could receive.It was a privilege to welcome you to Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, and we very much hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the near future.Kind regards,Gonçalo NarcisoGeneral Manager

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• User:Lexa G

  Trip type: Solo travel

  Perfect Getaway!

  10 May 2026

  The location is perfect! The staff were attentive upon arrival and throughout the entire stay. The rooms are gorgeous and the spa is a must visit! Bela Vista Team, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Dear Guest,Thank you very much for your wonderful review regarding the recent experience at Bela Vista Hotel & SPA - Relais & Châteaux.We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our privileged location, attentive Team, beautiful rooms and SPA experience contributed to such a memorable getaway.Your kind words are deeply appreciated and will certainly be shared with the entire Team, who will be most glad to know they helped make your stay special.It was our pleasure to welcome you to Bela Vista Hotel and we very much look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back again in the near future.Best RegardsGonçalo NarcisoGeneral Manager

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• User:Nigel W

  Trip type: Couples

  Excellent …… but

  04 May 2026

  Our third time here. Excellent service and Vista restaurant exceptional. Great room. Great breakfast. Great bar. Constant music (greatest hits not sung by the original artists) around the pool and outdoor eating area very annoying - too loud and inappropriate for the setting. Listening to the waves during the day and some jazz or piano in the evening would be much better. Food at the Bella restaurant was underwhelming - it should be much better at this hotel. Try going to Hexigone or Gaspacho e Migas for inspiration. If being very picky, no jeans and trainers and no watching football on a mobile or making calls at the table in the Vista restaurant would be preferable as it detracts from the experience. Bela Vista Team, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Dear Guest,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback and, above all, for choosing Bela Vista Hotel & SPA for the third time. It is truly rewarding to know that you continue to appreciate our service, accommodations, breakfast experience, bar, and especially Restaurant VISTA.We naturally regret to read that certain aspects of your stay did not fully meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the music around the pool and outdoor dining areas, as well as your observations concerning BELA Restaurant, have been carefully noted and shared with the respective teams for consideration.Regarding your remarks about the atmosphere at VISTA Restaurant, we fully understand and appreciate your perspective concerning the ambience expected within a Michelin-starred dining experience. Following your comments, we carefully reviewed the situation with our restaurant team. We were informed that, on the evening in question, no guests were wearing tracksuits or sportswear. There was, however, one gentleman quietly watching a football match on his mobile phone while using earphones, without causing disturbance or noise to the surrounding tables.While we recognise that this may not represent the most appropriate setting within the atmosphere one expects at VISTA, we hope you may also understand the delicate balance between preserving the comfort of all guests and managing discreet personal use of mobile devices, particularly when no disruption is caused. Nevertheless, your comments have been sincerely appreciated, as they help us continuously reflect on and refine the experience we aim to provide.We truly value your loyalty and very much hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again for another memorable stay at Bela Vista Hotel & SPA.Kind regards,Gonçalo NarcisoGeneral Manager

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• User:daveyguk

  Trip type: Couples

  Beautiful oasis of luxurious tranquility

  25 Apr 2026

  Smaller boutique hotels can be a real delight. Bela Vista exemplifies the very best qualities of the Relais & Chateaux group of hotels. The immaculate team who work in the hotel really enjoy providing a friendly and incredibly helpful approach to supporting guests during their stay. The level of service was extremely high and we could not find fault anywhere with the staff and the hotel systems.We stayed in a beautiful bedroon overlooking what the hotel calls the "village" and the pool - Room 105. It is a large suite with rich colouring, amazing furnishing, and wonderful tiling around the entire bedroom - not all the rooms are like this of course but we felt very spoilt!The room and hotel were both immaculate - no sign of wear and tear anywhere and spotlessly clean. throughout the public areas as well as the bedrooms and bathrooms.Breakfasts were ample and the quality first class - one of the best hotel buffet breakfasts we have experienced. The food during the day and evening was served either in the swimming pool restaurant or bar food served less formally by the pool - again both excellent.The Vista restaurant, holding one Michelin star was excellent, a 9 course taster menu including a trip to the kitchen and a chance to meet the chef too. The food was beautifully presented by the front of house team and the kitchen. The food was complex, consistent and crafted by the team to a high level. There were many different cheffing skills shown and I felt I could easily have been sitting in Lyon rather than Portimao - albeit the food itself felt entirely Portugese. Well worth the one star and well done to all the chefs and front of house team for a great experience. The balance between the waiting staff enthusiasm over the food and the diners' ambition for a bit of privacy and personal chat was sometimes imbalancedWe don't like loud noise or music in the fresh air so found the swimming pool music intrusive. We would much prefer to listen to the water and the birds than the Pet Shop Boys or Beyonce. Perhaps the swimming pool team should ask the guests around the pool as to whether they also want to listen to the team's choice of pop music at their youthful choice of volume. Had we asked the staff I am sure they would have accommodated us but its just annoying that they don't ask us first. Something for the hotel management to consider?The hotel has a spa in the grounds which was well used by guests and ourselves who enjoyed the treatments and the professionals that provided those treatments. Spotlessly clean everywhere but our visit was spoilt by the fact that the facilities of the spa were not great. The sauna was not working, the steam room was far too hot for comfort, and the splash pool had a green tinge with only very modest pressure from the jets. Such a shame BUT the L'Occitane treatments and the treatment rooms were lovely.This is a hotel of two sides. The back of the hotel offers truly stunning views of the coast line and beaches. . The front of the hotel is different due to what the hotel calls "the village" - our room had a "village" view rather than a sea view.We describe this hotel as an oasis because it has to be acknowledged that the "village" which surrounds it at the front of the hotel offers a very different type of holiday experience It is not a pretty Algarve "village" but rather a large number of ugly high rise apartment blocks catered mainly by modestly priced restaurants and bars which are located on the same street as the hotel. Inside the secure gates of the hotel the guest is completely oblivious to the "village". Outside of the hotel is a totally different world catering for those seeking a different holiday experience.Notwithstanding the "village", we would definitely recommend this lovely, charming and beautiful hotel for the very best Algarve hotel experience. Bela Vista Team, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Dear Guest,Thank you very much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of your recent stay at Bela Vista Hotel & SPA – Relais & Châteaux.We are truly grateful for your kind words regarding our team, whose dedication to providing a warm, attentive and personalised service is at the very heart of the experience we strive to offer. It is most rewarding to know that you felt so well cared for throughout your stay and that you appreciated the comfort, character and immaculate presentation of both your Junior Suite and our facilities.We are equally delighted that you enjoyed our culinary offerings, from breakfast through to your experience at our Michelin-starred VISTA restaurant. Your recognition of the creativity and craftsmanship of our kitchen and service teams is sincerely appreciated and will be proudly shared with all involved.At the same time, we are most thankful for your constructive observations. Your comments regarding the balance of interaction during the dining experience have been carefully noted, as we continuously seek to refine the harmony between attentiveness and discretion.With regard to the ambience by the pool, we truly appreciate your perspective. Creating a serene and relaxing environment is of utmost importance to us, and your suggestion to further personalise the experience according to our guests’ preferences will be thoughtfully considered.We also regret to learn that certain spa facilities did not meet your expectations on this occasion. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. Your remarks have been shared with the relevant team to ensure that these aspects are promptly reviewed and improved.Finally, we thank you for your candid reflection on the surrounding area. As you so aptly described, Bela Vista is designed as a tranquil retreat, offering a sense of seclusion and elegance within its gates, contrasting with the vibrancy of the destination beyond.It would be a true pleasure to welcome you back in the future for another memorable stay.Kind regards,Gonçalo NarcisoGeneral Manager

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• User:William B

  Trip type: Couples

  5 star hotel with 6 star staff

  21 Apr 2026

  Well this is a beautiful hotel. Fantastic views from our room. 218. Make sure you book a sea view. The pool although cold is refreshing. The staff are truly amazing, nothing is too much trouble for them. They are always available when you need them without interfering with your enjoyment of the day. The quality of the furnishings and fittings are exceptional. The hotel is spotless. There is an amazing amount of seating available inside and outside. We are on our last day of seven and are disappointed we didn't book 14 nights. We will certainly be coming back for a second visit.The hotel is perfectly placed on the coast with plenty of very good quality restaurants a short walk away. We didn't try the Michelin star restaurant in the hotel as we are shellfish lovers, however other guests have stated that it was an amazing experience. Bela Vista Team, Serviços ao cliente/atendimento at Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, responded to this review Dear Mr. William B,Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent stay at Bela Vista Hotel & SPA - Relais & Châteaux. It is with immense gratitude that we receive your generous and thoughtful comments.We are truly most glad to learn that your stay with us was marked by such a positive impression, from the comfort of your room and its breathtaking sea view, to the tranquillity of our surroundings and the quality of our facilities. Your kind words regarding our team are especially meaningful, as we continuously strive to provide a service that is both attentive and discreet, ensuring each guest feels genuinely cared for.We are equally delighted that you appreciated the atmosphere throughout the hotel, as well as our privileged coastal location and the nearby dining options. It is most rewarding to know that your experience inspired a desire to return, there is no greater compliment we could receive.We very much hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for a longer and equally memorable stay in the near future.Kind regards,Gonçalo NarcisoGeneral Manager

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