Hotels Portugal 5 stars, bungalow type hotel 4*

Hotel description One of our top picks in Carvoeiro.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Portimão.

Hotel description Featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Vila Gale Palácio dos Arcos is a refurbished 15th-century palace a 30-minute drive from central Lisbon and offering views of the Tagus River. Rooms feature earthy tones and décor with inspiration from Portuguese poetry. All the new wing rooms have river and garden views. The private bathroom has free toiletries and a bathrobe. A breakfast from the menu is served daily, and guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. There is also a bar available with drinks. The palace's old wine cellar will be converted into a modern conference room, fully equipped for events.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Porto. União de Freguesias do Centro is a great choice for travelers interested in architecture, city walks and wine.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Portimão.Set in a stately historical building, Bela Vista offers boutique accommodations on the cliffs of Praia da Rocha. Guests will enjoy the direct access to beach area of this property, the first hotel of the Algarve Region. 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. Al fresco dining is possible on the terrace of the restaurant, facing the sun setting in the evenings.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Cascais.The luxurious 5-star Oitavos combines ultramodern design with an untouched natural location within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. It features pools, state-of-the art sports facilities, an Equestrian Center, Helipad and the award-winning Oitavos golf course. All of the elegant lofts and suites are decorated with modern furnishings in white and blue colors. They all feature comfortable extra long beds, 2 flat-screen satellite TVs and a Nespresso coffee machine. The modern bathroom is complemented by a separate dresser.

Hotel description In Troia, this 5-star hotel has a unique design and faces the Sado River Estuary. It features a casino, a spa and 2 outdoor swimming pools. The spa at the Troia Design spans 12900 ft² and offers over 70 different relaxation treatments. There is also an outdoor infinity pool as well as a children’s pool. The luxurious rooms at the Troia Design Hotel are spacious and have a modern design. Each room has a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a sitting area. Some rooms have a kitchenette. Guests can enjoy delicious local and international cuisine at the restaurant.

Hotel description Sao Martinho is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, nature and scenery.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon.The 5-star Pestana Palace Hotel is a restored 19th-century palace, featuring private parklands and views of the Tagus River. It has 2 swimming pools, a sauna and spa center. Each spacious room is elegantly furnished and fitted with a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Many also open onto a furnished balcony with views of the lush garden. Some feature a sitting area with a plush sofa. Overlooking the gardens, the chic, sophisticated restaurant at Pestana Palace Hotel & National Monument serves traditional Portuguese dishes.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Cascais.Located on the cliffs of the Estoril Coast, The Albatroz Hotel enjoys superb views of the Cascais Bay. This welcoming and charming 5-star unit has a sea-view swimming pool and a sunny terrace. Guests can relax in the individually themed rooms overlooking the bay or picturesque Cascais, which can be located in either the new or in the historic wing of the building. All rooms come with air conditioning and feature large bathrooms with Castelbel toiletries. With an elegant décor, the Albatroz provides a wicker basket with towels, to use at the beach or the pool. A fresh buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at Hotel Albatroz’s Panoramic Restaurant, which commands spectacular sea views.

Hotel description Primely located along the bank of the Douro River, this 5-star hotel has stunning views over the valley. Douro Royal Valley features a restaurant, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis court and a Spa & Wellness center. Each air-conditioned room at the hotel is soundproofed and includes a private bathroom, with free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view over the Douro River from the balcony. Also included in the rooms are a flat-screen cable TV and a mini-bar. The hotel features free WiFi access. The Douro Royal Valley Hotel & Spa’s guests will be able to savor tasty traditional Portuguese meals with a view, at the unit’s in-house restaurant.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Albufeira.The deluxe Salgados Dunas Suites is a 2-minute walk from Salgados Beach, through an exclusive pathway built over the dunes. The 5-star hotel has 6 outdoor swimming pools and modern rooms with panoramic views. The air-conditioned accommodations at the hotel features private bathrooms with hairdryer and free toiletries, flat-screen cable TV, mini-bar and a balcony. The hotel features an à la carte restaurant, where guests can enjoy traditional Portuguese dishes as well as international flavors.

Hotel description Quinta do Estreito Vintage House is situated below the village of Estreito, a short distance from Funchal. Originally a vineyard, this estate now offers luxury accommodations and panoramic views. There are 48 stylish and beautifully decorated rooms offered. All of the rooms are south facing and offer a large balcony with sea view. There are 2 gourmet restaurants at Quinta do Estreito offering a great selection of traditional Madeiran cuisine. There are also a number of bars and a wine cellar with barrels of Madeira wine. There is a swimming pool and landscaped grounds for guests to enjoy.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon.This modern 4-star Lisbon aparthotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Marquês de Pombal and Avenida da Liberdade. It offers self-catering suites and features a rooftop terrace with a large hot tub and panoramic city views. Suites at the Altis Prime Hotel have parquet floors and luxury bedding. They include stylish furnishings and come equipped with cable LCD TV and a kitchenette with a toaster and Nespresso coffee machine. Altis Prime's Lounge Caffé serves salads, gourmet sandwiches and cocktails.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Albufeira.

Hotel description Misericordia is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, friendly locals and food.

Hotel description Penha Longa is an elegant palazzo-style estate located among the rolling hills of the Sintra Cascais Nature Reserve. The 5-star resort features a 27-hole golf course and a state-of-the-art 4.9 ft² spa center. The resort's LAB restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in November of 2016. All guest rooms feature private balconies, giving views across the landscaped gardens, swimming pools and golf courses. Beds are fitted with Egyptian cotton sheets, and all rooms are equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, air conditioning, iPod docking station, a high-speed internet connection and a plasma-screen TV.

Hotel description The beach can be reached in just 5 minutes. Quinta do Lorde - Marina is a 5 - star resort located on the Ponta de Sao Laurenti Peninsula of Madeira Island. Guests will appreciate luxurious rooms and attentive service. The hotel has its own marina and beach. Recalling the typical village of Madeira, the hotel's rooms are distributed among 5 buildings connected by cobbled paths and park areas. All rooms have air conditioning, a balcony with a view of the sea or the resort and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Hotel description Located in Jardim da Serra Village, the 5-star Hotel Quinta da Serra is in a lush green valley, 820 m above sea-level. Next to the hotel's garden area there is an indoor pool, hot tub and a Spa & Wellness center. Each of the Quinta da Serra’s modern air conditioned rooms and suites comes equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, mini-bar. Each includes a fully equipped bathroom with hairdryer and bathtub. All units feature a balcony, and have free WiFi access. Rooms at the old farmhouse are also available. Guests may have a taste of Madeira’s cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant, which has valley and Ocean views.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon. Belem is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, culture and atmosphere.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Funchal. Sao Martinho is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, nature and scenery.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lagos.

Hotel description One of the best apartments we have chosen in Olhão! Real Marina is conveniently located near the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the marina of Olhão. Guests can use the swimming pool on the top floor of the building with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Real Marina Residence offers apartments with a sophisticated interior design, a seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. The spacious and modern bathrooms are decorated with natural stone. Across the road is a health club, a Real Spa Therapy spa and restaurants at the Real Marina complex.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Funchal.Pestana Royal is an All-Inclusive hotel located in Funchal, with panoramic views of Cabo Girão's slope and at a 2-minute walk from Formosa Beach. The property is a 10-minute drive from the Funchal city center. Featuring a private bathroom, each of the 324 rooms comes with a view, flat-screen TV and free WiFi access. Some of the rooms also feature a balcony. The hotel has 1 buffet restaurant, which is open during all meals and 3 themed restaurants, which alternate being open at dinner time.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Funchal.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon. Santa Maria Maior is a great choice for travelers interested in atmosphere, old-town exploration and city walks.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Vau – and a guest favorite. Located on the banks of the Óbidos Lagoon, this 5-star resort offers uniquely designed villas, just a 15-minute drive from the medieval town of Óbidos. It features an outdoor pool, and an 18-hole golf course. Designed by famous architects, all villas and houses of Bom Sucesso have a private furnished patio that leads to the garden. All elegant and sophisticated accommodations features a kitchen and common areas decorated in a contemporary style.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Cascais.Located right beside Cascais Marina, this 5-star boutique hotel features a sundeck terrace over the Atlantic Ocean. The On the Rocks lounge bar overlooks the saltwater pool. Most rooms at the Farol Hotel come with a shower massage column. The rooms all feature bathrobes with slippers and also have free WiFi and mini-bars. The elegant Mix restaurant serves Mediterranean fusion cuisine as well as sushi. When weather is nice, guests can enjoy some sea breeze on the terrace and admire the ocean views. After a cocktail at the bar, guests can dance the night away on the tunes of Farol’s own DJ.

Hotel description The 5-star Pedras do Mar Resort & Spa is located in a picturesque seaside setting in Fenais da Luz, 10 km from Ponta Delgada. It features an outdoor infinity pool with sea views, a spa and garden. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The hotel has 92 modern rooms and suites with balconies overlooking the sea or mountains, air conditioning and heating. Rooms come with satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can dine at the à la carte restaurant or have a drink at the bar.

Hotel description Set among five of the best golf courses in the Algarve,Hilton Vilamoura features lake-style outdoor pools with waterfalls and an extra-large futuristic spa. Pinhal Golf Course is on the hotel's doorstep and Vilamoura Old Course is 5 minutes’ drive away. Guests of Hilton Vilamoura can enjoy modern Mediterranean Cuisine at Cilantro, taste international delicacies on the terrace of Moscada, or try the grilled delicacies at Aquarela. Rubi Bar offers state of the art cocktails and homemade Tonics and liquors. The contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TV with local and international channels.

Hotel description One of the best 5-star hotels we have chosen in Vilamoura! The beach can be reached in just 3 minutes. Crowne Plaza is located in the center of Vilamoura, just a short walk from the marina and a 10-minute drive from 5 golf courses. The tastefully decorated rooms have a furnished balcony with sea views. All rooms are decorated with warm shades of ivory and natural materials, and a stylish glass shower in the stylish bathrooms. On the wide balconies there are sun loungers. The outdoor swimming pool at the Crowne Plaza Vilamoura stands opposite the sea and is surrounded by a terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Funchal. Sao Martinho is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, nature and scenery.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Albufeira.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Funchal. Sao Martinho is a great choice for travelers interested in relaxation, nature and scenery.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Funchal.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon. Santo Antonio is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, architecture and friendly locals.

Hotel description One of the best options chosen by us in the city of Albufeira. The beach can be reached in just 7 minutes. The ultra-modern five-star complex Sao Rafael Atlantico has its own direct access to the beach of San Rafael. The complex overlooks the sea. There are 2 heated indoor pools, a large spa and sun terraces. The bright and spacious rooms at the Sao Rafael Atlantico have access to private terraces with ocean views or extensive views of the garden. The rooms are decorated in neutral colors and are furnished with designer furniture in a minimalist style.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Espinho.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon.The 5-star Hotel Real Palacio in Lisbon is close to Parque Eduardo VII and less than 5 minutes' walking from El Corte Ingles shopping center. Luxury amenities include a sauna and hot tub. The bright, spacious rooms at Hotel Real Palacio have free WiFi and satellite TV. They are equipped with air conditioning, a desk and a mini-bar. Guests receive free bathroom amenities throughout their stay. The contemporary Real Restaurant serves a rich breakfast buffet which can be savored on the terrace.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Sagres.The 5-star Martinhal Sagres is located in the Algarve region overlooking the beach, 1.9 mi from the historic fishing port of Sagres. It offers boutique-style rooms and villas with private balconies and terraces. The resort has 5 swimming pools in total. The main pool is set in stylish wooden terrace. It overlooks the Beach Club Garden and is served by its own bar. Guests can play tennis on Martinhal Sagres' artificial grass tennis courts. Martinhal Sagres also has different children’s activities for each age.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Porto.Overlooking Douro River in Porto, the 5-star Palácio Do Freixo is set in a restored 18th-century Baroque building. It offers aristocratic public areas with stately architecture, combined with modern rooms with flat-screen TV. Rooms at Pousada Do Porto - Palácio Do Freixo are spacious, air-conditioned and have a separate seating area. Bathrooms include luxury amenities and a hairdryer. Some rooms offer Douro River views. Guests can relax on a sun lounger next to the hotel's infinity pool which overlooks the river.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Vale do Lobo.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Albufeira.Forte Do Vale offers apartments with a kitchenette and a private balcony, just 500 m from Forte Beach in Albufeira. The air-conditioned apartments of Hotel Apartamento Forte Do Vale are bright and airy and feature a modern and colorful interior. All apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows, satellite TV and a private bathroom. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by a spacious terrace equipped with sun loungers. Free WiFi can be accessed in public areas. Hotel Apartamento Forte Do Vale's restaurant offers local and international cuisine.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon. Campolide is a great choice for travelers interested in food, monuments and culture.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Alvor.Located just steps from Alvor Beach, Pestana Alvor South Beach Premium Suite Hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool. The 4-star unit includes a restaurant, bar and an outdoor fitness center. The hotel has accommodations in elegant and modern rooms and suites. All units are air conditioned and come equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, with free toiletries and a hair dryer. The suites also feature a seating area. Some units include views of the sea or pool.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Cascais.With studios and galleries surrounding it, the 5-star hotel overlooks sea and the Cascais Marina, and is part of the renovated 16th century citadel complex. The centrally-located Pestana Cidadela Cascais features an indoor pool with marina views and an additional lawn-surrounded exterior swimming pool, which also has marina views. Occasionally the hotel organizes "Art Invasions" of the rooms, in which noted artists are given "carte blanche" to decorate rooms and public areas.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Lisbon.Housed in a 1930s building on Avenida da Liberdade, this 5-star luxury hotel features a rooftop bar with panoramic Lisbon views. It offers an outdoor round pool and 2 restaurants. The Tivoli Avenida Liberdade’s pool area includes a spacious sun terrace framed by a green garden. Guests can enjoy a massage at the Anantara Spa. The top-floor restaurant offers international cuisine, a wine list with over 300 selections, and panoramic views. The restaurant Cervejaria Liberdade features a menu with fish and seafood specialties from the coast of Portugal as well as characteristic meat snacks and pastries. The carefully appointed rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and a seating area with velvet seats.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Portimão.Set within expansive, lush gardens, this 5-star resort in the Algarve is 3.1 mi from Portimão and the city of Lagos. Penina Hotel & Golf Resort features a selection of sports and leisure facilities, including 3 golf courses and a large outdoor swimming pool. The rooms at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort are filled with natural light and have plush beds with white linens. Some open onto balconies and feature seating areas. Many overlook the pool area. Leisure amenities include massage treatments, a sauna, a well-equipped fitness center, 5 on site tennis courts.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Cascais.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Albufeira.The luxurious 5-star Salgados Palace is next to the Salgados Golf and features scenic ocean views. The hotel features 3 outdoor swimming pools, a SPA & Wellness Center as well as restaurants and bars with panoramic views. The modern rooms at the Salgados Palace feature a private entrance, bathroom, flat-screen cable TV and a mini-bar. Some rooms also feature a balcony and views over the ocean and the golf course. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine in one of the property’s à la carte restaurants.