Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort

Algarve, Praia da Falesia

Based on 969 traveller reviews

84% of travellers recommended this hotel

A stunning clifftop sanctuary with panoramic ocean views
Direct access to a sun-drenched beach below
Prestigious golf course and tennis academy
Daily sports and activities available at the Kids Club
A selection of elegant and luxurious suites and studios

The Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort relishes in an enviable clifftop location amidst lush green pines, overlooking the sparkling Atlantic Ocean below. It’s a superb choice for families with plenty of child friendly facilities and activities available within its enclosed cloisters. Enjoy a taste of Moorish architecture combined with luxury and opulence displayed in its elegant, contemporary rooms and suites.

Select from an impressive range of amenities including the 9 hole Pine Cliffs Golf Course and tennis academy, in addition to a range of eateries from fine dining to family friendly buffet restaurants and poolside bars. First class service and modern facilities create a delightful holiday atmosphere. Younger guests can make new friends in their very own holiday village with clubs for ages 6 months to 12 years available. Relax and unwind at the Serenity Spa before taking a cool dip in one of the six outdoor swimming pools. The Golden Flag Praia de Falesia Beach is accessible via a lift and then steps leading down to its golden sands.

Pine Cliffs Resort has been awarded World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023: Luxury Destination SPA in Europe, World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023: Luxury Wellness Centre in Southern Europe and World Luxury Spa Awards 2023: Portugal’s Best Wellness Retreat | Serenity – The Art of Well Being.

Hotel child prices apply to ages 4–12 years. The hotel has 217 rooms. Access to the beach is via a lift which leads onto a long wooden walkway which has groups of 2/3 steps at various intervals, totalling 70. Therefore the hotel may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Jardim Colonial

Enjoy a variety of international favourites alongside a la carte Portuguese dishes, as well as themed dinner buffets within this inviting bright and contemporary restaurant.

Open 07:00 – 10:30 and 18:30 – 22:30

Children’s menus are available. Half board guests can dine at this restaurant.

Corda Cafe

Enjoy all day refreshments and snacks at this poolside bar.

Open 10:00 – 22:30

Guests on half board receive €30 credit per adult for meals at Corda Cafe.

Mare at Pine Cliffs

Located on Praia de Falesia Beach, guests can sample light snacks and Portuguese ice cream with stunning views of the ocean. Entertainment is on offer during the summer season.

Open 11:30 – 22:30 from April - October

Guests on half board will receive €30 credit per adult for meals at the Beach Club.

Mirador Champagne Bar

Opening Times:

16:00 - 22:30

April - November

The elegant Mirador Champagne Bar is perched on a cliff top overlooking the ocean with spectacular views of the sunset. It offers a wide selection of international wines, spirits and cocktails.

O Grill

Enjoy mouth-watering Mediterranean grilled dishes overlooking the Pine Cliffs Golf Course and swimming pool. Sit back and relax with the family inside or al fresco.

Open 07:00 – 10:30, 12:00 – 16:00 and 18:30 – 22:30 from February to October

Half board guests can eat a buffet dinner at this restaurant instead of Jardim Colonial depending on the season.

O Pescador

Guests can enjoy a la carte Portuguese cuisine including seafood specialities overlooking the pool and Atlantic Ocean in the distance. Seating is available inside and outside.

Open 07:00 – 10:30 and 19:30 – 23:00 from May to October

Guests on half board receive €30 credit per adult for meals at O Pescador.

Pine Cliffs Club House

Located by the Golf Course’s first tee, fairway fans can enjoy all day dining including light snacks, steaks and sandwiches.

Open: 10:00 – 20:00 from February to December

Guests on half board receive €30 credit per adult to dine at this restaurant.

Piri Piri Steak House

This popular restaurant serves top notch grilled meats in an enticing and stylish restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy excellent international cuisine, seafood dishes and tapas, in addition to tantalising desserts.

Open: 18:00 – 22:30 from March to October

Guests on half board receive €30 credit per adult to dine at this restaurant.

Portulano Lobby Bar

Opening Times:
15:00 - 01:00

The Portulano Lobby Bar is open year round and offers a relaxed environment to enjoy a beverage whilst listening to live music. It stocks a variety of wines and has an extensive cocktail menu.

Yakuza By Olivier

Sample traditional Japanese flavours with a Mediterranean twist in an outdoor setting. Guests DJs play into the evening.

Open: 19:30 – 02:30 July - August

Zest

Entice your mind and soul with healthy and delicious home made dishes and juices for breakfast and seasonal dinners.

Beach & Pools

Swimming Pools

There are 6 outdoor swimming pools throughout the resort, plus additional one for children at the Porto Pirata club. You can also enjoy the indoor heated pool at the Pine Cliffs Go Active health club.

Beach

Awarded a Golden Flag by the European Union, Praia da Falésia has the longest stretch of beach in all of Portugal. There is a full programme of watersports and beach service is available from the Beach Club restaurant.

Access to the beach is via a lift which leads onto a long wooden walkway which has groups of 2/3 steps at various intervals, totalling 70. Therefore the hotel may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

For Families

Porto Pirata Children's Club and Creche

Opening Times:
09:30 - 17:00
Open daily in high season

The programme of entertainment and activities is tailored to different age groups and includes arts & crafts, water games, team activities, games, mini golf and theme days. Prices vary by age and are available for a full day or half day, pre-booking is required (1 day ahead) and lunch can be taken at the club. The staff are English speaking and fully qualified.

Restrictions:
For ages 6 months - 8 years.

Junior Club

Opening Times:
11:00 - 19:00
April to October and during festive periods

The Junior Club has a daily sports and activity programme with 3-5 activities per day. These can include activities such as team games, arts & crafts, beach activities, archery, sports, face painting and football tournaments.
Activities are chargeable and staff are English speaking and fully qualified.

Restrictions:
For ages 8 - 12 years.

Spa & Wellness

Serenity Spa

Enter the world of pure relaxation at the Serenity Spa. The Thermal Oasis, featuring hydrotherapy pool, steam room, herbal bio sauna, sauna with Himalayan salt, ice fountain, experience showers and an outdoor Jacuzzi®, is a great place to relax before or after your chosen treatment.

Restrictions:
Children under 18 years are not permitted in the Thermal area.

Activities & Entertainment

Sports Facilities

The Pine Cliffs Resort has a variety of activities including the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy which has 5 floodlit courts. It offers court hire and racquet rental, coaching courses and tournaments for guests to take part in. If golf is more of what you fancy why not try the prestigious 9 hole Pine Cliffs golf course set over 168 acres of beautiful land perched on a cliff top overlooking the ocean and sandy beach. There is also a golf academy offering a tuition service to those who are learning or need a bit of practice. The resort also offers a 125m² health and fitness centre including a sauna and jacuzzi®, exercise machines and specialist classes such as water aerobics. Children must be over the age of 16 years to use the health and fitness centre.

About the location

Located in a pretty village along Portugal’s south coast, the Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, offers something for everyone. Praia da Falesia is set in a beautiful area of the Algarve with soft golden sands and rugged cliffs perfect for nature lovers. With the larger resorts of Vilamoura and Albufeira on either side there are lots of opportunities to enjoy bars, restaurants, shops and more during your stay.

Just five minutes’ walk away from the hotel is the 8km stretch of sands, where you’ll find glittering clear waters and plenty of activities. The beach is backed by bustling tavernas and restaurants where you can choose from a wide selection of dishes, including fresh seafood and local produce, washed down with delicious local wines.

Transfer time

Pine Cliffs Hotel is a 35 minute drive from Faro Airport.

Deluxe Room Resort View

Max 2 adults

Deluxe Rooms have recently been renovated and offer a luxurious bed and a comfortable space for you to relax and unwind in as well as a rain shower and separate bathtub. Floor to ceiling French doors open onto a private furnished balcony or terrace.

34m²

Facilities

Air conditioning

Minibar

Bath

Separate shower

Interconnecting Deluxe Resort View Rooms

Max 2 adults, 2 children

Interconnecting rooms consist of two Deluxe Rooms that have recently been renovated and offer a luxurious bed and a comfortable space for you to relax and unwind in as well as a rain shower and separate bathtub. Floor to ceiling French doors open onto a private furnished balcony or terrace.

34m² x 2

Facilities

Deluxe Room Atlantic View

Max 2 adults

The Deluxe Rooms with Atlantic View have recently been renovated and offer a rain shower and separate bathtub as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms feature luxurious beds and a comfortable space for you to relax and unwind in as well as floor to ceiling French doors, opening onto a private furnished balcony or terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

34m²

Facilities

Grand Deluxe Room Resort View

Max 3 adults

Recently renovated Grand Deluxe Rooms with Resort View offer a split level accommodation with seating area separated by an elegant marble balustrade. The rooms feature a bathtub with a separate rain shower and a private furnished balcony.

45m²

Facilities

Grand Deluxe Room Atlantic View

Max 3 adults

The recently refurbished Grand Deluxe Rooms have a split level design with a seating area and balcony or terrace with wonderful views of the ocean. The bathroom has hand painted Portuguese tiles and a walk-in rainforest shower.

45m²

Facilities

Junior Suite Resort View

Max 3 adults, 1 child

The recently refurbished Junior Suites are elegantly designed with Moorish influence and Portuguese craftsmanship. The suites offer comfort and space with a separate living area, bedroom and en suite bathroom with a bathtub and walk-in rain shower. The balcony or terrace has views of the impressive Algarvian cliffs and is equipped with lounge chairs and a coffee table.

41m²

Facilities

Duplex Suite Resort View

Max 3 adults, 1 child

These suites are based over two levels, on the ground floor is a living room opening on to a spacious balcony. Upstairs, the bedroom has a double bed or twin beds and the bathroom hosts a rainforest shower. The suites have a furnished balcony and overlook the landscaped gardens.

55m²

Facilities

Duplex Suite Atlantic View

Max 3 adults, 1 child

55m²

Facilities

Sovereign plus

Sovereign guests will receive one complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and strawberries in chocolate dip in their rooms on arrival.

Based on 969 traveller reviews

84% of travellers recommended this hotel

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Great family vacation!

ivs2016, Savannah, Georgia

Nov 05 2024

What a great family experience! Clean room , great service from housekeeping, front desk , breakfast team, pool guys. Love it and we will be back. Loise- breakfast hostess was incredible, calm and...

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Total rip off

David J,

Oct 30 2024

Absolutely shocking that you charge €63 per person for 9 holes and then insist we pay €15 to rent golf shoes as you insisted we couldnt wear flat tennis shoes. No other course we played had a...

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An odd place

DottyTraveler, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Oct 26 2024

I will start by saying that we only booked this 2 days before arriving, so perhaps didn’t do enough research. But below are the things I would have liked to have known: - the room: we had a 2 bed...

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Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Jardim Colonial

Corda Cafe

Mare at Pine Cliffs

Mirador Champagne Bar

O Grill

O Pescador

Pine Cliffs Club House

Piri Piri Steak House

Portulano Lobby Bar

Yakuza By Olivier

Zest

Beach & Pools

Swimming Pools

Beach

For Families

Porto Pirata Children's Club and Creche

Junior Club

Spa & Wellness

Serenity Spa

Activities & Entertainment

Sports Facilities

About the location

Transfer time

Deluxe Room Resort View

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Interconnecting Deluxe Resort View Rooms

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Deluxe Room Atlantic View

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Grand Deluxe Room Resort View

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Grand Deluxe Room Atlantic View

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Junior Suite Resort View

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Duplex Suite Resort View

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Duplex Suite Atlantic View

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Sovereign plus

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