Pine Cliffs Village

Algarve, Praia da Falesia

Based on 1112 traveller reviews

88% of travellers recommended this hotel

One of Europe’s leading luxury family resorts
Pine Cliffs Village is located next to the beach and boasts eight pools
A range of activities on offer for younger guests, including a life-sized pirate ship
Keen golfers can make use of the nine-hole course onsite

Nestled in the heart of one of Portugal’s most beautiful beach towns, Pine Cliffs Village is the ideal destination for families looking for a holiday which combines luxury and fun. This award winning resort is one of the leading five star family destinations in Europe, offering excellent facilities and activities for all ages. This self contained resort also offers guests privacy and luxury in the Pine Cliffs Villas, perfect for families or small groups.

Guests at Pine Cliffs Village are immersed in traditional Portuguese style from the moment they enter the resort. Surrounded by manicured gardens and located a stone’s throw from the beach, the resort offers spectacular views of the Praia da Falesia coastline.

Accommodation at Pine Cliffs Village is contemporary and comfortable, including luxurious Garden Suites, Terraces, Pine Cliffs Suites and Villas, all of which are perfect for families and groups. With a range of exceptional restaurants, an outstanding spa, eight pools, and sporting facilities (including a nine hole golf course), the Pine Cliffs Village boasts an array of activities. A life sized pirate ship keeps the little ones entertained at the Kids’ Club, while they can have a kick about on the football pitch. Plus, guests can discover the white sands of the neighbouring beach via a wooden walkway which connects directly to the resort.

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 20 Terraces and 23 Pine Cliff Suites.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Jardim Colonial

Start the day with a delicious breakfast or relax with the family over dinner. Serving à la carte Portuguese and international cuisine, guests can enjoy themed buffets and children’s menus.

Open: 07:00 – 10:30 and 18:30 – 22:30

Half board guests can dine in this restaurant.

Corda Cafe

Surrounded by the village’s lush gardens, this chic poolside café is the place to be throughout the day. Choose from a delicious range of snacks, drinks and other refreshments.

Open: 10:00 – 22:30

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

Mare at Pine Cliffs

With prime views of the ocean, the Beach Club is the perfect place to relax with a refreshing drink or snack. There’s also evening entertainment throughout the summer month.

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

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

Mirador Champagne Bar

Take in the stunning ocean views as you toast your holiday. This bar is the perfect place to watch the sunset, offering a range of international wines, cocktail and spirits.

Open: 16:00 – 22:30 from April to November

O Grill

A relaxed ambiance awaits at this Mediterranean eatery. Overlooking the pool, O Grill offers fantastic views of the golf course and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

Depending on the season, half guests can enjoy the buffet dinner here instead of the Jardim Colonial.

O Pescador

With a reputation for serving delicious seafood, this restaurant is the perfect choice for those who want to sample Portuguese cuisine. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner here.

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 next to the golf course, the Club House offers a menu of light meals, including a selection of sandwiches. This is the ideal place to relax before or after a round of golf.

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

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

Piri Piri Steak House

Offering a prime selection of meats from across the world, this is a relaxed restaurant with a top quality menu. Guests can also select fish or tapas dishes.

Open: 08:00 – 22:30 from March to October

Guests on half board receive €30 credit per adult for meals at the Peri Peri Steak House.

Portulano Lobby Bar

Enjoy live music over a glass of wine or refreshing cocktail at the relaxed Lobby Bar.

Open: 15:00 – 01:00

Yakuza By Olivier

This classy restaurant serves an innovative fusion of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Guest DJs often make an appearance and the venue is open for drinks until the early hours.

Open: 19:30 – 02:30 from 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

Guests have use of six outdoor pools at the resort. Kids can enjoy their own pool at the Porto Pirata Club and an indoor heated pool is available at the Go Active Health Club.

Beach

Guests have direct access to the longest beach in Portugal, Praia da Falesia, via the resort’s lift. Water sports and food and drink are available at the Beach Club.

Families

Porto Pirata Children's Club and Creche

Kids can check out the varied programme of activities at the children’s village, which includes a life sized pirate ship, mini golf and basketball court.

Ages: 6 months – 8 years

Open: 09:30 – 17:00 in high season

Junior Club

For older children, the junior club offers five activities per day including sports, beach games, archery, football tournaments and arts and crafts.

Ages: 8 – 12 years

Open: 11:00 – 19:00 from April to October and during festive periods

Spa & Wellness

Serenity Spa

Switch off at the spa which offers a range of treatments and a Thermal Oasis. Don’t forget to take advantage of the outdoor Jacuzzi.

Guests under 18 are not permitted in the Thermal Oasis.

Go Active Health Club

Those who like to keep active can enjoy Technogym equipment, an indoor pool and specialist classes including water aerobics and personal training sessions.

Guests under the age of 16 are not permitted in the fitness centre.

Activities & Entertainment

Sports Facilities

Enjoy a game of tennis on one of the five floodlit courts or brush up on your skills at the golf academy and nine hole golf course. Water sports are also on offer at the beach.

About the location

Known by the locals as ‘the beach town’, the white sands of Praia da Falesia stretch for over six kilometres. Framed and protected by the orange hue of the cliffs and emerald green pine trees, the area offers stunning views of the coastline and is a popular destination for those looking for a peaceful Portuguese holiday.

With only a handful of hotels and a number of outstanding restaurants, Praia da Falesia is an exclusive hidden gem offering tranquillity and relaxation by the water. As well as the Pine Cliffs Village’s many excellent restaurants, guests will find a further selection of traditional Portuguese eateries in the town.

Transfer time

Pine Cliffs Village is 30 minutes from Faro Airport by car.

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Two Bedroom Terrace

Max 4 adults

Pine Cliffs Terraces offer two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a large dining room with seating for up to six and a sofabed. Enjoy pine and resort views from your balcony or large terrace. The split level style and tiled floors in the Terraces may not be suitable for families with young children especially those under 4 years old. Stair gates can be requested and are subject to availability.

165m²

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Air conditioning

Self catering facilities

Three Bedroom Terrace

Max 6 adults

Pine Cliffs Terraces offer three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a large dining room with a seating area and sofabed. Enjoy pine and resort views from your balcony or large terrace. The split level style and tiled floors in the Terraces may not be suitable for families with young children especially those under 4 years old. Stair gates can be requested and are subject to availability.

220m²

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Four Bedroom Terrace

Max 8 adults

Pine Cliffs Terraces offer four bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a large dining room with a seating area and sofabed. Enjoy pine and resort views from your balcony or large terrace. The split level style and tiled floors in the Terraces may not be suitable for families with young children especially those under 4 years old. Stair gates can be requested and are subject to availability.

240m²

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Two Bedroom Pine Cliffs Suite

Max 5 adults, 1 child

Pine Cliffs Suites have two bedrooms, one with double and one with twin beds, two bathrooms, sitting room with open-plan kitchen and dining area, sofabed and balcony or terrace with views of the golf course.

100m²

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Three Bedroom Pine Cliffs Suite

Max 7 adults, 1 child

Pine Cliffs Suites feature three bedrooms, one double and two twins, three bathrooms, sitting room with an open-plan kitchen and dining area, sofabed and a balcony or terrace with a view over the resort.

124m²

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Pine Cliffs Villas

Max 10 adults

A selection of four and five bedroom villas is available, featuring fully equipped kitchen, living room and outdoor patio with private swimming pool, barbecue and sunbathing area. Please call our Trusted Advisers to book.

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One Bedroom Garden Suite

Max 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children

One Bedroom Garden Suites comprise of a fully equipped kitchen with open dining area, airy living space with sofa bed, outdoor terrace or patio and elegant master bedroom with queen bed and an ensuite bathroom, including bathtub and shower.

61-88 m²

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Two Bedroom Garden Suite

Max 5 Adults or 4 Adults and 2 Children

Two Bedroom Garden Suites offer a master bedroom with queen bed and en suite bathroom, bathtub and shower, a twin bedded room with separate bathroom with shower. An open-plan living room with a sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen and spacious dining area and a terrace or patio.

91-110 m²

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Three Bedroom Garden Suite

Max 7 Adults or 6 Adults and 2 Children

Three Bedroom Garden Suites feature an elegant entrance hall, leading to a fully equipped kitchen and dining area and spacious, open plan lounge with sofa bed. These suites feature three individual en suite rooms, including a master bedroom with queen bed, bathtub and shower, a second queen bedroom with shower and a twin bedded room, also with a shower.

134-158 m²

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 1112 traveller reviews

88% of travellers recommended this hotel

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Beautiful resort but weekend busy with stags and large groups

mermaidskiss, UK

Sep 14 2024

We are fans of pine cliffs and have stayed here many times over the years. This was our second stay this year. The hotel and residences are beautiful but on this visit we were surprised at the number of large groups and stag party groups who were staying there. Of course, we have no problem with large groups but we choose pine cliffs for the lovely quiet atmosphere. I love to relax on a sun lounger under the pine trees but this time I had large groups either side of me so I couldn’t relax and instead retreated to my balcony. As we haven’t seen this before at pine cliffs I did some research online and I noticed Pine cliffs advertised on a stag party website so I guess that’s why. One of the groups next to me were very loud and they left their bottles and glasses etc all over the grass, which I then cleared up for them. On our first night we were excited to go for a drink at the champagne bar as that’s one of the reasons we choose pine cliffs. It’s a wonderful experience. Unfortunately it was closed for a private event. The gin bar was also closed as was the beach bar which also has a private event. This is frustrating but clearly pine cliffs is appealing to larger groups. It’s just a shame that couples cannot use all the facilities on offer. The restaurants are expensive so we walk into olhos dagua where there are some lovely restaurants. Versatile restaurant is classy and excellent value so we chose to walk there. Via the beach the walk takes half an hour and is very pleasant but an Uber only takes 5 minutes and is only 5 euros. Our residence was wonderful and a great size. Housekeeping is great and everything is spotlessly clean and well equipped. Our room was next to a road though so incredibly noisy as it was the main road through the resort to the mini market and o grill so there were many deliveries early in the morning. Also adjacent to a busy road just outside of the resort. We kept the ceiling fan on at night to drown out the noise. Balcony was huge with sun and shade so that’s a bonus. The beach is the best part. You can walk for miles and the steps down to the beach are not too arduous. I love pine cliffs but hope they are not changing into more of an events hotel than one where couples and families can relax and enjoy.

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Could be so much better with a few improvements......

flo5777, uk

Sep 04 2024

Accommodation - we stayed 10 nights in a 2 bedroom garden residence. We found it clean, spacious & peaceful. I would have liked a little more patio space but it was sufficient. S803. The kitchen is well equipped and being able to launder was a bonus. 2 bottles of water are provided daily, but if you want coffee pods replaced then you would need to check out/in daily. They sell them in the shop for 1.50 Euros. I couldn't find them in supermarkets. I have Lavazza at home and these are larger pods. The bathrooms are great, but I think the toiletries provided could be a little better. There are large communal bottles of shampoo, conditioner & body wash. Nothing else such as vanity packs, shower caps, soap etc as would be normal in a Luxury resort. Resort - this resort is huge it can take 30 minutes to get from the residences to the main hotel (especially with children in tow). There are resort shuttles but there are not enough, it's chaotic and haphazard. Not the usual luxury resort facility of a golf cart to your room. We waited 30 minutes at Yakuza on our 1st night. We tried the shuttle a couple of times more but it was poor and unpredictable. In the end when we went to the beach etc.....I drove. It was the same throughout, people stood for ages & gave up & walked. If you go off resort Uber will come onto the site to where you are eg. Block S8. There are car parks so you can also park close to your suite. Pools/Beach - each guest receives a towel card and you exchange this for a towel & return it for your card after. The towels were big and of good quality but one towel each is a little tricky with sticky kids on a beach etc. Without doubt one of the worst things is "Sunbed towel claiming" - at the start of our holiday if you went to the residence pool area after 9am you had no hope of a bed as people claim the beds with their towels/books goods. This is poor culture and the Hotel needs to manage this. People were sitting on towels on the grass with children & there were a third of beds empty round the pool, but claimed with items etc. We spent a lot of time at the Golf pool as this didn't happen there, but it shouldn't happen anywhere. The beach is beautiful, bit of trek but worth it, but again towel culture....we hired a day bed for 200 Euros (you need to pre-book) which was nice but unfortunately next to all the beach hawkers selling goods. We were on the rear one nearest the path. They might want to put up a barrier or manage this better. I didn't feel like I was on a luxury resort at either the pool or beach, there was literally no service (except at the Golf pool where there was food & drink service), you have to make your own bed up everywhere & get your own drinks from the bar. Never saw any beach service staff. I never understand this as the revenue loss must be huge. Maybe if they did this they could afford to put on treble the shuttles? Staff - I found all the staff to be absolutely lovely. Food - Breakfast is a buffet with some egg stations and a large selection. We ate dinner twice at Yakuza which we liked a lot, lunch once at mare which was overpriced for what it was, once for dinner at the residences - o'grill (didn't realise it was a buffet - oops our mistake) and one dinner at O Pescador - I didn't have my glasses on & ordered the prawns for starter....they were pretty but not 78 euros worth. Will attach a picture. We liked lunch at the Golf Club terrace, staff were lovely & we liked watching the golfers. There are restaurants opposite and to the right as you walk out of hotel, we found some nice ones. Kids Club - our boy enjoyed it, met parrots and other creatures, did mini-golf etc. Again kids club staff were lovely. Overall a decent holiday just very frustrating regarding the resort shuttle situation, pool/beach service & the awful sunbed towel culture. The resort succeeds because of the spacious accommodations, but it could do so much better with pool/beach service and properly staffed resort shuttles/golf carts, they make it difficult for you to dine in their own resort.

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Lovely hotel, great stay, but busy!

James C, Brentwood, United Kingdom

Aug 23 2024

We just got back from our stay at Pine Cliffs, and absolutely loved our time there. Keep in mind there are no private beaches in Portugal but this hotel is located right near the beach and has beds set out for people, some you can walk up and get and others you can pay to reserve. The beach is and elevator ride down the cliff and a far walk from there. It's a lovely beach but busy. The hotel is beautiful and plenty of pools for families. The reception and housekeeping staff were wonderful and professional. We had a very smooth checkin and out. Restaurants served good food but a bit overpriced at times, particularly the Indian restaurant. The food was good there but the portions were tiny. I don't think I've ever gone to an Indian restaurant that served such small portions. It wasn't just one dish, we ordered 4 dishes for 4 people and the portion size was all anemic. Another thing I didn't appreciate is the weather was scorching, 34-40c, during our stay and we were starved for water. Sometimes they would put 2 smallish size bottles in the room but not everyday. On the grounds of the hotel no one passed out water to the guests. We've been to hotels that do this, especially on hot days when customers can get dehydrated or heat stroke, not to mention the many young children in that kind of heat. The 40c day we were there, even the staff appeared to be suffering! Lastly, it's not the fault of the hotel but it is massive. The receptionist said upward to 3,000 guests. So, it is very busy and lots of families with young children. It just gets congested in places. So, just expect a lot of people. Book all of your restaurants at the hotel in advance if you plan to eat there because they get booked up. There are restaurants a walk outside of the hotel and you can easily get an Uber to the marina for more restaurants and excursions. Taxis and Uber is not too expensive. Overall, we enjoyed the hotel. It is immaculately well kept, housekeeping made up the rooms everyday without having a call to reception, the staff were very responsive to us and helpful. The beach was great even if a longish walk in the hot sun.

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Pine Cliffs Village

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

Families

Porto Pirata Children's Club and Creche

Junior Club

Spa & Wellness

Serenity Spa

Go Active Health Club

Activities & Entertainment

Sports Facilities

About the location

Transfer time

Two Bedroom Terrace

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Three Bedroom Terrace

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Four Bedroom Terrace

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Two Bedroom Pine Cliffs Suite

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Three Bedroom Pine Cliffs Suite

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Pine Cliffs Villas

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One Bedroom Garden Suite

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Two Bedroom Garden Suite

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Three Bedroom Garden Suite

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Sovereign plus

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