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Rural Capela das Artes

Algarve · Portugal

Quinta Da Cruz - Estrada Nacional 125View location

9.4/10Excellent198 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Location9.2/109.2
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About Rural Capela das Artes

Hotel Capela das Artes, a historic building in Alcantarilha, offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Located 1. 9 miles from Armação de Pêra, this hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with TVs, private bathrooms (with a bath, hairdryer, and free toiletries), and views of the pool and garden.

Meeting and event rooms are available. Guests can dine at traditional restaurants within 984 feet, offering Algarvean cuisine, especially fish and seafood. Amenities include airport shuttle and daily maid service.

Relax on the spacious lawn with sun loungers around the pool, or explore the property's six hectares of olive groves, featuring a 17th-century olive oil press, a 15th-century chapel (a monument of public interest), and various art pieces.

Golf enthusiasts will find several courses, including Amendoeira, Ocêanico, and Salgados, within 3. 1 miles. Access to the A22 motorway is 0. 6 miles away, Albufeira is 6. 8 miles away, Portimão is a 17-minute drive, and Faro International Airport is 29 miles away.

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Located in Silves, Hotel Capela das Artes is by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Senhora da Rocha Beach and Silves Castle. This golf hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Marinha Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Peneco Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Silves? This hotel has 5382 square feet (500 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 7:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 8 for children
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 35 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Aqualand Algarve 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Armação Beach 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Golfo de Cádiz 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Oceanico Faldo Golf Course 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Lagoa dos Salgados 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Vale do Olival Beach 4.8 km / 3 mi
Herdade dos Salgados Golf 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Cova Redonda Beach 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Senhora da Rocha Beach 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Trilhos do Algarve 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Praia Nova 7 km / 4.3 mi
SandCity 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Algarve Shopping Mall 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Praia da Galé East 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Room service
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Non-smoking establishment
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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Rural Capela das Artes

9.4
Excellent
198 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
william
Awesome stay. Clean, comfortable, good sleep. Beautiful grounds, flowering trees and gorgeous furniture in the lounges. Staff was excellent.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Claire
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Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
alain
Un endroit magnifique, une ancienne Oliveraie de style Arabique...Avec une superbe piscine...Nous avons adoré chaque minutes...et que dire du déjeuner...Époustouflant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Connor

Fantastic stay!

Was only there for one night, wish we could’ve stayed longer. Very cool grounds and rooms were very comfortable! Service was top notch!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Devyn
Absolutely beautiful boutique hotel, the details in each room and common areas are phenomenal- the owner is so sweet, please do her breakfast ifs delicious and perfect because there are not a lot of breakfast places around at all
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Chris

Unusual and amazing grounds with big rooms

A wonderful place to stay on our tour of Portugal. Breakfast was great and so quick. Hotel grounds are amazing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Carolyn
Alcantarilha is tiny but well placed to enjoy the nearby beaches and attractions.
The hotel is just off the N125.
The hotel is fabulous.
It is a 15th century quinta or olive grove with presses.
The accommodation has been styled accordingly.

If you're looking for something with more character than the usual hotels, this place is perfect.
The grounds are extensive and well maintained and shield the location from any traffic noise.

The pool is lovely with plenty of space and loungers.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
Marilyn

Lovely stay

A delightful place to stay. Loved it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2025
Stephane
Julie is so friendly and helpful! The landscaping and buildings on this site are just amazing! Very relaxing and beautiful! I would recommend this place to everyone!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Daniel
The Hotel Capela das Arte is a refuge from the overcrowded and noisy Albufeira - peaceful and serene. The former Olive Mill converted to boutique hotel is beautifully designed with vintage furniture tastefully arranged. The lovely pool coupled with the specimen Olive Trees is quite lovely. Our host, Julie was fabulous! Breakfast is amazing.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Barrie
Ideal for those who want a quiet and peaceful holiday.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Maria Irene
The property is historic and wonderfully decorated. The owner is an artist. The main house/ 2nd floor is like a museum filled with the owners paintings, btw he is so nice and down to earth.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Maria
Julie is an amazing person and takes care of everything in this hotel. I highly recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Flo
Place is wonderful. Julie is great and very flexible host. Recommended
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2023
livona
Lovely hotel with character. Wonderful staff and close drive g distance to many beaches on the coast.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2022
Alan

Charming & historic

Despite reading earlier encouraging reviews the hotel surpassed our expectations. Small hotel, about 30 bedrooms. Undoubted character of history & culture in the buildings and furnishings. Friendly & obliging staff. You can have a personal tour round the original buildings and its story.
Opened in 2022 is the impressive Crista Galli restaurant for evenings. Daily housekeeping except Sundays.

Disabled access would be worth enquiring on.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2020
Paulo

nice hotel

Nice hotel, good area with easy access, you will need a car.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2020
Verified traveler

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, centrally located, easy access to main roads, clean, you will need a car to get around. Friendly staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2019
Ann

Our holiday haven retreat.

We love this hotel so much inside it’s so peaceful and quiet,the staff are all so lovely and helpful nothing’s to much trouble and the breakfast is perfect.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2019
Paulo

Decent hotel

Nice hotel, friendly service, comfortable rooms, could not get air con to work, apart from that all good.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2019
Alexandra

Incredible stay!

This guesthouse is such a special place! The house and grounds are absolutely beautiful, so tranquil and lush! The breakfast room is adorable. So fun wandering around the house and seeing all of the artifacts from all around the world as well. We found the location to be perfect for exploring both the area more west in the Algarve (7 hanging valleys trail, benagil) and east (Tavira, Faro) as it is pretty centrally located. The staff was absolutely wonderful as well, I cannot say enough good things! We had an issue with our arrival time and ended up getting in much later than expected, and the staff was so understanding and helpful. I would highly highly recommend this place!! Its a hidden gem!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2017
mike

Qurky but nice

A unique experience! A bit like spending some overnight time in a well kept museum. But it was a nice place to be and if in the area again it is a hotel we would return to. The rooms were quirky but clean with old stile furniture and artefacts in room and around the area. Breakfast good. Staff friendly. Pool area magnificent.. All in all a real one off!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2017
Judith & Dammes

charming and unique

This hotel is a work in progress. ..charming and unique....but not a building site..lovely unheated pool. Wonderful as a base or for total casual relaxation.

Currently only serves breakfast..huge continental spread..gorgeous. small 'fridge in room means you can keep food fresh if you go shopping and want lunch. A kettle might be nice.

Traditional Portuguese solid buildings with beautiful Moriccan style lamps everywhere, lots of wrought iron and heavy wood, with many artefacts from other countries.

Aldi is a few hundred yards walking distance in one direction and the tiny village with it's lovely little restaurants a bit further away in the other. The streets are quite steep and cobbled. ....but we managed it even post hip surgery 5 months ago.

You can always get a taxi...leave your car at the hitel!

10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

Moorish Algarve

A lovely oasis amid the hustle of Algarve in a lovely, quiet town.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2017
Derek

Tranquil Hotel in lovely Mediterranean gardens.

This is an excellent hotel. Located just off Armacao De Pera, which allows it to be tranquil within its beautiful and peaceful Mediterranean gardens. It has a fantastic swimming pool within the garden areas. Breakfast is given within a beautifully furnished building. The bedrooms are located in a separate building which has been tastefully decorated with North African fittings and ornaments. Making this is one of my favourite hotels in the Algarve.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

So peaceful

Such a lovely hotel with so many interesting pieces of decoration and furniture around. Pool area is lovely and there was never a problem getting a sunbed. The only downfall is that we ended up spending a lot on taxis into the town or beach and back again as there is Very little in that area. But the hotel was always perfectly peaceful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2017
Eileen

Lovely hotel

Many interesting features. Good variety at breakfast. Lovely pool.
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2017
katie

Peaceful hotel

Loved this hotel. The main building has loads of character with lots of interesting bits on furniture to look at. The pool area was really clean. Lovely peaceful place to chill by the pool and soak up the sunshine. What topped it off for me was all the amazing olive trees in the grounds, truly beautiful! The breakfast was varied, lots of delicious things to fill you up for a day of exploring the algarve. Would stay here again!
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2016
Verified traveler
Nice stay for being away from the hustle and bustle of most of the Algarve... Only a short ride to nice beaches. Hotel has a WONDERFUL breakfast. Large rooms. The beds and bedding leave something to be desired as they were not very comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2016
Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel full of culture

Quite stay, plenty of space, beautiful rooms and garden full of centuries old olive trees. Alcantarilha is a charming village with a great case de pasto and a beautiful old church. Angel, the proprietor of the hotel, is warm and hospitable and willing to share his love of Portugal with guests.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2015
Janice

Peaceful, relaxing, charming accommodation.

I arrived late but someone had kindly waited for me for which I was really grateful. The room was large and spotlessly clean with a large balcony which got the sun the whole morning. WiFi was easy to connect and worked well. The room was really comfortable and the area so peaceful, that I slept really well. The pool was huge and always very clean - hardly anyone else used it during the time that I was there so it was like my own private pool.Joao was always friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great - fresh bread, fruit, orange juice and strong coffee (perfect!).
I have travelled literally all over the world and stayed in many places of all standards - this was charming, clean and comfortable. Great value and I enjoyed my 6 night stay. I would happily return. I am not sure Galamand actually stayed in the same hotel as me as I don't recognise any similarity between their experience and mine!I did not see anywhere on the website that a bar was available so was not expecting one.
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2015
Higs

Very good Portuguese style hotel in handy location

Main reception & dining part of this hotel is in a beautiful old Portuguese Manor House, approached via a grand drive & set in lovely grounds. The manager is excellent, with a very positive 'no problem' attitude & was always very helpful. Superb two level swimming pool, loved by my 2 children. 3 good places to eat within 5 minutes walk in the adjacent village. Much more choice within 10 minutes drive in neighbouring towns. Across the road is a very Handy Aldi supermarket & a huge & slightly surreal Chinese emporium selling quite literally everything. (They captured a significant portion of the children's pocket money! And supplied us with stuff for days by the pool). Rooms are in a modern 2 storey block separate & behind the main house. Clean, simple, air conditioned & well maintained. Quiet location but within minutes of Zoo marine, a smaller water park (Slide & splash is 20 mins by car), a large sand sculpture exhibition & the beach. Car advised for ease but not essential, people seemed to be using taxis or hire cars. Would recommend for couples or families. A great find. We will go back!
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2015
Amir

Excellent place. Unique. Compfortable. Great service.

Great place, great people, with great attidude. We arrived early but not only the room was ready, we received 2 joint rooms for 4 of us (couple with 2 kids). Located 3 minutes walking from the village center and 5 minutes drive from the highway, Capela des Artes was easily accesible. My kids enjoyed the pool very much! Rooms were very comfortable. Good breakfast. In short - very recomended. Definitely will come back!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2015
Ade

Beautiful Authentic Portuguese Ranch style Hotel

Fantastic Hotel in large grounds smattered with beautiful art work and Olive trees. The rooms are clean and comfy with balconies or terrace areas in three buildings 50 yards from the Main House. The Hotel has a large pool on 2 levels with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas. The staff are very friendly and helpful and serve a fine continental breakfast. The Hotel is 200 yards from the local village (Alcantarilha) which has 2 excellent restaurants and within 5-20 minutes of many spectacular beaches. This is a great Hotel to relax in but don't expect big screen tvs or Jacuzzis or the latest luxuries; I would highly recommend this hotel for couples and people who don't like the large resort hotels and want a great base to discover the Algarve.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2015
Daniel

Romantic and secluded

We stayed at this hotel because of past surveys, location and price. The hotel is inside a gated fence; the 30 unit rooms a located in a separate building surrounded by olive trees and palm trees. The large room and bathroom was comfortable but had a small TV with just 1 English speaking station. We selected the upper floor, recommended, for its large, private balcony. The pool was large, very large with lounge chairs and umbrella's. There is a large, free parking lot on the grounds. This was the \"low season\" and the grounds were not kept up which ruined the ambiance; the pool bar, bar, and roof-top terrace was also closed. A large, modern supermarket was located across the street and 4 restaurants were a short 5 minute walk from the hotel. The beaches were an easy 10 minute drive away. This is a very nice, private and quiet hotel. Jaoa was very helpful and provided useful information. He placed a small refrigerator in our room along with extra pool towels. The main building (reception) is 500 yrs old and has art work, sculpture, and other works to view. Stay here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2015
Frank

Off the beaten path

If you like peace and quiet times, away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place to stay in central Algarve. The host Joao was very accommodating and always took the extra step to make our stay very pleasant. Breakfast was very complete and available beyond normal hours. Keep it up!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2014
jg

rural landscape

The hotel is in the middle of creating a new image for itself, so the bar is yet to be finished but the restaurant and lounge areas are completed so the atmosphere is a mixture of rural, artistic ambience - very laid back. The hotel rooms are located in an olive grove, antique sculptures are placed artistically in the gardens. The hotel succeeds in creating agro-tourism atmosphere with lots of space, different from most of the tourist hotels at the beaches nearby. A main road is nearby so we quickly travelled to other places in the Algarve. We enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2014
Verified traveler

BEAUTIFUL HOTEL

This hotel is a hidden gem. It is a tranquil oasis in an absolutely awful tourist area. There are only 30 rooms which makes for a really relaxing, quiet vacation. The hotel is beautiful, set in an olive grove with lovely landscaping and pool. It is a traditional old Portuguese house that has been spectacularly renovated. The rooms are new and clean but also built in traditional style. Each room has its own large patio or balcony depending whether you are on the ground or first floor. The rooms each have an en suite and air conditioning.There is a good buffet breakfast included. The staff are superb, particularly the host Juan. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him and he made us feel really welcome and comfortable for the 9 days we stayed. From the improvement work still going on it looks like at some point this hotel is going to be a lot bigger and more impersonal and may become spoiled like the rest of the area, so it should be visited sooner rather than later. Hopefully I'm wrong and it stays as perfect as it is now! The village across the street is still relatively unspoiled and is 2 minutes walking distance. It has some nice restaurants, particularly A Marizilnha, Unfortunately, a few kilometers down the road is the horror of \"tourist Algarve\" - very tacky - but if you want a peaceful , relaxing vacation Capela das Artes is for you
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2014
D Cano

Great small hotel with large garden area and pool

The hotel is well situated next to the main road and just outside Armacao de Pera with its large choice of restaurants and lovely beaches. We loved the quiet location and large Mediterranean Gardens and swimming pool area, which allowed us to relax and spend time reading by the pool. The hotel staff were very accommodating and provided that personal service which made our stay extra special. We will be back again.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2013
William David

Quiet weekend

The welcome and service from Capela das Artes was fantastic. Capela dea Artes is an oasis of peace and quiet in the middle of the bustling Algarve. Juan and Sarah, thank you very much for making this a special place.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2012
Maria and David
Completely relaxing and perfect spot only half an hour from the airport and a short walk from the local town which had two reasonable restaurants. It was quiet and peaceful in beautiful setting even though it was August and a short drive to the sea showed the contrast of packed seaside resorts.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2011
Mike & LIsa

Very pleasant friendly hosptiality in lovely setting

We had a lovely stay in Sept 2011. Very friendly hospitality from host Oscar. Nothing was too much trouble. Great continental breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice and fresh warm bread. Quiet setting within walled premises - a nicely renovated former manor house, with additional modern rooms in separate purpose built buildings in the gardens. Lovely clean presentation, comfortable, balconies overlooking gardens, plenty of parking within the grounds and close to local amenities. Easy access from main road and only five minutes drive from main Algarve motorway which runs to Faro to the East & Atlantic Coast to the West, so easy to get to & from airport. Plenty of character. Very happy to recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2010
Tanner

Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Rural, it is situated in a small village close to the A22 and is easy to find. By car, it is only ten minutes away from the beach; we found that many of the nearby beaches have spectacular cliffs and are free of touristy attractions.
Oscar is the host and he is very friendly and helpful, his English is very good too. He could tell us all the best places to visit, including the Aldi shop across the street! He also warned us of the places to avoid.
The hotel rooms are separate from the mansion house and are situated towards the rear of the grounds, looking out onto the gardens and pool. Each room is like an apartment; en-suite and with a private patio (great for drying swimming costumes and towels). The room facilities are fairly basic, but the rooms are immaculately clean and also have good air conditioning. We found the hotel staff friendly and helpful.
The gardens and pool are lovely; the olive trees and lawns are well kept and the pool is clean and safe. (A word of warning; do not use the room towels by the pool!) There are plenty of sun loungers, parasols and books to help you relax by the pool.
The hotel serves a continental style breakfast every morning which comprises; fresh fruit, breads, cakes, cheese, ham, cereal, yoghurt, freshly squeezed orange juice, tea and coffee.
All in all, we found the hotel to have a very relaxing atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff in beautiful surroundings. We would certainly stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2009
w

Back again

We chose this hotel because we enjoyed it in 2008
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2009
Sarah

Lovely quiet Hotel, Tastefully furnished

The hotel is an old Olive Farm which was bought as a ruin and renovated - beautifully! Even though it's near a busy road it's very peaceful and the grounds are lovely. If we go back to the Algarve will certainly revisit it.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2009
Lauren

Beautiful hotel in a peaceful town

We've just returned from five days staying at Capela Das Artes and had a wonderful time. The hotel is a beautifully renovated farm house with a lovely pool. The rooms are clean, simple and elegant. Oscar, the owner, is a great host, can't do enough for you. We didn't hire a car as we were after a holiday full of R & R, however the majority of the other guests did have a cars to explore a little further afield. The town of Alcantarilha itself is very small, almost a hamlet with around four restaurants. If we had stayed longer than five days then I think we would have considered hiring a car to do a bit of exploring but for a long weekend we were fine sitting around the pool during the day and heading into the town in the evenings. All in all, a beautiful hotel and lovely sleepy town perfect for a relaxing break in the sun.
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2009
Paul

Oasis of calm.

A very friendly and relaxing environment. More of a feeling of being in Portugal than the over-developed centres like Albufiera and Portimao. Well worth visiting.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Kasper
Capella das Artes is een mooi gelegen complex op een oude olijvenperserij. De 30 kamers zijn wel relatie ver van de receptie aan een lange gang. Op het complex zijn veel tredes en ongelijke delen, dus minder geschikt voor mensen die slecht te been zijn. De kamers zijn schoon, functioneel ingericht, met eigen balkon of terras en schoonmaak is goed. We kregen gedurende de week dat we er waren echter geen schoon beddengoed. Het ontbijt is goed verzorgd en ruim, maar geen buffet. Je krijgt een dienblad vol met lekkere broodjes, jam, yoghurt en fruit.
In Alcantarilha zijn maar drie restaurantjes, die via de receptie te reserveren zijn. Bij het Italiaanse restaurant is chagrijnige bediening en eten is niet bijzonder. We hebben wel 2x heerlijk gegeten bij A Cisterna, met leuk echtpaar dat authentiek Portugees kookt. Verwacht echter geen fancy inrichting.
Bij de receptie van het hotel werken hele aardige mensen (oa Julie) die goede tips hebben voor uitstapjes in de omgeving, zoals strandjes en boottochten. Houdt er wel rekening mee dat de receptie elke dag om 19:00 sluit! Dus kom je laat aan, dan moet je aparte afspraken maken over inchecken en ophalen sleutel. We komen zeker een keer terug in de Algarve en houden dit hotel dan in gedachten als verblijfplaats.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Elin
Flott sted, hyggelig personale, veldig god frokost. Stille og rolig. Vi hadde noen supre dager her.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
THIERRY
Belle deco , tres bon accueil, cadre magnifique, petits resto a proximité.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Stephanie

Superbe

Un écrin de paix , de calme où tout est leger et propice à la déconnexion. Julie est fantastique et le maître des lieux exceptionnel. Ce lieu est une œuvre d’art conjuguée à une précision chirurgicale . Rien à redire vraiment..petit clin d’œil à Ôlivia et Freud, les 4 pattes très attachants du « tableau » final 😊
Phanie & Éva
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Andréa
L’hébergement est superbe et le personnel très agréable. Le seul point négatif serait l’emplacement qui est à environ 10minutes des restaurants, toutefois ça ne nous empêchera pas de recommander l’endroit sans hésiter. Merci !
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Frank

Beautiful - mythical- quiet

Such a beautiful and mythical place. Pleasant surroundings and staff. We were well received and guide to our rooms. The room's house was as mythical as the rest of areas. The rooms were big and comfortable with again a touch some ancient history, nice balcony and a lovely wooden ceiling . Unfortunately It was a one day sleep over, but we give this place best recommendation.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2025
Giuliano po

Atmosfera gradevole in un posto ricercato

L’ospitalità è uno degli elementi molto positivi del luogo. Buona atmosfera e arredamenti tipici
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Bernhard
Außergewöhnliches Hotel & Erlebnis. Vom Eigentümer -einem Künstler- sehr schön und einzigartig restauriertes Haupt-Gebäude aus dem 16.Jhd.mit Kapelle sowie das ganze Gelände mit einzigartigem Ambiente. Nebenan das Wohnhaus des Künstlers, eine ehemalige Olivenöl-Mühle. Alles gespickt mit venezanischer & portugiesischer Kunst und Gemälden. Ganze Anlage sehr schön hergerichtet, mit Olivenbäumen (bis zu 2000 Jahre alt). Wir waren total beeindruckt.
Die Zimmer sind in einem neueren Nebengebäude am nördlichen Grundstücksende und im portugisischen Stil eingerichtet. Sehr praktisch fanden wir den Kühlschrank für die im Aldi nebenan eingekauften Lebensmittel. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen! Allerdings ist auf dem Balkon im 1.OG schon etwas die Autobahn zu hören. Zum Frühstück gab es jeden Tag ein Tablet mit Brötchen, süßen Stücken, Marmelade, Yoghurt, Früchten, Schinken und Käse. Müsli etc. konnte man am Buffet holen. Für uns mit 5 Tagen Aufenthalt war das Frühstück genau richtig, wenn man jedoch einen längeren Aufenthalt plant, könnte das aber eventuell etwas langweilig werden. Poolanlage war schön und für uns ausreichend groß, zum ausgiebigen Schwimmen jedoch zu klein und flach. Getränke konnte man an der Reception bestellen und wurden dann gebracht.
Im Ort sind drei Restaurants mit lokaler Küche zu günstigen Preisen.
Wenn man mobil ist ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt um die Algarve zu erkunden!
Insgesamt ein einzigartiges Hotel - kein Luxushotel, aber ein tolles Erlebnis für die Sinne.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Philippe
It is like an oasis. It is quiet and the crew is very sympatic. We have enjoy our journey
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2025
gabriele
Ambiente piacevole in un contesto di opere d'arte insolite
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2025
Priscila
Tudo maravilhoso, um sonho de lugar
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
FRANCOIS

Splendide !!

Magnifique! Cette quinta portugaise historique est superbement bien décorée dans son style mauresque d’époque, autant pour les parties communes, les chambres, que les jardins extérieurs!
Accueil très sympathique et efficace.
Service et petit-déjeuner très bien!
Sérénité et calme au programme…
En synthèse, un rapport qualité/prix de haut niveau, À recommander sans hésiter !
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2025
Stéphane
Site rénové avec goût. Personnel charmant et professionnel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
joachim
Das Gelände, das Haus waren wirklich super. Das gegenüber eine riesige Aldifiliale und ein chinesisches Kaufhaus ist, ist nicht so schon. Aber auf dem Hotelgelände ist davon so gut wie nichts zu sehen. Wir haben das Hotelgelände, mit all seiner Kunst sehr genossen.
Wenn wir mal wieder an die Agave fahren sollten, werden wir wieder dort hingehen.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Agnès

Idéalement placé et beau

Très joli hôtel au milieu d’un parc. Vous êtes en ville sans y être, vous n’entendez que les oiseaux. Grande piscine. Chambre silencieuse. Bien situé pour visiter l’Algarve. Julie adorable, à l’accueil vous donnera tous les conseils pour visiter selon vos goûts la région.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Karoline
Veldig flott hotell med god frokost. Personalet var hyggelige. Perfekt beliggenhet dersom du har bil, og de har gode parkeringsmuligheter.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Jean Pierre

Un paradis sur terre

Séjour fantastique
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2024
Laurence

Super séjour en Algarve!

Très beau complexe dans une ancienne oliveraie, décorée avec soin, les chambres sont grandes et confortables, le petit-déjeuner très copieux et complet.
La piscine est grande et très agréable, on y entend à peine, lorsqu'il n'y a pas grand monde, l'autoroute qui est accessible en deux minutes depuis l'hôtel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2024
Maren
Ideal starting point for trips along the Algarve. Nice pool area. All in all, a very good place to stay for a few days.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2024
Nazanin
Diese Unterkunft hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Für die, die keine touristisch typische Unterkunft suchen, sondern einen Ort in dem sie abschalten können und von vielen Bäumen und Kunst umgeben sein möchten, ist diese Unterkunft genau richtig.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
Samuel

Amazing hotel with lot of quietness

The Hotel was absolutely amazing. The whole area was very nice and very welcoming. Even with a lot of rooms booked - according to the receptionist - it felt like our own little kingdom. Pool was very quiet and more than enough space.

We absolutely loved our stay!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2024
Alfred

A week in the Algarve

Great location for both beach visits and other activities. Very nice breakfast and super friendly and helpful staff!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 May 2024
Beatriz
El lugar merece la pena visitarlo, tiene muchas antiguedades y en general esta muy bien, pero las habitaciones tienen muy poca iluminación y los baños necesitarian una actualización.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2023
Carlos

Excelente espaço altamente recomendado

Excelente espaço, piscina fantástica e simpatia extrema. A Julie é uma excelente anfitriã e eleva a estadia a um patamar muito elevado. Obrigado
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2022
Bjørn

En perle.

En positiv overraskelse.
Lune , vakre omgivelser. Smakfull utsmykning.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2022
JOHAN

Een oase van rust in de Algarve

Perfect stay! Perfecte uitvalsbasis voor het verkennen van de Algarve wegens de centrale ligging. De eigenaars, Julie en haar papa zijn de perfecte hosts, zeer behulpzaam. Het ontbijt is uitgebreid en zeer verzorgd, de kamers en het domein zijn rustig en ruim.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2022
Nathalie

Calme et propre

Joli hôtel. Bel accueil en français. Grande chambre au décor marocain. Lis confortables. Balcon avec accès sur le jardin et la piscine, calme et intime mais mobilier extérieur très inconfortable.Déjeuner trop cher pour ce qu’il offre. Petit frigo est un plus.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2022
Beat
Wunderschöne grosse Zimmer. Unser Zimmer war sogar mit Kühlschrank ausgestattet.
Die Dame, welche die Zimmer gemacht hatte, hat gesehen, dass wir Rotwein getrunken hatten. Am Abend standen Rotweingläser da. Absoluter Super Service vom Check-In bis Check-Out.
Leisure Partner

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