Title: Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Carvoeiro Beach ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1148100/1148021/42eb08ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Just steps from Carvoeiro Beach, Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort provides a perfect coastal escape. Travelers can choose between two refreshing pools or book a spa treatment - the hot stone massage and aromatherapy sessions are particularly popular among visitors. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Room service - Gym - Spa ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 1 - Dec 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 2 - Dec 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=1148021&PinnedHotelID=1148021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours and cycling at this hotel. Indulge in a Thai massage, a facial and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - A free local area shuttle, bike hire and an outdoor tennis court - Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff and a front desk safe Room features All 121 rooms have comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Extra amenities include: - Childcare services and free infant beds - Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations - LCD TVs with cable channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977000/976929/33d4d4bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG Correeira - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 286 reviews £45 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=976929&PinnedHotelID=976929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 restaurants, lunch served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/891300/891221/e698f62d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tivoli Carvoeiro Lagoa - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Spa 9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews £119 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: WiFi (EUR 4.50 per hour) ### Parking and transport - Free area shuttle - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle rentals - Children's pool - Ecotours - Free children's club - Full-service spa - Health club - Indoor pool - Library - Outdoor pool - Outdoor tennis court - Playground - Sauna - Scooter/moped rentals - Steam room - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Children's pool - Free area shuttle - Free children's club - In-room babysitting - In-room cot - Indoor pool - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Playground - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Separate bedroom - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 22 square feet of conference space - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Garden - On the bay - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Aromatherapy - Facials - Hot stone massages - Manicures/pedicures - Outdoor treatment areas - Thai massages - Treatment room - Turkish bath ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 3 buildings - 3 floors - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free cot - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 57.0 per night. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age. - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: EUR 4.50 per hour (rates may vary) - In-room safe fee: EUR 2.50 per night - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 57.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Baía Cristal Beach Baía Cristal Beach Carvoeiro Hotel Baía Cristal Beach Resort Hotel Baía Cristal Beach Resort Carvoeiro ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool. ### Is Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort located? > This family-friendly Lagoa hotel is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Carvoeiro Beach and Benagil Beach. Marinha Beach and Slide and Splash Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hotel Baía Cristal Beach & Spa Resort Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 142 8 - Good 198 6 - Okay 78 4 - Poor 29 2 - Terrible 14 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Amazing hotel, lovely staff and perfect location, would highly recommend. ##### Kyle Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We had a great stay here! Staff was friendly and helpful, bar and breakfast options were delicious, rooms were nice! ##### Katie Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmeen 19 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Absolutely loved our stay. would come back again. ##### Jasmeen ### 8/10 Good #### Paul 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Just a pleasant stay. ##### Paul Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor 2 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent place to stay! It’s a quiet place away from the noise of the bigger cities. The cliffs are great for hiking and the beach down the road is great and an easy walk! The staff is wonderful and super accommodating! ##### Taylor Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karyn 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Great place! Great location. Clean but dated. Very comfortable room. ##### Karyn Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### James Joseph 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities We recommend this hotel as it was excellent value. It is well located for both the beach and the town and it had a great pool and other facilities. Some of the ameneties and room features are older than you might expect but overall it was very clean and bright. ##### James Joseph Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandria June 24 Oct 2023 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Second time staying here and we love it. Staff are lovely. Views are incredible. Only slight issue is there were ants in the kitchen ##### Alexandria June Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our room was recently refurbished and we were very happy with it. Breakfast is very good. ##### Peter Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Beautiful beach stay, just needs rooms deep cleand A wonderfully quiet, safe, and overall good stay. Big buffet breakfast included was delicious, staff was friendly. Only thing keeping it from getting a perfect score is the mold in the bathroom tiles, very uncomfortable beds, and the sofa stain (or at least I hope it was soda) on the ceiling of the room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 29 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful hotel near the beach along the Algarve cliffs. Fantastic service and they even delivered a complimentary chocolate cake for my birthday. It was in the perfect location between the Algar Seco and the Benagil cave. ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sergio 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Hotel Hotel is in a good quiet location close to Carvoeiro and other beach attractions in the area. Easy parking and in good conditions althought some areas would need renovations. Pool is nice and kept clean. Superior room was recently renovated and of a good size with balcony/ side seaview. Restaurant is probably the area that would benefit of some improvements on quality and variety at breakfast and dinner. ##### Sergio Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Comfortable stay We chose the hotel as it is situated at a very nice beach (walking distance). There was also an access to a nice viewing area of the the beach above a cliff. That was a bonus. The room was clean. The wifi was not reaching our room so that was a bummer. The breakfast buffet was excellent - there were ample choices. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### It was alright It was basic. Beds not too great, sheets thin and pillows not great. The pool is nice, the breakfast decent. It has free parking. No swimming beaches nearby, and the Benagil caves are now closed. ##### Andrea Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### ROHIT 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Very poor maintained rooms , washroom door doesn’t lock, bed broke while someone had been sleeping on it and the electric switches were coming out of the wall. ##### ROHIT Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Would love to stay again We really enjoyed our stay at Baía Cristal! The location can’t be beat, as it is just a short walk from Centianes beach and the start of the seven hanging valleys trail. Walking the other direction will take you to algar seco and Carvoeiro. Breakfast is included, while not the most inspiring it will provide something for everyone. The real appeal at breakfast is watching the little gray cat play with olives on the pool deck. Rooms are nice, plenty of room to spread out, hangers, a small fridge, and even a sitting area to look out at the water. Some areas of white paint could use a scrub or another layer of paint, but for an ocean view at this price i can deal. We didn’t try the pool, hot tub, or spa, but they looked great. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Richard 27 May 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Our suite had a nice view with awful sulphuric smell. They sent housekeeper to spread some disinfectant which masked didn’t eliminate the odor. They said sorry BUT didn’t offer to change rooms, a drink nothing. I am lifetime Marriot platinum guest attitude & service is important to us. ##### Richard Stayed 1 night in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Angela 25 Jul 2023 While our room was clean, the common areas of the property were not as clean as expected. Some of the staff were not very friendly, although we did meet a few staff members who were friendly. Some of the pool loungers were in need of repair or replacing. We paid for an ocean view but had a view of a dirty rooftop before the actual ocean view. For the price we paid, we stayed in much nicer hotels for less while on our trip. ##### Angela ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a really enjoyable six-night stay Hotel Baia Cristal. The pool area was a good size and there were plenty of sun loungers to choose from. More moveable umbrellas may help for those who want to stay out of the sun in the afternoon! Our Superior Double room was of a very high standard and was overlooking the pool area, with a shaded balcony after 4pm. Breakfast was great and had plenty of choice to suit everyone in our party. It is a 20 minute downhill walk from the hotel to the centre and plenty of restaurants and bars. Taxi cost around 5 euros to come back up the hill. The only slight downside was the lack of staff in the bar/pool area and it did sometimes mean quite a wait to be served for lunch/drinks. The staff that were working were very helpful and friendly. All in all, I would definitely recommend this hotel and would certainly stay again. ##### Matthew Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### EFFAT 28 Sept 2023 Disliked: Staff & service The was a problem with checking they gave us a room in the old part with No view and no elevator had to climb the steps with our luggage and had a really bad start my wife started crying and couldn’t sleep next morning we begged for a good room they finally gave us a different room in the newer section and wasted time to check in again the room was much better but never forget the start Thank you and regards ##### EFFAT Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia 22 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful hotel with great staff My family loved our stay. My room was big with a cute little porch with beatiful garden views and a nice bath. Breakfast was always excellent with a great selection of Portuguese pastries and cheese. We had breakfast on the outside tables with wonderful views of nature and surrounded by little cute birds. The swimming pools are so inviting and the indoor pool and the jacuzzi is wonderful for people who visited when the whether is still too cold for outside pool or beaches, like us. My only complaint about the indoor pool is that it closes too early, so we didn't have time to enjoy it as we were out sightseeing the Algarve, and about the lack of wall sockets in our room. And last but not least, we so loved the view of the Centeanes beach from the top of a cliff just in front of the hotel! We've got nice pictures of the landscape from there and went down the path on the cliff and had a drink on the bar by the beach (even my 70-year-old father-in-law was able to do that, but be careful! Go by the road if you're not up for an adventure!). Oh, I nearly forgot to say how we enjoyed sunbathing around the pool or the big garden close to the cliffs and the sangria from the bar(had me hooked on that). They also offer massages we couldn't have because they were fully booked already, so book early if you want it! Price was great for all we were offered. All the staff was very friendly. We went to Carvoeiro city centre by foot and it took us less than 20 minutes walking lazily. ##### Patricia Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dolores 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities The main thing we did not like was the wall outside our room was covered in black bugs, that came into the room when you opened door. We mentioned that to management. When we came back to room we found a can of bug spray? Otherwise, pool area was great. Lovely view. ##### Dolores Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alberto 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Me gusto el spa ##### Alberto Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### serge 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Suoer Cadre super et piscine sauna jacuzzi tout est fait pour se détendre 👍 ##### serge Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Domenico 19 Sept 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities La camera non viene pulita in modo soddisfacente ##### Domenico Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hello Villas Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Hello-Villas.h16190906.Hotel-Information) > > [Vitors Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Hotels-Vitors-Village.h2008212.Hotel-Information) > > [Vale d'Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Vale-DOliveiras-Quinta-Resort-Spa.h3469019.Hotel-Information) > > [Placid Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Placid-Village.h4443077.Hotel-Information) > > [PortoBay Falésia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-PortoBay-Falesia.h1787641.Hotel-Information) > > [Vale del Rei Hotel & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Hotels-Vale-Del-Rei-Hotel-Villas.h1303668.Hotel-Information) > > [Rocha Brava Village Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Rocha-Brava-Village-Resort.h1111695.Hotel-Information) > > [Quinta do Paraíso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Quinta-Do-Paraiso.h1984923.Hotel-Information) > > [NAU Salema Beach Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vila-Do-Bispo-Hotels-Salema-Beach-Village.h15175162.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Carvoeiro Plaza](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Hotel-Carvoeiro-Plaza.h891203.Hotel-Information) > > [Pestana Carvoeiro Golfe - AL](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Pestana-Golf-Resorts.h4411575.Hotel-Information) > > [3HB Guarana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-3HB-Guarana-All-Inclusive.h4813341.Hotel-Information) > > [The Navigator - Solaqua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Luna-Solaqua.h4461872.Hotel-Information) > > [Mirachoro Carvoeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Hotel-Mirachoro-Praia.h1455748.Hotel-Information) > > [Algar Seco Parque](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Algar-Seco-Parque.h20461863.Hotel-Information) > > [Monte Dourado Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Monte-Dourado-Resort.h2279367.Hotel-Information) > > [Tivoli Alvor Algarve Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Hotels-Tivoli-Alvor-Algarve-Resort.h33811605.Hotel-Information) > > [Pestana Gramacho Residence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Hotels-Pestana-Gramacho-Residence.h22880433.Hotel-Information) > > [One Bedroom Sea View Apartment Clube Rio Ferragudo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Hotels-One-Bedroom-Sea-View-Apartment-Clube-Rio-Ferragudo.h66241051.Hotel-Information) > > [Colina da Lapa & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Colina-Da-Lapa-Villas.h1456080.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Cliffs Residence, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Pine-Cliffs-Residence.h904328.Hotel-Information) > > [Monte Santo Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Monte-Santo-Resort.h2135874.Hotel-Information) > > [PortoBay Blue Ocean](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-PortoBay-Blue-Ocean.h14861176.Hotel-Information) > > [Colina Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Colina-Village.h1456094.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albufeira-Hotels-Pine-Cliffs-Hotel.h4071.Hotel-Information) > > [Castelo Guest House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Castelo-Guest-House.h20244637.Hotel-Information) > > [Água Hotels Riverside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Hotels-Agua-Hotels-Riverside.h4345792.Hotel-Information) > > [Tivoli Carvoeiro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carvoeiro-Hotels-Tivoli-Carvoeiro.h891221.Hotel-Information) > > [Vila Alba Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Hotels-Vila-Alba-Resort.h1511579.Hotel-Information)