Curated family friendly hotels in Algarve

With a stay at Ria Park Garden Hotel in Loulé, you'll be 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Aqua Show Park and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Loule Castle. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Vilamoura Beach and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Vilamoura Marina.

Located in Albufeira, AP Victoria Sports & Beach is within a 10-minute drive of Pine Cliffs Golf Course and Belharucas Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Rocha Baixinha Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Praia dos Olhos de Água.

Located in Lagoa, Mirachoro Carvoeiro is by the ocean – a 2-minute drive from Carvoeiro Beach and 8 minutes from Benagil Beach. This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Marinha Beach and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Senhora da Rocha Beach.

When you stay at Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve in Albufeira, you'll be by the ocean – a 3-minute drive from Salgados Beach and 10 minutes from Albufeira Old Town Square. This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Sao Rafael Beach and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from The Strip.

Offering 10 outdoor swimming pools, palm tree garden and a kids club, Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve is located in Albufeira. The unit features modern suites and rooms within 900 metres of Salgados Beach and 500 metres from Salgados Golf, with its green 18-hole courses.

The air-conditioned rooms and suites feature a flat-screen cable TV and a balcony. The suites include a seating area and a dining table. A minibar is also provided.

Guests may enjoy varied meal types and menus at one of the 3 in house restaurants. Refreshing drinks and cocktails are available at one of the 2 bars. Alternatively, guests may venture to the Albufeira Old Town centre, just 9 km away. Here they will find a several popular restaurants, bars, cafés and tourist-friendly shops.

Marriott Residences Salgados Resort has a 24-hour front desk. The green areas of the Salgados Lagoon Natural Reserve are 800 metres from the property. Central Albufeira is a 16-minute drive away and the Salgados is a 29-minute drive from the famous cliff-surrounded Falésia Beach.

Oura Beach is 11 km away, as is the famed Oura Strip, which has a vast number of bars and night time establishments. Zoomarine is 7 km away while the Slide & Splash water park is at a 17 km distance. Faro Airport is 49 km away.

With a stay at Clube Albufeira Garden Village in Albufeira (Alpouvar), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira Marina. This aparthotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Falesia Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Strip.

Located in Loulé (Vilamoura), Dom Pedro Marina is within a 15-minute walk of Vilamoura Beach and Vilamoura Marina. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Falesia Beach and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from The Strip.

With a stay at Ukino Palmeiras Village Family Resort - All Inclusive in Lagoa (Alporchinhos), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Salgados Beach and Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel. This all-inclusive property is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Sao Rafael Beach.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG in Albufeira (Correeira), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Albufeira Old Town Square and 5 minutes from Praia dos Alemães. This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Oura Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Sao Rafael Beach.

With a stay at Amendoeira Golf Resort - Apartments and villas in Silves, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Salgados Beach and Aqualand Algarve. This family-friendly resort is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Sao Rafael Beach.

With a stay at Laguna Vilamoura in Loulé (Vilamoura), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Vilamoura Marina and 7 minutes from Vilamoura Beach. This golf aparthotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Falesia Beach and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square.

Located in Albufeira, Masana Algarve is on the boardwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Praia dos Olhos de Água and Balaia Golf Village. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from The Strip and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Oura Beach.

With a stay at Quinta do Algarvio in Lagoa, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Carvoeiro Tennis Club and a 4-minute drive from Algar Seco Rocks. This apartment is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Carvoeiro Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Carneiros Beach.

Offering 2-storey villas overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Pinheiros da Balaia presents landscaped gardens, 2.2 kilometers from Santa Eulália Beach. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a bar.

Each has a modern décor and includes a living/dining area which opens to the garden area. Outside, there is a furnished patio, where guests can enjoy the meals prepared in their own fully equipped kitchen.

Pinheiros da Balaia villas have 2 twin rooms and 2 individual sofa-beds in the living area to accommodate 2 guests.

Guests can enjoy a drink from the bar (high season only) in one of the poolside sun loungers, while children have fun in the playground. There is a golf course within 1 km.

Faro International Airport is 30 km away, and guests can book a shuttle service in the reception. Albufeira’s Strip, with its bars, restaurants and clubs, is less than a 5-minute drive. Private parking available for all the vilas.

Pinheiros da Balaia Villas has a strict group policy, therefore, stag and hen, student or party groups are not permitted.

With a stay at The Navigator - Solaqua in Albufeira, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Albufeira Old Town Square and The Strip. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Praia dos Alemães and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Falesia Beach.

Located in Albufeira, Algarve, the 5-star Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa features direct access to the Santa Eulália Beach, 4 outdoor swimming pools plus 3 for children and a Thalassotherapy Spa with specialised staff.

The Grande Real Santa Eulália includes accommodation that will fit every families’ need. Each room, suite or apartment comes with air conditioning, digital TV and a balcony.

Guests may prepare their own meals if they are accommodated on a self-catering unit. Alternatively there are 3 restaurants on site which offer a variety of options to guests from Portuguese to International cuisine. In the evening guests may relax at one of the on-site bars. In addition there are 3 pool bars serving refreshments and snacks.

The Real Spa Therapy includes 17 treatment rooms, a dynamic seawater pool with thermal Thalasso Circuit for adults, massage rooms, relaxation areas, a sauna, a cocoon, a hammam, a gym and other wellness facilities such as a heated indoor pool for families with serene water, hydrotherapy benefits and a playful environment. The Realito Kids Club offers music, games and entertainment for children of various ages.

During summer guests can unwind at the Le Club Algarve disco open July and August featuring sushi and steakhouse in their culinary offer. Tasty handmade fresh pizzas cooked to perfection in an artisan brick oven are also available from June to September at the on-site Pizzeria Artigianale whose informal and welcoming atmosphere, including outside seating, make it ideal for family dinners.

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa provides free parking outdoor or in subterranean garages. Balaia Golf Course is 1 km away, the Albufeira Old Town area is 4.6 km away while the lively Oura Strip is just 1.7 km away. The extensive Falésia Beach is 3.4 km away and Faro International Airport is 36 km away.

Set in Albufeira, 400 metres from Barranco das Belharucas Beach, 3HB Falesia Beach offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a terrace, the property also features a restaurant, as well as a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a microwave, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. 3HB Falesia Beach provides certain units with sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a kettle. The units feature a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

3HB Falesia Beach offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre and children's playground.

Albufeira Old Town Square is 8.1 km from the hotel, while Albufeira Marina is 10 km from the property. Faro Airport is 36 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The 5-star Victoria Golf Resort & Spa Managed by Accor offers a tranquil retreat a 10-minute drive from the Vilamoura Marina and 3 km from the stunning Falésia Beach. It features 2 heated outdoor pools.

Facing the swimming pools, air-conditioned rooms and suites feature a modern design and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a coffee machine. Bathrooms are open-plan with walk-in shower, bath, hairdryer, slippers, robes and luxury amenities.

Victoria Golf Resort & Spa Managed by Accor offers a varied gastronomic experience with its 3 restaurants and 4 bars. From a modern Asian cuisine crafted with the freshest local ingredients at Sensai (Seasonal Restaurant), to the ultimate seafood adventure at Ria, guests are guaranteed to have a glamorous and emotive experience. The Palms Pool Bar provides refreshing juices from local produce, while the Cascades pool and bar offers tranquillity between June and September with cocktails, light snacks and chilled wine. Afternoon tea can be enjoyed at the Lobby Lounge and post-dinner digestives can be enjoyed at Botanic.

Facilities at the Victoria Golf Resort & Spa Managed by Accor include a Conference Centre with capacity for 700 persons with its 8 versatile rooms. Kids Club is also available. A complimentary shuttle to the Marina of Vilamoura is provided.

Guests have the Palms swimming pools at their disposal that offer enjoyment moments. The Victoria Spa offers Algarvian inspired treatments as well as Yoga sessions. The heated Vitality indoor pool is for exclusive use of adult guests. Most active guests may unwind at the floodlit tennis court or the fitness centre.

Victoria’s prime location offers guests the perfect starting point to discover the Algarve. Faro’s Old Town is 24 km away while Loulé with its picturesque city market is a 20-minute drive away and Faro International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

The Vila Galé Atlântico Hotel offers palm-framed apartment accommodation just 300 metres from Praia da Galé. The hotel features a well-equipped health club and swimming pools for adults and children.

All Atlantico’s rooms come furnished with air conditioning, satellite TV and a kitchenette. Some include a balcony overlooking the resort’s gardens.

Á la carte dinner or buffet with continental dishes are available. Casa de Santa Vitória Alentejo wines and cocktails prepared with fresh fruit can be tasted at the bars.

Vila Galé’s spa features a heated indoor pool, hot tub and Turkish bath. For younger guests, there is also a shallow outdoor pool, a children’s playground and a mini-club. The parents can train at the gym, or sunbathe on the poolside deck.

Other activities nearby include Herdade dos Salgados Golf Course, just 2 km away, and tennis courts at 200 metres of the hotel. Faro International Airport is 48 km away.

Located in the renowned golf resort of Vilamoura, Laguna offers elegant villas and apartments recently refurbished in a closed condominium with an outdoor swimming pool.

Featuring 13 villas and 24 apartments, each self-catering accommodation comes fully equipped and furnished. The deluxe apartments offer a spacious terrace with panoramic views of the sea. The villas have a private garden and a terrace. Garage parking is available and features free electric chargers.

Perfect for families and friends, the Laguna – Vilamoura is 2 km from the trendy Vilamoura Marina and its restaurants and bars. The Laguna Caffé is open from 08:00 to 22:00 and includes bar, restaurant, lounge and 2 terraces.

The Vilamoura Beach is 3 km away and golf enthusiasts will find themselves accommodated between some of the best golf courses of Europe. Faro Airport is 25 km away.