Bela Vista Hotel and Spa

Entering the Bela Vista Hotel and Spa is like stepping into a bygone era, where stained glass windows, azulejo tiles, intricate wood carvings and even a romantic turret recall a Portugal of yesteryear. These original features certainly bestow a sense of old-world luxury, while modern additions invite guests to surrender to the serenity expected of any discerning 21st century traveller, particularly in the L’Occitane Spa. Here, you can choose from a wide range of therapies and treatments inspired by nature, go for a dip in the plunge pool or take time out in the sauna and steam room too. On top of this, Bela Vista is home to a tranquil outdoor pool framed by palm trees that also looks out to the Atlantic Ocean, while the beach is then right on your doorstep for those who prefer to frolic on the all-natural sand. Completing this lavish picture is a Michelin-star restaurant, where chef João Oliveira and his team whip up exquisite delicacies that will impress just as much as the coastal vistas – it’s no coincidence that the hotel’s name actually translates as, ‘Beautiful View’.

Services and Facilities

Direct beach access

Outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace

Gardens

Spa with plunge pool, sauna and hammam

Laundry service

Gym

Wifi

Dinning

Vista Restaurant

The hotel’s signature restaurant is a culinary haven headed up by Michelin-star chef, João Oliveira

Savour taste bud-tingling dishes drawing on Portuguese produce, best experienced with the tasting menu

Breakfast and lunch is also a delightful affair, with views across the cliffs of Praia da Rocha