The 7 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Portimao, Portugal

April 28, 2023 Diedre Savory

Portimao is a sailor’s delight, thanks to its calm waters and beautiful conditions. Plenty of elite international competitions happen here, but you don’t have to be a professional to set sail. Cruising the coast on the double-masted Santa Bernarda pirate ship is a family favorite. On dry land, you can wander the lovely Alvor boardwalk, enjoy a succulent seafood meal or zip around the go-kart track at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Restaurants in Portimao

1. AtlanticHotels - Studio 17

Rua Joao Simoes Tavares 17 Urbanizacao Alto do Quintão, Portimao 8500-293 Portugal
Excellent
38%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 342 reviews

AtlanticHotels - Studio 17

Studio 17 is a complex of 70 new, self-catering and modernly equipped apartments. The apartments are spread over four types: Studio, Superior Studio, T1 and T2, some apartments have a generous balcony. (See the description of the apartments) Studio 17 only has an adult pool. This accommodation is approximately a 10/15 minute walk from the beach. The city center of Portimao, Portimao Marina and Praia da Rocha are a 5-minute drive away. Portimao Train Station is 3 km from Studio 17. This accommodation is recommended for good value for money in Portimao. Great place to spend your vacation.

Make sure you arrive before 5pm

Reviewed By littlealh

Studio17 have changed the process if you don't arrive when the reception is open. You now need to phone the Plaza Real, the number is on the outside wall, there is also a taxi number if you have to go there. Now not easy to get into your room if you arrive after 5pm, phone Plaza Real to get the 4 digit code for the lock box, then you get the key to enter the building, you also get a piece of paper with an 8 digit code, but to enter the room you need a 10 digit code, you need to enter 0 the 8 digit code then press the key code. OKay when you know, but tough if you have problems.

2. NDS Prestige Guest House and Suites - NDS Hotels

Rua de Santa Isabel 77 e 79, Portimao 8500-612 Portugal
Excellent
71%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

NDS Prestige Guest House and Suites - NDS Hotels

If you’re looking for a charming guest house in Portimao, look no further than NDS Prestige Guesthouse and Suites. Close to some of Portimao's most popular landmarks, such as Estadio Municipal de Portimao (0.3 mi) and Quinta Pedagógica de Portimão (1.2 mi), NDS Prestige Guesthouse and Suites is a great destination for tourists. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning and a minibar, and you can stay connected during your stay as NDS Prestige Guesthouse and Suites offers guests free wifi. While staying in Portimao, you can check out a popular diner like Restaurant Ao Mar and Bar Cloque, which is serving up some great dishes. If you’re looking for something to do, Marina de Portimao is a nice way to spend some time. The staff at NDS Prestige Guesthouse and Suites looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Not what we thought we were getting

Reviewed By gypsyinme

We spent ages choosing this Portimao guest house, but our expectations of it were not met. It's an odd concept, offering a room in an unstaffed house, that doesn't offer breakfast but also doesn't offer any catering facilities?? We booked a "Superior Triple room with balcony & city view". What we actually got was a clean, well-decorated double-bed room, sparsely furnished with one chair, no table to sit at. The balcony was a tiny Juliet balcony overlooking a narrow street & the house opposite- not big enough to stand on, let alone sit on, but then, the "city view" was actually a large canvas/photo of old Portimao city,over the bed, not a view of Portimao. Sadly, the advertised roof terrace wasn't offered to us during our stay. That might have saved the day. The house itself is a beautifully restored old Portugese house in a narrow cobbled street, which unfortunately was used as a rat-run by traffic, till the early hours.The house was very clean & well decorated, but without any creature comforts. We'd spent the previous few nights in a comfy hotel in Faro , with a marina view & delicious breakfast, so ND Prestige was a stark contrast. It would be fine for one night, but not for several. The owner met us on arrival, gave us a long run-down of their Covid protocols , then left. We let ourselves out on check-out. (The housekeeper was lovely, we crossed paths briefly a few times, as she let herself in). In short, the accommodation websites (hotels.com in this instance) need to ensure their descriptions of properties meet the reality.

3. Alvor House Lagoon

Rua dos Pescadores 21, Alvor, Portimao 8500-015 Portugal
Excellent
29%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
29%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 7 reviews

Alvor House Lagoon

Good and Central

Reviewed By BigNeil2013

Nice, clean budget apartment, well-managed and very helpful staff. This was the first time we had visited Alvor, as we usually book up the road in Playa. We found the house comfortable and cosy, with a sun terrace on the roof, and a communal kitchen on the ground floor with cutlery, plates etc for your use. Recommended.

4. Green Moments Guest House

Urba. Vila Rosa Praceta Das Lucernas Lote 32, Portimao 8500-782 Portugal
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Green Moments Guest House

A Villa Green Moments é ampla e arejada um verdadeiro apelo à serenidade e ao bem estar . É um espaço onde o verde ganha destaque e as flores coloridas se misturam para oferecer o melhor da natureza . A boa energia do jardim faz parte das 4 suites decoradas com uma leveza que chama pela paz e agarra a felicidade

Friendly service and awesome building!

Reviewed By Buenosdiastodos

We enjoyed the stay very much. Lydia was very helpful and so friendly! The room was very big, romantic terras for yourself and clean. The breakfast was changing daily and we have enjoyed it a lot. Location is very good, a bit by foot to the sea..

5. La Maison de Luis

Rua Herois da Restauracao, Portimao 8500-651 Portugal
Excellent
29%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
71%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 7 reviews

La Maison de Luis

La Maison de Luis is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Portimao, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. While staying at La Maison de Luis, visitors can check out Estadio Municipal de Portimao (0.2 mi) and Quinta Pedagógica de Portimão (0.9 mi), some of Portimao's top attractions. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at La Maison de Luis offer a refrigerator, a kitchenette, and a seating area. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including executive lounge access and a sun terrace. Guests of La Maison de Luis are also welcome to enjoy barbeque facilities, located on site. If you’re looking for a seafood restaurant, consider a visit to Restaurante Dona Barca, NoSoloÁgua Portimão, or Taberna da Mare, which are all conveniently located a short distance from La Maison de Luis. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular marinas such as Marina de Portimao. Enjoy your stay in Portimao!

6. Burro Ville

Sitio do Descampadinho, CP 515Z, Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimao 8500-163 Portugal
Burro Ville

7. Next Inn

Rua Vicente Vaz das Vacas 33, Portimao 8500-747 Portugal
Excellent
35%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
8%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 79 reviews

Next Inn

This budget accomodation offers you confort and nice rooms, where you can spend some nice vacations at the centre of Portimao - Algarve! Enjoy the summer in our vintage unit, where you have private bathroom, with amenities and towels at your disposal. You can also use our free wi-fi internet and our terrace, with panoramic views over the city and mountain. Some rates have breakfast included!We also have some beautiful common rooms, a community kitchen, bike rental and other services that you can enjoy.Tv and air conditioned in the room, parking nearby and our family rooms would make your stay with us unforgettable!Next inn is located on the main street of the centre of Portimao (city centre). From here you can then walk to the riverside area (cultural entertainment), Portimao Arena, Municipal Pool, Cinema, University, Theatre, Tourism office, Train Station, Bus station and Museum of Portimao. In the region we still have Praia da Rocha (among many others beaches), Portimao docks, Arade Congress Centre, Aerodrome and the International race circuit. Faro International Airport is at 69Km's from Next inn.

Basic but Acceptable

Reviewed By Keith L

We stayed here for 5 days. Very simple accommodations but the price was right. We picked this hotel mostly because it was walking distance to the train station and the bus station. It in an interesting and non-touristy part of town. That was good. The staff was friendly and attentive. The breakfast was basic but good given the price point of the hotel. The breakfast was a one person show but she was very attentive. Now the bad stuff. There was a sign over the toilet requesting that toilet paper be thrown in the trash can rather than the toilet. Huh? The first night I used the public toilet near the lobby, just to be safe. After that I simply ignored the sign and everything was okay, still, kind of unsettling. We emailed the hotel before we arrived to confirm that there was parking available. They replied that there was plenty of street parking near the hotel. This was absolutely not true. Parking was a nightmare, it was the most stressful part of our trip. All the streets in this part of town are narrow one-way streets that require you to drive onto the curb and park partially on the sidewalk. Most streets also have restricted parking which was hard to decipher. There were some paid parking garages nearby but they were not 24 hour garages so we were unable to use them. I would stay here again, but only if I didn't have or need a car.

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