Pine cliffs hotel a luxury collection resort algarve

Location

The resort curls around the clifftops, encompassing a fabulously scenic golf course. Guests descend to Falesia Beach via the hotel's lift or a footpath that cuts through the distinctive orange-red cliffs. The area around the hotel is relatively urbanised with the lively town of Albufeira nearby; Faro airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Style and Character

The hotel, which is part of Marriot's Luxury Collection, draws inspiration from the region's Moorish history and the use of Portuguese tiles throughout evokes an authentic Algarve vibe. Designer Lynne Hunt has skilfully weaved the existing heritage of the hotel with a contemporary, muted palette. Particularly attractive are the Ocean suites, where open-plan space and the breeze from the Atlantic create a feel-good atmosphere.

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Service and Facilities

The largest kids' club in the region boasts mini-golf, volleyball, a bouncy castle, pirate ships and swimming pools. There is an Annabel Croft tennis academy, a nine-hole clifftop golf course, with a par-three Devil's Parlour signature hole, watersports, and a health and fitness club. The sleek Serenity Spa (with Ila, Margaret Dabbs and more) includes a Gentleman’s Tonic barber shop and a Kerastase hair salon. Ask for head therapist Catarina for a restorative massage. There are 11 restaurants spread across the resort. A Mimo Cooking School opened in 2018 providing popular classes for all ages and a good introduction to the bounty of the Algarve. Service in the hotel could be improved.

• Parking
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Steam room/hammam
• Laundry
• Wi-Fi
• Room service
• Pool
• Sauna
• Spa
• Kids' club
• Tennis court
• Fitness centre
• Golf course
• Beach

Rooms

Within the hotel’s 179 acres are 148 two-and three-bedroom Pine Cliffs Ocean suites. These offer contemporary luxury with panoramic vistas. Interiors mix soft colours with clean lines and bleached woods. Bathrooms feature egg-shaped tubs, rain showers and Byredo amenities. The hotel's 217 rooms have been fully renovated, but retain their local character, including terracotta floors and hand-painted tiled headboards. 

Food and Drink

There is a dizzying array of restaurants, including a piri-piri steakhouse, O Pescador for fish dishes, Japanese cuisine, and Zest for healthy options such as goji berry smoothies and chick pea curry. At Mimo, you can book a Supper Club and watch talented chef Lucia at work, learning about the Algarve kitchen as you do so. For breakfast, expect pastries, cereals, fresh fruits, cold cuts from smoked salmon to local hams, and an egg station where eggs are cooked to your request.

Value for Money

Double rooms from €132 (£116) in low season; and from €415 (£355) in high. Breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi. Ocean Suites from €160 (£137) in low season; and from €560 (£479) in high. Breakfast €20 (£17). Free Wi-Fi.

Access for guests with disabilities?

Yes, there are two adapted rooms.

Family-Friendly?

Porto Pirata, the vast kids' club aimed at children aged from six months to eight years, covers almost two acres and includes pirate ships, mini-golf course, basketball court, two swimming pools and more besides. There are also staff on-hand to organise face-painting, water games and treasure hunts. Costs for a full-day including lunch are as follows: children aged six to 36 months (€120/£103); three to four years (€70/£60); five to eight years (€60/£52). Half day options are also available at a reduced rate, excluding lunch.

The Junior Club caters for tweens and teens and offers activities including football, darts and crossbow. Costs for activities vary. The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy is also popular with children.