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Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

5.0 star property
Luxury Aljezur resort in Valinhos with 2 restaurants

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hiking
Terrace/patio
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service

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Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 97 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Room, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Herdade Vale dos Polvos, Aljezur, Faro, 8400-450

What's nearby

  • Aljezur Castle - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Monte Clerigo Beach - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Lagos Zoo - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Bordeira Beach - 22 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Arrifana Beach - 27 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 27 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea You - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Roots - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante o Paulo - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪CAL Arrifana - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tasca d'Arrifana - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Luxury resort near Aljezur Castle
Located close to Praia da Pipa and Bordeira Beach, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. provides a terrace, a firepit and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this resort. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage or a body scrub at Esteva SPA, the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has laundry facilities, an outdoor entertainment area and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, massage treatment rooms and multilingual staff
Room features
All 56 individually decorated rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Rainfall showers, separate baths/showers and bidets
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Children under 17 years old are allowed in the spa from 10 AM to noon and must be accompanied by an adult. Access to the spa facility is available by reservation only. Guests are required to reserve a time slot at the front desk at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 35 for adults and from EUR 17.5 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 10856

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Praia do Canal Nature Resort
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Frequently asked questions

Does Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. located?

Located in Valinhos, this luxury resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Aljezur Castle, Bordeira Beach and Monte Clerigo Beach. Amoreira Beach and Amado Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a week at the hotel. The staff were very friendly, and the room and other facilities and breakfast buffet were brilliant. What could improve a longer stay (like ours) is more food options for the evening (more casual dining options too), clearer roles for staff serving in the restaurant (some confusion there), and a heated outside spa pool. Other than that - really great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly, responsive and kind. We cannot say enough about them. One of our crew dropped their passport in a small town on one of the days we were out and about - creating a very stressful experience. The people all around us during this event were so concerned and helped us to call local police departments to locate it. We were so grateful. While extremely elegant, the vibe is welcoming. The rooms are absolutely perfect. My suggestions are to improve and diversify the culinary offerings. The bar is elegant and drinks were great. Breakfast is perfection but dinner and lunch were underwhelming (nowhere near as good or bountiful as any food we experienced in Lisbon or Porto) and overpriced. Coffee in the rooms was not adequate for our American coffee addictions and no milk was provided. These were minor issues when compared against the rest. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great! The only thing I’d wish for is that breakfast would start a bit earlier than 8am, but that’s not a biggie. My husband and I loved it there and we will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Stirling

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning location in a National Park for this interestingly designed hotel, rooms are comfortable and well furnished. All the negatives are about the staff, the front desk staff were excellent but housekeeping was terrible (less than 15 minutes to service a room in a 5 star hotel) with crumbs and drink rings left untouched, the outside retrace left dirty the list could just go on. The pool area is nice but again let down by the staff who hang around at the poolside restaurant, if you go and ask for a menu they give you one but you then have to go back to order as they stay inside, sunbeds are left untouched when guests leave and other guests have to remove towels etc and get new themselves. At breakfast it is difficult to get staffs attention and we food the hot food orders often arrived cold. There is clearly a staff issue at this hotel, poorly trained poorly led and unhappy, again with the exception of the front desk team all the staff looked glum, didn’t interact with guests and rarely smiled, this could easily be a 5 star hotel but until the staff problems are sorted it won’t be.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joao

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thai Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort set away in large grounds
This is a new hotel set in a calm, out of the way natural area in hundreds of hectares of land. It’s beautiful and the rooms are large and well appointed. There’s a stunning infinity pool with underwater seats and a far away view of the ocean. This could be a wonderful SPA hotel where to unwind, rest, hike etc. Indeed we were told there’s a plan to create a dedicated, adults only yoga/spa area, as the current one is pretty, but too small. The hotel will definitely benefit by having a children playground and or adult-only areas, to make it more serene for those who do not travel with children and seek to enjoy the natural, quiet beauty of the area. There’s the lost stunning coastline with up he, dramatic cliffs and rock formations about 20 mins drive away, not too be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely. Rooms were amazing and the food was superb. The staff were so nice and sought to be helpful. However the service was lacking. She. They get that together it will be an incredible resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed and elegant hotel. Very peaceful location which must be just as beautiful in the winter. Yoga was ok, not great. Other activity advertised (guided biking tour) was not available during my stay. Restaurant service was very disappointing (definitely not 5 star). Restaurant staff needs training.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, London

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hava

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart, Ghent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property located in a 220 hectare nature park on the beautiful Vincentine Coast of the Algarve. You have miles of hiking and mountainabike trails just steps from your room. The grounds are truly beautiful, staff is amazing and the food is very good, as are the recommendations for restaurants or activities in the area. They really aim to show you the best of local scenery and produce of the Algarve. Do keep in mind the hotel is very secluded, getting there or to any of the stunning beaches or restaurants in the area often involves a 15-25 minute drive on dirt roads full of potholes, so be prepared for an adventure! We loved our stay at Praia do Canal, where else could you find such an enormous garden in your backyard to play. A big thank you to Bruno, Melisa and the rest of the amazing staff for making us feel at home. We hope to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Michel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Neo clear road to get there and no indication anywhere... The reception and parking areas were totally muddy and no one seemed to care...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is something very special. Highly recommend a stay if you can. It is truly a beautiful calm place to break up your holiday.

8/10 Good

Raymundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, freezing pool
Pool was freezing. For a hotel charging that amount per night, at least the pool should be warm
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jurgita, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a gem! Exceeded all our expectations. Amazing and very large room, super clean, beautiful finishes and superb hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth, River Forest

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough great things about this place. We stumbled upon it - and are so grateful. The decor of the entire resort is absolutely perfect. So serene, peaceful and just a true oasis in the middle of an incredible country. Staff was outstanding - friendly, helpful, accommodating. The breakfast was delicious. The spa, the pool - literally one of the best places I have ever stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Resort
Beautiful resort in a rural, quiet setting. The design is gorgeous and every detail has been considered. The rooms are spacious and very well appointed. Small details like a towel warming rack and plenty of hooks for towels make the spacious bathroom even nicer. The pool and spa are beautifully designed to incorporate the natural surroundings. The food is very good and the included breakfast is very substantial. The staff is very friendly and helpful as well. Overall this is a spectacular place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst experience I’ve ever encountered at a hotel. Dead bolt did not work and the hotel gave someone access to my room around 11pm. They came in, turned on all the lights and started screaming when I popped out of the bed. No explanation, just slammed door and left all the lights on. Needless to say I did not sleep because I did not feel safe at the hotel. No explanation was provided until I complained to the front desk the next morning. Their flippant response, “Oops! We made a mistake and gave someone a key to your room.”
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xiqiao

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable, especially service and interior design.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023