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

5.0 star property
5-star luxury resort in Valinhos

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath
Terrace/patio
Hiking
Sky Terrace Signature Suite
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Herdade Vale dos Polvos, Aljezur, Faro, 8400-450
  • Aljezur Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Monte Clerigo Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Arrifana Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Sky Terrace Signature Suite

Sky Terrace Signature Suite

  • 97 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ocean View Suite with Garden Terrace

  • 45 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Nature Park Suite with Garden Terrace

Nature Park Suite with Garden Terrace

  • 48 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite w/ Garden and Plunge Pool

Two Bedroom Suite w/ Garden and Plunge Pool

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds

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Ocean View Premium Room with Balcony

Ocean View Premium Room with Balcony

  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Nature Park Premium Room with Balcony

Nature Park Premium Room with Balcony

  • 38 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Sky Terrace Premium Suite

Sky Terrace Premium Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Aljezur

Valinhos stay.A stay at this Valinhos resort places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Aljezur Castle and 9 miles (15 km) of Bordeira Beach. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Monte Clerigo Beach and Amoreira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Aljezur Castle - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Monte Clerigo Beach - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Bordeira Beach - 22 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Arrifana Beach - 27 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Vale Figueiras Beach - 38 min drive - 7.2 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.

5-star luxury resort in Valinhos
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Aljezur resort.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Esteva SPA has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.5 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Private winery tours
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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 the property
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 up, 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 up; 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the 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 up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

Property Registration Number 10856

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before 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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 74 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