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Luxurious sunbeds with white umbrellas on sandy beach under clear blue sky.
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Coastal landscape with steep cliffs, sandy beach, and a boat on the shore under clear sky.
Hotel complex on a green cliff overlooking the sea in sunlight.
Aerial view of a seaside hotel resort featuring a golf course and wooded areas.
Sunset over a coastal landscape with cliffs and a green golf course.
Expansive golf course with multiple bunkers and adjacent houses under a blue sky.
Sunset at a golden sandy beach with rocky cliffs in the background.
Restaurant terrace with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees overlooking the sea at sunset.
Empty sandy beach with blue lounge chairs and cliffs in the background under clear sky.
Modern white building on sandy beach under clear blue sky.
Hotel pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a multi-story building in the background.
Bright hotel lobby with patterned floors, wooden chairs, and plants around a round table.
View through an arch onto a terrace with tables and umbrellas next to a hotel pool under a blue sky.
Exterior view of a hotel with a covered terrace and set tables at dusk.
Open dining area by the sea with wooden floor and modern white sunshade.
Large illuminated pool in front of modern hotel buildings at dusk.
Terrace with tables and chairs surrounded by pine trees, overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Hotel terrace with tables and chairs overlooking pool, palm trees, and blue sky.
Modern beach pavilion with white umbrellas on sandy shore under clear blue sky.
Terrace of a beach restaurant with white chairs and tables, overlooking the sea at sunset.
Open beachside restaurant with wooden floor, white tables, and sea view.
Round table with plates and dishes on terrace overlooking beach and sea.
Modern indoor pool with wooden ceiling and lounge chairs in a hotel.
Coastline with sandy beach, cliffs, lush greenery, a golf course, and the sea.
Bright gym with large windows, training equipment, and weights set against mountain scenery.
Modern gym with equipment and yoga mats in bright rooms overlooking a garden.
Modern hotel reception area with front desk, green sofa, and decorative light fixture.
Large modern indoor pool with clear blue water and multiple seating areas in the background.
A massage table under a wooden gazebo with curtains, surrounded by green grass and a sea view.
Bright spa room with massage table, towels, and elegant decoration in warm tones.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, warm colors, and indirect lighting.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furnishings, seating area, and stylish lighting.
An illuminated sign displaying the logo and text ‘Serenity, The Art of Well Being’ against a wall with plants.
Modern indoor pool with waterfalls and lounge chairs, perfect for hotel relaxation.
Modern wellness area with sauna, steam room, and ice fountain illuminated by warm and blue lighting.
Row of lounge chairs with brown towels on wooden deck beside hotel building.
Children's playground with pirate ship and colorful toys in green garden under blue sky.
A hotel pool with blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and trees.
Hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view under blue sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed and terrace overlooking green trees.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, vanity with large mirror, and bathrobe hanging on the wall.
Elegant hotel room with large bed, ornate headboard, and sea view through windows.
Bright hotel room with large bed, antique headboard, and wooden desk in the foreground.
Bright hotel room with large bed, terrace, and view of a pool.
Bright living room with sofa, armchair, wooden table, and view of terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, and sea view through the window.
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Bright hotel room with large bed, two windows, and cozy armchairs overlooking the sea.
Bright, modern hotel bathroom with glass shower walls, two white sinks, and a stylish bathtub.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Albufeira

Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort *****
Tour operator category

FAO078
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

Surrounded by pine trees and a spectacular cliffside scenery, the resort is quietly situated above the kilometers-long, fine sandy Praia da Falésia beach. The beach is accessible via an elevator followed by stairs/a path. The lively resort town of Albufeira and the picturesque marina of Vilamoura are easily reached by car in approx. 10 and 8 km, respectively. Restaurants and shops can be found both within the resort and just outside the complex gates. Faro airport is approx. 30 km away.
Coastal landscape with steep cliffs, sandy beach, and a boat on the shore under clear sky.
Hotel complex on a green cliff overlooking the sea in sunlight.
Aerial view of a seaside hotel resort featuring a golf course and wooded areas.
Sunset over a coastal landscape with cliffs and a green golf course.
Expansive golf course with multiple bunkers and adjacent houses under a blue sky.
Sunset at a golden sandy beach with rocky cliffs in the background.
Restaurant terrace with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees overlooking the sea at sunset.
Empty sandy beach with blue lounge chairs and cliffs in the background under clear sky.
Modern white building on sandy beach under clear blue sky.

Facilities

Hotel pool surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a multi-story building in the background.
Bright hotel lobby with patterned floors, wooden chairs, and plants around a round table.
View through an arch onto a terrace with tables and umbrellas next to a hotel pool under a blue sky.
Exterior view of a hotel with a covered terrace and set tables at dusk.
Open dining area by the sea with wooden floor and modern white sunshade.
Large illuminated pool in front of modern hotel buildings at dusk.
Hotel entrance with decorative mosaic arch and palm trees under clear sky.
Restaurant terrace with round tables and chairs, surrounded by trees overlooking the sea at sunset.
Terrace with tables and chairs surrounded by pine trees, overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Hotel terrace with tables and chairs overlooking pool, palm trees, and blue sky.
Modern beach pavilion with white umbrellas on sandy shore under clear blue sky.
Terrace of a beach restaurant with white chairs and tables, overlooking the sea at sunset.
Open beachside restaurant with wooden floor, white tables, and sea view.
Round table with plates and dishes on terrace overlooking beach and sea.
Modern indoor pool with wooden ceiling and lounge chairs in a hotel.
Coastline with sandy beach, cliffs, lush greenery, a golf course, and the sea.
The Pine Cliffs Hotel, with 217 rooms, is part of the Pine Cliffs Resort and is set in a 70-hectare park-like area featuring small streams and fountains. Its facilities are distributed over several levels and include lounges/conference rooms, 11 bars and restaurants (a-la-carte/buffet; some open seasonally and for a fee), a hairdresser, Serenity Spa, and boutiques. The well-maintained garden features 7 freshwater pools with separate children's pools, a sunbathing area, and a sun terrace (sun loungers, pads, umbrellas, and bath towels are included), not to mention the hotel's own spectacular 9-hole "Pine Cliffs" golf course. For cooler months, the hotel also has a heated indoor pool with a 17-meter lane. At the hotel's private beach section, there is a beach bar (open from May to October) with sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms are approx. 34 m² in size and feature a bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower as well as a toilet (bathrobe and hairdryer included), one double bed (queen size) or two single beds (twin), air conditioning (warm/cold adjustable), satellite TV/pay TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), safe, and a balcony or terrace. Also available for single occupancy. Deluxe Double Rooms with sea view can be booked for an extra charge. Also available as Deluxe Double Room sea view for single occupancy.

Hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view under blue sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed and terrace overlooking green trees.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, vanity with large mirror, and bathrobe hanging on the wall.
Elegant hotel room with large bed, ornate headboard, and sea view through windows.
Bright hotel room with large bed, antique headboard, and wooden desk in the foreground.
Bright hotel room with large bed, terrace, and view of a pool.
Modern hotel bathroom with glass shower, vanity with large mirror, and bathrobe hanging on the wall.

Grand Deluxe Double Room

The Grand Deluxe Double Rooms offer the same facilities as the Deluxe Double Rooms but are more spacious (approx. 45 m²). Also available as Grand Deluxe Double Room for single occupancy.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites are approx. 41 m² in size and offer the same facilities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, featuring a living room with a sofa bed and a separate bedroom with one double bed (queen size). Also available as Junior Suite for single occupancy.

Bright living room with sofa, armchair, wooden table, and view of terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, and sea view through the window.
Bright bathroom mirror with a white sink on a vanity cabinet containing towels.
Bright hotel room with large bed, two windows, and cozy armchairs overlooking the sea.
Bright living room with sofa, armchair, wooden table, and view of terrace overlooking the sea.
Bright, modern hotel bathroom with glass shower walls, two white sinks, and a stylish bathtub.

Duplex Suite

The Duplex Suites are approx. 55 m² in size and feature the same facilities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, including an entrance area, a living room with a sofa bed, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. A staircase leads from the entrance hall to the 1st floor (maisonette). On the 1st floor (maisonette), there is an additional bathroom with a bathtub, separate shower, and toilet, as well as a separate bedroom with one double bed or two single beds (twin). Also available as Duplex Suite for single occupancy.

Meals

BB/HB

Breakfast as a buffet at the 'Jardim Colonial' restaurant or at 'O`Grill', and dinner as a buffet or 3-course menu (depending on occupancy/season). Drinks are not included with dinner.

Bright restaurant with sea view and large windows right on the beach.

Sports included

Large fitness area, indoor pool.
Bright gym with large windows, training equipment, and weights set against mountain scenery.
Modern gym with equipment and yoga mats in bright rooms overlooking a garden.

Sports for a fee

4 floodlit tennis courts (2 clay, 2 hard courts), 9-hole golf course, 4 new padel courts, minigolf, fitness classes, and bicycle rental. Various water sports offers at the beach with a beach bar (only in the summer months).

Children's program

Children's playground with pirate ship and colorful toys in green garden under blue sky.
A hotel pool with blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and trees.
7,000 m² "Porto Pirata" children's village with a pool for 1 to 8-year-old guests. Junior club for 8-12 year olds (April to October as well as during Christmas and Easter holidays). Activities in the Junior Club are for a fee and are not supervised.

Wellness

Whirlpool, sauna, and a heated indoor pool with a 17m lane (included). Serenity Spa with 12 treatment rooms and a thermal area for a fee.
Modern hotel reception area with front desk, green sofa, and decorative light fixture.
Large modern indoor pool with clear blue water and multiple seating areas in the background.
A massage table under a wooden gazebo with curtains, surrounded by green grass and a sea view.
Bright spa room with massage table, towels, and elegant decoration in warm tones.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, warm colors, and indirect lighting.
Bright hotel lobby with modern furnishings, seating area, and stylish lighting.
An illuminated sign displaying the logo and text ‘Serenity, The Art of Well Being’ against a wall with plants.
Modern indoor pool with waterfalls and lounge chairs, perfect for hotel relaxation.
Modern wellness area with sauna, steam room, and ice fountain illuminated by warm and blue lighting.
Row of lounge chairs with brown towels on wooden deck beside hotel building.

Hotel service

Baby cots (subject to availability, included).
Baby cots (101cm x 66cm) for children up to 2 years old on request (subject to availability, included).
The resort does not provide blankets or pillows for baby cots.
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For travel from 27.03.26 onwards, the facility service is included in the travel price. This includes:
Included: Sun loungers and sun protection at the beach (subject to availability), shuttle within the resort, parking spaces in the resort, room service (service only; ordered food/drinks will be charged), Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines (via Press Reader), mini-golf at the Porto Pirata Kids Club.
Furthermore:
Discounts on supervision at the kids club, first-aid station (during the day), use of all pools in the resort regardless of which accommodation is booked, free access to the indoor pool at the Pine Cliffs Hotel.
Additionally, a 10% discount is granted on consumption at "The Zest" restaurant, on gym classes, selected products from the spa and golf shop, and boat trips (to be booked via the concierge).
Changes are possible.

Note

The Pine Cliffs Resort is one of the best accommodations in the Algarve and has already been awarded the World Travel Award as "Europe's Leading Family Resort".
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Within the complex, there is a "shuttle" that acts as a transfer between the facilities and can be used free of charge (seasonal).
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Pine Cliffs Hotel bookable under FAO078.
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Pine Cliffs Gardens bookable under FAO278.
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Pine Cliffs Ocean Suite bookable under FAO378.
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Pine Cliffs Residence bookable under FAO478.
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The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility!
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Depending on the hotel's occupancy, individual restaurants and bars may be closed.

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that demonstrably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA), among others. Currently, about 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been verified through independent certification procedures. The product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the subject of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 27.06.2027)
  • Biosphere Responsible Tourism (valid until 16.07.2029)

Note

The hotel does not accept pets.
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There are no wheelchair-accessible rooms available.
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Please note: from 01.05.24, the municipality of Albufeira will levy a tourist tax of €2 per person/night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years old are free)
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Hotel contact:
Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort
PRAIA DA FALESIA
APARTADO P. O. BOX 644
8200-909 ALBUFEIRA
PORTUGAL
PHONE: +351 289-500 100
FAX: +351 289 501 950
E-Mail: pinecliffs.reservatios@pinecliffs.com
In the "High Class" 2026 catalog on page 100.

Seasonal information

Check-in from 3 p.m., check-out until 12 p.m.
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Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.10.2026 12:31