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Large hotel pool with umbrellas and seating areas under a blue sky.
Bright hotel room with large bed, nightstand, and balcony overlooking green landscape.
Terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea and trees on a sunny day.
Cliffside with trees at sunset by the sea.
Aerial view of a steep coastline with beach, turquoise water, and forested landscape.
Aerial view of a coastal hotel overlooking the blue sea and surrounding green vegetation.
Red cliff with trees and a view of the sea under clear sky.
Green golf course field with red rocks and sea view in the background.
Red cliff path with pine trees and view of the blue sea under clear sky.
Terrace with tables and chairs under trees overlooking the sea at sunset.
Illuminated entrance of a Mediterranean-style hotel at dusk with paved path and gates.
Hotel with large outdoor pool, surrounded by sun loungers and Mediterranean plants.
Large hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas under a clear blue sky
View of a hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, tables with chairs in the foreground.
Bright restaurant with wooden beam ceiling, tiled floor, and neatly set tables.
Empty outdoor café area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas at sunset.
Tastefully decorated terrace with set tables and sea view at dusk.
Elegant restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and stylishly set tables.
Covered outdoor area with set table and chairs on wooden deck in a garden
Cozy hotel bar with wooden ceiling, seating areas, and stylish lamps.
Outdoor restaurant with white columns and green surroundings in a hotel garden.
Outdoor hotel bar area with chairs and tables on a wooden deck surrounded by trees.
Sunny beach lounge with wooden walkway, white sunbeds, and umbrellas by the sea.
Open beachside restaurant with wooden floor, set tables, and sea view.
Bright terrace with seating and bar, overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Modern beach resort with white umbrellas and lounge furniture on wooden deck.
Bright living room with blue chairs, wooden table, and terrace access overlooking greenery.
Sunny beach lounge with wooden walkway, white sunbeds, and umbrellas by the sea.
Bright bathroom with blue tiles, large bathtub, and wooden vanity with mirror.
People eating together at a set table with wine, bread, and salad.
A pirate ship-themed playground with green grass and trees in the background.
Modern gym equipment in a bright, spacious fitness room with wooden flooring.
Bright gym with modern workout machines and large windows overlooking a garden.
Bright gym with multiple treadmills and cross trainers by large windows overlooking greenery.
Gym with treadmills and a garden view through large windows.
Green golf course with sand bunker and trees with the sea in the background.
Green golf course with trees and modern buildings in the background under a blue sky.
Green soccer field with goal and trees in the background under clear sky.
Outdoor red clay tennis court surrounded by trees under clear blue sky.
Bright massage room with massage table, towels, and modern furnishings.
Modern spa area with freestanding bathtub, lighting, and shower cabin.
Room with two massage tables, gold-colored walls, and soft lighting.
Luxurious spa area with jacuzzi, wood decor, and cozy lighting.
Bright hotel lobby with round seating, decorative hanging lights, and elegant reception desk.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall feature and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern wellness area with salt cabin, steam bath, and ice fountain in a hotel.
Row of lounge chairs with brown towels on a wooden deck outside a hotel.
Modern wellness area with freestanding bathtub and blue mosaic on wall and ceiling
Bright indoor pool with blue tiles and lounge chairs along the side.
Indoor pool with blue water and wooden ceiling in a modern building with large windows.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Praia da Falesia

Pine Cliffs Residence, a Luxury Collection Resort *****

FAO478
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
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Location

Surrounded by pine trees and a spectacular cliff scenery, the resort with its 154 apartments is quietly situated above the kilometer-long, fine sandy beach of Praia da Falésia. The beach is accessible via an elevator followed by stairs/path. The bustling holiday paradise of Albufeira and the picturesque harbor town of Vilamoura are approximately 10 and 8 km away respectively, easily reachable by car. Restaurants and shops are located both within the resort and just outside its gates. Faro Airport is approximately 30 km away.
Aerial view of a steep coastline with beach, turquoise water, and forested landscape.
Aerial view of a coastal hotel overlooking the blue sea and surrounding green vegetation.
Red cliff with trees and a view of the sea under clear sky.
Green golf course field with red rocks and sea view in the background.
Red cliff path with pine trees and view of the blue sea under clear sky.
Terrace with tables and chairs under trees overlooking the sea at sunset.
Terrace with tables and chairs overlooking the sea and trees on a sunny day.

Facilities

Illuminated entrance of a Mediterranean-style hotel at dusk with paved path and gates.
Hotel with large outdoor pool, surrounded by sun loungers and Mediterranean plants.
Large hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas under a clear blue sky
View of a hotel pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, tables with chairs in the foreground.
Bright restaurant with wooden beam ceiling, tiled floor, and neatly set tables.
Empty outdoor café area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas at sunset.
Tastefully decorated terrace with set tables and sea view at dusk.
Elegant restaurant with wooden beam ceiling and stylishly set tables.
Covered outdoor area with set table and chairs on wooden deck in a garden
Cozy hotel bar with wooden ceiling, seating areas, and stylish lamps.
Outdoor restaurant with white columns and green surroundings in a hotel garden.
Outdoor hotel bar area with chairs and tables on a wooden deck surrounded by trees.
Sunny beach lounge with wooden walkway, white sunbeds, and umbrellas by the sea.
Open beachside restaurant with wooden floor, set tables, and sea view.
Bright terrace with seating and bar, overlooking the sea under clear sky.
Modern beach resort with white umbrellas and lounge furniture on wooden deck.
The Pine Cliffs Residence, with a total of 154 apartments, is a section of the Pine Cliffs Resort and is located in a park-like area of 70 hectares with small rivers and fountains. Facilities include 11 bars and restaurants (à la carte/buffet, some open seasonally and at a charge), a hairdresser, the Serenity Spa, and boutiques. The well-maintained gardens feature 7 freshwater pools with separate children's pools, a sunbathing lawn, a sun terrace (sun loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and beach towels are included), and not to forget the hotel's own spectacular 9-hole golf course "Pine Cliffs". For the cooler months, the hotel also offers 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 loungers, umbrellas, and beach towels. Most facilities are located in the main building (Pine Cliffs Hotel), about a 7-minute walk from the Residences. However, the Residence has its own reception, pool, and bar.

Accommodation

2 Bedroom Apartment

The apartment suites, decorated in cream and azure tones, are approximately 101 m² in size and feature a living/dining area with individually controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone, LCD flat-screen TV with satellite channels and on-demand programs/movies (for a fee), iron and ironing board, pull-out sofa, a fully equipped kitchenette with oven, ceramic hob, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, juicer, washing machine, high-quality cutlery, and table and kitchen linen. The master bedroom has a double bed, electronic safe, and LCD TV. A further bedroom has two single beds, an electronic safe, and an LCD TV. Two bathrooms with rainfall shower, bathtub, bidet, hairdryer, vanity/shaving mirror, bathrobes, and slippers, as well as a selection of premium care products from the Luxury Collection. Balcony or terrace with views of the garden with pine groves and wildflowers, or garden/golf course views.

Bright living room with blue chairs, wooden table, and terrace access overlooking greenery.
Sunny beach lounge with wooden walkway, white sunbeds, and umbrellas by the sea.
Bright hotel room with large bed, nightstand, and balcony overlooking green landscape.
Bright bathroom with blue tiles, large bathtub, and wooden vanity with mirror.

2 Bedroom Apartment Residence Penthouse

These apartments are approximately 101 sqm (2 bedrooms) or 140 sqm (3 bedrooms) and feature a living-dining area, 2 or 3 bedrooms (2 bedrooms are equipped with a double bed and the other bedroom with 2 single beds), 3 bathrooms with rainfall showers, bathtubs, and a selection of toiletries. Additionally, the apartment includes a small, well-equipped kitchenette, LCD flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet access, and a balcony. The apartments are located on the 2nd floor of the hotel. 3-bedroom apartments in the Residence Penthouse are available at an additional charge.

2 Bedroom Apartment Residence Garden Access

Equipped similarly to the 2 or 3 bedroom Residence Penthouse apartments, these apartments are located on the ground floor and feature a terrace with garden access (not a private garden). 3-bedroom apartments in the Residence Garden Access are available at an additional charge.

2 Bedroom Apartment Residence Comfort

Equipped similarly to the 2 or 3 bedroom Residence Penthouse apartments, these are located on the 1st floor of the hotel. 3-bedroom apartments in the Residence Comfort are available at an additional charge.

Meals

B&B/Half Board

Breakfast: served in the buffet restaurant “Jardim Colonial” or at “O Grill” (seasonal).
Dinner: served as a buffet or a 3-course menu at “Jardim Colonial” or “O Grill” (seasonal).
À la carte restaurants are available at an additional charge.

People eating together at a set table with wine, bread, and salad.

Sports included

Large fitness area.

Sports for a fee

5 floodlit tennis courts (2 clay, 3 hard court), 9-hole golf course, paddle tennis court, billiards, table tennis, mini-golf, fitness activities, and bicycle rental. Various water sports at the beach with beach bar (summer months only).

Children's program

A pirate ship-themed playground with green grass and trees in the background.
A 7000 m² children's village "Porto Pirata" with a pool for children aged 1 to 8 years. Junior club for ages 8-12 (April to October). Childcare within the children's village and at the Junior Club is available for a fee.

Wellness

Whirlpool, sauna, and a heated indoor pool with a 17-meter lane (included). Serenity Spa with 12 treatment rooms and thermal area available at a charge.
Bright massage room with massage table, towels, and modern furnishings.
Modern spa area with freestanding bathtub, lighting, and shower cabin.
Room with two massage tables, gold-colored walls, and soft lighting.
Luxurious spa area with jacuzzi, wood decor, and cozy lighting.
Bright hotel lobby with round seating, decorative hanging lights, and elegant reception desk.
Modern indoor pool with waterfall feature and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern wellness area with salt cabin, steam bath, and ice fountain in a hotel.
Row of lounge chairs with brown towels on a wooden deck outside a hotel.
Modern wellness area with freestanding bathtub and blue mosaic on wall and ceiling
Bright indoor pool with blue tiles and lounge chairs along the side.
Indoor pool with blue water and wooden ceiling in a modern building with large windows.

Hotel service

Baby cots (subject to availability, included).
Baby cots (101cm x 66cm) for children up to 2 years old available upon request (subject to availability, included).
The resort does not provide blankets or pillows for cots.
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For travel from March 27, 2026 onwards, the Facility Service is included in the package price. This includes:
Included: Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach (subject to availability), shuttle service within the resort, parking within the resort, room service (service only, food/drinks ordered are charged), Wi-Fi, newspapers and magazines (via Press Reader), mini-golf at Porto Pirata Kids Club.
Furthermore:
Discounts on childcare at the Kids Club, first-aid station (daytime), use of all pools in the resort, regardless of the accommodation booked, free access to the indoor pool at Pine Cliffs Hotel.
Additionally, a 10% discount is offered on food and beverages at "The Zest" restaurant, on gym classes, selected spa products, in the golf shop, and on boat trips (bookable via the concierge).
Changes are subject to change.

Hotel features

  • Club
  • Shopping facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-friendly
  • Fitness
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Kids' club/Mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Luxury vacationers
  • Massages
  • Sandy beach
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

More information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Information

The Pine Cliffs Resort is counted among the best accommodations in the Algarve and was awarded "Europe's Leading Family Resort" at the World Travel Awards in 2015.
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A shuttle service operates within the resort, acting as a transfer between facilities and can be used free of charge every 30 minutes (seasonal).
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Pine Cliffs Hotel available under FAO078.
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Pine Cliffs Gardens available under FAO278.
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Pine Cliffs Ocean Suite available under FAO378.
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Pine Cliffs Residence available under FAO478.
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The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility!
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Hotel Contact:
PINE CLIFFS RESORT
PRAIA DA FALESIA
APARTADO P. O. BOX 644
8200-909 ALBUFEIRA
PORTUGAL
TEL: 00351-289-500100
FAX: 00351-289-501950
Email: Pinecliffs.reservations@luxurycollection.com
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The hotel does not accept pets.
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No rooms accessible for disabled guests are available.
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Please note: From May 1, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira will levy a tourist tax of EUR 2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free of charge).

Seasonal information

Check-in from 4 PM, check-out until 10 AM.
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Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 21.02.2026 09:05