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Luxury resort pool with fountains, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas under a clear sky.
Spacious hotel room with large bed, bedside tables, wall art, and sliding doors opening to balcony with green view.
Terrace with chairs and tables overlooking the sea under a blue sky with trees.
Sunset over steep coastal cliffs with pine trees and ocean view.
Aerial view of a beach with sun loungers and umbrellas along cliffs with greenery and buildings nearby.
Coastal resort with multiple buildings surrounded by greenery near a blue ocean under a clear sky.
Cliff with orange rock formations and green trees by the sea on a clear day.
Scenic view of cliffs with greenery and water in the background, perfect for coastal hotels.
Coastal cliff with pine trees and lush greenery overlooking the calm blue sea under clear sky.
Outdoor terrace seating with umbrellas, trees, and ocean view under a partly cloudy sky.
A hotel entrance with archway, stone pathways, and warm lighting at dusk.
Luxury hotel with a large pool surrounded by sun loungers and Mediterranean-style architecture.
Outdoor curved pool with sun loungers and umbrellas under clear blue sky.
Outdoor pool area with seating, sun umbrellas, and sun loungers at a sunny resort.
Spacious restaurant with wooden ceiling, tile floor, and tables set for dining.
Outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas near a pool at sunset.
Outdoor dining area with wooden pergola, tables, chairs, and decorative plants at sunset.
Spacious restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, round tables set with white linens and glassware.
Outdoor dining area with wooden chairs and tables under a pergola, surrounded by green lawns and trees.
Cozy hotel lounge with wooden ceiling, cushioned chairs, tables, and warm lighting.
Outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under a shaded patio surrounded by greenery.
Outdoor hotel terrace with wooden deck, wicker chairs, tables, and lush green landscaping.
Beachside wooden deck with lounge beds, white umbrellas, and clear blue sky near ocean.
Outdoor beachside dining area with wooden flooring, scattered tables, and a pergola roof with sunshades.
Bright, spacious wooden deck with a bar area named 'more' overlooking the sea.
Modern beachside hotel with rooftop sunbeds under white canopies and a sandy path beside it
Bright living room with blue chairs, dining table, and patio doors opening to outdoor seating.
Beachside wooden deck with lounge beds, white umbrellas, and clear blue sky near ocean.
Bathroom with decorative blue and white tiled bathtub and wooden vanity with mirror.
People enjoying a dining experience with plates, bread, wine, and food being served on a table.
Colorful playground shaped like a ship on green grass under clear blue sky.
Hotel gym with modern equipment and large windows allowing natural light inside.
Bright gym with modern equipment and large windows overlooking green outdoor areas.
Modern gym with treadmills and exercise machines, large windows allow natural light.
Treadmills in a gym with large windows showing trees outside.
Luxury resort pool with fountains, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas under a clear sky.
Beautiful hotel buildings with well-maintained lawn and trees under a blue sky.
Green soccer field with goals surrounded by trees under blue sky.
Empty clay tennis courts under clear blue sky with trees in the background.
Bright massage room with treatment table, towels, and decorative vases.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, LED mirror, and walk-in shower.
Luxurious spa room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and golden textured walls.
Luxury spa room with jacuzzi, table, glasses, champagne, modern lighting, and gold-paneled walls.
Bright, modern hotel lobby area with seating and a decorative plant centerpiece.
Indoor pool area with waterfall feature and modern ceiling lighting.
Modern sauna and steam bath with warm and cool lighting in a wellness area.
Row of lounge chairs with rolled brown towels on a wooden deck.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding tub and teal mosaic tiled wall and ceiling.
Indoor pool with clear blue water and lounge chairs along the far wall under bright lighting.
Indoor wooden-beamed pool with lounge chairs and large windows letting in natural light.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Praia da Falesia

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

FAO478
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
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Location

Surrounded by pine trees and a spectacular cliff scenery, the resort with its 154 apartments extends quietly above the kilometer-long, fine sandy "Praia da Falésia". The beach is accessible via an elevator followed by stairs/path. The bustling holiday paradise "Albufeira" and the picturesque harbor town "Vilamoura" can be reached by car in approx. 10 and 8 km respectively. Restaurants and shops are located both within the resort and just outside the complex. Faro Airport is approx. 30 km away.
Aerial view of a beach with sun loungers and umbrellas along cliffs with greenery and buildings nearby.
Coastal resort with multiple buildings surrounded by greenery near a blue ocean under a clear sky.
Cliff with orange rock formations and green trees by the sea on a clear day.
Scenic view of cliffs with greenery and water in the background, perfect for coastal hotels.
Coastal cliff with pine trees and lush greenery overlooking the calm blue sea under clear sky.
Outdoor terrace seating with umbrellas, trees, and ocean view under a partly cloudy sky.
Terrace with chairs and tables overlooking the sea under a blue sky with trees.

Facilities

A hotel entrance with archway, stone pathways, and warm lighting at dusk.
Luxury hotel with a large pool surrounded by sun loungers and Mediterranean-style architecture.
Outdoor curved pool with sun loungers and umbrellas under clear blue sky.
Outdoor pool area with seating, sun umbrellas, and sun loungers at a sunny resort.
Spacious restaurant with wooden ceiling, tile floor, and tables set for dining.
Outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas near a pool at sunset.
Outdoor dining area with wooden pergola, tables, chairs, and decorative plants at sunset.
Spacious restaurant with wooden ceiling beams, round tables set with white linens and glassware.
Outdoor dining area with wooden chairs and tables under a pergola, surrounded by green lawns and trees.
Cozy hotel lounge with wooden ceiling, cushioned chairs, tables, and warm lighting.
Outdoor seating area with tables and chairs under a shaded patio surrounded by greenery.
Outdoor hotel terrace with wooden deck, wicker chairs, tables, and lush green landscaping.
Beachside wooden deck with lounge beds, white umbrellas, and clear blue sky near ocean.
Outdoor beachside dining area with wooden flooring, scattered tables, and a pergola roof with sunshades.
Bright, spacious wooden deck with a bar area named 'more' overlooking the sea.
Modern beachside hotel with rooftop sunbeds under white canopies and a sandy path beside it
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 for a fee), a hairdresser and Serenity Spa, as well as boutiques. In the well-kept garden there are 7 freshwater pools with separate children's pools, a sunbathing lawn, sun terrace (loungers, cushions, umbrellas, and beach towels are included), and not forgetting the hotel's own spectacular 9-hole "Pine Cliffs" golf course. For the cooler months, the hotel also has a heated indoor pool with a 17-meter lane. At the hotel's own 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 Residence. However, the Residence has its own reception, pool, and bar.

Accommodation

2 Bedroom Apartment

The apartment suites, decorated in cream and azure tones, are approx. 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, sofa bed, 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. Master bedroom with double bed, electronic safe, and LCD TV. Second bedroom with two single beds and electronic safe and LCD TV. Two bathrooms with rain shower, bathtub, bidet, hairdryer, vanity/shaving mirror, bathrobes and slippers, and a personalized selection of luxury Collection toiletries. Balcony or terrace with views of the garden with pine groves and wildflowers or views of the garden/golf course.

Bright living room with blue chairs, dining table, and patio doors opening to outdoor seating.
Beachside wooden deck with lounge beds, white umbrellas, and clear blue sky near ocean.
Spacious hotel room with large bed, bedside tables, wall art, and sliding doors opening to balcony with green view.
Bathroom with decorative blue and white tiled bathtub and wooden vanity with mirror.

2 BR Apt Residence Penthouse

Feature approx. 101 m² (2 bedrooms) or approx. 140 m² (3 bedrooms), 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 rain showers, bathtubs, and a selection of toiletries. Additionally, the apartment has a small, well-equipped kitchenette as well as 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 are available at an additional charge.

2 BR Apt Residence Garden Access

Equipped like the 2 or 3 bedroom Residence Penthouse apartments, but these apartments are located on the ground floor and have a terrace with garden access (no private garden). 3-bedroom apartments are available at an additional charge.

2 BR Apt Residence Comfort

Equipped like the 2 or 3 bedroom Residence Penthouse apartments, but located on the 1st floor of the hotel. 3-bedroom apartments are available at an additional charge.

Board

B&B/HB/FB

Breakfast: in the buffet restaurant "Jardim Colonial" or in "O Grill" (seasonal).
Dinner: buffet or 3-course menu at "Jardim Colonial" or "O Grill" (seasonal).
À la carte restaurants available for a fee.

People enjoying a dining experience with plates, bread, wine, and food being served on a table.

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 on the beach with a beach bar (summer months only).

Kids Programme

Colorful playground shaped like a ship on green grass under clear blue sky.
7000 m² large "Porto Pirata" children's village with a pool for guests aged 1 to 8 years. Junior club for ages 8-12 (April to October). Childcare within the children's village and in the Junior Club for a fee.

Wellness

Jacuzzi, sauna, and a heated indoor pool with a 17-meter lane (included). Serenity Spa with 12 treatment rooms and thermal area for a fee.
Bright massage room with treatment table, towels, and decorative vases.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub, LED mirror, and walk-in shower.
Luxurious spa room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and golden textured walls.
Luxury spa room with jacuzzi, table, glasses, champagne, modern lighting, and gold-paneled walls.
Bright, modern hotel lobby area with seating and a decorative plant centerpiece.
Indoor pool area with waterfall feature and modern ceiling lighting.
Modern sauna and steam bath with warm and cool lighting in a wellness area.
Row of lounge chairs with rolled brown towels on a wooden deck.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding tub and teal mosaic tiled wall and ceiling.
Indoor pool with clear blue water and lounge chairs along the far wall under bright lighting.
Indoor wooden-beamed pool with lounge chairs and large windows letting in natural light.

Hotel Service

Baby cots (subject to availability, included).
Baby cots (101cm x 66cm) for children up to 2 years old available on 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, 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, ordered food/drinks will be 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 (during the day), use of all pools in the resort, regardless of the booked accommodation, free access to the indoor pool at 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 through the concierge).
Changes are possible.

Hotel features

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

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides assistance in making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing 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).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

The Pine Cliffs Resort is one of 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, functioning as a transfer between facilities and can be used free of charge every 30 minutes (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 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 suitable for disabled guests are available.
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Please note: As of May 1, 2024, the municipality of Albufeira charges a tourist tax of €2 per person per night (maximum 7 nights; children up to 12 years free).

Season Notice

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

5 Sterne