Bela Vista Hotel & Spa - Relais & Chateaux

My husband and I have recently returned from another great stay here. We have lost count of our visits and each one is better than the last. The hotel is so grand and stands out on the landscape from almost every angle commanding attention from people. You cannot fail to be intrigued by it. The ethos is a very big part of the hotel and is clear to see. Such a relaxing place. The front of house staff are very friendly, professional and immaculate even in the heat and searing sunshine. Once settled, I realised I had booked the wrong type of room, all my own fault but the staff done their best to alter the room type for the rest of our stay with very little effort (on the surface but it can't have been easy) and I was extremely grateful. The staff on breakfast, lunch and pool duty just glide along smiling and there to help with anything you ask for. Immaculately dressed and there's nothing in a place that shouldn't be. Breakfast is like a trip to the theatre, the colours on the table all set out with an array of tempting food enticing you to think outside the box. I found myself eating the most delicious tomatoes drizzled with oil and sprinkled with basil during breakfast then washed down with a cappuccino, at home this would be laughed upon but here, it all seems natural. There's no rush to move along from the lovely view whilst having breakfast either, plenty of room for all. We had lunch at the hotel a few days too, that was a lovely experience. Staff are always on hand but not in your face, you just no they are there. The rooms are so different from each other and all offering you a taste of Portugal. We had tea and coffee facility available too, complimentary as well as water. There's and a fully stocked mini bar. We met the manager again who fits the role so well. The hotel is him and he is the hotel. The staff seemed well suited to their role and like to please. Pool side is as you'd expect, immaculate. Whilst there, we saw a Harris hawk in attendance due to unwanted seagulls around, it's the cleanest hawk ever, glossy feathers and shiny eyes ☺️ A hand picked hawk for the Bela Vista ☺️ I had a spa treatment too, the girl was very nice and very good at her job and the spa is like the rest of the hotel, smells lovely too. Was sad to come away and the time went very quickly but we'll be back. It's irresistible.

Nos olvidamos una pinza de pelo de cierto valor en el baño y cuando la reclamamos nos dijeron que no la encontraron . Una pena que se desacrediten por tan poca cosa. El resto todo bien pero excesivamente caro sobretodo restaurante y bar, un simple combinado 18 euros.

the moment we arrived at the Bela vista hotel and spa we were greeted by Joel with champagne I knew we were where we belonged! The hotel is gorgeous. It is warm and inviting. We ate in the bistro the first night and it was my favorite meal in the algarve. The staff is stupendous. Patrice , Joel and the rest of the staff are professional friendly and you can tell they love their jobs. They make staying there very special. I would recommend this hotel to all . Rating a 11 out of 10!!