Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve

Great spot for families. Beautiful location and excellent amenities.

Spectacular last minute family trip to the southern coast of Portugal! Needed to escape the hustle and bustle of Seville for some R&R and Pine Cliffs Hotel was perfect for us! The grounds are spectacular, beautifully groomed with direct beach access. The restaurant directly on the beach served up high quality ceviche and drinks and there were ample beach chairs with shade available for our use. The 1 bedroom suite we reserved was spacious and clean though did show some signs of wear but was still clean with comfortable linens and towels. The breakfast bullet provided plenty of options to choose from with plenty of fresh fruit, pastries and the typical fare of higher end buffets (espresso drinks, juice options/smoothies, omelette station, etc). We would definitely stay again next time we visit southern Portugal!

I love everything in this resort except the following: There should be a dedicated area and pool for children and families with children. Fine dining area should be just adults only. Price points of their drinks is just outrageous, it’s understandable it’s in a five star resort but it’s in the Algarve, Portugal, not Manhattan, New York.

Absolutely love this property and hope to bring entire family next fall

Stayed here for a mother/daughter vacation with my 7 year old. Was a beautiful property, we felt very safe and comfortable and it was the perfect hotel for kids. Lots of other kids to play with and tons of amenities geared towards kids. My daughter loved the kids club, games room, buffet and endless selection of pools to jump in. I held back one star on this review because there were several occasions where we felt like there was not enough waitstaff to handle the volume of guests and demands. We had to wait quite a long time for food service a few times and had to seek out staff to order food and drinks when lounging on the lawn. Other than that, it was great and I would definitely revisit with even more of our family because there is something for everyone and it has a great family atmosphere.

We embarked on a relaxing vacation, with the intention of unwinding and enjoying some peaceful moments. However, it's important to highlight that this hotel resort is primarily geared towards families with small kids, and we found ourselves surrounded by young children throughout our stay. Considering that we have older kids, this came as a surprise. We did appreciate the hotel itself, and our room offered a fantastic view. The food was good, and the service was satisfactory. However, we couldn't help but notice the lack of designated adult-only areas at the resort. With more than 7 pools available, it was disheartening to find that not even one of them was reserved for adults seeking tranquility. The presence of kids breaking pool rules, such as jumping, ball games, and using huge inflatable beach animals in the pool, made it less enjoyable for us. Additionally, the absence of lifeguards overseeing the larger pools raised concerns, as we witnessed many hazardous situations that could have been averted with proper supervision. It seemed as though the staff were not intervening when rules were being blatantly disregarded. Our experience could have been improved if there had been at least one area designated for adults and if the hotel's rules were diligently enforced. We feel inclined to recommend this resort primarily to families with kids. For couples or families seeking a peaceful and relaxing experience, we regretfully cannot endorse this resort as the ideal choice.

The resort is beautiful and very well looked after. Very good breakfast buffet. The hotel looks a bit outdated, but it is very clean. I was disturbed by the loud ventilation (?) of the hotel, which could also be heard in the room. (even when the air conditioning in the room was off). Overall, the rooms and the hotel are pretty noisy. Piano music in the entrance hall could still be heard on the floors above, unfortunately until after midnight. Unfortunately, the reception was consistently rude and seemed annoyed when we asked questions. Never a smile, not a word more than necessary. I would not travel in August, many families with children and therefore quite loud.

There is a long queue for breakfast which may take at least half an hour standing, no matter age, kids, etc. The hotel was full, but they have to manage this situation and not make people wait. Never seen this in a 5 star hotel in my life. There were ants in our room, no need to make further comments.

Good for families - but would not go if childless. Could do with a lick of paint and in the restaurants all staff look bewildered if you asked for a table and service slow - Overall satisfactory though.

Stunning location, LOTS of people and LOTS of kids. This isn’t the spot if you’re looking for couples relaxation, but the property is gorgeous and well done.