 Location
Located in Parchal, this hotel overlooks the Arade River and is close to Ferragudo beach. Guests will find numerous restaurants, bars and nightlife options in the centre of Ferragudo, approximately 1 km away, while the shops of Portimao are around 1.5 km away. There are links to the public transport network just 5 minutes' walk away and the congress centre and train station are both around 10 minutes on foot. Faro airport is approximately 60 km away.
Facilities
With a unique character and location beside the Arade River and only a short distance from Portimao, this is the ideal choice for a family or couples since the hotel has river view double rooms as well as Junior and Riverside Suites for 4 or 6 people, with 134 rooms in total. The air-conditioned hotel welcomes its guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, cloakroom and lift access to the upper floors. There is also a restaurant, bar, cafe, terrace lounge, games room, meeting room and a kids' club and children's playground. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services, a car park and garage, and a bicycle hire service.
Rooms
The exclusively designed rooms and suites have pictures of the river and maritime history of Portimao on display. They are spacious with plenty of natural light, and a balcony which faces the river. Each room or suite features an en suite bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, Internet access, a safe, minibar and individually regulated air conditioning.
Sports/Entertainment
There is seasonal live music and the spa and health centre offers a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam rooms, massages and spa treatments. There is also a fantastic outdoor riverside swimming pool and a private marina, with a children's swimming area, poolside snack bar and a sun terrace with sun loungers laid out for use. Guests may also work out in the gym. The nearby beach is sandy.
Meals
The spectacular riverside restaurant serves traditional and international delicacies with a strong focus on local fish and produce. A continental breakfast buffet is served each morning and dinner is also offered as a buffet. Set menu and a la carte options are additionally available for dinner.
Payment
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
How to get there
From Faro International Airport, leave the airport in the direction of the A22/Portimao. Exit the A22 motorway at Lagoa. Follow the signs to Ferragudo/Portimao. Exit the N125 for Ferragudo. After 3 roundabouts, turn right just after the 'Parchal' sign.
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