Grand House - Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Medium River Room | View from room
Outdoor pool
Medium River Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Grand Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand House Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Deluxe Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand River Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Medium Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Small Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Medium River Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Small Plus Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Medium Plus Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Da Republica 171, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-203

What's nearby

  • Marques de Pombal Statue - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marques de Pombal Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Verde Beach - 19 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station - 11 min walk
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café La Manuela - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Real Cafeteria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porto de Recreio do Guadiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantarinha do Guadiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Joaquim Gomes - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grand House - Relais & Chateaux

Luxury boutique hotel near Monte Gordo Beach
Located close to Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour, Grand House - Relais & Chateaux provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a library. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, dinner, light fare, and local and international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, ecotours, and hiking/biking. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby with sun loungers
  • Bike rentals, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a computer station, and a TV in the lobby
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Grand Rooftop
  • Grand Salon
  • Grand Salon

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1926
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 29 2024 to December 16 2024 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from November 29 2024 to December 16 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 510913199
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 8210

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Grand House Algarve Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Grand House Algarve Hotel
Grand House Algarve Vila Real Santo Antonio
House Algarve Vila Real to An
Grand House Algarve
Grand House Relais & Chateaux
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Hotel
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Vila Real Santo Antonio
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand House - Relais & Chateaux have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

As of Dec 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux on Jan 5, 2025 start from $230.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Grand House - Relais & Chateaux pet-friendly?

Yes, Grand House - Relais & Chateaux allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Grand House - Relais & Chateaux located?

Located in the heart of Vila Real Santo Antonio, this luxury hotel is steps from Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monte Gordo Beach. Verde Beach and Castro Marim Golf are also within 9 mi (15 km). Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing . The staff and service was excellent . It was super cute with old world charm . We loved everything about this place . It has its own private beach club which was fantastic . We would highly recommended putting this hotel on your itinerary.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
Beautiful historic hotel exudes charm and days gone by! Highly recommend a stay here … breakfast was delicious made to order, staff was nice & accommodating to the fullest !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic overall experience at the Grand House and the Grand Beach Club. Perfect for celebrating our wedding anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphaela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but we loved everything about Grand House! Such a beautiful and unique boutique hotel. The rooms are cozy and inviting, and the beds very comfortable with nice linens. The staff at the beach club and restaurant was excellent and very accommodating. A must-stop on your Algarve trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Hampstead

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property and staff. Best possible location. Great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice environment, dog friendly, good food , staff personal and corteoys
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice and clean and breakfast was fantastic. The beach club is about a 3 minute drive, and is very peaceful. They close at 5pm, which is really early. The sun is still beaming until 8pm. It would have been nice to not feel rushed out of there, especially since there isn’t a ton of things to do in the evening. You basically are stationed at the hotel. The area needs more restaurants. Definitely a little sleepy of a town, but worth a night. We stayed two, and it was one too many. The shopping is great. Nice Portuguese pottery and other authentic items for cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The renovation is fabulous. My issue is the breakfast and dinner service. They seem very understaffed. We waited almost an hour for breakfast one day and dinner was expensive with only 2 entrees. My pork was a piece the size of my fork end. The manager was excellent but cannot be everywhere at once.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top notch service. Breakfast was outstanding. Food at the Beach Club also excellent. Would highly recommend. Caution: if using a US credit card be warned they forced us to pay in US dollars instead of euros, thus paying a higher exchange rate that someone made money from - and they told us that we were charged in euros although the receipts said otherwise. We were not offered the machine to process payments - the employee did it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand house was so impressive from the arrival and seeing the exterior of this remarkable building to the welcome and all interactions with the team. The daily gifts were lovely and fresh oranges supplied throughout. Breakfast was superb with views across the river. Thank you for his amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely lovely property
Great hotel. Nice cozy feel. Loved the beach house down the street. One of the only hotel out of 5 we stayed in that had face clothes. Linens were fabulous, towels, sheets! Oreo the onsite dog was the very best addition to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Lovely hotel. Very nice, helpful staff. Really good food (nice dinner, very good breakfast). Super clean rooms. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is lovely. Appointed beautifully with exquisite design and fabrics. Staff could not be more gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Traveled with partner
Friendly staff, lovely bedroom and good food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tatyana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply top notch! Definitely five star attention to detail in a beautiful historic house. Breakfast selection was excellent quality and a wide variety of options. The Beach Club was a pleasurable way to spend several hours. Poolside food & bar service was attentive and menu items we tried were delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)