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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Size of property
30 rooms across 3 floors
Cards accepted
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, Maestro, Visa Electrón
Electricity
230V · 50Hz · type C/F sockets
Meals
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Bordoy Grand House Algarve
On the banks of the Rio Guadiana in historic Vila Real de Santo António, at the eastern tip of the Algarve, Bordoy Grand House Algarve occupies a Belle Époque building that plays it straight as a design hotel rather than another whitewashed resort block: thirty rooms across three floors, a terrace for the slow hours, and a library instead of a games room. The 1920s-inspired interiors are matched by a genuine roster of activity: tennis, sailing, windsurfing, horse riding, diving and cycling are all on offer, alongside a seasonal outdoor pool and a private beach right next to the hotel, plus a beach club two kilometres away where the restaurant runs modern Portuguese recipes with a traditional edge. Breakfast comes as a buffet with gluten-free options, there is a bar and snack bar for the in-between hours, and a conference hall covers a working stay too. Staff speak multiple languages, check-in can happen ahead of the usual 2pm on request, and check-out stretches past 11am for guests who ask. This suits a traveller who wants a house-scaled hotel with real Portuguese texture rather than a sprawling all-inclusive, someone happy to walk to Playa de San Bruno or wander the Faro Municipal Market instead of staying poolside all week. It will suit less anyone wanting a big, anonymous resort, since this is thirty rooms inside a historic river town, not a resort complex. What no other hotel on this stretch of coast offers is the architecture itself, a genuine Belle Époque building holding just thirty rooms. Evenings settle into the library with the Guadiana running past outside, and that quiet is the whole point. A thirty-room Belle Époque hotel on the Rio Guadiana in historic Vila Real de Santo António, built for 1920s design, not resort scale. Tennis, diving and a private beach sit beside a beach club two kilometres away. It suits those wanting a small house with real texture.

Beyond its historic public rooms, Grand House Algarve offers an outdoor swimming pool where guests can relax between excursions along the Rio Guadiana. Paired with a library and terrace, the pool area rounds out the hotel's mix of Belle Époque charm and modern leisure, making it an easy spot to unwind after exploring Vila Real de Santo António.
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Rooms have a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a minibar are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A telephone, satellite television and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable vacation. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
The outdoor pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its soothing salt water. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features outdoor lounge chairs and umbrellas, is time well spent. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. The hotel offers outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, fishing and horseback riding. With windsurfing, canoeing, catamaraning, snorkeling and diving available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. The fitness rooms are perfect for a comprehensive workout. A wellness area with a spa is available at the hotel. In the evenings, guests can unwind to live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2025. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 703681
The dining area includes a restaurant and a bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. The menu also offers diet meals and children's meals. The hotel also offers special catering options.
The outdoor pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its soothing salt water. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features outdoor lounge chairs and umbrellas, is time well spent. A variety of refreshing drinks await guests at the pool bar. The hotel offers outdoor sports, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, fishing and horseback riding. With windsurfing, canoeing, catamaraning, snorkeling and diving available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. The fitness rooms are perfect for a comprehensive workout. A wellness area with a spa is available at the hotel. In the evenings, guests can unwind to live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2026. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 703681
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