This 5-star hotel has a stunning cliff-top location above Portugal’s longest beach, Praia da Falésia. It features luxury spa facilities and a seasonal water sports centre.
All of the beautifully decorated rooms and suites at Pine Cliffs Hotel include LCD TVs. All rooms also include furnished balconies with resort, garden or sea views.
Pine Cliffs Hotel features a choice of 18 outlets and bars, some of them seasonal, including specialists in Japanese and international food. Guests can dine in pool-side areas or enjoy a drink in cliff-top locations, with views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Pine Cliffs features 5 tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course, a beach club and a mini golf. For children and teenagers, the seasonal Junior Club provides a variety of activities such as mini-golf and football.
The property is a 40-minute drive from Faro International Airport. Free on-site car parking is available.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve is best for travellers wanting the beach and pools in one place. Guests rate it well. Guests benefit from nine swimming pools, 18 restaurants and bars, and direct access to the beach. However, because of the resort's massive size, it rarely feels intimate, and reaching the beach from the clifftop requires using lifts or stairs.
Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 — the average across the 6 hotels we list in the Algarve is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- The hotel crowns the red cliffs above Praia da Falésia — the sweeping sea views are the reason Condé Nast Traveller counts it among the Algarve's best.
- With 18 dining outlets across the estate, the resort covers everything from beach clubs to fine dining without leaving the grounds.
- Nine swimming pools plus a luxury spa
- Direct access to Portugal's longest beach
Things to Consider
- Pine Cliffs is a large resort estate with villas, apartments and conference space — travellers seeking a small boutique feel should look elsewhere.
- Beach access from the clifftop involves lifts or stairs
Should you book it?
Book it if you want
- Travellers wanting the beach and pools in one place
- Guests who plan the day around the pool
- Beach days with the sand a few steps away
Prices at Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve
When we last checked (13 October 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €516 in total (€258 per night).
Across our last 15 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €249 to €351.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve from the airport?
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve is 21 km from Faro Airport (FAO).
How far is Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve from the centre of Algarve?
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve is 26 km from the centre of Algarve.
How do guests rate Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve?
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 4,189 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.5/10 from 566 guest reviews.
How many stars does Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve have?
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve offer?
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve offers 9 swimming pools, free parking, free Wifi, beachfront, spa and wellness center and airport shuttle.
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