Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort, Carvoeiro (Lagoa)

Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort - A cliff-top 4-star hotel with sea-view rooms, spa facilities, and direct beach access

Located on a cliff-top overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Hotel Baia Cristal Beach & Spa Resort features recently renovated rooms with modern amenities, including furnished balconies offering panoramic sea or garden views. The property includes an Italian restaurant with sea views serving traditional cuisine, a poolside bar for light meals, and a cozy spot for Mediterranean-inspired dining. Guests can access Vale de Centianes Beach via a boardwalk, enjoy two-tiered outdoor pools, or relax at the full-service spa with treatments like massages and facials. Additional facilities include a tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools, and a free shuttle to Carvoeiro village center, 0.8 miles away. The hotel is 6.5 miles from Silves and 12.5 miles from Portimao.

Pros

Recently renovated rooms with furnished balconies and sea or garden views.

Direct access to Vale de Centianes Beach via a boardwalk.

Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials.

Two-tiered outdoor pool with a sun deck and pool bar terrace.

Free shuttle service to Carvoeiro village center.

Cons

The beach access requires a downhill/uphill trek from the cliff-top location.

The pool bar is only open during the summer season.