Martinhal Sagres Family Resort
Resort hotel · Faro
R. Baiona la Real Apartado 54, 8650-908 Sagres, Portugal
Highlights
Resort with 5 pools, spa, 3 restaurants, tennis
Resort with 5 pools, spa, 3 restaurants, tennis
"All four pools at Martinhal welcome pint-sized swimmers, with beanbags by the poolside when it’s time to get out of the water. The resort has a huge list of leisure activities on offer, both on land and sea, and nearly everything that’s available for adults to try, is available for children as well." - Mark Fedeli
"And now, something for the kids. All four pools at Martinhal welcome pint-sized swimmers, with beanbags by the poolside when it’s time to get out of the water. The resort has a huge list of leisure activities on offer, both on land and sea, and nearly everything that’s available for adults to try, is available for children as well. Finally, play areas beckon after meal-times, conveniently located near all three restaurants." - Mark Fedeli
"This 5-star resort is located in the Algarve region overlooking the beach, 3km from the historic fishing port of Sagres. It offers boutique-style rooms and villas with private balconies and terraces. The resort has 5 swimming pools in total. The main pool is set in stylish wooden terrace. It overlooks the Beach Club Garden and is served by its own bar. Guests can play tennis on Martinhal Beach Resort’s artificial grass tennis courts. Martinhal also has different children’s activities for each age. Indoor activities include Wiis, Playstations and internet, whilst outdoor activities include surf lessons, paddle tennis, and football challenges. Martinhal Beach Resort has 3 restaurants: O Terraço offers fine dining, As Dunas serves seafood and the Italian restaurant, Os Gambuzinos, has à la carte dining. There are also 4 bars for guests to enjoy various beverages. The Martinhal Beach Resort is situated a one-hour drive from Faro International Airport." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"It goes without saying that we're big fans of independent villas. So why do we have a Portuguese resort of over 100 houses and villas on our site? It’s simple: these are done so well that we couldn’t resist adding them to our portfolio. Designed with the same sleek lines, eco-concerns and modern style as Hotel Martinhal Sagres, and sharing the same facilities, these contemporary villas completely redefine your expectations of the Algarve by being family-friendly yet genuinely stylish. So many things make holidaying here a delight. The villas are well set up for self-catering, with indoor and outdoor tables, and all the kit - even juicers and blenders. But if you want a break from cooking, there are 3 stylish restaurants within walking distance – a casual Italian, a stylish seafood-focused eatery, and a formal restaurant. They're all family friendly – or book a babysitter and dine out a deux. And then there are all the other facilities... 5 heated swimming pools, tennis courts, a football academy, a spa – plus a gorgeous sandy beach a mere stroll away. There's a crèche and various kids' clubs, even screenings of cartoons in the Village Square on summer evenings. We couldn't believe how genuinely relaxing – and easy – a holiday here was. Highs A range of villa options, to suit all budgets. Some have their own pool, others are set within a private walled garden The wildly beautiful natural setting: tall grasses and masses of bright, beautiful flowers. We loved that the grounds didn't feel too manicured Gorgeous interiors – a mix of Portuguese materials (local stone, cork), contemporary furniture, luxury gadgets and funky extras (wicker lamps, Mongolian beanbags) Everyone here has kids, so you don't feel self-conscious if yours bomb in the pool/act up/won't eat their dinner in a restaurant! Active types will be in their element: hike through the national park; windsurf and surf; try deep-sea fishing Lows Keep an eye on the extras – meals, spa treatments and activities quickly add up, though the villas themselves are good value It can be very windy in the summer months, especially on the beach, but this detracts from the fierce sun Service is mixed: some staff are brilliant, we found others frustratingly laid-back, especially in the Oz Gambozinos restaurant Stylish and low-rise though the resort is, it all feels a bit suburban (and not very i-escape), but the upside is a wealth of facilities" - Kate Parsons
"Martinhal Sagres is like no other hotel on the Algarve. Forget golf, forget overdeveloped land and rammed beaches. This tasteful designer temple sits within the protected Costa Vicentina national park on the cliffy western rather than flat southern coast - in fact, on the very bottom left-hand corner of Portugal, sticking out into the Atlantic. The location is fabulously unspoilt, wild and rugged - a rather bold setting for such a stunning contemporary hotel. But it works: this is a magical combination of luxury and nature.There are 37 chic rooms, some in the main building, others in a cluster of private wood-clad blocks beside it, all with views of the impossibly blue ocean. Surrounding them are dozens of self-catering villas for 4-6, some with private pools (see our separate review). The resort has 3 excellent restaurants serving variations on Portuguese food, 4 beautiful swimming pools surrounded by teak decking and lime-green bean bags, and a spa with sea-inspired treatments. Everything is contemporary in style, with a thoughtfulness, flair for design and eye for detail in an authentic, thoroughly modern, Portuguese setting. Highs A paradise for kids, with several play areas, imaginative kids clubs, 4 heated pools and activities for every age group, including a sweet fairy-door trail But ticks all the parent boxes, too! A spa for those in need of pampering, activities for all including windsurfing, cycling and deep-sea fishing; or just lie in the sunThe biggest breakfast buffet imaginable - we loved the fresh detox juices and creamy scrambled eggs with coriander and chivesGorgeous interiors - a mix of Portuguese materials (local Monchique stone, cork from nearby forests) and funky extras (iPod docks, Mongolian beanbags)Even though the resort was almost full when we stayed, it really didn't feel crowded. There's masses of space and a calm vibe Lows Part of a resort, with dozens of villas sprinkled about. Stylish and low-rise though they are, it feels a bit suburban (and not very i-escape), but the upside is a wealth of facilities, including tennis courtsYou need to book the restaurants in advance in the eveningsService is mixed - staff are lovely, but often too laid-back; our waiter couldn't tell us anything about the winesGiven the exposed location it can be very windy, so not ideal for beach sunbathing, and the surrounding land is bleak in places" - Belinda Archer
