Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort
Albufeira, Portugal
Overview
When to go
What we love
- Each wellness programme includes healthy full board meals which are designed specifically to you by the in-house nutritionist (not if you stay on Yoga or Pilates programme)
- The huge spa with a focus on relaxation and rejuvenation – it’s all about balancing your mind and body
- Head to Zest which is the resorts healthy wellness restaurant serving delicious, fresh juices as well as lighter meals.
Who should go
- If you want to combine a luxury beach holiday with a relaxing spa retreat
- Solo travellers who would like to enjoy comprehensive fitness programmes
- Couples who want to spend quality time together but also want to stay active and busy whilst they are away – there’s plenty of fitness and activities here to get involved in.
Offers
- Complimentary spa credit: €25 per person per stay - only redeemable towards full body treatments of min 50 minutes OR €50 per person per stay - only redeemable towards full body treatments of min 80 minutes *
- 1 Complimentary group fitness class - for stay up to 6 nights (yoga classes excluded) *
- 2 Complimentary group fitness classes - for stay of 7 + nights (yoga classes excluded) *
- Complimentary daily access to Thermal Spa Circuit Oasis (worth €30 per visit) *
- 10% discount on all treatments at the Serenity spa and on Style hairdresser (not applicable on product purchases) *
- Loyalty offer - for those who travelled to the hotel with Wellbeing Escapes in the past - all above + free room upgrade to next room category (subject to availability) *
- Special offers 2024 for programme stays:
- - 20% off the room price if you book your stay with the retreat by 31 Dec 24, for stays between 5 Jan - 5 Jul 24 & 2 Sept - 1 Jan 25
Offers only applicable if you book your stay with a pre-purchase spa package. Not valid for B&B stays.
Wellness
The Serenity Spa – The Art of Wellbeing is at the heart of the resort and spans across 1,200m2. It’s won lots of different spa awards such as 'Portugal's Best Wellness Retreat' among others so you can really expect a high level of service here.The Serenity Spa – The Art of Wellbeing offers a wide range of wellness programmes ranging from Pilates to weight loss and chakra balancing. Spa programmes include full board meals and those with the nutritionist consultation (Detox, Weight Management and Fitness Journey) have a meal plan established by Resort´s Nutritionist.Head over to the Pine Cliffs Hotel to make the most of the Active Club where you’ll find a 24-hour gym with sea views as well as a large heated outdoor swimming pool. If you want some help with eating healthier, you can book a nutritional consultation too. There is a weekly group fitness activity schedule in place too but classes are chargeable (some included in the spa package).
Facilities include 13 treatment rooms, indoor pool with hydrotherapy, jacuzzi (outdoor), steam room, herbal sauna, Himalayan salt sauna, ice fountain, experience showers, relaxation areas (indoors and outdoors) and a hairdresser.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SPA PROGRAMMES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN JULY & AUGUST.
- Hammam ritual
- Crystal healing face therapy
- Deep tissue rescue massage
- Sports massage
- Manicure/Pedicure
- Glowing face therapy
- CBD body massage and facial
- Body wrap
Activities
- Private beach with sun loungers, umbrellas and towels for guests use.
- Water sports (during warmer months of the year)
- Tennis centre – tennis coaching available (for extra cost)
- 9-hole Pine Cliffs golf course ideal for beginners and advanced players
- Gastronomic experiences at Mimo Algarve Cooking School
- Bike tours
- Explore the beautiful sandy beaches in the Algarve
- Head into Vilamoura to soak up the culture
- The Algarve is a golfer’s paradise with plenty of golf courses to choose from
- Go on a boat tour to explore the coast
Typical Group Classes
- Pilates (Mat, HIIT)
- Boxing circuit
- Yoga (Hatha, Ashtanga, detox, Vinyasa flow, yoga nidra)
- Meditation
- Circuit training
- Beach boot camp
- Fat burn
- Stretching
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
For those who come to Pine Cliffs to undergo one of their wellness programmes we highly recommend staying in Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites where the Spa and Zest restaurant is located. These suites are dedicated to wellness travellers and give you a free access to the Thermal Oasis of the award-winning Serenity Spa -The Art of Wellbeing. There are generously sized, elegant, furnished in muted colours with terracotta floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. There rooms feature the signature beds from The Luxury Collection and sophisticated Luxury Collection bath products.
If you are looking for more budget friendly option or want sea views, the Pine Cliffs Hotel should should do the job. Rooms and suites are a bit more classic and traditional, reflecting Portuguese heritage. Each room has a private balcony. Hotel is located in a central area of the resort near the main facilities and the access to the beach. Active Healthclub is located in Pine Cliffs.
Both properties (Pine Cliffs hotel & Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites) have its own entrance, reception and concierge team and they are connected to each other.
Deluxe room is 34 sqm and has a private, furnished balcony.
There is a queen-size bed and a comfortable sitting area.
Bathroom has a bath and a rainfall shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer.
Deluxe room is 34 sqm and has a private, furnished balcony with sea views.
There is a queen-size bed and a comfortable sitting area.
Bathroom has a bath and a rainfall shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer.
Deluxe room is 45 sqm and has a private, furnished balcony.
There is a queen-size bed and a comfortable sitting area.
Bathroom has a bath and a rainfall shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer.
Located at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites
The Junior Suite with resort view is 40 sqm and have balconies.
There is a queen-size bed, living area with a sofa, patio doors leading onto a private balcony with views of the resort.
Bathroom have a separate bath and shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, robe, flip flops and hair dryer.
Guests staying in the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites & Spa have free access to the Thermal Oasis area at Serenity Spa and get a 10% discount on all spa treatments.
Deluxe room is 45 sqm and has a private, furnished balcony with the views of Atlantic Ocean.
There is a queen-size bed and a comfortable sitting area.
Bathroom has a bath and a rainfall shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer.
Located at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites
The Junior Suite with resort view is 40 sqm and have a private access to the garden.
There is a queen-size bed, living area with a sofa, patio doors leading onto garden.
Bathroom have a separate bath and shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, robe, flip flops and hair dryer.
Guests staying in the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites & Spa have free access to the Thermal Oasis area at Serenity Spa and get a 10% discount on all spa treatments.
Located at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites
The Junior Suite with resort view is 40 sqm and have balconies.
There is a queen-size bed, living area with a sofa, patio doors leading onto a private balcony with views of the pool.
Bathroom have a separate bath and shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, robe, flip flops and hair dryer.
Guests staying in the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites & Spa have free access to the Thermal Oasis area at Serenity Spa and get a 10% discount on all spa treatments.
Located at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites
The Junior Suite with resort view is 40 sqm and is located on the top floor.
There is a queen-size bed, living area with a sofa and balcony.
Bathroom have a separate bath and shower.
Facilities include air-conditioning, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, safe, phone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, minibar, robe, flip flops and hair dryer.
Guests staying in the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites & Spa have free access to the Thermal Oasis area at Serenity Spa and get a 10% discount on all spa treatments.
What’s on the menu
If you booked your stay on one of the wellness programmes this will automatically include full board meals (excluding beverages). The programs that include Nutritionist consultation (Detox, Weight Management and Fitness Journey) have a meal plan established by Resort´s Nutritionist. The Yoga and Pilates programs don´t include Nutritionist consultation. Restaurants that are available to wellness guests on a health package are Zest, Corda and Jardim Colonial.
Location
The resort has its own private sandy beach which you can access via a lift followed by a short 5-minute walk.
Nearest airport
Faro Airport is approximately 30 minutes away by car. There are plenty of direct flights from London to Faro and the flight time is approximately 3 hours.Families, Children & Infants
Everyone is welcome at Pine Cliffs Resort. The minimum age for the spa in 16 years old. Children under 16 are welcome to use the large indoor swimming pool. For younger guests there is a Junior Club for 8 – 13 year olds and the Porto Pirata Kid’s Club with it’s pirate ship and 7,000m2 children’s village for 6 months – 8 year olds.The minimum age for the spa in 16 years old. The minimum age requirement for access to the Thermal Oasis at Serenity Spa is 18 years. However the children are very welcomed to do a princess nails or a facial or body massage.
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