Pine Cliffs, a Luxury Collection Resort
Albufeira, Portugal
Overview
The resort’s wellness offering is anchored by the award-winning spa, Serenity – The Art of Wellbeing, where treatments sit alongside yoga, Pilates, fitness classes and longer wellness programmes. Guests staying in Ocean Suites enjoy complimentary access to the spa’s Thermal Oasis, and easy access to the health-focused restaurant, Zest.
There’s plenty elsewhere to keep you busy too, thanks to a nine-hole golf course, tennis and padel academy, watersports, and multiple outdoor pools. Dining is also lovely and varied, with nine restaurants and two bars to choose from. Plus, there’s a private sandy beach – you can reach it via a lift and a five-minute walk.
Everyone is welcome at Pine Cliffs Resort. The minimum age for the spa is 16 years, while access to the Thermal Oasis at Serenity spa is restricted to guests 18 and over. Younger children are still welcome to enjoy age-appropriate spa experiences such as princess nails, facials or body massages.
Children under 16 may use the large indoor swimming pool, and younger guests are well catered for with dedicated clubs. The Junior Club is for ages eight to 13, while the Porto Pirata Kids' Club – featuring a pirate ship and a children’s village – is designed for six months to eight years.
When to go
What we love
- Some wellness programmes include healthy full board meals, which are designed specifically for you by the in-house nutritionist
- The huge spa helps guests relax and rejuvenate – it’s all about balancing your mind and body
- Head to Zest for delicious, fresh juices as well as lighter meals
Who should go
- Those who want to combine a luxury beach holiday with a relaxing spa retreat
- Solo travellers looking to enjoy comprehensive fitness programmes
- Couples who want to spend quality time together but also stay active while away
Offers
- Exclusive Benefits - with pre-purchased spa programme only:
- 1 Complimentary localised massage (25 minutes), when booking package of 5 nights or more
- 1 Complimentary group fitness class, when booking package of 5 nights or more (Yoga classes excluded)
- For repeat clients who visited the hotel with us in the past: Above benefits + upgrade to next room category (subject to availability)
Wellness
Serenity – The Art of Wellbeing is the resort’s wellness hub, spread across 1,200 square-metres and recognised with numerous awards, including Portugal’s Best Wellness Retreat.The spa offers a broad range of programmes, from Pilates and fitness journeys to weight management and chakra balancing. Facilities include 13 treatment rooms, an indoor hydrotherapy pool, outdoor jacuzzi, steam room, herbal sauna, Himalayan salt sauna, ice fountain, experience showers, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, and a hairdresser.
The Active Club, meanwhile, sits within the Pine Cliffs Hotel and has a 24-hour gym with sea views and a large heated outdoor pool, plus space for nutrition consultations. A weekly schedule of group fitness classes is available (classes are chargeable, with some included in selected spa packages). There's a tennis and padel academy, too.
Just so you know, there are no spa programmes available in August.
- Hammam ritual
- Crystal healing face therapy
- CBD body massage and facial
- Deep tissue rescue massage
- Sports massage
- Glowing face therapy
- Body wrap
- Manicure and pedicure
- Pilates (Mat, HIIT)
- Boxing circuit
- Yoga (Hatha, Ashtanga, detox, Vinyasa, Nidra)
- Meditation
- Circuit training
- Beach boot camp
- Fat burn
- Stretching
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
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option or want sea views, Pine Cliffs Hotel is a great alternative. The hotel sits in a central area of the resort close to the main facilities and beach access. The Active Health Club is here, too.
Both Pine Cliffs Hotel and Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites have their own entrance, reception and concierge teams, and are connected to each other for easy access. A mandatory facility fee applies and is charged per accommodation per night: Pine Cliffs Hotel is €15 and Ocean Suites €20.
These rooms are located at the Pine Cliffs Hotel and come with a queen-size bed, bathroom with a bath and rainfall shower, a comfortable living area and a furnished balcony.
Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a safe, telephone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, mini bar, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Size: 34 square metres
Also located at the Pine Cliffs Hotel, these rooms come with a queen-size bed, bathroom with a bath and rainfall shower, a comfortable living area and a furnished balcony with sea views.
Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a safe, telephone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, mini bar, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
These larger suites are available at the Pine Cliffs Hotel, and come with a queen-size or twin beds, a bathroom with a separate bath and shower, a separate living area and a furnished balcony.
Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a safe, telephone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, mini bar, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Size: 40 square metres
These suites are available at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites. Each comes with a queen-size bed, a bathroom with a separate bath and shower, living area with a sofa, and patio doors leading to a balcony with views of the resort.
Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a safe, telephone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, mini bar, bathrobes, flip flops and a hairdryer.
Guests have free access to the Thermal Oasis area at Serenity Spa and get a 10% discount on all spa treatments.
Size: 40 square metres
These suites are available at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites. Each comes with a queen-size bed, a bathroom with a separate bath and shower, living area with a sofa, and patio doors leading to the gardens.
Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a safe, telephone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, mini bar, bathrobes, flip flops and a hairdryer.
Guests have free access to the Thermal Oasis area at Serenity Spa and get a 10% discount on all spa treatments.
Size: 80 square metres
These suites are available at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites. Each comes with a queen-size bed, a bathroom with a separate bath and shower, living room, dining room and kitchen, and a furnished balcony with views of the leafy resort.
Facilities include air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a safe, telephone, mineral water, kettle and coffee maker, mini bar, bathrobes, flip flops and a hairdryer.
Guests 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
Guests booking selected spa programmes can opt for packages that include a nutritionist consultation and a full board meal plan (excluding beverages). For those on a wellness programme, dining is available at Zest, Corda and Jardim Colonial.
All programmes include full board meals, and those with a nutritionist consultation (Detox, Weight Management and Fitness Journey) will have a meal plan tailored by the resort’s nutritionist.
Location
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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