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Grand House - Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Medium River Room | View from room
Outdoor pool
Point of interest
2 restaurants, breakfast served, local and international cuisine
Medium River Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$472
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Avenida Da Republica 171, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-203
  • Marques de Pombal Statue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Marques de Pombal Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Grand Family Suite

Grand Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand House Suite

Grand House Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Deluxe Junior Suite

Grand Deluxe Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand River Suite

Grand River Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Medium Room

Medium Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room

Small Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Medium River Room

Medium River Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Plus Room

Small Plus Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Medium Plus Room

Medium Plus Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Pousada Vila Real Santo Antonio

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (59)
The price is NZ$204
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Pousada Vila Real Santo Antonio

About the area

Vila Real Santo Antonio

A luxury stay in the heart of Vila Real Santo Antonio awaits you at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux. You'll be steps from Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Monte Gordo Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .The fine-dining restaurant, Grand Salon, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Grand Salon is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel include Castro Marim Golf and Ria Formosa Natural Park.

What's nearby

  • Marques de Pombal Square - 2 min walk
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 6 min walk
  • Santo Antonio Sports Complex - 12 min walk
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 7 min drive
  • Verde Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station - 11 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café La Manuela - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Real Cafeteria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porto de Recreio do Guadiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantarinha do Guadiana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Joaquim Gomes - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Grand House - Relais & Chateaux

Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Grand House - Relais & Chateaux. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 5-star Vila Real Santo Antonio hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1926
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Grand Rooftop
  • Grand Salon
  • Grand Salon

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 11 February 2025 to 9 March 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11 to 13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 510913199
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The tax ID number is 510913199. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 8210

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Grand House Algarve Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Grand House Algarve Hotel
Grand House Algarve Vila Real Santo Antonio
House Algarve Vila Real to An
Grand House Algarve
Grand House Relais & Chateaux
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Hotel
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Vila Real Santo Antonio
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Grand House - Relais & Chateaux offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux on 10 Mar 2025 start from NZ$468.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

The closest beach to Grand House - Relais & Chateaux is Monte Gordo Beach (3.6 km).

What makes Grand House - Relais & Chateaux a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux.

Does Grand House - Relais & Chateaux serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

No, Grand House - Relais & Chateaux does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Furry friends are welcome at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fionnuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel Ever
Everything about this experience was fantastic. The hotel was amazing and the staff were great. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing . The staff and service was excellent . It was super cute with old world charm . We loved everything about this place . It has its own private beach club which was fantastic . We would highly recommended putting this hotel on your itinerary.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
Beautiful historic hotel exudes charm and days gone by! Highly recommend a stay here … breakfast was delicious made to order, staff was nice & accommodating to the fullest !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic overall experience at the Grand House and the Grand Beach Club. Perfect for celebrating our wedding anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphaela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but we loved everything about Grand House! Such a beautiful and unique boutique hotel. The rooms are cozy and inviting, and the beds very comfortable with nice linens. The staff at the beach club and restaurant was excellent and very accommodating. A must-stop on your Algarve trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dermot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren, Hampstead

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property and staff. Best possible location. Great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice environment, dog friendly, good food , staff personal and corteoys
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice and clean and breakfast was fantastic. The beach club is about a 3 minute drive, and is very peaceful. They close at 5pm, which is really early. The sun is still beaming until 8pm. It would have been nice to not feel rushed out of there, especially since there isn’t a ton of things to do in the evening. You basically are stationed at the hotel. The area needs more restaurants. Definitely a little sleepy of a town, but worth a night. We stayed two, and it was one too many. The shopping is great. Nice Portuguese pottery and other authentic items for cheap.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The renovation is fabulous. My issue is the breakfast and dinner service. They seem very understaffed. We waited almost an hour for breakfast one day and dinner was expensive with only 2 entrees. My pork was a piece the size of my fork end. The manager was excellent but cannot be everywhere at once.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top notch service. Breakfast was outstanding. Food at the Beach Club also excellent. Would highly recommend. Caution: if using a US credit card be warned they forced us to pay in US dollars instead of euros, thus paying a higher exchange rate that someone made money from - and they told us that we were charged in euros although the receipts said otherwise. We were not offered the machine to process payments - the employee did it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand house was so impressive from the arrival and seeing the exterior of this remarkable building to the welcome and all interactions with the team. The daily gifts were lovely and fresh oranges supplied throughout. Breakfast was superb with views across the river. Thank you for his amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely lovely property
Great hotel. Nice cozy feel. Loved the beach house down the street. One of the only hotel out of 5 we stayed in that had face clothes. Linens were fabulous, towels, sheets! Oreo the onsite dog was the very best addition to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Lovely hotel. Very nice, helpful staff. Really good food (nice dinner, very good breakfast). Super clean rooms. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is lovely. Appointed beautifully with exquisite design and fabrics. Staff could not be more gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Travelled with partner
Friendly staff, lovely bedroom and good food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tatyana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply top notch! Definitely five star attention to detail in a beautiful historic house. Breakfast selection was excellent quality and a wide variety of options. The Beach Club was a pleasurable way to spend several hours. Poolside food & bar service was attentive and menu items we tried were delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023