Madeira
15 hotelsCliff-top hotels above the Atlantic, year-round mild weather and the famous levada walks. For hikers and quiet couples; the island has almost no sandy beaches.
Luxury Hotels in Portugal
17 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.
Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 October 2026
Our picks
Best overall1.Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel€€€€Google4.8· 1,755 reviewsBooking9.6· 1,386 reviews
Spa & wellness
Design
Views
Dining7.Torel Palace Porto€€€€Google4.8· 472 reviewsBooking9.5· 895 reviews
Ranked across the whole country: the same score as on the destination pages, scaled to Portugal as a whole.
17 of 17 hotels
17 Recommended Hotels
Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel
Lisbon, Portugal
Best overallGoogle4.8· 1,755 reviews
Booking9.6· 1,386 reviews
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ParkingFree WifiAirport shuttleFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsFitness center+4 more
Situated in Lisbon, 400 metres from Chiado, Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel provides accommodation with on-site dining. This 5-star hotel has a chunk of the historical 14th century Muralha…
In-house 14th-century historical ruins
Prime location near Chiado district
Views of 17th-century noble estates
Exceptional breakfast with local specialties
Limited on-site parking spaces
Street noise from surrounding nightlife
Why this position
The highest-ranked hotel in Portugal from Lisbon, where it is #1 on the destination page. Leads the ranking: the same guest score as #2, on a larger body of reviews (1,386 to 852).
The Yeatman
Porto, Portugal
Spa & wellnessGoogle4.8· 5,318 reviews
Booking9.6· 852 reviews
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2 swimming poolsParking on siteSpaFree WifiFamily roomsAirport shuttle+4 more
This wine hotel’s luxury spa has a large indoor pool and hot tub offering panoramic views of Oporto. Each bright room of the 5-star The Yeatman opens onto a spacious, private terrace furnished with…
Terraces with views of Porto
Comprehensive wine-themed spa facilities
Expansive regional wine cellar access
Removed from Porto city center
Steep hillside location and surroundings
Why this position
The highest-ranked hotel in Portugal from Porto, where it is #1 on the destination page. The same guest score as #1 (9.6), on a smaller body of reviews (852 to 1,386).
Quinta Jardins do Lago
Madeira, Portugal
DesignGoogle4.8· 544 reviews
Booking9.6· 597 reviews
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Outdoor swimming poolFree WiFiFree parkingAirport shuttleFamily roomsNon-smoking rooms+4 more
Located in the hills surrounding Funchal, this 18th-century mansion is set in extensive botanical gardens with 600 different plant species. All rooms have balconies overlooking the gardens…
Extensive 18th-century botanical gardens
Spacious rooms with private balconies
Heated lagoon-style swimming pool
Preserved heritage mansion architecture
Hilly location away from city center
Limited dining options on-site
Why this position
The highest-ranked hotel in Portugal from Madeira, where it is #1 on the destination page. The same guest score as #2 (9.6), on a smaller body of reviews (597 to 852).
Vila Vita Parc
Algarve, Portugal
ViewsGoogle4.8· 2,986 reviews
Booking9.5· 678 reviews
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4 swimming poolsFree WifiFree parkingBeachfrontSpaFamily rooms+4 more
Vila Vita Parc is set on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located in Alporchinhos, it consists of Moorish-style buildings surrounded by tropical gardens…
Twelve diverse on-site dining venues
Panoramic clifftop Atlantic Ocean views
Fifty-four acres of subtropical gardens
Direct access to secluded beach cove
Specialized Sisley Paris branded spa
Significant walking distance across estate
Advance dining reservations often necessary
Why this position
The highest-ranked hotel in Portugal from Algarve, where it is #1 on the destination page. Rests on more guest reviews than #3 (678 to 597), at a slightly lower score (9.5 to 9.6).
GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa
Porto, Portugal
Google4.7· 541 reviews
Booking9.6· 4,202 reviews
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2 swimming poolsParkingFree WifiSpa and wellness centerAirport shuttleFamily rooms+4 more
GA Palace Hotel & Spa in Porto offers a 5-star experience with a spa and wellness centre, sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a…
Year-round heated outdoor swimming pool
Restored nineteenth-century villa architecture
Private balconies with garden views
Comprehensive on-site wellness facilities
Limited parking space on site
Historic layout restricts some room sizes
Why this position
Guests on Booking rate it above #4 (9.6 to 9.5), but #4 leads on Google (4.8 to 4.7), which the ranking weighs equally. #2 on the Porto page.
Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
Madeira, Portugal
Google4.8· 2,000 reviews
Booking9.5· 518 reviews
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Free WifiOutdoor swimming poolFree on-site parking6 restaurantsSpaSea view+4 more
Set on a cliff in 10 acres of subtropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic, this 5-star hotel, Reid's Palace, a Belmond Hotel, Madeira, offers a secluded sanctuary. This distinguished resort combines…
Direct cliffside access to the Atlantic
Ten acres of mature subtropical gardens
Formal afternoon tea on the terrace
Six distinct on-site dining venues
Traditional decor favors heritage over modernism
Steep paths throughout the tiered grounds
Why this position
Sits behind #5 on both the score (9.5 to 9.6) and the sample it rests on (518 to 4,202 reviews). #2 on the Madeira page.
Torel Palace Porto
Porto, Portugal
DiningGoogle4.8· 472 reviews
Booking9.5· 895 reviews
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Outdoor swimming poolParkingFree WifiAirport shuttleFamily roomsNon-smoking rooms+4 more
Torel Palace Porto in Porto offers a 5-star experience with a sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property…
Year-round heated outdoor swimming pool
Striking nineteenth-century palatial architecture
Fine dining at Blind restaurant
Central location near historic landmarks
Limited on-site parking spaces
Occasional street noise in front-facing rooms
Why this position
Guests on Booking rate it above #6 (9.5 to 9.5); the two share a Google rating of 4.8, and #6's rests on more reviews (2,000 to 472). #3 on the Porto page.
3HB Faro
Algarve, Portugal
Peace and quietBooking9.5· 2,587 reviews
Infinity PoolRooftop Terrace2 RestaurantsBarWellness CentreFitness Centre+4 more
Rooftop bar and infinity pool
Central yet quiet location
Exceptionally helpful staff
Spacious, clean rooms with large bathrooms
Restaurants and shops within walking distance
Service at breakfast and on the rooftop can be uneven
Breakfast choice falls short for some guests
Modern room lighting takes getting used to
Why this position
Guests on Booking rate it above #7 (9.5 to 9.5), but it has no Google rating yet, which the ranking weighs equally; #7 has 4.8. #2 on the Algarve page.
The Cliff Bay - PortoBay
Madeira, Portugal
Google4.8· 1,237 reviews
Booking9.4· 667 reviews
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3 swimming poolsFree WifiPrivate ParkingSpaAirport shuttleFamily rooms+4 more
Situated atop a natural peninsula, The Cliff Bay provides panoramic Atlantic Ocean views and private sea access…
Private direct access to the Atlantic
Fine dining at Il Gallo d’Oro on site
Peninsula location with harbor views
Spacious rooms with marble bathrooms
Distance from Funchal's historic center
Traditional decor style throughout
Why this position
Sits behind #8 on both the score (9.4 to 9.5) and the sample it rests on (667 to 2,587 reviews). #3 on the Madeira page.
Olissippo Lapa Palace – The Leading Hotels of the World
Lisbon, Portugal
Google4.8· 1,085 reviews
Booking9.4· 352 reviews
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2 swimming poolsFree parkingFree WifiSpaFamily roomsNon-smoking rooms+4 more
Built in the 19th-century, this luxurious 5-star hotel sits in a sub-tropical garden on a hilltop overlooking the Tagus River. It has an expansive spa and indoor and outdoor pools…
Historic 19th-century palatial architecture
Elevated views of the Tagus River
Extensive sub-tropical garden grounds
Comprehensive indoor and outdoor pool facilities
Steep uphill walk from the riverfront
Ornate traditional decor styles
Why this position
The same guest score as #9 (9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (352 to 667). #2 on the Lisbon page.
Palacete Severo
Porto, Portugal
Adults onlyGoogle4.9· 84 reviews
Booking9.6· 222 reviews
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Outdoor swimming poolPrivate ParkingFree WifiSpa and wellness centerNon-smoking roomsFitness center+4 more
Palacete Severo in Porto offers an adults-only 5-star hotel experience with an infinity swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, sauna, fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. Free WiFi is…
Adults-only tranquil atmosphere
Infinity pool and lush garden
Comprehensive on-site wellness facilities
Varied, high-quality breakfast options
Limited on-site private parking
Location slightly outside historic center
Why this position
Scores higher than #10 (9.6 to 9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (222 to 352). #4 on the Porto page.
Altis Porto Hotel, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts- LVX
Porto, Portugal
Google4.8· 394 reviews
Booking9.3· 1,039 reviews
€€€€
2 swimming poolsPrivate ParkingFree WifiSpa and wellness centerFamily roomsNon-smoking rooms+4 more
Altis Porto Hotel in Porto offers luxurious rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room has a work desk, minibar and free WiFi…
Comprehensive wellness and spa facilities
Quiet location near key landmarks
Scenic pool with city views
Diverse dietary breakfast options
Off-center from the immediate riverfront
Premium rates for private parking
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #11 (1,039 to 222), at a slightly lower score (9.3 to 9.6). #5 on the Porto page.
Santiago de Alfama - Boutique Hotel
Lisbon, Portugal
Google4.7· 449 reviews
Booking9.5· 393 reviews
€€€€
Free parkingFree WifiAirport shuttleNon-smoking roomsRestaurant24-hour front desk+4 more
The 5-star Santiago de Alfama – Boutique Hotel is located in the historic centre of Lisbon just an 8-minute walk from the iconic São Jorge Castle and offers panoramic views of the city. With free…
Prime historic Alfama location
Panoramic views of old Lisbon
Rare complimentary on-site parking
Freshly prepared exceptional breakfasts
Steep surrounding cobblestone streets
Compact bathroom layout in some rooms
Why this position
Scores higher than #12 (9.5 to 9.3), on a smaller body of reviews (393 to 1,039). #3 on the Lisbon page.
Vila Joya
Algarve, Portugal
GolfGoogle4.8· 845 reviews
Booking9.5· 24 reviews
€€€€
Free WifiBeachfront2 swimming poolsSpa and wellness center3 restaurantsFitness center+4 more
The resort features two outdoor pools, spa facilities and a golf academy, offering customized training…
Fine dining with tasting menus
Moorish-inspired coastal guest rooms
Private on-site golf academy
Direct access to the beach
Limited casual dining options
High peak-season room rates
Why this position
The same guest score as #13 (9.5), on a smaller body of reviews (24 to 393). #4 on the Algarve page.
PortoBay Flores
Porto, Portugal
BoutiqueGoogle4.7· 747 reviews
Booking9.4· 1,191 reviews
€€€€
Free WifiIndoor swimming poolSpa and wellness centerNon-smoking roomsFitness center2 restaurants+4 more
PortoBay Flores in Porto offers a 5-star experience with spa facilities, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, fitness centre, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi…
Historic palace architecture with modern interiors
Central location on pedestrianized Rua das Flores
Tranquil indoor pool and wellness area
Restricted vehicle access due to pedestrian zone
Varying room sizes in the historic wing
Why this position
Rests on more guest reviews than #14 (1,191 to 24), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5). #6 on the Porto page.
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
Algarve, Portugal
BeachGoogle4.7· 1,167 reviews
Booking9.4· 762 reviews
€€€€
4 swimming poolsFree WifiFree parkingBeachfrontSpa and wellness centerFamily rooms+4 more
Set on the cliffs above Praia das Gaivotas, with 11 hectares of gardens and direct beach access, Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve pioneered thalassotherapy in Portugal and offers 6 restaurants and 2 bars…
Renowned clifftop thalassotherapy spa center
Direct access to a secluded beach
Expansive, well-manicured botanical gardens
Multiple saltwater and freshwater pools
Sprawling layout requires extensive walking
Some room decor feels slightly traditional
Why this position
The same guest score as #15 (9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (762 to 1,191). #3 on the Algarve page.
ME by Meliá Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
Google4.8· 273 reviews
Booking9.4· 133 reviews
€€€€
Indoor swimming poolParking on siteFree WifiAirport shuttleSpa and wellness centerFamily rooms+4 more
ME by Meliá Lisbon in Lisbon offers a 5-star experience with a rooftop swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, sauna, sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi…
Rooftop pool with city views
Extensive wellness and spa facilities
Modern design in a central location
Diverse dining and cocktail options
Distance from the historic waterfront
Premium pricing for valet parking
Why this position
The same guest score as #16 (9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (133 to 762). #4 on the Lisbon page.
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Nightly prices over the coming months compared with each hotel's own usual price, from Tripplo's daily price checks.
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40% dearer
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3% dearer
December
3% cheaper
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5% cheaper
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Ranking updated 27 October 2026
17 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements
Compare the hotels
| # | Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,755 reviews Booking9.6· 1,386 reviews | Best overall |
| 2 | The Yeatman | 5★ | Google4.8· 5,318 reviews Booking9.6· 852 reviews | Spa & wellness |
| 3 | Quinta Jardins do Lago | 5★ | Google4.8· 544 reviews Booking9.6· 597 reviews | Design |
| 4 | Vila Vita Parc | 5★ | Google4.8· 2,986 reviews Booking9.5· 678 reviews | Views |
| 5 | GA Palace Hotel & Spa, a XIXth-Century Villa | 5★ | Google4.7· 541 reviews Booking9.6· 4,202 reviews | — |
| 6 | Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira | 5★ | Google4.8· 2,000 reviews Booking9.5· 518 reviews | — |
| 7 | Torel Palace Porto | 5★ | Google4.8· 472 reviews Booking9.5· 895 reviews | Dining |
| 8 | 3HB Faro | 5★ | Booking9.5· 2,587 reviews | Peace and quiet |
| 9 | The Cliff Bay - PortoBay | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,237 reviews Booking9.4· 667 reviews | — |
| 10 | Olissippo Lapa Palace – The Leading Hotels of the World | 5★ | Google4.8· 1,085 reviews Booking9.4· 352 reviews | — |
| 11 | Palacete Severo | 5★ | Google4.9· 84 reviews Booking9.6· 222 reviews | Adults only |
| 12 | Altis Porto Hotel, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts- LVX | 5★ | Google4.8· 394 reviews Booking9.3· 1,039 reviews | — |
| 13 | Santiago de Alfama - Boutique Hotel | 5★ | Google4.7· 449 reviews Booking9.5· 393 reviews | — |
| 14 | Vila Joya | 5★ | Google4.8· 845 reviews Booking9.5· 24 reviews | Golf |
| 15 | PortoBay Flores | 5★ | Google4.7· 747 reviews Booking9.4· 1,191 reviews | Boutique |
| 16 | Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve | 5★ | Google4.7· 1,167 reviews Booking9.4· 762 reviews | Beach |
| 17 | ME by Meliá Lisbon | 5★ | Google4.8· 273 reviews Booking9.4· 133 reviews | — |
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Data: Open-MeteoTripplo's luxury hotel selection in Portugal in numbers
63 verified luxury hotels in total56 five-star among the verified7 four-star among the verified
129,461 reviews behind Google and Booking ratings4.7 / 5 average rating
Most common facilities
- Bar (55 of 63)
- Free WiFi (52 of 63)
- Pool (52 of 63)
- Restaurant (49 of 63)
- Spa & wellness (46 of 63)
- Parking (40 of 63)
What these hotels do best
- Dining (39 of 63)
- Pools (37 of 63)
- Views (34 of 63)
- Location (32 of 63)
Portugal: which destination suits you?
Not every place suits every trip. Here is how the destinations differ, with the hotels we list in each and the guides that narrow the choice further.
Islands1
Cities2
Lisbon
19 hotelsHilltop palaces turned hotels, river views and beaches half an hour away in Cascais. A city break that can include sand; expect steep streets and busy summers.
Porto
14 hotelsPort-wine lodges, a dramatic riverfront and a boutique-hotel scene that has overtaken Lisbon's for character. Best for food, wine and a slower pace; the beaches are Atlantic-cold.
Coast1
Algarve
15 hotelsGolden cliffs, golf and the Quinta do Lago resorts, with a season that runs from March to November. Good for families and golfers; luxury clusters around Vilamoura and the west.
Hotel Selection Criteria
How guest ratings, hotel class and facts inform our selections.
Read our methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
With 19 listed hotels, Lisbon is the largest luxury hub, featuring urban retreats like Olissippo Lapa Palace – The Leading Hotels of the World. Porto follows with 14 hotels, while Madeira offers 6 options, and Algarve has 5. Madeira and Algarve cater to resort travellers with properties like Vila Vita Parc, which provides direct access to a secluded beach cove.
Choose Savoy Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World - Savoy Signature if you prefer a central location near Funchal's historic core and four distinct swimming pools. For a more heritage-focused stay, Reid's Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira offers mature subtropical gardens across ten acres, formal afternoon tea on the terrace, and direct cliffside access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is ideal, with an extensive collection of contemporary Portuguese art on display. Located near Eduardo VII Park, the hotel features generous private balconies in most rooms and a rooftop running track with city views. Note that its traditional, formal decor may feel overly traditional, and it is located away from the historic Baixa district.
Yes, The Yeatman offers terraces with views of Porto, alongside comprehensive wine-themed spa facilities and access to an expansive regional wine cellar. However, please note that it is removed from the Porto city centre and situated on a steep hillside. Alternatively, The One Monumental Palace is centrally located on Avenida dos Aliados but some internal rooms have limited natural light.
In the Algarve, Vila Vita Parc offers twelve diverse on-site dining venues, though advance reservations are often necessary. Conrad Algarve features fine Mediterranean dining at Gusto, while Jupiter Albufeira Hotel provides a comprehensive 24-hour all-inclusive dining experience with 5 restaurants. Note that Jupiter experiences high guest density during peak summer.