Monchique Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Aerial view
In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Lugar Do Montinho, Monchique, 8550-232
  • Monchique Biopark
    1 min walk
  • Monchique Thermal Springs
    15 min walk
  • Misericordia de Monchique Church
    8 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM)
    21 min drive

Room options

Suite, Patio (with balcony)

  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Panoramic Suite, Balcony

  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Panoramic Suite, Terrace

  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Patio (with Terrace)

  • 40 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite Monchique

  • 60 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Monchique

With a stay at Monchique Resort & Spa in Monchique, you'll be 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Monchique Thermal Springs and 10 mi (16 km) from Hospital Portimão. .This family-friendly resort is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Portimão Arena and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Portimão Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Monchique Biopark - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alferce - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • International Kart Circuit - 24 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 24 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 21 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velochique - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Castelo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso Montanha - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Monchique Resort & Spa

Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Monchique Resort & Spa offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds and dining tables. Accommodations at this 5-star resort have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Monchique resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sensorial Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 190 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Mercado Culinário, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Mercado Culinário - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Mon-Chic - Overlooking the pool, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Mercado Culinário
  • Mon-Chic

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sofa bed
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 89
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 279
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Double sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 01 and March 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 92 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Facilities fee: EUR 35 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa tub; spa; swimming pool

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Monchique Wellness
Monchique Wellness Resort
Macdonald Monchique Resort
Macdonald Monchique
Macdonald Resort
Macdonald Monchique Resort Spa
Monchique Resort
Monchique Resort & Spa Resort
Monchique Resort & Spa Monchique
Monchique Resort & Spa Resort Monchique

Monchique Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 316 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 316 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Beautiful room breakfast was lovely with food selection staff were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armen

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baburaj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at this resort. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice rooms and breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Pools were a hit for the kids. Breakfast was wonderful. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parminder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room Wifi unable to connect my laptop
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful overnight escape in Monchique. The spa circuit was a perfect way to start our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta spa hotel couldn’t fault the facilities. Rooms were also excellent and the staff service. I would r recommend the food in the hotel far better and cheaper options 10 minutes away in Monchique
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend
Enjoyable stay, great room and WhatsApp chat for questions or asks is a nice touch
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimé

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to both rest and stay with family.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in the mountains with an ocean view
The hotel is situated in the Monchique mountain region. We booked a panoramic suite which gave us views all the way to Portimao and the ocean- wonderful. The hotel is very nice , clean and modern and very well equipped. The staff are doing a great job and are very friendly. This is a perfect stay for families with small children as the hotel facilities are great for all members of the family. The SPA is really relaxing and wonderfully built and equipped with numerous showers and steam rooms. This is a perfect stay if you are tired of the loud and arrogant tourists in the all inclusive resorts- so if you are one of those don’t go here - this is a quiet and relaxing mountain resort with hiking possibilities and to enjoy nature. The restaurants and bars offer a wide variety of local produce and drinks that are fantastic and a must try.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful oasis in the mountains. Enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secluded, beautiful views, just right, lovely modern rooms,well equiped
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is very willing to help
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Theon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

naeim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel over the hills
We had an amazing stay we had a child with us but the staff made it very simple and convinient in every step of the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very kind and friendly. Accommodation is excellent and very clean. Breakfast has super fresh choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Monchique Resort and Spa was everything and more that we expected. We were welcomed by a very pleasant staff and shown around the resort. We arrived a bit early and the front desk worked at getting us an updated room asap. In fact they had one ready when we returned from our tour. Room was spacious with a beautiful view. We took advantage of a morning hike with a Monchique staff and it was a excellent. The Spa, which we booked, was outstanding. Staff was friendly and helpful. We had no complaints and commented on how everyone working at the Spa was so happy and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farshid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a very good quality hotel, very clean, excellent staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Taygun, Jacksonville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like an ant house several buildings all away from wach other

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful time spent with a professional and caring team. The property was beautiful, the amenities and pool were to die for and the energy of monchique was calming and a perfect answer to our need for a retreat while experiencing an authentic Portuguese experience in the beautiful town of Monchique.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Des

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An exceptional hotel and spa
An amazing hotel in an incredible location. The facilities, particularly the spa, are superb and the staff make the whole stay very special. The surrounding countryside is wonderful for walking and there are number of lovely villages and restaurants within walking or short cab distance. A superb place that doesn't really feel like any other hotel we'd been to.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Dilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay
Really nice place. Clean, comfortable and amazing views. The spa is an absolute must. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021