The Bela Vista is where Algarve tourism began: a 1918 mansion of turrets and azulejo salons on the Praia da Rocha clifftop, the region's first hotel and still its most romantic — restored as a Relais & Châteaux property without losing a tile.
The house holds 38 rooms and suites between mansion and garden wings, an L'Occitane spa, a pool above the sand and the Vista restaurant, holder of a Michelin star, looking the Atlantic in the eye. Stairs descend directly to the beach's quieter eastern end.
For occasion stays — and dinners that justify the trip alone — nothing on this coast carries the same history per square metre.
Highlights
- 1918 mansion — the Algarve's first hotel
- Relais & Châteaux, azulejo salons intact
- Michelin-starred Vista restaurant
- L'Occitane spa and clifftop pool
- Direct stairs to Praia da Rocha
Amenities
✓ Free WiFi
✓ Outdoor pool
✓ Spa
✓ Michelin restaurant
✓ Bar
✓ Sea-view terraces
✓ Direct beach access
✓ Air conditioning
✓ 24-hour front desk
✓ Room service
✓ Parking
✓ Breakfast
Room types
- Mansion Room
- Garden Wing Room
- Sea View Room
- Suite
Frequently asked questions
Is the restaurant open to non-guests?
Yes — the Michelin-starred Vista takes outside reservations; book well ahead in season.
Is it family-oriented?
It leans adult and romantic — couples and occasion stays are its nature.