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Bordoy Grand House Algarve

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants, near Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour

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Medium River Room | View from room
Point of interest
Medium River Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux offers a serene retreat near Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, explore the nearby Monte Gordo Beach or unwind at one of two on-site bars. With helpful staff, outdoor activities like ecotours and hiking/biking, this luxury boutique hotel combines relaxation with adventure.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Da Republica 171, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-203

What's nearby

  • Marques de Pombal Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santo Antonio Sports Complex - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Verde Beach - 17 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 50 min drive
  • Vila Real de Santo Antonio Station - 11 min walk
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 11 min drive
  • Castro Marim Station - 13 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

Bordoy Grand House Algarve

When visiting Vila Real Santo Antonio, Grand House - Relais & Chateaux is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Grand Salon, one of 2 restaurants, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 10 per day)
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Fishing
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1926
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Grand Salon - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Grand Salon - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Grand Rooftop - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16 to 20 for adults, and EUR 8 to 10 for children

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from February 11 2025 to May 9 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 11 2025 to April 15 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Beach
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Recreation facilities

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 10 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
State tax ID - 510913199
Property Registration Number 8210

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
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

Is Grand House - Relais & Chateaux currently open?

This property is closed from February 11 2025 to May 9 2025 (dates subject to change). The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 11 2025 to April 15 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recreation facilities

Does Grand House - Relais & Chateaux offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand House - Relais & Chateaux does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Monte Gordo (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand House - Relais & Chateaux?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring local and international cuisine. The dining venue will be unavailable from March 11 2025 to April 15 2025 (dates subject to change).

What's the area around Grand House - Relais & Chateaux like?

Grand House - Relais & Chateaux is located by the river, a short 6-minute walk from Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour and 2 minutes' walk from Marques de Pombal Square.

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Grand House - Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The beach club offered stunning views, comfortable lounging areas, and excellent service, making it a pleasurable experience. (8 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of options and superb quality. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Best Hotel Ever

Everything about this experience was fantastic. The hotel was amazing and the staff were great. Couldn’t recommend it more!
Fionnuala, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, lovely bedroom and good food
Ita, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice environment, dog friendly, good food , staff personal and corteoys
Nana, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic overall experience at the Grand House and the Grand Beach Club. Perfect for celebrating our wedding anniversary.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stephanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional property and staff. Best possible location. Great food.
Darren, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extraordinary stay we will definitely come back again. The hotel is beautiful and the service is outstanding a very unique stay and the quality of the food is incomparable.
Ana, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Raphaela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a great place the rooms were ideal the service superb my wife and I really liked our stay there
Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small dated rooms Staff was excellent as was the bar and breakfast
Frederick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel. Impeccable service.

Outstanding service. Very nice hotel.
Ren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel. Very nice, helpful staff. Really good food (nice dinner, very good breakfast). Super clean rooms. Loved it.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and magical place.
Paola, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sweet hotel in lovely locatuon

Lovely hotel in quaint location. Loved the beach club as well. Note that this is in a very quiet part of the Algarve - it is peaceful but not “hustle bustle.”
Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is lovely. Appointed beautifully with exquisite design and fabrics. Staff could not be more gracious.
Barbara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely pleasant.
Brian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Dawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

highly recommendable

Nicely decorated hotel. Staffs were really helpful. Rooms were super clean.
Jaemin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was great but, overall not too many things to do around and minimal dining options.
Seneca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

perfect

Perfect place, perfect service
Magnus, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amanda, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellence in everything ! A great discovery. Can't wait to go back
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wow

Amazing hotel, hard to fault. Beautiful rooms, friendly staff and tons of little surprises! 100% will be back!
Rupert, 4-night trip