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Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

5.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary where yoga sessions, pool relaxation, and natural surroundings create an ideal escape from everyday life

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Praia do Canal Nature Retreat is near Monte Clerigo Beach. Guests can book a massage at Esteva SPA or gather around the garden firepit. The property offers two restaurants, yoga classes, and outdoor entertainment spaces, with Aljezur Castle and Praia da Pipa nearby.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$344
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

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Nature Park Premium Room with Balcony

Nature Park Premium Room with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Ocean View Suite with Garden Terrace

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite w/ Garden and Plunge Pool

Two Bedroom Suite w/ Garden and Plunge Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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Sky Terrace Premium Suite

Sky Terrace Premium Suite

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Sky Terrace Signature Suite

Sky Terrace Signature Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 97 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Ocean View Premium Room with Balcony

Ocean View Premium Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Nature Park Suite with Garden Terrace

Nature Park Suite with Garden Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 48 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Valinhos, a neighbourhood in Aljezur, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. is in a rural area and in a national park. Lagos Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bordeira Beach and Monte Clerigo Beach. Aljezur Castle and Amoreira Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Herdade Vale dos Polvos, Aljezur, Faro, 8400-450

What's nearby

  • Canal Beach - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Pintor Jose Cercas Museum - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Vale Figueiras Beach - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Aljezur Castle - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Monte Clerigo Beach - 18 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 27 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CAL Arrifana - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arte Bianca - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafetaria Da Maria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café da Ponte - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KOYO Speciality Coffees - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Luxury resort near Monte Clerigo Beach
Located close to Aljezur Castle and Praia da Pipa, Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. provides a terrace, a firepit and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this resort. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a facial or a body treatment at Esteva Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has laundry facilities, an outdoor entertainment area and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop and beach towels
Room features
All 56 individually decorated rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate baths/showers and bidets
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 17.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children under 17 years old are allowed in the spa from 10 AM to noon and must be accompanied by an adult. Access to the spa facility is available by reservation only. Guests are required to reserve a time slot at the front desk at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 35 for adults and from EUR 17.5 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 10856

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

Praia do Canal Nature Resort
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat
Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Frequently asked questions

Does Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. on 15 Feb 2026 start from AU$343.79, 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.

Is Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World.?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. located?

Located in Valinhos, this luxury resort is within 9 mi (15 km) of Aljezur Castle, Bordeira Beach and Monte Clerigo Beach. Amoreira Beach and Amado Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Praia do Canal Nature Retreat Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful environment, quiet and peaceful, luxurious bathrooms, amazing pool (though quite cold on less sunny days as not heated).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay from start to finish! A true architectural gem in a serene setting. Restaurant and bar offering was also incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest services was top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely. Rooms were amazing and the food was superb. The staff were so nice and sought to be helpful. However the service was lacking. She. They get that together it will be an incredible resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a week at the hotel. The staff were very friendly, and the room and other facilities and breakfast buffet were brilliant. What could improve a longer stay (like ours) is more food options for the evening (more casual dining options too), clearer roles for staff serving in the restaurant (some confusion there), and a heated outside spa pool. Other than that - really great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unbelievably nice hotel

It’s the third time we came to this hotel. It’s located in the Costa Vicentina of Portugal, a strip of land with the most incredibly beautiful, unspoiled beaches. The hotel is a 5* facility, new (2y old) with great rooms and a tranquility that is unsurpassing. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

This place is amazing, visited both on high and low season. Beautiful place surrounded by nature, we had amazing star sky from the balcony and could hear the sea. It was a nice and cozy stay even in the winter. The breakfast is amazing. Spa is great even if the Turkish sauna was broken both days and the indoors pool was cold, so there’s bit room for improvement. But the other saunas and cold bath were great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern sleek hotel in a nature park with great walking and views of the Atlantic in the far distance. Very private and great place to relax. We did not use spa or gym. A few concerns: Road in is rough in places. Lots of small things needed work - doors not sliding closed properly, hot water not there, random alarms. Biggest disappointment was the so-called gourmet dining room with over-priced skimpy meals. Breakfast were excellent though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully designed and elegant hotel. Very peaceful location which must be just as beautiful in the winter. Yoga was ok, not great. Other activity advertised (guided biking tour) was not available during my stay. Restaurant service was very disappointing (definitely not 5 star). Restaurant staff needs training.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thai Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort set away in large grounds

This is a new hotel set in a calm, out of the way natural area in hundreds of hectares of land. It’s beautiful and the rooms are large and well appointed. There’s a stunning infinity pool with underwater seats and a far away view of the ocean. This could be a wonderful SPA hotel where to unwind, rest, hike etc. Indeed we were told there’s a plan to create a dedicated, adults only yoga/spa area, as the current one is pretty, but too small. The hotel will definitely benefit by having a children playground and or adult-only areas, to make it more serene for those who do not travel with children and seek to enjoy the natural, quiet beauty of the area. There’s the lost stunning coastline with up he, dramatic cliffs and rock formations about 20 mins drive away, not too be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very cozy hotel in the quasi-virgin coast

We are a customer returning to the hotel which is a good indication that we really like it. The place is magic, breeding calmness wherever you are. Its proximity to multiple virtually virgin beaches is perfect to hop on and off and chill in gold sand beaches with a constant ocean breeze and cool waves. This year we had the novelty of a new restaurant which we have visited twice. Once the food was great, but the second time we have noticed some inconsistency in too many details. Service was not at the right level and the prep of the food was just ok (something for mgmt to put a close eye on. This experience simply didn’t match the overall great hotel this is.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property located in a 220 hectare nature park on the beautiful Vincentine Coast of the Algarve. You have miles of hiking and mountainabike trails just steps from your room. The grounds are truly beautiful, staff is amazing and the food is very good, as are the recommendations for restaurants or activities in the area. They really aim to show you the best of local scenery and produce of the Algarve. Do keep in mind the hotel is very secluded, getting there or to any of the stunning beaches or restaurants in the area often involves a 15-25 minute drive on dirt roads full of potholes, so be prepared for an adventure! We loved our stay at Praia do Canal, where else could you find such an enormous garden in your backyard to play. A big thank you to Bruno, Melisa and the rest of the amazing staff for making us feel at home. We hope to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Stirling

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning location in a National Park for this interestingly designed hotel, rooms are comfortable and well furnished. All the negatives are about the staff, the front desk staff were excellent but housekeeping was terrible (less than 15 minutes to service a room in a 5 star hotel) with crumbs and drink rings left untouched, the outside retrace left dirty the list could just go on. The pool area is nice but again let down by the staff who hang around at the poolside restaurant, if you go and ask for a menu they give you one but you then have to go back to order as they stay inside, sunbeds are left untouched when guests leave and other guests have to remove towels etc and get new themselves. At breakfast it is difficult to get staffs attention and we food the hot food orders often arrived cold. There is clearly a staff issue at this hotel, poorly trained poorly led and unhappy, again with the exception of the front desk team all the staff looked glum, didn’t interact with guests and rarely smiled, this could easily be a 5 star hotel but until the staff problems are sorted it won’t be.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great pool, and very good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is something very special. Highly recommend a stay if you can. It is truly a beautiful calm place to break up your holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Renee D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quite new, beautifully designed, the rooms were amazing. Nice stop for a quiet break, what really made this hotel was the staff and all of their thoughtfulness We will return
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful retreat probably best for couples stay

Fantastic hotel with top staff in a beautiful peaceful setting. It’s not 100% kid friendly (steps and distance to rooms, no kids area) but it still makes for a great family stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for hiking, biking, relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Milda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great! The only thing I’d wish for is that breakfast would start a bit earlier than 8am, but that’s not a biggie. My husband and I loved it there and we will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiqiao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable, especially service and interior design.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klaus Uldal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury and great service

Fantastic place in the middle of nature. Great suite, great spa, great food and best of all the extremely observant and professional service from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

dominiek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice wellness! top breakfast!

10/10 Excellent

Jurgita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a gem! Exceeded all our expectations. Amazing and very large room, super clean, beautiful finishes and superb hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough great things about this place. We stumbled upon it - and are so grateful. The decor of the entire resort is absolutely perfect. So serene, peaceful and just a true oasis in the middle of an incredible country. Staff was outstanding - friendly, helpful, accommodating. The breakfast was delicious. The spa, the pool - literally one of the best places I have ever stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023