PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • This 5-star boutique heritage hotel, originally built in 1926, sits in a prime waterfront position on the Rio Guadiana, the river that divides the Algarve from Spain, directly in front of the marina.
  • The immaculately restored hotel has 31 elegant rooms, a bar & restaurant overlooking the river and Spain beyond. Grand House is the epitome of a pure and beautiful Portuguese saudade.
  • In the small historic town of Vila Real de Santo António, where Grand House has recently reopened its doors, bringing with it a revival of the splendour of the Roaring Twenties and the country’s rich past – a façade of belle-époque architectural details and furniture featuring art deco and colonial touches.
  • The 31 rooms come with wooden floors, hand-woven rugs, antiques and French windows open onto terraces with seaside views.
  • Its Grand Beach Club, has a contemporary, breezy, vibe with rattan lamps suspended from the ceiling, lots of candles and huge open doors out to a deck and the water beyond. It offers a small swimming pool, a deck and delicious Mediterranean fare above a sandy beach.
  • Sip a cocktail in the fresh evening air and admire the fine mahogany bar with the sounds of a grand piano in the background; gaze upon the sailboats as they head down the Guadiana River to the Atlantic.

EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE

We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.

  • Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
  • Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
  • Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
  • Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
  • Complimentary private airport transfers.
  • Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
  • Early check-in and late check-out.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.

A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.

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OVERVIEW

Grand House Algarve Panorama

The revival of the Grande Dame! Situated in the Algarve’s eastern most corner, nestled across the river from Spain, Grand House is a stunning Belle Époque hotel, a revived Grand Dame, becoming the first 5 -star hotel in the historical town of Vila Real de Santo António. Curl up with a book in one of the hotel’s nooks, linger in the cosy library and embark on a journey back in time. Honouring the hotel’s rich history, the 30 rooms & suites boast an array of period details, including intricate molding, antique pieces & glamorous crystal chandeliers. With an eclectic style suited to the taste of the Twenties, the hotels décor is an elegant transition between Art Nouveau & Classical Composition with a Colonial touch. At Grand House, you will be immersed in an alchemy of flavours celebrating the land, the sun and sea with superb, organic, locally sourced food. Embark on a culinary journey through Portuguese culture, guided by an effortless five-star service in a relaxed but aspirational atmosphere.

At the mouth of the Guadiana river, where the river meets the sea, the Grand Beach Club is an invitation to idleness. Lie back on a sunbed by the infinity pool, which overlooks the sandbanks and the boats floating on the river; enjoy the restaurant’s authentic food, cool vibes and cocktails at sunset, living the Grand lifestyle with your family and friends! One of Portugal’s best kept secrets, the Eastern Algarve and specially this charming historic town with its unique architecture of its historical center is located away from the crowds that traditionally descend on the region each year. With its empty beaches, quaint, century-old towns and lip-smacking fresh seafood, Portugal’s Eastern Algarve is an undiscovered gem.

ROOMS

Curl up with a book in one of the hotel’s nooks, linger in the cosy library and embark on a journey back in time. Honouring the hotel’s rich history, the 30 rooms and suites boast an array of period details, including intricate molding, antique pieces and glamorous crystal-festooned chandeliers. With an eclectic style suited to the taste of the Twenties, the hotels décor is an elegant transition between Art Nouveau and Classical Composition with a Colonial touch.

DINING

At Grand House, you will be immersed in an alchemy of flavours celebrating the land, the sun and the sea. Embark on a culinary journey through Portuguese culture, guided by an effortless five-star service in a relaxed but aspirational atmosphere. There’s no room for pretension or stuffiness, just genuine hospitality and superb, organic, locally sourced food.

FACILITIES

At the mouth of the Guadiana river, where the river meets the sea, the Grand Beach Club is an invitation to idleness. Lie back on a sunbed by the infinity pool, which overlooks the sandbanks and the boats floating on the river; enjoy the restaurant’s authentic food, cool vibes and cocktails at sunset, living the Grand lifestyle with your family and friends! The stylish waterfront restaurant serves modern comfort food with a Portuguese twist, working closely with the local community to bring you the very best of the land and the sea. From ceviche, freshly caught octopus and Iberian black pork ribs with barbecue sauce to grilled steaks with green chimichurri sauce, gourmet pizzas, burgers on homemade brioche buns, organic salads and barbecued fish, everything is served with an effortless five-star service in a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.

Let go of the strains of everyday life and enjoy our Wellness Suite treatments and massages, which will immerse you in the radiance of the Portuguese sun, the perfume of olive trees, the salt and the breeze of the sea. Power training in town or at the beach with a personal trainer for all our guests who are easily bored by the dolce far niente and prefer to feel some adrenaline. The essence of wellbeing is part of the Grand Lifestyle and our guests can join our indoor or outdoor private yoga classes.

One of Portugal’s best kept secrets, the Eastern Algarve and specially this charming historic town with its unique architecture of its historical center is located away from the crowds that traditionally descend on the region each year. The 5-star Boutique hotel sits in a prime waterfront position on the Rio Guadiana, the river that divides the Algarve from Spain, directly in front of the marina.

It is surrounded of natural reserve Parks and historically valued authentic villages like Caçela Velha (13km) and Castro Marim (4km) and internationally re-known golf courses. The beautiful, fine sandy beach that stretches for miles until the natural Reserve Ria Formosa starts at the edge of the river at Vila Real Santo António. The International Airport Faro is just 65 km away, the International Airport Sevilha 145 km and the International Airport of Lisbon 295 km.

Area & Location

Area, Country
Conrad Algarve, Portugal
Nearest Airport
Faro International Airport, Faro
Local Currency
Euro
Time Change
GMT +2:00
Language
Portuguese
Best time to go
Best visited between March through October

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