The Best Hotels in Lagos, Portugal (Every Budget)

Lagos is our favourite base in the Algarve: a lively old town inside medieval walls, gorgeous cove beaches, boat trips to the grottos of Ponta da Piedade and great restaurants. Here are the best hotels in Lagos for every budget, from clifftop wellness resorts to good-value guesthouses in the centre.

Quick answer: for luxury, Cascade Wellness Resort (clifftop, spa, kids’ club) or Iberostar Selection on Meia Praia. For a stylish central stay, Lagos Avenida. For families, Vila Galé Lagos or Tivoli Lagos. For value, Hotel Marina Rio or Dona Ana Garden. Stay in or near the old town if you don’t have a car.

Where to stay in Lagos

• Old town: walk to restaurants, bars and the marina. Can be noisy at night in summer.
• Meia Praia: a long, flat beach east of town, with big resorts. Great for families; about 10–20 minutes’ walk or a short taxi to town.
• Dona Ana and Porto de Mós: near the famous cove beaches and Ponta da Piedade, quieter and a little uphill.

Luxury

1. Cascade Wellness Resort

A five-star clifftop resort above Porto de Mós beach, with a big spa, three restaurants, a kids’ club and villas. Stunning sea views and the Ponta da Piedade cliff walk on the doorstep. Check prices at Cascade

2. Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve

A five-star resort right on Meia Praia, with indoor and outdoor pools and a spa. Ideal if you want a big beach in front of you. Check prices at Iberostar Lagos

3. Casa Mãe

A design boutique hotel at the edge of the old town, with a farm-to-table restaurant, three pools and beautifully simple rooms. One of the most stylish stays in the Algarve. Book directly on the hotel’s website.

Mid-range and families

4. Lagos Avenida Hotel

Facing the marina and riverfront with a rooftop pool, and home to the Michelin-listed Avenida restaurant. Walk to everything. Check prices at Lagos Avenida

5. Tivoli Lagos

Built like a whitewashed village in the centre of town, with pools, and a free shuttle to its own Duna Beach Club on Meia Praia (March to October). Great for families who want both town and beach. Check prices at Tivoli Lagos

6. Vila Galé Lagos

A family-friendly resort on Meia Praia with a big pool, a spa and a kids’ club. Check prices at Vila Galé Lagos

7. WOT Lagos Montemar

A simple, good-value hotel near the centre (formerly Hotel Montemar). Check prices at WOT Lagos Montemar

Budget and value

8. Hotel Marina Rio

A friendly three-star opposite the marina with a heated rooftop pool and excellent reviews. Great value for the location. Check prices at Marina Rio

9. Dona Ana Garden

Gardens and a pool, 300m from Praia Dona Ana, and pet-friendly. A relaxed, good-value base. Check prices at Dona Ana Garden

10. Mar Azul

A simple, budget guesthouse right in the old town, with bay views from some rooms at the back. Check prices at Mar Azul

Or see all places to stay in Lagos, or nearby in quieter Praia da Luz.

Booking tips

• Book early for July and August, when Lagos is full and prices are highest.
• Parking: the old town is tricky for cars, so check your hotel’s parking.
• Noise: light sleepers should avoid rooms above the old town bars.
• Getting there: about an hour from Faro airport. See Faro airport transfers.

Things to do in Lagos

See Lagos and the western Algarve, the best restaurants in Lagos, the best Algarve boat trips and where to stay in the Algarve.

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