Grand House - Relais & Chateaux
Avenida da República nº171, 8900-203 Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 241 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful property and wonderfully attentive staff!

The hotel is beautiful. The staff is amazing. The beach club is very relaxing. The amenities are great. There has been a lot of thought put into the details of the hotel.

everything was fantastic, couldn’t fault it. Attention to detail!!

excellent breakfast. Staff was extremely helpful; Very elegant setting. I thought place was on the water, but it wasnt. Beach front was about a mile away, nice walk. Very nice once there. But. from the pics I thought it was directly on the beach.

Our stay was outstanding. The Grand House not only looked elegant, but the staff and the service made it so. The food, Transport to the Beach Club by Ricardo ( and a brief tour of the area ) was fantastic. What a great set up. The main restaurant could not have been better. What a view and the staff remembered our preferences on table selection, coffee likes, wine selection, etc. The bartender was fantastic to watch making his concoctions. It exceeded our expectations. We will be back.

The staff are amazing! The hotel is beautiful! Wonderful food! The beds are super comfy!

the hotel is gorgeous!! the bedroom was lovely. The dining room and library rooms are stunning! I am not one to eat in the hotel, but the room and the food were too good to pass up! The location is perfect, 1 block to the shopping street. The staff was very kind and courteous. The really make you feel special. I love this hotel!

Very comfortable colonial grand house with its own lovely beach club nearby. Really nice staff, who are so obliging.

This R&C property is a gorgeous historic hotel to enjoy for 2-3 nights. It's right in the middle of town but was quiet during our December stay. Breakfast each morning was relaxed and varied and all the staff worked hard to be friendly and helpful. It's worth noting that there are two common rooms where you can sit and read a book or if you wish, hang out in the chill bar. The tasting menu dinner in the restaurant was excellent and service was very good despite being the only people dining that evening. The room we had on the 3rd floor was nicely decorated and very comfortable. One day we also drove over to the scenic beach club to have a light lunch though it was too cold for swimming.

Everything is top quality. True 5 star stay all the way. Pet friendly place which is the reason we will come again

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux
Located in the Algarve’s easternmost corner, Grand House - Relais & Chateaux is a Belle Époque hotel and the first 5-star hotel in the historical town of Vila Real de Santo António. Located by the Guadiana River, it offers views of the harbor and the neighboring Spanish town of Ayamonte.
Honoring the hotel’s rich history, the 30 rooms and suites boast an array of design details, including intricate molding, antique pieces and crystal-festooned chandeliers. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a mobile butler, wireless Bluetooth speakers and free WiFi.
Within the fully-restored building from 1926, guests will find an esteemed fine dining restaurant, a beautiful speakeasy-style bar and a rooftop terrace overlooking the old town. Just down the road, guests are welcome to relax at the Grand Beach Club with its infinity pool and laid-back restaurant. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property.
Guests can benefit from a complimentary transfer to and from the Beach Club, which features an infinity pool. In addition, guests can enjoy a massage at the Spa Suite. Tavira is 16 mi from Grand House - Relais & Chateaux. Faro Airport is 40 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Playa de San Bruno
8.5 Very good beach3,300 feet from propertyPraia de Santo António
8.7 Excellent beach1.3 miles from propertyMonte Gordo Beach
8.9 Excellent beach1.6 miles from propertyPlaya de Isla Canela
8.6 Excellent beach1.8 miles from property
- How close is the complimentary car parking?The hotel has a few spaces right in front of the entrance but, if not any available on arrival, a member of our staff will be more than happy to park ..Answered on 17 May 2022
- What is the fee for dogs to stay, please?Good morning The pet fee is 25 euros daily, 10 euros goes to a pet association :) Best regards, Grand House TeamAnswered on 6 October 2022
- How can I get to the closest beach from the property?The closest beach is just 3 km away and it will take 3 or 4 min drive to get there.Answered on 23 July 2020
- Is there a restaurant?Good morning Greetings from the Grand House Yes we have a restaurant in the Grand House for dinner and we have a restaurant in our Beach Club for lunchAnswered on 13 February 2023
- do you allow 2 dogs in a room they are well behaved labradors thanksYes we accept Greetings from Grand HouseAnswered on 13 February 2023
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Grand Salon
Food: Portuguese, International
Grand Beach Club
Food: Portuguese, International
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/PerformanceOff-site
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinners
- Temporary art galleries
- Beach
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Pool with view
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Grand House - Relais & Chateaux accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Grand House - Relais & Chateaux of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
License number: 8210
FAQs about Grand House - Relais & Chateaux
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Grand House - Relais & Chateaux has 2 restaurants:
- Grand Beach Club
- Grand Salon
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Grand House - Relais & Chateaux is 1,300 feet from the center of Vila Real de Santo António.
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The prices at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Grand House - Relais & Chateaux offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beach
- Cooking class
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Themed dinners
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/Performance
- Swimming pool
- Temporary art galleries
- Spa facilities
- Tour or class about local culture
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Room options at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Grand House - Relais & Chateaux is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.