Curl up with a book in one of the hotel’s nooks, linger in the cosy library and let the warmth of the sun-drenched rooms inspire you. Honouring the hotel’s rich history, the 26 rooms and suites boast an array of period details, including intricate molding, antique pieces and glamorous crystal-festooned chandeliers.
Embodying the motto “Ain’t life Grand?”, this stylish waterside restaurant and bar is the ideal spot to let time slip by. Grab a Cocktail, lose yourself in the sea and enjoy modern comfort food showcasing the very best of land and sea.
Ascend the striking stone staircase that welcomes you upon entry, and discover our Restaurant imbued with a Roaring Twenties atmosphere. It blends elements of nautical and colonial aesthetics with a touch of ‘gentleman’s club’ charm, infused with the romantic allure of Casablanca.
Merely 50 meters along the avenue, within the original historic customs house (VRSA’s oldest building), you’ll find our latest establishment, the Grand Café. It’s a delightful spot where you can savour delicious snacks, delicate treats, and our signature homemade pastries.
DAY TRIP WITH A SOLAR BOAT
A Natural Park since 1987, the Ria Formosa is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal. A stunningly complex lagoon system with a huge diversity of fauna and flora, it is in a permanent state of flux due to…
BOAT TRIP AND VISIT TO AN OYSTER FARM
Visit an oyster farm on the breathtaking beautiful island of Culatra. Transfer is by boat taxi from Olhao directly to the oyster farm. You will be welcomed personally by the president of the island Silvia, and you will learn a…
AN EASY MORNING WALK
An easy morning or afternoon hike... Just walk out of Vila Real de Santo António and find yourself in th middle of the beautiful Nature Reserve “Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real do San Antonio”.
With its empty beaches, quaint, century-old towns and lip-smacking fresh seafood, Portugal’s Eastern Algarve is an undiscovered gem. One of the country’s best-kept secrets, this special destination is a tribute to tradition, a song of saudade, an emotional state of mind that describes the Portuguese soul and identity by preserving ancient history, a unique cultural heritage, traditional crafts and a unique ecosystem.
Introducing GRAND, our extraordinary Junior Butler at the forefront of our pet-friendly hotel experience. Being a pet-friendly hotel, GRAND, the Portuguese Water Dog, is not only the ambassador of our establishment but also our good soul, working in customer service where her affectionate, social nature makes her the perfect fit for this role.
We like to think of our Grand House as a Grand Dame. Almost 100 years old, she is a living book filled with thousands of pages of stories. It's no wonder, then, that we believed it was time to immortalize the Grand Dame's life on paper. We are delighted to present you with the first issue of our Grand Magazine.
What would the Algarve be without sun-kissed hours at the beach? At two nearby beach sections of Vila Real de Santo António, you can indulge in the sun by renting two sun loungers, a parasol, and a cooling box stocked with refreshing drinks and delicious snacks. Please note that this offer is only available during the summer months.
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