Real Marina Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star spa hotel near Olhao Harbour

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Suite (Ria View) | View from room
Beach nearby, white sand
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Av. 5 de Outubro, 1, Olhao, 8700
  • Place, Olhao Municipal Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Olhao Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Ria View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Olhao

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and Olhao Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Olhao Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Parque Natural da Ria Formosa - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Praia da Armona-Ria - 48 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 18 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Ria Center - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ammar I Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Playa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪tacho d’avo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fasian Ya - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Real Marina Hotel & Spa

5-star spa hotel near Olhao Harbour
Real Marina Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a hot tub, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Real Marina Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Olhao hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 144 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Real Marina Hotel & Spa offers 144 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. This Olhao hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Real Spa Therapy has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 

Property Registration Number 847

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Marina Real
Hotel Real Marina
Real Marina
Real Marina Hotel
Real Marina Hotel Olhao
Real Marina Olhao
Real Marina Hotel And Spa
Real Marina Hotel And Spa
Real Marina Hotel Spa
Real Marina Hotel & Spa Hotel
Real Marina Hotel & Spa Olhao
Real Marina Hotel & Spa Hotel Olhao

Frequently asked questions

How close is Real Marina Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Real Marina Hotel & Spa is 8.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Real Marina Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Real Marina Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Real Marina Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 10.9 mi (25-min drive) from Faro Island Beach and 0.1 mi (3-min drive) from Ilha da Culatra Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Real Marina Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Real Marina Hotel & Spa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 14 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Real Marina Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Real Marina Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Real Marina Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Real Marina Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Real Marina Hotel & Spa features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Real Marina Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Real Marina Hotel & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Real Spa Therapy, where you can enjoy reflexology, Thai massages, and facials.

How close is Real Marina Hotel & Spa to downtown Olhao?

Real Marina Hotel & Spa is 0.3 mi away from Olhao.

Reviews

Real Marina Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Real good for me

Friendly staff good food and a pleasant ambience. A lovely place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could not book a better hotel Great staff great service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very friendly staff, excellent choice of breakfast options (including the prosecco bucket). Outside pool area great for relaxing and swimming. Only slight niggle for us was having to pay to access the sauna and steam room although given how hot it was not sure we have actually used it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
You can’t fault the staff at every level, the rooms are a good size and the sea views are great, although some of the carpets are getting a bit thread bare with over use, and a few repairs and replacements wouldn’t go amiss considering its status as a 5 star hotel, can’t really call it shabby chic, you do have to watch out at weekends for the dance club across the road that likes to keep you entertained until the early hours, and doesn’t really make any difference even if you close the window. Great on location for the old town and easy access to the ferries though. An entertaining stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, nice breakfast many choices Big room and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely nights stay a gift for my husband’s birthday. The hotel helped us celebrate. They left us a birthday cake and some fizz. A really lovely touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to this hotel many times as we live Olhão. Hotel still really good but some areas could do with TLC especially around the pool area. Disappointing they removed the fresh orange machine for breakfast. Also as a multiple time returner a 'welcome back' when you check in would be good.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Rooms not to bad but could do with a good clean, bedding had marks on it. Service was awful, food was shocking. Everything at this hotel was hard work! Thankfully we went to try before a main holiday, luckily I can cancel and will. Struggled to stay here for 2 days not matter about 9. No thanks. Oh and they have a massive fly problem, Everywhere in the hotel, restaurants, bars, it’s really bad.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Undecided about stay

Nice hotel, but would say it’s more a 4 star hotel. Certain aspects let it down. Rooms are in between an upgrade. Breakfast was tasty but would perhaps become samey if you stayed longer than three nights. Rooms were sound proof which was great. Pool towels are very small and sunbeds were uncomfortable, having to find the towels at the spa was unnecessary. Nice location near to centre and restaurants. Good restaurants in the vicinity. Would I return, possibly, although don’t like to visit the same place twice, so probably not, but hotel has potential, just not there yet for a five star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and spa amenities. Close to main Tourist strip and market. Very clean and professional as expected to a high end resort venue. Good breakfast buffet, recommend people to take this option. Excellent view. Good parking Great base to explore the Algarve from once you rent a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is close to the main beach towns in Algarve with their historic Old Towns and beaches. Lagos approximately 1 hour drive in rental car.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

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

Good all round hotel. Well located.

Good hotel with good staff , particularily the bar manager. Room was kept very clean , with a minor gripe that cups and glasses were not always changed .Room coffee similarily needs topping up daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

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

Amazing hotel

Fabulous hotel, lovely location. I loved the pool. Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

JM london

Managed to do early check around 10am with no extra charge, Lovely reception staff, very helpful Good breakfast buffet variety to choose from, again the restaurant staff were brilliant. The hotel is clean all round smells nice, Room was replenished daily. Very spacious and loads of space to sit and relax Location by the marina, so many restaurants to choose from. Boat cruises. Used the spa facilities. Would recommend and will definately be back.
1st floor rooftop
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pete

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice views. Very nice buffet breakfast. Enjoyed thr steam room. Only thing we were disappointed with was that pool and hot tub closed so early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

D J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, easily walkable to the main town area, very convenient and easy parking. All staff very friendly, professional, helpful and courteous. Room very good, comfy large bed, spacious balcony with great views from Ria-facing room. Fridge and safe in room. Appreciated the free coffee pods and bottles of water, replaced daily. Daily housekeeping
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025