Overview

Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel brings a 5 star luxury resort to the Western Algarve for the first time and has created a place where couples and families with children of all ages can relax with a sense of style. Situated in a stunning position overlooking Martinhal Beach and set within a protected national park, the resort is located in Sagres on the unspoiled Western Algarve – just over one hour from Faro International Airport.

The Martinhal luxury villas have won some prestigious awards including the Homes Overseas Award for Best Portuguese Villa and Best Interior Design. An exclusive collection of independently owned and superbly-furnished villas with large gardens and private pools, located on the western margin of the resort. The range includes three, four and five bedroom villas featuring different layouts, views and interiors to suit every requirement. All guests who book a Martinhal luxury villa through Sun-hat have full access to all of the Martinhal resort facilities.

Martinhal Luxury Villa no.21 is an amazing family friendly 5-bedroom villa measuring 4,400 square feet (436 m2) and is the largest villa in our private Martinhal villa collection. With wonderful views over Martinhal Bay and the Sagres peninsula. Fitted-out with the highest building specification and combines modern comfort with stylish interiors.

This Martinhal Luxury Villa has a pool heating facility, which is complimentary to Sun-hat clients, providing you pre-book the facility at least a week before your arrival date.

Accommodation Details

Luxury Villa Nº 21 is a 5 bedroom villa with 4 bathrooms (3 en suite bathrooms, a family bathroom and an additional guest WC), air conditioning, safe, heated swimming pool with removeable pool fence and BBQ.

• Ground: Generous open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is a full integrated top quality kitchen with Miele fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave and oven, separate laundry room with washer and dryer. Three double bedrooms, one with en suite, family bathroom and guest bathroom.

• 1st Floor: Two full bedroom suites, with complete en suite bathrooms, dressing area. There are additional separate study/seating areas.

• Outside: Large landscaped garden with own private pine forest. Heated swimming pool with 2 BBQ Terraces and pool terrace, shower, sunbeds, table and chairs.

The Luxury Villas are all equipped with the following equipment: Combined Freezer and Fridge; Ceramic cooking plate; Microwave oven; Electric oven; Dishwasher; Mixer; Toaster; Juicer; Kettle; Coffee machine (Nespresso); Washing machine; Drying machine; Hairdryer, Satellite freeview channels. Internet connection is available and should be requested upon booking, or through the Reception.

Rates are per Villa and exclude breakfast. Minimum 2 night stay, excluding July and August that have a minimum 7 nights stay. Cots and extra beds on request and subject to availability at time of booking.

The Meal supplement includes lunch or dinner (3 course menu, drinks not included); Half board Includes per day, the buffet breakfast and lunch or dinner (3 course menu, drinks not included) 50% discount for children from 09 to 12 years, if adults acquire the supplement. Half Board and Meal Supplement are not valid for Christmas and New Year is not valid for Christmas and New Years and/or other special events. Half board must be booked for the full stay and for all the reservation guests. Meal Supplement can be acquired daily and individually. Children up to 08 years: Meals free of charge subject to the adults acquiring the supplement.

Check- in times are normally 15.00 and check-out times are 11.00 but if accommodation is available check-in & check-out times are flexible

Resort Facilities

Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel in total features four large and heated swimming pools and three toddler pools set around the grounds of the Resort, two high-grade artificial grass tennis courts, two glass-sided PADEL courts and a multipurpose court. Around the Village Square, Martinhal has a wide variety of facilities on offer including: A new family bar; children’s playground; Raposinhos, a full staffed children’s crèche; Blue Room, for older children with Playstations, Wii’s and internet; swimming pool; gym and newly enlarged supermarket where you can buy wines and beers, freshly prepared food and a tempting range of holiday shopping.

Kids Clubs, Crèche and Babysitting

Children between six months and 8 years old can be looked after at Raposinhos, the kids club located on the Village Square. “Raposinho” means “little fox” and children here are encouraged to be the same – active and inquisitive. The club has lots of toys, games and puzzles to keep minds occupied.

The Crèche caters for children from 6 to 23 months and the Kids Club caters for children from 2 to 4 years. During the school holidays, the 5 to 8 year olds are catered for in the Fox Club, which has a program with indoor and outdoor supervised activities that will spark the interest of this age group. All Clubs are centrally located at the Village Square and are run by an experienced and enthusiastic team who will ensure your child has a holiday to remember at Martinhal.

Also the older Kids will find their spot at Martinhal. During the holiday season, the Explorers and Adventurers Club run for 9-16 year olds. These Clubs are the ideal meeting point for your tweens and teens and are running a special activity program with active outdoor activities like beach volley, water polo, padel tennis tryouts and other fun and more relaxed activities like for example a cocktail contest. All activities are accompanied by our fully trained and experienced leisure team. Daily activities are offered from 9h30 until 17h30. The programme includes some free of charge activities. Martinhal cinema, at the Blue Room, will show evening movies to suit this age group.

Baby-sitting facilities exist and there’s a small children’s playground in a sheltered, walled garden. The Crèche and Raposinhos Kids Club will be open all year while Fox Club, Explorers and Adventure Clubs will open only during school holiday periods. Local charges apply for the clubs and activities, please contact us for further details.

Please note that for all Children’s Club there is a limited number of spaces available. To guarantee a space for your child, we recommend to pre-book your sessions. Bookings are accepted on availability. If without reason your child doesn’t attend the pre-booked session a no show fee will be charged. Certain activities may incur an extra charge. During the summer months, Raposinhos also organises outdoor & indoor evening surprises to entertain children while parents enjoy their dinner.

An experienced team of babysitters are on hand in case you require Baby-sitting services. Reservations should be made with at least 24 hours in advance. Please note that we only allow up to 3 children under the age of 6 per babysitter. The cost for this service is 14€ per hour for one or two children and €19 for three children from 08h00 until 24h00 and €17 per hour for one or two children and €22 for three children from 24h00 until 08h00.

Hassle free travelling with babies and small children is Martinhal's specialty.Our baby concierge service offers you the opportunity to pre-book baby equipment - from small items like door protectors, thermometers, potties, bottle sterilisers & warmers, to bigger items like safety gates, baby cots, baby baths and even pushchairs. Please note that we also offer a wide variety of lotions, nappies, baby food and other items in the Mercado shop, Mercado, located on the Village Square.

The Blue Room

The Blue Room (named after the tube created by a breaking wave that surfers try to ride in) is a self-contained games room located on the Village Square, where teenagers can absorb themselves in the latest video games, or team up and indulge in more traditional pastimes such as table football. There’s also a great selection of board games to choose from. The Blue Room is free to enter and is an unsupervised leisure facility recommended for children aged 8 and older.

Food and Beverage

Choose from the following delightful dining options:

Os Gambozinos – The informal bistro-style relaxing café featuring a wood burning pizza oven, ideal for all the family. It offers a full range of eating options from breakfast through to a late supper.

As Dunas – The beach restaurant ‘with style’ overlooking the sea. Specialising in fresh fish and seafood, this beachfront eatery is open all day offering everything from coffee and pastries in the morning through to candle-light dining in the evening.

O Terraço – The fine dining restaurant located on the first floor of the Hotel with views overlooking Martinhal Bay. This is a place to get dressed up and enjoy being ‘grown up’. The food will be light but sophisticated, with a full range of Portuguese wines on offer.

Bars - The Beach Club Pool Bar serves Martinhal Beach Club and swimming pool. Guests using the Club 98 Tennis and Sports Club have their own stylish bar. Food and drink available is imaginatively prepared. A popular meeting point for families and friends; the Village Square Juice Bar is lively and animated and overlooks the resort’s main pool area. The low-key ambience is carried through to an adjoining lounge and cocktail bar at O Terraço. Bar service is also available at As Dunas. The MBAR is a surf bar in the Village Square, which now provides a continental breakfast option.

Finisterra Spa

Indulging at the Finisterra Spa enlivens any stay at Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel. Positioned in its own secluded grounds, the spa adds an extra dimension of health and vitality to the guest experience. It promotes a profound sense of wellbeing through the resort’s special relationship with the environment. Finisterra means “end of the earth” which perfectly describes Martinhal’s location, at the southwestern most tip of Europe. This is a place where land and sea meet and embrace, and this extraordinary union is reflected in the spa menu. The range of carefully designed massages and treatments available at the spa honour the Sagres region, and pays tribute to its role in Portuguese maritime history and seafaring culture.

Swimming Pools

There are four swimming pools set around the grounds of Martinhal beach resort and hotel. The beach club pool (see below) is located just above the beach and is sunk into a stylish wooden terrace. Two swimming pools grace the Village Square and are ideal for families. One generously sized pool spans indoors and outdoors. The resort's final swimming pool forms part of Club 98, Martinhal's tennis and sports centre.

Beach Club Pool- Just above the beach, the Beach Club Pool allows guests to enjoy a sheltered spot to sunbathe on the wooden decks, to relax, enjoy the views and be served food and drinks all day long. Below the pool lies the Beach Club Garden where there will be loungers on the small sandy plateau lying just above the margins of Martinhal beach. Here you can hire equipment for windsurfing and other water sports.

Sports and Recreation

Club 98 is located along the Northern boundary of the Resort and backs onto open countryside. It offers a generously sized pool, two high grade artificial grass tennis courts, two glass sided padel tennis courts and a multipurpose sports field. Other activities on offer include: Windsurfing, Paddle Surf, Surf & Bodyboard, Kayak, Diving, Bikes, Climbing, Trekking, Parasailing, Fishing, Boats, Horse riding, Eco–karts, Football, Bird Watching, Balloon Experience, Blokart, Rock Climbing, Golf, Boat Trips, and Dolphin Watching.

Water sports Centre- Martinhal Bay is ideal for water sports and the water is safe for swimming and paddling. Windsurfing, kite surfing, skimming and kayaking equipment from beginners to advanced is available at the Water Sports Centre and the instructors would be very happy to introduce you to the sport.

Village Square

The Village Square is the heart and soul of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel. Characterised by a vibrant sense of community, the Square is the resort’s entertainment hub. A central feature is the large, inviting indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Toddlers have a small pool of their own. Nearby is a children’s playground. For keep-fit enthusiasts, a well-equipped gymnasium is housed above the Square. For a more relaxing experience, the sauna and steam rooms are located in the same building. During the summer months, there will be complimentary evening activities such as Circus and PartyLandia on the Village Square.

Sustainability

A commitment to sustainability can be seen throughout the resort as the use of recycled and natural building materials is coupled with a low-rise design to ensure that the buildings blend effortlessly into the landscape. It is not only the architecture of the Martinhal Beach Resort and Hotel that produces an organic style but the natural timber, local cane, stone and recycled cork which is used in the interior furnishings also produces a warm, natural feel. The hotel itself relies on solar power and the restaurants are committed to featuring local and organic produce thus enhancing the overall eco-friendly finish of this beautiful and stylish resort.