A stay at Hotel Martinhal is an invitation to discover Portugal's unspoiled western Algarve. Carefully positioned within the grounds of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, this luxury beachfront hotel, the first five-star property in the Sagres region, sits comfortably between the land and the sea, with a protected natural park as its neighbor.
The use by British furniture and interiors designer Michael Sodeau of natural materials like timber, cork and wicker to furnish the rooms lend the accommodation a minimalist, organic quality that is as appealing as it is innovative. Likewise, the muted pastel tones used to decorate the interior create a wonderfully mellow atmosphere that is easy on the mind, and on the soul.
There are five swimming pool areas set around the grounds of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel. The Beach Club Pool is located just above the beach and is sunk into a stylish wooden terrace. It overlooks the Beach Club Garden and is served by its own bar.
The architecture combines a natural simplicity with contemporary style to create a building that appears organic, as if born to Nature. The 38 rooms, including two duplex Beach Suites, all have private balconies or terraces that afford impressive ocean views.
Two swimming pools grace the Village Square and are ideal for families. One generously sized pool spans indoors and outdoors. Adjacent is another smaller pool designed for toddlers. A juice and snack bar offers poolside service. Youngsters in particular are drawn to the Oasis Pool, an imaginatively designed beach entry free-form swimming pool that forms the centerpiece of the Garden Houses area.
There's an exhilarating choice of activities to take part in as a guest of Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel. Martinhal Bay is ideal for watersports, and the water is safe for swimming and paddling. Sports fishing trips can be organised and scuba-diving expeditions arranged. Surfing and body-boarding are favorite pastimes. Leisurely bicycle tours can be undertaken; the more adventurous can grab a mountain bike.
