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Real Marina Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Olhao Harbour

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Beach nearby, white sand
Suite (Ria View) | View from room
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Located by the boardwalk, Real Marina Hotel & Spa offers indoor/outdoor pools. Enjoy detox wraps and deep-tissue massages at Real Spa Therapy. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Rooms include WiFi, and the property offers free newspapers and self parking.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Suite (Ria View) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Ria View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Av. 5 de Outubro, 1, Olhao, 8700

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
  • ‪Playa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ammar I Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪tacho d’avo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arraúl Gastrobar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Real Marina Hotel & Spa

Hotel near Olhao Harbour
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a bar at Real Marina Hotel & Spa. Indulge in hydrotherapy, a detox wrap, and a body scrub at Real Spa Therapy, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Real Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a health club and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 144 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Marina com Neélia
  • Real Bar
  • Real Restaurant
  • Ria Restaurant-Bar

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 10 2025 to November 9 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 847

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Does Real Marina Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Real Marina Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Real Marina Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Does Real Marina Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Real Marina Hotel & Spa located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa and Olhao Harbour are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Real Marina Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, minor housekeepingbissues solvedvery quicklu.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location,friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient secured parking. Hotel was active with many activities going on. Easy access to the walkable water front area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leydi johanna monsalve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, stuff, food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views, clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent for us to stay 4 days celebrating anniversaries. They went above and beyond to ensure we have a good holidays. Thanks to Ricardo and the kind staff at RealMarina hotel. Would recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for access to all amenities along the waterfront at Olhao. Staff were very helpful and informative when needed. We stayed on a B&B basis and the breakfast was v good, with lots of choice. Restaurant was available with a choice of meals on a buffet basis. All in all, an excellent hotel for hosting a stay exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, nice breakfast many choices Big room and quiet
Stayed 1 night 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

Navid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well-located. Nice pool. Service was a little slow in general, especially at pool bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great holiday!

Real Marina Hote & Spa, Olhão, Fantastic stay! The location was perfect, the service top-notch, and the food delicious. Staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable-just a bit warm at times. Overall, a wonderful experience and highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great stay

Great location 9 mins from the airport. Ideal for quick getaway. Lovely pool. Short Ferry trips to nearby islands with beaches. Very nice hotel. Modern, Comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an older hotel, but I really enjoyed my stay. The staff provided great hospitality and were knowledgeable about the area with great suggestions. The building needs new carpet, or better yet, new non-carpeted floors. It would also be nice to have slippers. Bed was comfy and view was beautiful. Breakfast buffet and environment were nice too. Pool area was clean and enjoyable, as was the poolside lunch/snack area. And the location is one of the best in Olhao, overlooking Rio Formosa! This hotel is due for a renovation, but the vibe is so good that it makes up for it. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and we had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

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

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

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julimar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved our stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely hotel but starting to feel a bit tired

Lovely hotel with friendly service and is our 6 th visit but it’s starting to look a bit tired including rooms and corridors . The pool bar is a bit basic and pool area is cramped but could be better designed . Overall still a nice hotel and will return but an upgrade is required in the next 2-3 years
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel in a great location in the marina front. The food & service were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Real Marina is a great hotel, whose staff go above and beyond at their jobs. The rooms are big, clean, and have AC. Bed is comfortable, and the bathrooms are spotless. The free internet has enough bandwidth to stream content if needs be. The hotel is not too far from numerous restaurants in Olhao, and it is perfectly positioned for getting a water taxi to the beaches, and the seafood festival. The only negatives I have with my stay there are to do with the bar. The prices of drinks were inconsistent (I paid €15 for a beer and Coke the first day, then €9 at another occasion), and the food options at lunch were not great.
View from a sun lounger by the shallow pool
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

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