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The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
The Prime Energize, along the coast, offers a peaceful escape focused on wellness. Relax at the spa, join yoga or fitness classes, or unwind at the rooftop terrace and poolside bar. After cycling, refuel with international dishes at FUEL Restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua de Ceuta, 4, 8900-435 Monte Gordo, Vila Real Santo Antonio, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-435

What's nearby

  • Casino Monte Gordo - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cabeco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Marques de Pombal Square - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 18 min walk
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osaka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaya Burguer - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Baunilha e Chocolate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O Cruzeiro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa

Upscale eco-certified hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a free daily manager's reception at The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes, cycling, and Pilates at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body treatment, or reflexology at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, FUEL Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Yoga classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a sauna, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and helicopter/airplane tours
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, books, and an elevator
Room features
All 105 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • 80-cm Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • FUEL Restaurant
  • FUEL Rooftop Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 18.6/69

We should mention

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Prime Energize Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Prime Energize Vila Real Santo Antonio
Prime Energize Vila Real to A
The Prime Energize Hotel
The Prime Energize Vila Real Santo Antonio
The Prime Energize Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio

Frequently asked questions

Does The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa?

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

What time is check-out at The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa located?

Situated by the sea, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Casino Monte Gordo and Monte Gordo Beach. Cabeco Beach and Santo Antonio Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Prime Energize Hotel & Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a relaxing and therapeutic space with great healthy food choices on offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

derrik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Celia

Disliked: Amenities
No parking on the hotel and very hard to get parking in that área. Beds are extremely hard.Like sleeping on concrete
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wondeful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice modern hotel with good facilities has pool gym sauna good if the weather isn't so good Nice rooms good breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot and cold options for breakfast. Super meal choices very good. Staff very accommodating to our requests. We were only a15 min walk (flat) to train station. Close proximity to highway that is very walkable to Vila Real deSanto Antonio.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Loved the outside pool on the rooftop. Very nice balcony with views on our 4th floor accommodation. Nothing negative to mention.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remember to book the spa in advance, plunge pool not very deep and some of the jacuzzi jets not working, other than that it was fabulous. Roof top bar and pool also great. Monte Gordo a solid up and coming location, not over developed for tourism. Worth getting out the town to Tavira or other beautiful algarve coast line locations - roads very smooth for driving.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent arrival experience served by a professional, friendly, knowledgeable gentleman. Great location close to restaurants, beachfront, boardwalk and more. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff lovely environment and amazing experience. I had a lovely time unwinding with my kids and I would like to thank all the staff for this experience. Just lets get irons in every room pleaseeee! My only comment and cristisim. Thank you again 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. The only feedback is on the gym. We would have loved to have had some actual barbells or dumbbells instead of just kettlebels. We will come back and hopefully we LL see these changes.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant staff were polite helpful and welcoming. Hotel was in a side street with easy access to restaurants the beach and local shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

An affordable gem

Lovely and affordable stay. Perfect in November when the throngs of visitors have diminished. Bathroom was super clean, but there was a bit of mold in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and lovely surroundings -beach and woodland area. The only downside for the hotel was the beds very uncomfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Perfect getaway.

A wonderful stay at The Prime Energize. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. The room was spotless, bed comfy and ideal for our stay. The spa area was lovely. The indoor pool was perfect for a rainy January day. The breakfast was top notch. Continental or cooked was available. Faultless.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jasun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was Clean, Staff was friendly, Bathroom was spacious. Bed was nice. The only reason for the 4 is: 5th floor elevator is not the main elevator and it is located in seperate area and only fits 2 people with no luggage or one person with luggage. You then walk an unenclosed hallway to the outside to get to your 5th floor room. Fine if the weather is good but not ideal if its not. All and all a very nice place just know that uf you book 5th floor you will not use the large primary elevators. Also note parking padlocks could use being replaced. Padlock on parking gate is rusted and hard and my wife could not close.Again a great location and 5-8 min walk to beach and dining.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Telma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beds were inconsistent, wife's 1/2 was a nice mattress, the mattress on my side was old/worn and so soft that I had one of the worst sleeps of anywhere I have ever stayed, also the blackout curtains didn't work and almost fell on me when I tried to close them. Dinner: we were not shown anywhere on the Orbitz site that dinner was only available with a 24hour reservation (for a buffet?), and it was 30 euros per person. But the person at the front desk directed us to a very nice place to eat that cost us 1/2 of what the buffet would have. Parking: we were lucky it was out of season still or we would not have found parking. The site does not have dedicated parking that I could see, even though it says they have parking on Orbitz. I gave 2 stars because the breakfast was decent, and view from room was nice. After walking around, I came to the conclusion that there are nicer and cheaper hotels closer to the beach. Stay away from this one!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had turned from Summer to Winter so the air-conditioning was off. Only the heat worked which made the room too warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof pool is great !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meine Reise dorthin war wunderbar. Das Hotel war sauber und nah zum Meer sowie zum Stadtzentrum. Das Personal war zu jeder Zeit sehr freundlich. Ich kann es nur wärmstens empfehlen
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Malanga

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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