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Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel in Portimão, Portugal. Luxury, Family.

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Hotel Algarve Casino seen from the sand of Praia da Rocha, with its balconied wings and the pool terrace above the cliff
The sea-facing side of Hotel Algarve Casino above the rocks of Praia da Rocha, with rows of balconies and a terrace
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To Casino Praia da Rocha
On-site
Classification
5-star hotel
Size
208 rooms and suites
Check-in and check-out
from 15:00
Address (opens the map)
Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, 8500-802 Portimão
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Fitness

Sources for these facts: 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13

Last verified:

Overview

Hotel Algarve Casino is a five-star hotel on Avenida Tomás Cabreira at Praia da Rocha, in Portimão. By the hotel's account it stands on the beach, with direct access to the sand and views of the Atlantic. Casino Praia da Rocha is in the hotel building: its operator, Grupo Solverde, describes the casino as integrated in the hotel and says the hotel has direct access to it, and the Portuguese gaming regulator lists the venue as Casino de Portimão (Hotel Algarve Casino). The national tourism register gives 1967 as the hotel's opening year.1, 5, 6, 8, 9

  • The casino is in the hotel building, and the hotel says it has direct access to it.1, 6

  • The outdoor pools are filled with seawater. The pool for adults is heated from April to October, and there is a separate pool for children.4

  • The hotel is on Praia da Rocha and has direct access to the beach.1

  • Many of the rooms and suites have a balcony and a sea view.1

  • Pets are accepted in the rooms with a sea view.2

Hotel details

Rooms

The hotel has 208 rooms, 16 of them suites, and the national tourism register lists the same total. Standard rooms and one type of suite look onto the avenue, while Superior rooms, Family rooms and the other suites face the sea. Standard rooms take two guests, Superior rooms three, and Family rooms and suites four. Rooms have free Wi-Fi, heating, cable television, a safe and a minibar.1, 2, 9

Dining

The hotel lists three restaurants and a bar. Amendoeiras serves breakfast and dinner with a view over the pool and the beach. Zodíaco, beside the outdoor pool, serves informal lunches, and the Rochedo Beach Bar offers light meals and drinks by the sea in summer. The Sunset bar opens onto a terrace facing the sea. In the casino, the Salão Aladino is open for dinner and seats up to 220 people, and Bar Panorama in the casino hall has a terrace above the beach.3, 7

Wellness and leisure

The spa is open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and offers massages and treatments, which must be booked in advance. The wellness centre has a jacuzzi, a sauna and a Turkish bath; access costs 15 euros for hotel guests and visitors alike, needs a booking and is not open to children under 12. The gym measures 24 square metres and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A hairdresser works by appointment from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outdoors there are two seawater pools, one for adults, heated from April to October, and one for children.4

Nearby

  • Praia da Rocha, where the hotel stands, has more than 1 km of sand sheltered by cliffs, according to the Portimão tourism association.1, 10

  • The Fortress of Santa Catarina de Ribamar at Praia da Rocha was built to defend the mouth of the river Arade and is one of the two viewpoints over the beach.10, 11

  • The Museu de Portimão, in the former Feu canning factory, tells the history of the city.12

Good to know

  • Check-in is from 3 p.m. The hotel's FAQ gives check-out as until noon.1

  • By the hotel's account, free parking is available about 200 metres away. The hotel's own car park costs 18 euros per day and is subject to availability.1

  • Pets are allowed only in the sea view rooms, not in the rooms that look onto the avenue.2

  • Entry to the casino is free for adults aged 18 and over who show an identity document.1, 6

  • Guests leaving before 7.30 a.m. can order a continental breakfast from room service free of charge.1

Questions and answers

Is Casino Praia da Rocha inside Hotel Algarve Casino?

Yes. Casino Praia da Rocha is located within the property.1, 6, 8

Are the pools at Hotel Algarve Casino seawater pools?

Yes. The adults' pool has seawater heated from April to October, and the children's pool also has seawater.4

Is there parking at Hotel Algarve Casino?

The hotel points to free parking about 200 metres away, roughly five minutes on foot. Its own car park costs 18 euros per day, subject to availability.1

Does Hotel Algarve Casino accept pets?

Yes, but only in the sea view rooms. Pets are not allowed in the rooms that look onto the avenue.2

Sources

  1. 1.
    Grupo Solverde: Hotel Algarve Casino, official page (in Portuguese)

    Official hotel website, accessed

  2. 2.
    Hotel Algarve Casino: rooms (in Portuguese)

    Official hotel website, accessed

  3. 3.
    Hotel Algarve Casino: bars and restaurants (in Portuguese)

    Official hotel website, accessed

  4. 4.
    Hotel Algarve Casino: Spa & Wellness Center (in Portuguese)

    Official hotel website, accessed

  5. 5.
    Hotel Algarve Casino: contacts and opening hours (in Portuguese)

    Official hotel website, accessed

  6. 6.
    Grupo Solverde: Casino Praia da Rocha, official page (in Portuguese)

    Official casino website, accessed

  7. 7.
    Casino Praia da Rocha: bars and restaurants (in Portuguese)

    Official casino website, accessed

  8. 8.
  9. 9.
  10. 10.
    Visit Portimão: Praia da Rocha (in Portuguese)

    Destination organisation, accessed

  11. 11.
    Visit Portimão: Fortaleza de Santa Catarina (in Portuguese)

    Destination organisation, accessed

  12. 12.
    Visit Portimão: Museu de Portimão (in Portuguese)

    Destination organisation, accessed

  13. 13.
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