Lagoa, PortugalCarvoeiro
Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort
Whitewashed clifftop resort
Carvoeiro Lagoa, Portugal
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Social Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
TivoliWhitewashed clifftop resort
Stepped whitewashed terraces cling to the bluffs above Vale Covo, orienting daily life entirely toward the Atlantic below.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms are airy and bright, outfitted in pale wood and shades of white, ivory, and aquamarine, and many have private balconies overlooking the Atlantic.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Vale Covo cove sits directly below the cliffs, and the whitewashed fishing village of Carvoeiro is just down the road.
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The rooms
Bedrooms are finished in pale wood and sea tones, and private balconies look across the gardens or the Atlantic.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The circular swimming pool sits right at the cliff edge, looking straight down into the turquoise cove.
The spa
The spa includes a sauna, Turkish steam bath, and private suites dedicated to bodywork and detox rituals.
Sky Bar Carvoeiro
Rooftop tables look out over the sea cliffs for cocktails and fresh sushi around an illuminated central bar.
At the table
Terrace tables look straight across the coastal cliffs for fresh Portuguese seafood and local Algarve wines.
How it began
A 2017 overhaul reduced the room count from 293 to 248, carving out larger bedrooms and panoramic terraces.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.