Marina Rio, Lagos

Standing on the marina of Lagos, Marina Río Hotel is in a prime location just 10 minutes walking from Old Town, where you'll find sites like the 18th-century Baroque Church of Saint Antonio with its fantastic gilded wooden interior and the medieval castle. Nearby beaches like Praia Dona Ana and Praia Ponta da Piedade are just 10-15 minutes away by car. This is also a convenient location to explore the Algarve by car, as it's just 30 minutes from Sagres and Farol do Cabo de São Vicente, the lighthouse at the end of the world, and 45 minutes from Albufeira.

Taking its cue from the marina, Marina Río Hotel offers around 35 simple rooms with a modern nautical aesthetic of blues, whites, and grays. The only difference is in the view, so book a marina-facing one for a more pleasant experience as others look over the parking lot and the rest of Lagos. Bathrooms may include tubs with showers, and all rooms are doubles, although some have a possibility of adding a cot for extra guests.

The main facility here is the small seasonal rooftop pool, where you'll find sun loungers and a small bar. There's a breakfast area, and while there's no on-site restaurant, the hotel's location puts you within easy reach of Lagos' wide variety of restaurants.