Hillside Sanctuary is not a hotel. It is a private estate — yours for the duration of your stay. Contemporary comfort meets deep connection to the Algarve landscape.
Sleep among the hills
The house sleeps up to eight guests across beautifully appointed rooms. Each pairs contemporary furnishings with natural materials.
Solara
The Sun Room · King Suite · 2 Guests
The Sun Room · King Suite · 2 Guests
The largest room — generous proportions, landscape views, and a private ensuite with freestanding bathtub.
Terra
The Earth Room · Family Suite · 4 Guests
The Earth Room · Family Suite · 4 Guests
Warm tones, wooden headboard, garden access. A versatile room with its own marble ensuite.
Aura
The Energy Room · King Suite · 2 Guests
Aura is the quietest room in the sanctuary — a contemplative retreat perched above the hills, designed for restoration. A king bed faces the uninterrupted landscape, surrounded by nature.
Plena
The Whole Sanctuary · Exclusive Use · 8 Guests
Plena is not a room — it is the entire living soul of Hillside Sanctuary, yours alone. All three suites — Solara, Terra and Aura — unified under one booking for families, retreats or intimate gatherings of up to eight guests.
Pool, terraces & bar
Turquoise swimming pool set against rolling Algarve hills. Stone terraces, a thatched pavilion, and a covered bar for evening drinks.
Pool Bar
The natural place for sundowners
Shaded Pavilion
Reading, resting, watching the light
Al Fresco Kitchen
Fully equipped for hosted meals
Places to linger
Covered terraces and shaded seating areas — places to read, talk, or simply sit with the landscape.
Designed for slow days
Open-plan kitchen, lounges with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a games room. Built for long evenings and unhurried mornings.
