See all properties

Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels

4.0 star property
Hotel in Monchique with full-service spa and free breakfast

Photo gallery for Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels

Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
3 bars/lounges
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Classic Room

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, bed sheets

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Garden Rooms

Garden Rooms

Garden Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Prestige Room

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, bed sheets

Prestige Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
  • 20.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Gardens Family Suite

Gardens Family Suite

Gardens Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Suite

Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
4 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (Single Use)

Blackout curtains, soundproofing, bed sheets

Classic Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Wardrobe
Pet friendly
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Charming Suite

Charming Suite

Charming Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

You may also like

Ad
2 outdoor pools

Verdelago Resort

Castro Marim
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 6 reviews
The price is NZ$1,252
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Verdelago Resort
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Caldas de Monchique, Hotel Central, Monchique, 8550-232

What's nearby

  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alferce - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Picota Peak - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Foia Mountain - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 30 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 26 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velochique - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Castelo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso Montanha - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels

Upscale hotel in the mountains
At Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub and a facial at the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking and archery. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A lift, a billiards/pool table and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Similar properties

Charming Suite | Living area

Pure Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 32 reviews
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Pure Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 2 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 20 kg per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 3257

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from March to October
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Hotel Central Monchique
Hotel Central Monchique
Central Monchique
Hotel Hotel Central Monchique
Monchique Hotel Central Hotel
Central
Hotel Hotel Central
Hotel Central
Villa Termal Monchique – Hotel Central
Villa Termal Monchique Hotel Central by Unlock Hotels
Villa Termal Monchique – Hotel Central by Unlock Hotels
Villa Termal Monchique Hotel Central member of Unlock Hotels

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. The swimming pool will be unavailable from February 2 2025 until December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels?

As of 24 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels on 26 Mar 2025 start from NZ$150.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 20 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels located?

Situated in a regional park, this spa hotel is steps from Monchique Thermal Springs and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mina Park and Igreja Matriz. Loja do Mel e do Medronho and Misericordia de Monchique Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Central Monchique Hotel – Villa Termal Spa Resort by Unlock Hotels Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Beautiful location and great staff
We were on a house hunting trip - Beautiful location, gorgeous hotel, fantastic staff. Bed was a little uncomfortable though and the scrambled eggs at breakfast weren't the best 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joaquim

Very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Hotel, Monchique
Pros: - Very Good air Conditioning - Very beautiful view - Not very busy pool - very Clean - Friendly Staff Cons: - The Food was hit or miss - Often Missing stuff on the Menu - Website info was out of date - Bath was leaky - Charging for the water which is exactly the same from the taps
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanadi

Very lovely place , will definitely return .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Fantastic Location
Beautiful hotel in a spectacular location, stayed half board - the food was excellent (Beds were squeaky)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Amazing hotel, staying there is like staying back in time but all amnesties very moderne with great big rooms and amazing bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Fabulous staff, great music dining experience at weekends. Unique historic spot, peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

A beautiful place in the mountains. A lovely room with access to spa and pools.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Loved our stay!
Stayed at recently renovated Garden villa for three nights. Very clean and comfortable room. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Olivia

Beautiful property in a lovely low key location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet & AC did not work properly. The shower head was very loos & could not stay properly. The wall & floor rag is dirty. The bed sheets were clean & the breakfast was good. To expensive for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Avril

Great place for a couples break. Not a good place for children.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Comfortable room. Quiet place Quite extensive breakfast. Can’t comment on the dinner, as we had it elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Helpful and accommodating. Only flaw was the mini fridge did not work. It was not such a big deal and we did not report it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

This hotel offered an incredible price for all the amenities offered! The thermal waters & hiking in the area were outstanding! Breakfast was unfailingly delicious, including full set of pastries (with infamous pastel do note), eggs, bacon, freshly squeezed OJ & yummy coffee. Highly recommended by a world traveller!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Monchique experience
Place is nice and relaxed . Missing more stuff to provide massages at spa and also some machines to buy water or snacks after closing hours . Otherwise all perfect and def finely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary

It was OK, everything is stuck in the 70’s. The buffet dinner and breakfast were great, and we had a jazz pianist over dinner which was awesome. We walked down to the thermal pools €20pp extra, and they looked very uninviting, so we swam in the outdoor pool. I would not recommend and wouldn’t go again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

john

Welcome to resort was great. Unfortunately there were too many steps to the pool to negotiate. Dinner was a buffet with limited choice but was very good. Mix up over what was booked and paid for resulted in us being presented with a bill for dinner in the restaurant which was unfortunate. Eventually restaurant manager agreed to sort out with reception. Good breakfast with lots of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

gregg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Terrible beds, worse food. Hotel is understaffed and the staff they have are mostly rude. The food is an absolute train wreck of grease. Turkish sauna was broken. The "thermal" water is not hot, but luke warmish. Locker room was disgusting. The property is beautiful and being wasted by imcompetent management. Stay elsewhere, eat in Monchique and stop by for a walk around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great stay - lovely place.
Stayed here for two nights in a garden bungalow room. as part of a long weekend break. We enjoyed the thermal bathes which are situated just a few steps away from the hotel . The gardens and pool area were very relaxed and pretty . There is a nice bar on the site which closes at six which seems a bit strange. Maybe it’s because we’re out of season ? But was a lovely spot for a beer. The breakfast was good with lots of choice.. we did have one issue which the manager sorted very professionally and quickly which we were grateful for. Really lovely place very happy .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ramesh

They advertise that the bed sheets and towels changed every 3 days, it did not happen. We had to ask on the 4th day for that to happen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

STEVE

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad service in a old and unrenovated hotel
Old thermal hotel that need a real renovation in its concept and specially with their local staff that were for 2 days exceptionally and surprisingly unfriendly for Portugal . Rooms are ok , clean and average food mattress . Food is really poor in terms of quality , healthy and creativity . Low cost food !! The infrastructure is old and the maintenance is just made on surface ! Very bad service from the host at the Spa ( Ann) , unfriendly, rude and unpleasant . She made me decide to leave the place on the spot ! Staff of the restaurant t at breakfast we’re not friendly too : pleas Make a change and hire new and young staff ( I did have still some good attendance the night I arrived from the Brazilian staff working there ) . The source and fabric of the Monchique water was definitely not making me dreaming , big disappointment considering I love this water and it’s very healthy. In conclusion : I will not come anymore and can not recommend to anyone to stay there .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

richard

Short break on journey through Portugal
We decided to stay in the countryside for one night away from the busy coast. The Hotel is in a lovely natural park setting and has a pretty courtyard and a good size pool with sunbeds in a grassy garden. There is also a bar , restaurant and two shops onsite. Checking in was easy and professional and the room a good size and clean. As this was a night to just chill, after using the pool area which was clean and in good condition for the afternoon, we decided to eat at the restaurant. It was not busy, the service was ok for drinks, although not all on the menu were available. Similar story with food, although a shortish menu, not all available. After a 20-30 minute wait, the food arrived and mine was very nice as was the wine we had, unfortunately my wife's food came out cold, so it had to be sent back, we were told it would be re-done, but after another 20 minutes it had not come back. After more chasing it still did not arrive so we ended p cancelling that meal, very disappointed. The staff did apologise, and we were not charged for the wine and the 1 meal we got, so that was a good attempt to recover the situation. The Breakfast had no similar problems and was good, with a limited but good choice. We would stay again but might eat in the nearby village
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

karyn

The place is beautiful. Breakfast buffet is plentiful and tasty. I would have given it a 5 but when I called before booking I was told they have spa services available upon request. I told them we wanted massages and treatments and I was told just give 24 hour notice. For this reason only I booked the place and drove 45 minutes to beach every morning and then back to beach in the evening. When I arrived I was told no services are available until after August 8th. For this I would have stayed on the beach and not wasted time and gas. Before arriving I also asked for two beds, We arrived to one bes. The lady was very kind and gave me two beds but the room STUNK. The next morning I made then aware that the AC unit is not functioning properly and wreaks of fungus and stool. Nothing was done about this, we had to sweat all night long and I mean sweat, miserable sleep. I was so tired I slept all the way back to Lisbon in the car. The pool is great but no towels and no chairs. Obligated to sit on concrete until someone left. I absolutely love the outdoors. Being from South America I am use to these resorts and when they get it tight, its a perfect stay. I would have loved some spa treatments since I work very hard and really needed that downtime. If they fix those things the resort is a perfect 5. They also need a small vending machine for when you are starving at night. The refrigerator and safe nonfunctional. Due to the stench of fungus we had to leave suitcases in car.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucile

Hôtel charmant Cadre magnifique
Très bien Chambre très confortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024