Scores at a Glance
Pestana Porto Santo All InclusivePine Cliffs Resort
Overall
8.3
8.6
Beach
8.8
8.9
Food
7.6
8.5
Service
8.2
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Rooms
8.0
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Value
8.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (3,089)
Google Rating
4.6 (4,109)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $195
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
–
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.9
7.6
Food
8.5
8.2
Service
–
8.0
Rooms
–
8.5
Pools
–
8.3
Value
–
8.6
Family
9.1
–
Quiet
7.8
8.0
Wellness
8.8
Vibes
–
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pine Cliffs Resort
- Clifftop ocean views
- 9-hole golf course
- Serenity spa
- 7 restaurants including Porto Pirata
Pros · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Direct access to Porto Santo's long beach.
- Strong family room and villa options.
- Four restaurants and three bars.
- Kids club, sports courts and multiple pools.
Pros · Pine Cliffs Resort
- Excellent family facilities, including one of the Algarve’s strongest kids-club setups.
- Dramatic clifftop position above Praia da Falésia.
- Strong activity mix with golf, tennis, spa, pools and extensive dining.
- Good for families needing apartment-style space in a luxury resort setting.
Cons · Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive
- Themed dining is limited by stay length.
- Buffet feedback is mixed.
- Beach waves can be rough.
- Room service and spa treatments are extra.
Cons · Pine Cliffs Resort
- Beach access involves a descent from the cliffs and may feel inconvenient with very young children.
- Large resort footprint can reduce the intimate beach-hotel feel.
- Not consistently described as ultra-luxury by recent guest commentary.
- Older children may find some pools less exciting than water-park-style resorts.