8 of the Best Hotels in Portugal that are Eco-Friendly

We have handpicked what we consider to be some of the Best Hotels in Portugal that are Eco-Friendly. Our selection includes an eco-boutique hotel on a protected coastal area, an off-grid farmstead between hills and wild beaches, a nature resort with dedicated eco-villas, and a rural guesthouse on an organic farm.

Browse the Best Hotels in Portugal that are Eco-Friendly and book your stay.

Areias do Seixo
Areias do Seixo
Areias do Seixo
Areias do Seixo
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Areias do Seixo

Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel with 14 rooms and six villas, set on a protected patch of coast near Santa Cruz beach, within an hour's drive from Lisbon. The romantic rooms blend Scandinavian-inspired minimalism with Moroccan styles, featuring log fireplaces, geothermal heating/cooling systems, bathtubs, rainfall showers and private patios.

Areias do Seixo is a striking eco-boutique hotel located on a protected patch of coast in Santa Cruz, just an hour’s drive from Lisbon.

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
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Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort offers modern eco-villas on the north coast of São Miguel Island. Each carefully decorated villa has a complete kitchenette, living room, balcony, and bathroom. Guests can enjoy direct access to the beach, a beach bar, a swimming pool, and a wellness centre, surrounded by island views and tropical vibes.

Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort's exotic villas on São Miguel Island, offer direct access to the beach, a beach bar, a pool and a wellness centre.

Sensi Azores Nature and Spa
Sensi Azores Nature and Spa
Sensi Azores Nature and Spa
Sensi Azores Nature and Spa
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Sensi Azores Nature and Spa

SENSI is an absolute delight of a boutique hotel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and/or sea. There’s a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool, a hammam and a beautiful garden. This spa hotel provides the perfect base to discover all the natural wonders of São Miguel.

Sensi Azores Nature and Spa is a boutique hotel in São Miguel, comprising a villa and rooms with privileged views of the garden, countryside and sea.

Gandum Village
Gandum Village
Gandum Village
Gandum Village
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Gandum Village

Gandum Village is a one-of-a-kind sustainable retreat offering a rural hotel and much more on a 14-hectare estate in Montemor-o-Novo, in Alentejo. The first phase of Gandum Village is now open, featuring three accommodation units (with 18 more opening later this year), an organic farm, a restaurant, a large pool and two smaller ones, coworking spaces, a Food Lab, and more.

Gandum Village is a one-of-a-kind sustainable retreat offering a rural hotel and much more on a 14-hectare estate in Montemor-o-Novo, in Alentejo.

Companhia das Culturas
Companhia das Culturas
Companhia das Culturas
Companhia das Culturas
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Companhia das Culturas

Companhia das Culturas is a quirky eco boutique hotel in Castro Marim, the Eastern Algarve. Surrounded by 40 acres of pine, cork, carob and olive trees, plus a biological garden, Companhia das Culturas offers nine uniquely decorated rooms, plus four apartments with kitchenettes, two swimming pools, a gorgeous hammam and plenty of spaces to hang out.

Companhia das Culturas is a quirky eco boutique hotel with beautiful vintage decor in Castro Marim, in the Eastern Algarve.

FeelViana Sport Hotel
FeelViana Sport Hotel
FeelViana Sport Hotel
FeelViana Sport Hotel
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FeelViana Sport Hotel

FeelViana Sport Hotel is an eco-resort in Viana do Castelo, Northern Portugal. With the beach at its doorstep, this hotel is perfect for those looking for an active holiday. There's surfing, biking, kitesurfing, and more. The 55 rooms include wooden bungalows with balconies offering a view of the surrounding nature. There are two indoor and outdoor pools, a steam room, a sauna, spa treatments, a gym, and yoga and Pilates classes.

Overlooking a pine-dotted beach in Viana do Castelo, FeelViana Sport Hotel is perfect for those seeking active holidays in northern Portugal.

The Lemon Lodge
The Lemon Lodge
The Lemon Lodge
The Lemon Lodge
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The Lemon Lodge

The Lemon Lodge, nestled between Monchique's hills and Costa Vicentina's wild beaches, is an off-grid farmstead in rural Algarve. Founded by eco-conscious friends, it offers unique, eco-friendly accommodations near Aljezur, with its stunning beaches, surf spots, and historic trails.

The Lemon Lodge is an off-grid farmstead tucked away between the hills of Monchique and the wild beaches of Costa Vicentina in rural Algarve.

Cucumbi
Cucumbi
Cucumbi
Cucumbi
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Cucumbi

Cucumbi is a rural guesthouse on an organic farm in Portugal's Alentejo region, run by Catarina and ToZé. They offer six rooms and a two-bedroom cottage with rustic design, a saltwater pool, bikes, and an organic breakfast featuring fresh-laid eggs. Rooms are named after animals on the estate.

Cucumbi is an eco-rural guesthouse set on an organic farm in the Alentejo, where the pace of life is slow, and the rhythms of nature dictate the days.

Monverde
Monverde
Monverde
Monverde
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Monverde

Set in an idyllic green landscape among the fertile agricultural lands of Portugal's Minho region, Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel offers an eco-friendly retreat surrounded by vineyards. It has a spa, vinotherapy treatments, indoor/outdoor pools, modern rooms, and suites with private pools and fireplaces.

Monverde is a boutique wine hotel set in an idyllic green landscape among the fertile agricultural lands of Portugal’s Minho region.

TheVagar Countryhouse
TheVagar Countryhouse
TheVagar Countryhouse
TheVagar Countryhouse
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TheVagar Countryhouse

TheVagar is a boutique guesthouse in Belmonte, one of Portugal's oldest villages, surrounded by Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal. This eco-retreat is designed to capture the essence of Serra da Estrela through its sounds, scenery, colours, and materials.

TheVagar is a boutique guesthouse with six bedrooms, nestled at the foot of Serra da Estrela, Portugal's highest mountain range.

Muxima
Muxima
Muxima
Muxima
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Muxima

Muxima is an eco-friendly guesthouse perfectly nestled in a green valley near Aljezur. Here, owners’ Paula and Jelle want to share their great love for wild nature and good food with their guests. The houses are beautifully decorated with items collected from many travels and each room has its own, unique style, and are all surrounded by lush green gardens.

Muxima is an eco-friendly guesthouse nestled perfectly in a green valley near the village of Aljezur in the Algarve.

Azul Singular
Azul Singular
Azul Singular
Azul Singular
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Azul Singular

Azul Singular is a glamping eco-retreat located in the heart of Faial Island, set amongst a tropical scene. Guests can choose from Large Tents (up to 4 people), Couple Tents, and Yurts (both for 2 people) equipped with private showers, toilets and kitchenettes. The park also includes a lounge, terrace with ocean views, laundry facilities and specialized bikes for rental.

Azul Singular on Faial Island is an eco-retreat set among a tropical scene, offering comfortable and spacious yurts and wooden cabins.

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