Pine Cliffs Resort

Scott Dunn recommend the 2 and 3 bedroom residences which form part of the Luxury Collection and are equipped with living room, kitchenette, utility room, stylish bedrooms and either a balcony or terrace - great for families as there is ample space for the children, plus facilities to cook. All the benefits of a 5 star hotel, but with the independence a serviced apartment gives you.  There are 3 types of residence - garden (ground floor), comfort (middle floor) and penthouse (top floor).

N.B. Please note the furthest residence can be up to 30mins from the beach.  Scott Dunn are able to guarantee a certain block at time of booking.

Pine Cliffs Gardens are a collection of 87 one, two and three bedroom luxury apartments, ideal for families with fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, Wi-Fi with either a terrace or patio.

Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites are a collection of 148 luxury apartments. The range includes a choice of studio, one, two or three bedroom premium suites and all feature terracotta and tile flooring, bathrobes & slippers, pay TV, Wi-Fi, 'Kids Concierge', Valet parking and In-room family luxury amenities; including themed children’s welcome gifts. The larger Ocean suites also contain a fully equipped kitchen. Please note all double beds are true doubles and can not be split into twin mattresses. A supplement can be paid to guarantee an ocean view in the studio or 1 bedroom Ocean Suites or for a ground floor, garden access Ocean Suite (available for all categories). Ocean Suites come with extra benefits.

When it comes to looking after our youngest guests, good communication with parents is absolutely key. Our experienced nannies will take time to discuss your child’s routine and go out of their way to follow it, to help keep your child happy and settled.

With exceptional childcare ratios: 4 months to 18-20 months with a ratio of 1:2 and 20 months+ with a ratio of 1:3, we provide suitable activities and routines for their relevant age and stage. The daily activities have been tailored taking into account the weather and of course the fun factor. Complimentary nappies, swimming nappies, wipes, fresh milk, purees and meals freshly made prepared on a daily basis are provided during club hours. When it’s nap time, they can settle down in the specially designed sleep room.

For Adventurers every day is about discovering new things and exploring their surroundings whether it's baking local delicacies or t-shirt painting! They will have an action packed week of activities where a typical morning could include burning off some energy with a game or short tennis or mini beast football before heading off down to the beach. They have a dedicated room at the club with a huge selection of toys and equipment from trucks to scooters and Lego to dolls houses, every child and taste is catered for!

The Voyagers have a busy programme of activities and always make the most of their room, whether it’s to relax and chill out on the beanbags or creating a costume for a theme day. With toys and games to play with in between all the activities organised, Voyagers are guaranteed a fantastic holiday.

Older children enjoy fun-packed days getting out and about doing lots of activities, returning to the club for a bit of downtime in between. There's plenty of sports equipment and games to keep them busy, with chill out areas when they want to have a rest.

A flexible mix of morning, afternoon or full day activities, pre-arranged with the Crew Leader and organised around different meeting points in the resort.

The Stargazers club is perfect to allow parents to attend Resort Manager Drinks or to enjoy a dinner in resort in the evenings, with peace of mind that your children are either asleep in the club or snuggled up in their PJs ready for a movie night, complete with popcorn!

Runs during July and August, twice weekly in the evenings from 7pm - 10pm.  Must be pre-booked.

Babysitting is available in the evenings on a request basis and is chargeable per hour.

There is a Scott Dunn Guest Relations Manager based at Pine Cliffs Resort, when our Explorer Programme is in operation. Our Manager is there to meet and greet Scott Dunn guests on arrival in resort and is available to assist with the smooth running and enjoyment of guests holiday.

Guests of the resort are welcome to use the facilities of the Health and Fitness Club on a complimentary basis. The 125 square metre on-site facility located at the main hotel features the latest Technogym equipment including treadmills and elliptical machines complete with television and radio. Special exercise classes such as water aerobics are offered and may be pre-booked in advance subject to availability.

A personal trainer is also available for a nominal fee to customise an exercise programme just for you.

The Health and Fitness Club also features a sauna and Jacuzzi as well as an indoor swimming pool, ideal for laps and other water exercises. To guarantee the well-being and comfort of all guests, the use of swimming cap is mandatory at the indoor pool.

Three massage rooms are havens of tranquillity with a variety of massages, body treatments and exotic rituals dispensed at the hands of specialised therapists. The Beauty Salon offers a full range of services, from manicures and pedicures to hair styling and coluoring.

Children must be at least 12 years old to use the facility.

A fantastic selection of both regional and international dishes, Jardim has a smart casual atmosphere and is open 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM; 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Closed November - June. Reservations can not be made for dinner.

The O'Grill is the closest restaurant for the residence guests. This Mediterranean inspired restaurant over looks the golf course and set by the swimming pool. Its has a casual atmosphere and open 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Closed for lunch January to March. Reservations can not be made for dinner.

Located in the heart of the resort at Sea Square and open for lunch, snacks and dinner with a kids menu. The atmosphere is welcoming and casual.

With its elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, O Pescador (The Fisherman) offers a wide range of seafood specialties. The restaurant's signature of “al fresco” really speaks for itself, with fresh daily seafood offering daily specials such as Crustacean platter. Smart-Casual dress code. Open in high season for dinner. Reservations are required.

The Piri Piri Steak House offers a unique selection of prime meat produce from all four corners of the globe, grilled to perfection in a relaxed atmosphere. Unique in the region and a must visit during your stay in the Algarve.  Dress code is smart casual and reservations can not be made for dinner. Open 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Closed October - June.  Reservations are required.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the endless Algarvian coast line, Maré presents a variety of seafood and meat dishes, refreshing drinks and a selection of fresh salads. Casual dress acceptable. Open 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM; 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Closed November - Easter. Only open for dinner in high season - weather dependent). Evening reservations are required.

Yakuza by Olivier is one of the finest Japanese restaurants in the Algarve. A menu of traditional Japanese specialties with a touch of Mediterranean flavours is served in an outdoor garden setting. Fine-Dining establishment. Reservations are required..

Offering light food in a casual and relaxed setting. The Club House is open July - December: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Easter - June: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM. January - March: Open for lunch 10:30 AM- 6:00 PM.

World renowned Mimo Cooking School have opened their doors at Pine Cliffs Resort, with state of the art facilities offering a vast array of foodie experiences for all the family to enjoy.  Advanced booking is recommended.

The Annabel Croft Tennis Academy provides an exciting tennis programme offering group and individual tuition as well as tournaments. It will also exclusively run twice weekly with Scott Dunn’s Explorers Club (with support from Scott Dunn’s Explorers Club qualified childcare experts.) Children aged between 5 and 13 will have the opportunity to participate in coaching sessions run by the highly qualified Annabel Croft coaches. The academy will also offer children between the ages of 3 and 4 the chance to try their hand at the sport, creating tailor-made taster sessions that will run once a week filled with action packed racket and ball games. Former Wimbledon and Australian Open Champion Annabel Croft heads up the academy, which is run by a team of 14 professionals coaching over 1,000 students every year.

Pine Cliffs is home to a total of 5 floodlit tennis courts - 3 hard courts and 2 red clay - which are all in fantastic condition and suitable for players of all standards. The courts are set among the natural beauty of the resort with pine trees and local landscaping providing a wonderful backdrop to a game, and just a short walk from the resort accommodation.

The 6km Falesia beach is easily accessible from the resort (via a lift and a series of platform style steps), which offers a choice of water-sports and a fantastic beach club. It is the longest stretch of golden sand beach in all of Portugal and is renowned for its stunning amber-red sandstone cliffs rising majestically from translucent blue Atlantic waters with a pine forest crowning magnificent cliff-tops serving as a backdrop.

There is a dedicated area of the beach which is fully equipped with sunshades, sun loungers and towels for guests (generally open April - October but according to the weather). The beach bar offers an appetising choice of sandwiches, snacks, grilled fresh fish, ice creams and drinks. For the more active, a number of water sports are available during the warmer months of the year. For example:

Sail boat tours (Beneteau First Class 8)

Jet Ski

Catamaran (lessons and rental)

Windsurf (lessons and rental)

Water-ski (lessons and rental)

Wakeboard (lessons and rental)

Ringo Ride

Banana Ride

Pedal boat

Kayak

Body board (lessons and rental)

Surf (lessons and rental)

The immaculate Pine Cliffs Golf Course lies perched 200 feet above the golden sands and blue water of the Atlantic Ocean.

This is one of the country’s most original golf courses, built in a pinewood setting, with tree lined fairways running parallel along the Atlantic Ocean, giving it's guests breathtaking views along the Algarvian coastline. Architect Martin Hawtree’s main concern was to keep the natural surroundings as it was before the course was built.

The jewel of this perfectly kept course is the Par 3 sixth hole. The championship tee, known as the Devil’s Parlour, is built over a ravine that requires a 198 metre carrying shot over the cliffs to a deep but narrow green.

Superbly equipped with the latest technology in teaching systems the Golf Academy is manned by a team of Internationally Qualified PGA Professionals with a combined experience of over 20 years of teaching. The Pine Cliffs Golf Academy team offers a tuition service second to none for all parts of the game. The dedicated short game practice area is specifically designed to aid the beginner, improver or experienced golfers to long lasting enjoyment of the game of golf.

The indoor video swing analysis room is equipped with the V1 swing analysis software which is ideal and to analyse your faults and get back on the right track quickly and permanently. For beginners it's the ideal venue to ingrain good habits, or correct the bad ones before it's too late!! Hitting from the latest forgiving Astroturf mats is an exceptionally pleasant experience especially when combined with the teaching methods of the PGA golf pro team, placing the emphasis on enjoyment and fun.

Sharpening individual game skills such as putting, bunker play, chip shots and tee shots is one of The Golf Academy's specialties - using expressly patented and enjoyable exercises to hone the player's technique to get more fun and enjoyment from the game.

Please note that the Pine Cliffs train is either running intermittently or not at all.  Alternative transport arrangements are currently uncertain. Scott Dunn therefore recommends that guests hire bikes to get around the resort.