Hotel Da Rocha
Hotel · Portimão Praia da Rocha
Four-star hotel with 158 rooms directly above the beach at Praia da Rocha. Travel Gay lists it as a gay-friendly address in Portimão, and you can reach the gay bar The Loft in the town centre by taxi in about 10 minutes.
- Mid-range
- Beachfront location
- Outdoor pool
- Address
- Avenida Tomás Cabreira
8500-802 Portimão - Location
- Praia da Rocha, on the beach promenade; The Loft (Rua de Olivença) approx. 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by taxi
- Price range
- Mid-range, price depending on season
- Rooms
- 158 rooms and suites, some with sea view
- Crowd
- mixed
What makes the hotel stand out
Travel Gay lists Hotel Da Rocha on its Algarve page as gay-friendly accommodation for Portimão and calls it good value for money. It is on the beach at Praia da Rocha, close to Portimão’s marina. According to Travel Gay, the gay bar The Loft is about 10 minutes away by taxi. On Travelocity the hotel scores 9.2 out of 10 from around 1,000 reviews.
Rooms and amenities
The rooms have air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, and some face the sea; there is also an outdoor pool, gym, restaurant and bar. Reviews mention that some bathrooms are showing their age and that the pool is partly in shade during the day. According to Travelocity, parking costs about €20 per night.
A good fit if you …
- are planning a beach holiday with trips into Portimão’s nightlife
- are looking for a solid four-star hotel by the sea
Not ideal if you …
- want to walk to the gay bars in the evening
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Algarve hotels, hotel page), Visit Portimão (address, phone), Travelocity (9.2/10 from approx. 1,000 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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