Fodor's Expert Review Arribas Sintra Hotel
Avenida Alfredo Coelho 28, Colares, Lisbon, 2705-329, Portugal
Keen swimmers will be in their element at this family-focused hotel: not only does it sit right on the beachfront at Praia Grande, Colares, but it also boasts one of Europe's largest salt water swimming pools. The 100-meter outdoor pool comes complete with diving boards, and a poolside bar and restaurant means adults can keep an eye on the kids while enjoying a drink and a snack. The hotel, which features in the 1982 Wim Wenders film 'The State of Things,' is a local landmark, and regular refurbishments mean the rooms, restaurants, and communal areas all look cool and contemporary. Rooms are generously proportioned, and all have balconies facing the ocean.
PROS
- good dining options on site
- great for familes
- right on the ocean
CONS
- it's a drive from Sintra sights and attractions
- pool is busy with non-guests
- exterior of the building not very attractive
