Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront location, close to town
Large, attractive swimming pool and poolbar
Friendly, attentive and professional staff
Great breakfast with wide variety
Spacious, comfortable rooms with good views
Good amenities (gym, secure garage parking)
Cons:
Noisy rooms/corridor and some street noise
Inconsistent restaurant quality; buffet options sometimes low-quality
Restaurant and parking perceived as expensive
Occasional intrusive service in restaurant (over-zealous waitstaff)
Some rooms lacked a mini-fridge
Pool can be crowded at times

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews highlight impeccable cleaning in rooms and public areas; housekeeping and room service praised as efficient and high quality.
Service
9
Staff frequently described as very friendly, attentive and professional; a few comments note occasional overzealous or unfriendly restaurant staff, but overall service is a strong point.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised: beachfront or just across the street from the beach, short walk to town and excellent situational advantages cited by many guests.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms described as spacious and with great views, but recurring negatives include corridor/street noise, firm mattresses and lack of mini-fridges in some rooms.
Amenities
9.1
Strong amenities noted: large swimming pool, poolbar, gym, secure garage parking and pleasant common areas; some reports of crowded pool at peak times.
Value for Money
7.6
Several guests mention overpriced restaurant options and additional charges (e.g., garage parking) reducing perceived value despite high service and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast repeatedly praised for variety and quality; restaurant feedback is mixed—some excellent meals but also comments about mediocre dishes and low-quality buffet options.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is highly positive across many reviews: guests report wonderful stays, excellent pool and beach access, attentive staff and strong cleanliness, leading to very high overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:06

Property Description

Scenic Location
Located in Esposende, this resort offers stunning views of the Cávado River and is just a short walk from the Atlantic Ocean.

Luxurious Amenities
The Hotel Suave Mar provides modern rooms with spacious seating areas, private bathrooms stocked with premium toiletries, and some rooms even feature minibars and panoramic ocean views.

Dining and Recreation
Indulge in local cuisine at Varandas do Cávado Restaurant or enjoy international dishes at Foz restaurant. Unwind at the bars with a variety of drinks. Guests can also take advantage of the outdoor pool, tennis courts, gym, and proximity to Quinta da Barca Golf Course.

Ready to experience luxury and relaxation at Hotel Suave Mar? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that Hotel Suave Mar reserves the right to pre-authorize your card prior to arrival.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Oct 1, 2026 until Mon, May 31, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: OPO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2730 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 10
F
FILIPE • solo_traveller • pt
9
1 noite 2 adultos e uma mota
Pros:

Boa localização, pequeno almoço com variedade de comida para todos os gostos.
A arte exposta dentro do hotel.
Vista incrível da varanda do quarto sobre as piscinas iluminadas à noite
Fui de mota e o hotel disponibilizou estacionamento na garagem coberta com toda a segurança.
Funcionários super simpáticos e super atenciosos do fato de eu ir de mota

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
M
Marisa • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
G
Geraldine • couple • gb
5
Hotel is used by a lot of family groups so not the best for a quiet stay
Pros:

Good location Good restaurant. Swimming pool close to beach

Cons:

Noisy rooms -both within rooms and from corridor noise most of the day! Food in the restaurant was good but the waiting service was over zealous, refilling glasses every few minutes was intrusive and unnecessary

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
A
angelo • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Accoglienza dello staff, colazione molto buona, stanza ampia e silenziosa

Cons:

Piscina sovraffollata ma gratuita

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
J
JAMES • couple • us
9
Wonderful stay. Bar pool attendant outstanding!!!
Pros:

Nice pool, pro staff
Wonderful stay!

Cons:

Too many low quality options at buffet

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina • couple • be
7
Pros:

situation géographique

Cons:

lit inconfortable
petit déjeuner moyen (produits non qualitatifs)
rapport qualité/prix
restaurant trop cher pour ce que c'est

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
M
Marie • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
M
Michael Francis • couple • gb
10
Great location, great hotel
Pros:

A very good hotel, we particularly enjoyed the swimming pool and swimming area.

Cons:

Mattress was a bit firm

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
S
Sara • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
R
Rob • couple • nl
9
Prima hotel.
Pros:

Prima hotel, waar een mens - zéker de Camino loper - heerlijk kan ontspannen. Met een fijne kamer, een heerlijk groot zwembad, een prima poolbar met lekkere gerechten en het prachtige strand op loopafstand.

Cons:

Het restaurant en in het bijzonder sommige van de personeelsleden daar. Het eten is niet geweldig en je voelt je niet erg welkom. Jammer.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
F
Fabíola • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
H
Heleen • couple • nl
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
W
Wimpie • couple • za
9
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mario • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Great variety

Cons:

The price charged for car garage parking.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Del Carmen • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Las habitaciones

Cons:

La playa

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
J
Jose Manuel • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
A
Anders • family_with_children • se
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
C
CARLOS JOAQUIN • solo_traveller • es
9
Hotel de playa con piscina y habitaciones amplias y confortables
Pros:

Hotel al borde de la playa con buenas instalaciones. Piscina y gimnasio. Buen restaurante y buen desayuno. Personal muy amable. Habitaciones amplias y confortables con terraza.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
G
Gwen • couple • ie
10
Great hotel!!
Pros:

Fantastic hotel with beautiful swimming pool and great restaurant! Right across street from beach and short walk to centre of town! 100% recommend!!

Cons:

Nothing we loved it!

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
R
Rosa • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Super petit déjeuner

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee