Dunamar Hotel Apartamentos

🏖️ Stunning beachfront location directly across from Montegordo’s wide sandy bay
😊 Warm, friendly service with a relaxed, local feel
🏘️ Spacious 1- and 2-bedroom apartments ideal for couples, friends and families
🏊 Fantastic pool area with main pool and separate children’s pool
🌿 Easy-going base that’s perfect for slow days, long walks and pure relaxation
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board, Self Catering

Family-friendly with dedicated children’s pool and playground.
Apartments: 203 across 4 floors, served by 4 lifts.

Montegordo sits close to the Spanish border, where the Algarve’s coastline widens into long, dune‑backed beaches and calm, shallow waters. Dunamar Hotel Apartamentos enjoys a prime beachfront spot here: step out and you’re on the promenade, with cafés, seafood restaurants and beach bars lining the sand.

The resort centre is an easy stroll away, while nearby Castro Marim and the Vila Real de Santo António marsh natural reserve offer serene river views and superb bird‑watching. It’s a quieter corner of the Algarve, perfect if you like gentle evenings, sea air and plenty of space on the beach.

• Beachfront – just across the promenade
• 270m to Montegordo resort centre
• 750m to Casino Monte Gordo
• 4km to ferry port with services to Spain
• 4km to Castro Marim & Vila Real de Santo António Marsh Natural Reserve

Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes from Faro (FAO)

Montegordo, Algarve, Portugal

With self-catering apartments and flexible board options, you can decide how hands‑on you want to be in the kitchen.

Dunamar Restaurant
Buffet and à la carte service with a mix of Portuguese and international favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Expect fresh salads, grilled meats and fish, plus family‑friendly options. Lunch service is typically available between early June and mid‑September.

Cocktail Bar
A cosy lounge bar (usually 17:00–01:00) for pre‑dinner drinks, nightcaps and the odd live music evening.

Pool Bar
Open roughly 10:00–18:00 in season, serving drinks and light snacks so you don’t have to move far from your lounger.

A smart‑casual dress code may apply at dinner and restaurant/bar opening times or services can vary by season and board basis. Reservations may be required for some services and supplements may apply for certain items, payable locally. Information is based on the previous season and subject to change. What All Inclusive typically includes.

Dunamar’s pool deck faces the ocean, so you get that holiday‑postcard mix of blue pool and blue sea.

• 2 outdoor freshwater pools including a children’s pool
• Spacious sunbathing terraces with sunbeds and parasols
• Pool towels available (refundable deposit)

Stroll a few steps further and you’re on Montegordo’s long sandy beach, backed by dunes and pine trees. The gently shelving shoreline is ideal for paddling and family beach days, and you’ll find a good choice of beachfront bars and cafés for lazy lunches with a view. Please note that specific pool facilities and opening dates can vary by season.

This is very much a relaxed, beach‑and‑pool hotel rather than a big sports complex, but there’s enough on hand for laid‑back days and evenings:

• Regular evening entertainment from June to mid‑October, including live music and professional shows
• Occasional evening entertainment from mid‑October to end of May, often with live music
• Children’s playground with swings, slides and climbing frame (age/height restrictions may apply)
• Reception with luggage storage and charging point for mobility scooters

Facilities and programmes are based on the previous season and may change; entertainment is usually more frequent in high season.

Apartments at Dunamar are designed to feel more like a holiday home than a hotel room, with separate sleeping and living areas plus kitchenettes so you can self‑cater as much or as little as you like. All come with Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace.

One Bedroom Apartment with Land View
Sleeps: 1–4
A practical option overlooking the landward side of the hotel.
Amenities typically include:
– Separate bedroom and living area with sofa bed
– Balcony or terrace
– Flat-screen TV
– Wi‑Fi
– Bathroom with bath
– Kitchenette with fridge, double cooking rings, microwave and toaster
– Coffee making facilities
– Hairdryer
– Air conditioning
– Daily room cleaning service; towel change on request

One Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
Sleeps: 1–4 (also available for sole use, sleeping 1–2)
As above, but with a side sea view – ideal if you want a glimpse of the Atlantic from your balcony without paying full sea‑view prices.

One Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
Sleeps: 1–4 (also available for sole use, sleeping 1–2)
Similar layout to the land‑view apartments but with a fuller sea view, perfect for sunrise coffees or sunset drinks on the balcony.

Two Bedroom Apartment with Side Sea View
Sleeps: 2–6
Great for larger families or friends sharing, offering more space and privacy.
Includes:
– Two separate bedrooms
– Living/dining area with sofa bed
– Balcony or terrace, often with partial sea views
– Kitchenette with fridge, double cooking rings, microwave and toaster
– 2 bathrooms with bath or shower
– Flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, coffee making facilities, hairdryer, air conditioning
– Daily room cleaning; towel change on request

Two Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
Sleeps: 2–6
All the benefits of the two-bedroom layout plus direct sea views, giving you a front‑row seat to Montegordo’s beach and Atlantic horizon.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary. Some facilities such as safety deposit boxes may incur a local charge.

🎵 Regular evening entertainment in summer (live music & professional shows)
🎶 Occasional live music in the cooler months
🏖️ Easy beach days with swimming, sunbathing and long walks along the sand
🦩 Access to nearby natural reserves and river cruises (bookable locally) for bird‑watching and scenery
⛳ Several golf courses within driving distance of Montegordo (local transport or car hire required)

🛎️ 24-hour reception with helpful local advice
💼 Luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
🔌 Charging facilities for motorised scooters
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly facilities including children’s pool and playground
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the property
🧺 Daily housekeeping with towels changed on request

Services and opening hours can vary by season and are subject to change.

Good to know for stays at Dunamar Hotel Apartamentos
• Location: Montegordo, eastern Algarve, close to the Spanish border
• Language: Portuguese (English widely understood in tourist areas)
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Time difference: Same as the UK during winter; typically no difference in summer (check travel dates)
• Average UK–Faro flight time: Around 3–4 hours
• Beach: Wide, gently shelving sandy beach ideal for families
• Local area: Beachfront promenade, seafood restaurants, casino and cross‑border day trips into Spain

Hotel information is based on the most recent details available to us and may change; some facilities are seasonal or weather‑dependent and may incur local charges. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Dunamar Hotel Apartamentos directly on the beach?
Yes. Dunamar Hotel Apartamentos enjoys a prime beachfront position in Montegordo. The property sits just behind the promenade, so you simply cross the pedestrian walkway to reach the sand.

2. Are the apartments at Dunamar suitable for families?
Absolutely. The spacious 1- and 2-bedroom apartments sleep up to 6 guests, with separate living areas and kitchenettes that work well for families. There’s also a children’s pool and playground, plus a gently shelving beach that’s ideal for younger travellers.

3. What board options can I book?
You can usually choose between Self Catering, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board (breakfast and dinner) or Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Self Catering apartments include handy facilities like hob, microwave, fridge and toaster so you can prepare simple meals and snacks.

4. Is there entertainment at Dunamar Hotel Apartamentos?
Yes, but it remains low-key and in keeping with the relaxed atmosphere. From around June to mid‑October there is regular evening entertainment such as live music and professional shows. In the cooler months, you can expect occasional live music on selected evenings, subject to seasonal changes.

5. How far is it to Montegordo resort centre and local amenities?
Montegordo resort centre is approximately 270 metres away, an easy walk along the promenade. Here you’ll find shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and bars. Casino Monte Gordo is around 750 metres from the hotel if you’re looking for a different kind of evening out.

6. Does Dunamar Hotel Apartamentos have Wi‑Fi and air conditioning?
Yes. Free Wi‑Fi is generally available throughout the hotel, and apartments are equipped with air conditioning to keep you comfortable during the warmer months.

7. How long does the transfer from Faro Airport take?
The transfer from Faro Airport (FAO) to Montegordo typically takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by road. Actual journey time can vary depending on traffic, time of day and whether your transfer is shared or private.