Spatia Comporta

Guests praise the cleanliness, modernity, and friendly service. They enjoy the delicious breakfast, spacious rooms, and beautiful location near beaches. The accommodation also offers various amenities like pools and tennis courts.

This was our second visit to Spatia Comporta, having stayed over the same weekend last year with close friends and our then 1.5-year-old son. We fell in love with the hotel’s design, atmosphere, and relaxed charm, and had such a wonderful experience that we were excited to return this year as a family — now with a 2.5-year-old toddler and my wife pregnant. Unfortunately, while much of what we loved remains — the warm service from staff like Paolo, and the high quality of food — there have been some significant changes that negatively impacted our stay and would make us think twice about returning. At the time of booking, we were told we’d be in a new suite “close to the pool,” with no mention of any other changes. Only upon arrival did we learn that the main pool and restaurant are now entirely adults only, and that all families are redirected to the “Spatia Club” — a noticeably older and more worn part of the property, located on the opposite end of the estate. The family-designated pool here was not only far less appealing, but also unheated and far too cold for any real use. Meanwhile, the adults-only pool remained heated and inviting. The separation felt less like thoughtful zoning and more like segregation — it was deeply disappointing and frankly felt like families were being hidden away, despite paying the same (if not more) for our stay. It’s clear the hotel is still figuring out whether it wants to be an inclusive retreat or an adults-only hideaway. Unfortunately, families are the ones bearing the brunt of this growing pain — and we were far from alone in feeling this way. We spoke with multiple families who were equally upset, many of whom also said they were not told about the new policy in advance. We fully understand and respect adults-only properties, having chosen them ourselves in the past. But this feels different. Never have we experienced a hotel that completely excludes families from shared spaces like the main pool or restaurant at breakfast. There’s a balance to be struck — and currently, it’s missing here. I wish I was writing a higher-rated review, but when you leave a holiday with a disappointed wife and a toddler who sadly didn’t get the chance to swim and enjoy their time properly, it’s hard to. Unfortunately, the experience left a significant mark on what should have been a relaxing and happy family break. Spatia still has many of the ingredients of a special place, and we do still love aspects of it. But unless there’s a clear and fair rethinking of how families are welcomed and accommodated, we won’t be returning. *The attached photos show the family pool and breakfast dining area - noticeably very different to the main, adults only pool and restaurant area.

Quiet and spacious, this large property is set among the sand and pines of western Alentejo. It is an oasis of beauty and refined tranquility - a gorgeous setting which is yet very close to the coast. The wonderful staff is warm, inviting and professional. We felt pampered throughout our stay, which was full of delightful touches that were so thoughtful. Dining was excellent - we had breakfast and dinner both days - and our dietary preferences were accommodated with inventive and delicious alternatives. The options are varied, as is the superb wine list. We had a fantastic time and hope to return soon. Highly recommended!