About Us

A Coastal Estate Reimagined

We are a team of hoteliers, chefs, theatre producers and wellness specialists preparing to welcome our first guests in June 2027.

Who We Are

Bonajovis is a fully integrated luxury resort under development on the western Algarve coast of Portugal. Our purpose is simple: to create a destination where architecture, gastronomy, performance and restorative wellbeing sit together on one beautifully kept estate, and where every guest is treated as a returning friend from the very first visit.

Our leadership group brings together decades of experience from grand hotels in Lisbon, Paris, Vienna and Lake Como, alongside cultural programmers from some of Europe's most respected performing-arts houses. We have chosen to let the resort and its people speak for themselves, which is why you will find our team on the floor, in the kitchens and in the wings of the theatre rather than on our letterhead.

Our Commitments

  • Heritage first. The restoration of the original 1920s Grande Hotel façade has been carried out with regional stonemasons, using lime mortar and locally quarried limestone.
  • Local sourcing. More than 70% of the produce served in our restaurants will come from within 120 kilometres of the resort.
  • Responsible operations. Solar arrays, grey-water recycling for our gardens, and a single-use-plastic-free guest experience from day one.
  • Community. A culinary and hospitality apprenticeship programme for young people from the Algarve region, launching in 2026 ahead of opening.
  • Guest wellbeing. Clear player-protection policies, an adults-only entry policy for our evening salon, and a dedicated wellbeing desk.

Registered Address & Direct Contact

Address

Avenida da Marina 240
8125-401 Vilamoura
Algarve, Portugal

Direct Phone

+351 289 240 700
Mon–Sat, 09:00–19:00 WET

Support Email

support@bonajovis.com
Replies within 24 hours

For press enquiries, partnership proposals or careers ahead of our June 2027 opening, please use the contact page and select the relevant topic so your message reaches the right team immediately.

Contact Us

We Would Love to Hear From You

Pre-opening reservations, private events, theatre programming, careers or general questions — our guest relations team answers every message personally.

Thank you — your message has been received. A member of our guest relations team will reply within 24 hours.

Customer Service

Our guest relations team is available six days a week throughout the pre-opening period. From June 2027, the resort concierge will be reachable 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Telephone

+351 289 240 700
Monday – Saturday, 09:00 – 19:00 (Western European Time)

Email

support@bonajovis.com — general support
reservations@bonajovis.com — stays & dining
privacy@bonajovis.com — data protection

Visit

Avenida da Marina 240, 8125-401 Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal. Our pre-opening preview gallery welcomes visitors by appointment.

Getting Here

Faro International Airport is approximately 25 minutes by car. Complimentary transfers will be included with all suite reservations from opening.

Response Times

We aim to reply to all emails and form submissions within one business day. Data protection requests are acknowledged within 72 hours and completed within the statutory deadlines described in our GDPR & CCPA policy.

Legal

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, store and protect your personal information.

Last updated: 13 October 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the operator of bonajovis.com ("we", "us", "our"), with its registered address at Avenida da Marina 240, 8125-401 Vilamoura, Portugal, processes personal data when you visit our website, contact us, make a reservation, or stay at the resort. We act as the data controller for the processing described in this policy. We are committed to handling your information lawfully, fairly and transparently, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679, "GDPR"), Portuguese Law No. 58/2019, and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information we need to provide our services. Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:

  • Identity data: first name, last name, title, date of birth (for age verification), nationality.
  • Contact data: postal address, email address, telephone numbers.
  • Reservation data: arrival and departure dates, room preferences, dining reservations, theatre bookings, spa appointments, special requests.
  • Identification documents: passport or national ID details where required by Portuguese law for hotel guest registration and for entry to age-restricted areas.
  • Payment data: card type, the last four digits of your card and transaction records. Full card numbers are processed by our PCI-DSS certified payment provider and are never stored on our systems.
  • Preference data: dietary requirements, allergies, pillow preferences and similar information you choose to share. Health-related information such as allergies is processed only with your explicit consent.
  • Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, time zone, pages visited and referral sources, collected through cookies and similar technologies.
  • Communications: messages you send us via the contact form, email, phone or social media.
  • CCTV footage: once the resort opens, video surveillance operates in public areas for security and regulatory purposes, with clear signage.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you (forms, bookings, correspondence, check-in), automatically through our website (cookies and server logs), and from trusted third parties such as travel agents, online booking platforms and payment processors who pass on your booking details with your knowledge.

4. Purposes and Legal Bases

PurposeLegal basis (GDPR Art. 6)
Managing reservations, stays, dining and event bookingsPerformance of a contract
Guest registration and identity checks required by lawLegal obligation
Responding to enquiries submitted through our contact formLegitimate interests / pre-contractual steps
Sending newsletters and offersConsent (withdrawable at any time)
Website analytics and improvementConsent via our cookie banner
Security, fraud prevention and CCTVLegitimate interests and legal obligation
Recording dietary and allergy informationExplicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a))

5. Sharing Your Information

We never sell your personal data. We share it only where necessary with: hosting and IT providers; payment processors; reservation and property management system vendors; professional advisers such as auditors and lawyers; and public authorities where we are legally required to do so (for example, the Portuguese immigration authority for foreign guest registration). All processors are bound by written data processing agreements under Article 28 GDPR.

6. International Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure an adequate level of protection through European Commission adequacy decisions, the EU–US Data Privacy Framework where applicable, or Standard Contractual Clauses supplemented by appropriate technical measures.

7. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration or disclosure, including:

  • TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest;
  • role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication for staff systems;
  • regular penetration testing and vulnerability scanning;
  • staff training on data protection and confidentiality;
  • documented incident response procedures, including notification to the Portuguese supervisory authority (CNPD) within 72 hours of becoming aware of a qualifying breach.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary. Reservation and invoicing records are retained for ten years to comply with Portuguese tax law. Contact form enquiries are deleted 24 months after our last correspondence. Marketing data is kept until you unsubscribe. CCTV footage is retained for a maximum of 30 days unless needed for an investigation.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to the processing of your data, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD) or your local supervisory authority. Full details, including rights for California residents, appear in our GDPR, CCPA & Cookies Policy.

10. Children

Our website and services are directed at adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 through this website. Minors staying at the resort with their families are registered by their parent or guardian.

11. Changes and Contact

We may update this policy from time to time and will post the revised version on this page with an updated date. For any privacy question, write to privacy@bonajovis.com or to our Data Protection Officer at Avenida da Marina 240, 8125-401 Vilamoura, Portugal.

Legal

GDPR, CCPA & Cookies Policy

Compliance disclosures for residents of the European Union, the EEA, the United Kingdom and the State of California.

Last updated: 13 October 2026

Part A — Your Rights Under the GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, the GDPR (and the UK GDPR) gives you the following rights regarding personal data we hold about you:

  1. Right of access (Art. 15): to obtain confirmation of whether we process your data and a copy of it.
  2. Right to rectification (Art. 16): to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected.
  3. Right to erasure (Art. 17): to have your data deleted where there is no compelling reason for continued processing.
  4. Right to restriction (Art. 18): to limit how we use your data while a dispute is resolved.
  5. Right to data portability (Art. 20): to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  6. Right to object (Art. 21): to processing based on legitimate interests and, absolutely, to direct marketing.
  7. Rights related to automated decision-making (Art. 22): we do not make decisions producing legal effects about you based solely on automated processing.
  8. Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
  9. Right to complain to the CNPD (Portugal) at www.cnpd.pt, or to the supervisory authority in your country of residence.

We respond to verified requests within one month. This may be extended by two further months for complex requests, in which case we will inform you. Requests are free of charge unless manifestly unfounded or excessive.

Part B — California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act grants you additional rights.

Categories of personal information collected (past 12 months)

CategoryExamplesCollected
IdentifiersName, email, IP addressYes
Customer recordsAddress, phone, payment card (partial)Yes
Commercial informationReservations and purchasesYes
Internet activityBrowsing on our siteYes (with consent)
Sensitive personal informationPassport number (guest registration), dietary health dataYes, only for the stated purpose
Biometric information—No

Your California rights

  • Right to know what personal information we collect, use and disclose;
  • Right to delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information;
  • Right to opt out of sale or sharing: we do not sell personal information and do not share it for cross-context behavioural advertising;
  • Right to limit the use of sensitive personal information;
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights.

We honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signals as a valid opt-out request. To exercise your rights, email privacy@bonajovis.com or call +351 289 240 700. We will verify your identity by matching information you provide against our records and respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorised agent to submit a request on your behalf with written permission.

Part C — Cookies Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use them to make our site work, to remember your preferences and — only with your consent — to understand how visitors use our pages.

TypePurposeDurationConsent
Strictly necessarySecurity, load balancing, remembering your cookie choicesSession – 12 monthsNot required
FunctionalLanguage preference, saved booking detailsUp to 12 monthsRequired
AnalyticsAggregated, anonymised visitor statisticsUp to 13 monthsRequired
MarketingNot currently used——

Managing cookies

You can accept, reject or customise non-essential cookies through our consent banner, and change your choice at any time. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings; note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the site functions. Our consent mechanism complies with the ePrivacy Directive and the guidance of the European Data Protection Board: non-essential cookies are never set before you give consent, and rejecting is as easy as accepting.

Part D — Contact Our Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer, Avenida da Marina 240, 8125-401 Vilamoura, Portugal · privacy@bonajovis.com

Legal

Terms of Use

The conditions that apply when you access and use bonajovis.com.

Last updated: 13 October 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using bonajovis.com (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website. These terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access the Website.

2. Eligibility

The Website is intended for persons aged 18 years or older. By using it, you confirm that you are at least 18 and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. Certain resort facilities are restricted to adults; access to those facilities will be subject to on-site identity verification.

3. Pre-Opening Information

The resort is scheduled to open in June 2027. All descriptions, menus, room specifications, theatre programmes, prices and images on this Website reflect our current plans and are provided for information only. They may change before opening without notice. Nothing on the Website constitutes a binding offer until a reservation is confirmed in writing.

4. Reservations

Reservations made through the Website or our reservations team are governed by the booking conditions communicated at the time of booking, including deposit, cancellation and modification rules. In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Use and your specific booking conditions, the booking conditions prevail.

5. Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful, personal and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to:

  • use the Website in any way that breaches applicable local, national or international law;
  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Website, its servers or connected databases;
  • introduce viruses, trojans, worms or other malicious or technologically harmful material;
  • use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to extract content without our written permission;
  • submit false, misleading or fraudulent information, including in reservations or the contact form;
  • impersonate any person or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, the BONAJOVIS name and mark, illustrations, layout and code — is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by copyright, trademark and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print pages for personal use only. Any other reproduction, distribution or modification requires our prior written consent.

7. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including support organisations listed on our Responsible Gambling page. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, privacy practices or availability of those sites.

8. Disclaimer

The Website is provided "as is" and "as available". While we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding completeness, accuracy, reliability or availability.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss arising from your use of the Website. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or any other liability that cannot be excluded under Portuguese or EU law. Your statutory rights as a consumer are not affected.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims, losses and expenses arising out of your breach of these terms or misuse of the Website.

11. Changes to the Website and Terms

We may update, suspend or withdraw the Website or amend these Terms at any time. The revised terms take effect when published on this page. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of Portugal. The courts of Faro shall have jurisdiction, without prejudice to any mandatory consumer protection rules in your country of residence. EU consumers may also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform or a Portuguese alternative dispute resolution entity for consumer disputes.

13. Contact

Questions about these Terms can be sent to support@bonajovis.com or by post to Avenida da Marina 240, 8125-401 Vilamoura, Portugal.

Player Protection

Responsible Gambling

Our evening salon is designed as one small part of a much broader leisure experience. We want it to remain entertainment — and we provide every tool to keep it that way.

Last updated: 13 October 2026

Our Commitment

We believe that gambling should only ever be an occasional form of entertainment, enjoyed by adults within limits they can comfortably afford. When the resort opens in June 2027, our gaming salon will operate under licence from the Portuguese authorities and will follow all national regulations on player protection, anti-money-laundering and age verification. Every team member working in the salon will complete certified responsible-gambling training before opening and annual refresher training thereafter.

Strictly 18+ — Age Verification

Entry to the gaming salon is strictly limited to adults aged 18 and over (or the higher minimum age required by Portuguese law at the time of your visit). Valid government-issued photo identification is checked at the entrance for every guest, on every visit. We do not admit anyone who cannot prove their age, and we never permit minors to accompany adults into the salon.

Keeping It Fun — Practical Guidelines

  • Treat any money you spend as the cost of an evening's entertainment, not as a way to make money.
  • Set a budget before you arrive and leave cards and extra cash in your room safe.
  • Set a time limit, and take regular breaks — enjoy dinner, a show or the gardens.
  • Never try to win back losses ("chasing").
  • Avoid playing when you are tired, upset, under the influence of alcohol, or under stress.
  • Balance your stay with the many other things the resort has to offer.

Recognising the Warning Signs

Ask yourself honestly whether any of the following apply:

  • Do you spend more money or time than you intended?
  • Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to fund gambling?
  • Do you feel anxious, irritable or guilty about how much you gamble?
  • Have you hidden your gambling from family or friends?
  • Has gambling affected your work, studies, relationships or health?
  • Do you gamble to escape problems or difficult feelings?

If you answered yes to any of these, we encourage you to speak to our wellbeing desk or to one of the independent organisations listed below.

Tools We Provide

Spending & time limits

Speak to any salon host to set voluntary daily, weekly or monthly limits on visits or spend. Limits can be lowered immediately; increases only take effect after a 72-hour cooling-off period.

Cooling-off periods

You can request a short break of 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days or 6 months, during which you will not be admitted to the salon. All other resort facilities remain fully available to you.

Reality checks

On request, our hosts will remind you of the time you have spent in the salon at intervals of your choosing.

Self-Exclusion Protocol

Self-exclusion is a formal, voluntary agreement in which you ask us to refuse you entry to the gaming salon for a fixed period. Our protocol works as follows:

  1. Request: visit the wellbeing desk, call +351 289 240 700 or email wellbeing@bonajovis.com. You may also register through the Portuguese national self-exclusion system administered by the gaming regulator, which applies across all licensed venues.
  2. Duration: choose a minimum of 6 months, or 1, 3 or 5 years, or permanent exclusion.
  3. Verification: we record your identity and a photograph, used solely to enforce your exclusion and protected in line with our Privacy Policy.
  4. Enforcement: entrance staff are notified immediately and you will be refused entry for the full period. Marketing related to the salon will cease.
  5. No early reversal: self-exclusion cannot be lifted before the end of the chosen period.
  6. Return: after the period ends, re-admission requires a written request, a 24-hour cooling-off interval and a conversation with our responsible-gambling manager.

You will continue to be warmly welcomed at every other part of the resort — suites, restaurants, theatres and spa — throughout any exclusion.

Third-Party Exclusion

Family members who are concerned about a loved one may contact our responsible-gambling manager in confidence. We will review each case carefully and in line with applicable law.

International Help Organisations

GamCare (UK)

Free information, advice and support via the National Gambling Helpline, 24/7: 0808 8020 133
gamcare.org.uk

BeGambleAware

Confidential advice, self-assessment tools and treatment referral.
begambleaware.org

Gamblers Anonymous

International fellowship of peer-support meetings in many countries.
gamblersanonymous.org

Gambling Therapy

Free multilingual online support for anyone affected, worldwide.
gamblingtherapy.org

NCPG (USA)

National Council on Problem Gambling helpline, 24/7: 1-800-522-4700
ncpgambling.org

Gam-Anon

Support for family members and friends of people affected by gambling.
gam-anon.org

In Portugal, free and confidential support for behavioural addictions is also available through the national health service (SNS 24: 808 24 24 24).

Anti-Money-Laundering

In line with EU anti-money-laundering directives and Portuguese law, we carry out identity checks, monitor transactions and report suspicious activity to the competent authorities.

Top hotel and casino resort

Suites by the sea · Fine dining · Grand theatres · Thermal spa

A restored 1920s grand hotel and a new garden estate on Portugal's sunlit southern coast, opening its doors to the world in June 2027.

Opening June 2027 Vilamoura · Portugal bonajovis.com
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286Rooms & Suites
7Restaurants & Bars
3Theatres
4,200m² Spa
Welcome

Why Bonajovis Will Be the Top hotel and casino resort in Southern Europe

Some places are built to impress. A rare few are built to be remembered — the kind of address you mention to friends years later, still smiling.

Bonajovis was conceived as exactly that kind of place. Set on eleven hectares of terraced gardens above the Atlantic, the estate brings together a meticulously restored 1920s grand hotel, a light-filled contemporary garden wing, seven restaurants and bars, three theatres and one of the largest thermal spas on the Iberian Peninsula. Everything sits within a short, shaded stroll of everything else, so a morning swim, a long lunch, an afternoon massage and a curtain-up evening can unfold without a single car journey.

We have designed the resort around the rhythm of a perfect day on the Algarve: slow, bright mornings; long, unhurried lunches; golden afternoons by the water; and evenings that stretch late into the warm night air. Our 286 rooms and suites, the majority with private terraces and uninterrupted ocean views, are the heart of that experience. Our kitchens are led by chefs who have cooked in some of Europe's most celebrated dining rooms, and our theatres will host international touring productions, chamber music, fado and contemporary dance throughout the year.

Above all, Bonajovis is a hotel first. Every decision — from the weight of the linen to the height of the bedside lamps — has been made with one question in mind: will this make a guest's stay more comfortable, more beautiful and more personal?

Our History

A Coastline Story Two Centuries in the Making

Long before the Algarve became one of Europe's best-loved holiday coasts, the headland where Bonajovis now stands was a working estate known locally as the Quinta da Boa Jóia — the "farm of the good jewel" — a name inspired by the way the low evening sun turned its whitewashed walls the colour of polished amber. From the 1840s, the quinta's owners traded sea salt harvested from the nearby lagoons and cork stripped from the oak groves inland, shipping both from the little harbour below the cliffs to Lisbon, Cádiz and beyond.

1847The main farmhouse, salt stores and stone cisterns are built. Several of the original cisterns survive today and have been transformed into the vaulted pools of our thermal spa.
1926A Lisbon shipping family acquires the estate and opens the Grande Hotel Boa Jóia, an elegant Art Deco seaside retreat with forty rooms, a ballroom and a small private theatre.
1930s – 1960sThe golden era. Writers, musicians and diplomats summer on the terraces; the theatre hosts touring opera companies and the legendary midsummer fado nights.
1974 – 2019Changing fortunes lead to the hotel's quiet closure. The buildings stand silent, protected by a heritage listing that preserves the façade, ballroom ceiling and theatre proscenium.
2021 – 2027A six-year restoration begins, guided by conservation architects. The estate is reborn as Bonajovis — a contraction of "boa jóia" and a nod to the joy of the visit.

The restoration has been a labour of patience. More than 14,000 hand-painted azulejo tiles were removed, catalogued, cleaned and reset; the ballroom's plaster ceiling, with its garlands of sculpted citrus and seashells, was consolidated by specialist conservators; and the original 1926 theatre proscenium, carved in Brazilian jacaranda, has been returned to its full glory as the centrepiece of our intimate Studio Theatre.

Around this heritage core, a new garden wing designed in pale limestone and timber steps gently down the hillside, its planted roofs blending into the landscape so that from the sea the estate still reads, as it always has, as a white jewel set in green. History is not a theme at Bonajovis; it is the foundation on which every new memory will be built.

"We did not want to build a new hotel. We wanted to give an old one back its voice — and then invite the world to come and listen."

Accommodation

Luxury Suites Designed for Light, Sea and Stillness

Every one of our 286 rooms and suites has been designed by an atelier team that spent a full year studying how the Algarve light moves through the day. The result is a palette of chalk white, sea-glass green, terracotta blush and soft gold; floors of honed limestone and warm oak; and floor-to-ceiling glazing that slides away completely, turning each room into a pavilion open to the breeze.

Beds are handmade in Portugal with natural-fibre mattresses and dressed in 400-thread-count percale woven in the north of the country. Bathrooms feature deep stone soaking tubs, rainfall showers, heated floors and amenities blended exclusively for us from Algarve orange blossom, wild rosemary and sea fennel. A discreet pantry offers locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf teas and a curated selection of Portuguese wines. Technology is present but invisible: one bedside tablet controls lighting, shading and climate, and you may ask our team to remove it entirely if you would rather disconnect.

42 m² · Garden Wing

Garden Rooms

Our most relaxed retreats, opening onto planted terraces of lavender and olive. A king or twin beds, a daybed by the window and a private garden patio perfect for breakfast in the sun.

58 m² · Ocean View

Ocean Junior Suites

Uninterrupted Atlantic views from the bed, the bath and the deep terrace. A separate sitting area, walk-in dressing room and an outdoor shower screened by climbing jasmine.

85 m² · Heritage Building

Grande Heritage Suites

Set within the restored 1926 hotel, these suites keep their original high ceilings, tiled floors and Deco ironwork balconies, paired with a marble bathroom and a private salon.

110 m² · Clifftop

Atrium Suites

Two-level suites wrapped around a private open-air atrium with a plunge pool. A dining table for six makes them ideal for families or friends travelling together.

240 m² · Rooftop

The Boa Jóia Penthouse

Three bedrooms, a panoramic rooftop terrace, an infinity pool and a dedicated host. Breakfast is served wherever you wish — even at the end of the private sun deck.

420 m² · Private Villa

The Jovis Residence

A standalone four-bedroom villa within the gardens, with its own entrance, kitchen, cinema room, heated pool and a private chef available on request throughout your stay.

The Little Things That Make a Great Stay

Every suite guest is welcomed with a personal arrival host, complimentary airport transfer from Faro, and a hand-written itinerary prepared before you arrive. Pillow menus, morning newspapers in your language, beach bags packed with towels and sunscreen, and a 24-hour in-suite dining service are standard. For families, our Little Explorers team offers age-appropriate days of rock-pooling, garden treasure hunts and cooking classes, giving parents time to enjoy the spa or a long lunch on the terrace. For guests travelling with a dog, a selection of Garden Rooms comes with an enclosed lawn, a bespoke bed and a menu of organic treats.

Fine Dining

Seven Kitchens, One Philosophy: The Coast on a Plate

The Algarve has one of Europe's most generous larders. Fishermen land red mullet, sea bream and carabineiro prawns each morning at the harbours of Quarteira and Olhão; the hills behind the coast are covered in carob, almond, fig and orange trees; and the region's young winemakers are producing some of the most exciting whites and rosés in the Iberian Peninsula. Our culinary team has spent three years building relationships with these growers, fishers and producers so that, from the first day, our menus reflect the very best of the season.

Across seven restaurants and bars, the style ranges from a twelve-course tasting menu to a barefoot beach grill, but the philosophy is consistent: cook with respect for the ingredient, serve with warmth rather than ceremony, and let the views do the rest. Below is a preview of the menus we are developing for opening season. Dishes will evolve with the harvest, and every kitchen will cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-specific requirements with the same creativity as the main menu.

Salina

Signature tasting restaurant · Dinner only

An eight-course journey through the Algarve's sea and soil, served in the restored 1926 ballroom.

Oyster from the Ria Formosagreen apple, sea fennel granita, cured lemon
Red Mullet "Escabeche"saffron, Algarve carrots, toasted almond
Carabineiro Prawnits own bisque, smoked paprika butter, crisp rice
Line-caught Turbotbeurre blanc with Alvarinho, coastal herbs
Alentejo Black Pork Presafig, carob jus, charred spring onion
Sheep's Cheese from Serra da Estrelaquince, walnut bread
Orange Blossom & AlmondAlgarve citrus, almond praline, olive oil ice cream
€195

Wine pairing €120 · Prestige pairing €210

Atelier Jovis

Franco-Portuguese brasserie · Lunch & dinner
Octopus Carpacciocapers, red onion, coriander oil
€24
Chilled Gazpacho Algarvioheritage tomatoes, cucumber, sourdough crumb
€18
Cataplana of Clams & Chouriçowhite wine, garlic, coriander, served for two
€78
Sole Meunièrebrown butter, lemon, parsley potatoes
€52
Duck "à Bonajovis"slow-roasted, orange, honey, wild rice
€44
Wild Mushroom Risottoaged Azores cheese, truffle (vegetarian)
€34
Pastel de Nata Soufflécinnamon, vanilla custard ice cream
€16

Terraço

Rooftop grill & sunset bar
Grilled Sardinessea salt, roasted peppers, corn bread
€19
Whole Sea Bream on Charcoallemon, herbs, garden salad
€42
Picanha Steakchimichurri, hand-cut fries
€46
Grilled Halloumi & Watermelonmint, pistachio, pomegranate
€21
Medronho SourAlgarve strawberry-tree spirit, lemon, egg white
€17

Pastelaria & Beach Club

All-day café · Barefoot dining
Morning Pastry Basketpastéis de nata, almond croissant, fig bread
€14
Açaí & Algarve Fruit Bowlgranola, honey, toasted coconut
€15
Prego Rollgarlic steak, mustard, soft bread
€18
Seafood Rice for Twoprawns, mussels, clams, tomato broth
€64
Dom Rodrigo Ice Creamegg-yolk threads, almond, cinnamon
€9

Wine, Cellar and Private Dining

Beneath the heritage building, the original 1847 salt store has been converted into a candle-lit cellar holding more than 6,000 bottles, with particular depth in Douro reds, vintage and colheita Ports, Madeira and the new wave of Algarve wines from Lagoa and Lagos. Our head sommelier hosts weekly tastings at the long oak table, which can also be reserved for private dinners of up to eighteen guests. Two further private dining rooms overlook the gardens, and our events team can arrange beach dinners, vineyard picnics and chef's table experiences in the main kitchen.

Completing the collection, the Library Bar offers rare spirits and classic cocktails beside a fireplace in winter, and the Lagoon Bar serves fresh juices, light bites and chilled rosé to sun loungers around our main pool.

Theatres & Performance

Three Stages, One Season That Never Ends

Performance has been part of this estate since 1926, when the original hotel opened with a small private theatre for its guests. We are proud to continue that tradition on a scale the founders could only have dreamed of. Bonajovis will house three distinct performance spaces, each with its own character, programmed year-round by a dedicated artistic director.

The Grand Theatre

A 1,200-seat horseshoe auditorium with acoustics designed by an internationally respected consultancy, a fully flown fly tower and an orchestra pit for up to sixty musicians. The Grand Theatre is built to host West End and Broadway touring productions, ballet, symphonic concerts and headline performers. Seats are upholstered in a soft coral velvet, and every one of them offers a clear sightline to the stage.

The Studio Theatre

Inside the restored heritage building, the original 1926 theatre has been reborn as a jewel-box space for 220 guests, framed by its carved jacaranda proscenium. Expect intimate chamber music, jazz, cabaret, comedy, spoken word and — on summer Fridays — the return of the legendary midsummer fado nights.

The Garden Amphitheatre

Carved into the natural slope of the gardens and facing the sunset over the Atlantic, our open-air amphitheatre seats 800 on terraced stone steps softened with cushions. From May to October it will host open-air cinema, dance festivals, family matinées and moonlit concerts.

Opening Season Highlights — Summer 2027

  • A gala opening concert with a celebrated European symphony orchestra
  • A four-week residency by an award-winning contemporary dance company
  • The Algarve Fado Festival in the Studio Theatre
  • Open-air cinema classics under the stars every Sunday
  • A family musical matinée series throughout the school holidays

Resort guests enjoy priority booking, and many suite categories include two complimentary performance tickets per stay.

Spa & Wellbeing

The Cistern Spa: Restoration in Stone and Water

Our 4,200-square-metre spa is built around the vaulted stone cisterns of the 1847 quinta. Where rainwater was once stored for the estate's orchards, guests now drift between a warm mineral pool, a cold plunge fed by a natural spring, a salt-water floatation chamber and a steam grotto infused with eucalyptus and wild thyme. Natural light falls through restored oculi in the vaulted ceilings, shifting across the water through the day.

Fourteen treatment rooms, two couples' suites with private terraces and a dedicated hammam offer a menu that draws on the Algarve's coastal botanicals: sea-salt scrubs from the Ria Formosa lagoons, warm olive and almond oil massages, and facials using locally grown seaweed and carob. Alongside the treatment menu, our wellbeing team offers sunrise yoga on the clifftop lawn, Pilates, breathwork, sound baths and personal training in a fully equipped fitness pavilion overlooking the ocean.

90 minutes

The Salt & Sun Ritual

A full-body exfoliation with Ria Formosa sea salt, a warm almond oil massage and a scalp treatment with rosemary and orange blossom.

3 or 5 days

Restore Retreats

Personalised programmes combining daily treatments, nutrition consultations, movement sessions and a menu designed by our chefs and nutritionist.

Half day

Thermal Journey

A guided circuit through the warm pool, cold spring plunge, steam grotto and floatation chamber, finished with herbal tea in the relaxation gallery.

Evenings at Bonajovis

The Salon de Jeu: An Elegant Coda to the Evening

Reached through the restored Art Deco ballroom foyer, our evening salon is a refined, adults-only space for guests who enjoy a little after-dinner excitement. Designed in blush lacquer, brass and soft lighting, it is intentionally intimate rather than sprawling — a lounge to visit for an hour between the curtain call and a nightcap at the Library Bar.

The casino salon will open in June 2027 alongside the rest of the resort and will operate under full licence from the Portuguese authorities, with mandatory age verification on entry and a firm commitment to player wellbeing. You can read about the protections we offer on our responsible play page.

For most of our guests, however, the evening is about something simpler: a beautiful dinner, a performance to remember, and a walk back through the jasmine-scented gardens to a suite with the sound of the ocean below.

Celebrations & Meetings

Weddings, Events and Gatherings with a Sense of Occasion

The restored ballroom, with its sculpted ceiling and sea-facing French doors, accommodates 350 guests for a seated dinner, while the clifftop lawn hosts ceremonies of up to 500 against the backdrop of the Atlantic. Our dedicated events team plans weddings, milestone birthdays, family reunions and corporate retreats from first enquiry to final farewell, with flowers grown in our own cutting garden, menus designed by our chefs and entertainment curated by our theatre team. Six flexible meeting rooms with natural daylight and the latest audiovisual technology make Bonajovis an inspiring setting for leadership summits and incentive journeys.

Planning Your Stay

Bonajovis sits on the western edge of Vilamoura, approximately 25 minutes from Faro International Airport and within easy reach of the region's celebrated golf courses, the historic towns of Loulé and Silves, the Ria Formosa natural park and the dramatic cliffs and grottoes of the western Algarve. The resort enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year, making it a destination for every season: spring brings almond blossom and wildflowers, summer long beach days and open-air performances, autumn the grape harvest and warm seas, and winter crisp, bright days ideal for the spa and the theatre season.

Pre-opening reservations for summer 2027 will open in early 2027. Register your interest through our contact page to receive priority access, exclusive opening offers and invitations to our preview events.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Bonajovis open?

The resort is scheduled to open to guests in June 2027. Reservations will open in early 2027, with priority access for guests who register their interest.

Is the resort suitable for families?

Absolutely. We offer interconnecting rooms, family-sized Atrium Suites and villas, a Little Explorers club, a family pool and children's menus in every restaurant. Some evening areas are reserved for adults.

Can non-residents dine or attend performances?

Yes. All restaurants, theatres and the spa will welcome non-resident guests, subject to availability, though hotel guests enjoy priority booking.

How far is the resort from the airport?

Faro International Airport is around 25 minutes away by car. Suite reservations include a complimentary private transfer.

Is Bonajovis accessible?

Yes. Step-free routes connect all public areas, and 16 rooms and suites are fully adapted. Our theatres offer wheelchair spaces, hearing loops and audio-described performances.