Hilton Vilamoura Named Wellness & Spa Hotel of the Year 2026
There is another reason to consider Vilamoura for your next golf holiday, and this time it has nothing to do with your scorecard.
Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa has been named Wellness & Spa Hotel of the Year 2026 at the European Hotel Awards, recognising its exceptional spa facilities and commitment to guest wellbeing.
The five-star resort received the award at a ceremony on the Italian Riviera on 28 September 2026, adding another accolade to its collection.
At Hashtag Golf Travel, we've always considered Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa an excellent choice for golfers who want more than somewhere comfortable to sleep between rounds.
This latest award strengthens that recommendation, particularly for couples and mixed groups looking to combine championship golf with a proper luxury spa experience.
Portugal's Largest Spa Takes Centre Stage
The main attraction is 7 Seven Spa, described by the resort as Portugal's largest spa.
Covering an impressive 2,700m², the facility features 14 treatment rooms, including a private VIP suite, alongside an indoor thermal pool, hydrotherapy circuit, Turkish bath, saunas, experience showers and a peaceful zen garden.
There is an extensive treatment menu too, including hammam rituals, holistic therapies and a dedicated golf massage.
That last option will probably appeal to anyone who has spent four consecutive days playing golf around Vilamoura and is beginning to feel every single swing.
For us, a good spa can make a big difference to a golf holiday. It gives golfers somewhere to recover after a round while providing non-golfing partners with something genuinely special to enjoy during the day.
And Hilton Vilamoura has clearly invested in making wellness a major part of the experience rather than simply an additional hotel facility.
A Fantastic Base for Vilamoura Golf Holidays
Of course, the location is another major selling point.
Hilton Vilamoura sits alongside the Pinhal Vilamoura Golf Course, surrounded by landscaped gardens and within easy reach of some of the Algarve's most popular championship layouts.
Golfers staying here can enjoy rounds at Pinhal, the Old Course, Millennium and Laguna, making it easy to build a varied itinerary without spending hours travelling between courses.
Away from the fairways, the hotel has 176 rooms and suites, six outdoor swimming pools with cascading waterfalls and beautifully maintained gardens.
A complimentary shuttle service also connects guests with Vilamoura Marina and Falésia Beach, so evenings out and relaxing beach days are easy to organise.
That's one of the reasons we regularly recommend Vilamoura for a Portugal golf holiday.
You can enjoy excellent golf during the day, unwind in the spa afterwards and still have a fantastic selection of restaurants and bars around the marina in the evening.
Our Verdict
We think Hilton Vilamoura's latest award is thoroughly deserved recognition for a resort that offers much more than a traditional golf break.
The combination of Portugal's largest spa, five-star accommodation, six outdoor swimming pools and easy access to Vilamoura's championship golf courses makes it particularly attractive for couples and groups travelling with non-golfers.
It's also a great choice for golfers who appreciate a little luxury after 18 holes.
For your next Algarve golf holiday, Hilton Vilamoura is certainly somewhere we'd recommend considering, especially if your ideal post-round routine involves a spa treatment rather than another bucket of range balls.
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