If you are looking for something cozy, conveniently located, and brimming with reliable services, then Hotel Marina Rio, also widely known as “Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel”, is the perfect place for your stay in Lagos. This humble abode sits right on the marina's hustling heart and offers an impressive view of the harbour's hustle and bustle. Emphasizing its convenient location, Lagos' charming old town lies a mere 10-minute walk away, teeming with picturesque streets, plush boutiques, and a variety of restaurants and bars.
The hotel's location is one of its greatest attributes. It is just a 15-minute walk to the southern town's historic sights like Mercado de Escravos, Igreja de Santa Maria, and Igreja de Santo Antonio. For beach lovers, the nearest stretch of 5 kilometre-long, sandy beach, Meia Praia, is just a bus or a boat ride away. Most guests conveniently arrive from the Faro Airport, which is a smooth, one-hour drive to the Marina Rio. For those who like to explore on foot, there are plenty shops and a Continente Shopping Center nearby. The property is just a 10-minute walk from Lagos and 20 km from Portimao.
At the Marina Rio, comfort is paramount. Features like pillow menus and air conditioning enhance guestrooms, which also provide appealing amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi and safety deposit boxes. Alongside these, each warmly decorated, modern room encompasses a refrigerator, coffee and tea-making facilities, and satellite TV, ensuring an at-home vibe for guests. Extra attention has been given to the private bathrooms, offering a choice between a luxurious bathtub or a walk-in shower, complemented by a hairdryer.
Enjoy a refreshing start to your day with the hotel's complimentary breakfast buffet. From locally sourced pastries, fruits, vegetables, to eggs, meats, and cereals - the buffet embodies a diverse palate. Guests can relish the individually ground machine coffee and freshly squeezed juices alongside their meals.
Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel Marina Rio, also fondly known as "The Riverside Retreat”, is an embodiment of exemplary service, ensured by a loyal staff that has been serving for over a decade in many cases. Featured amenities encompass free wired Internet access, a computer station, plus dry cleaning/laundry services. There is also a 24-hour reception as well as an internet corner with free Wi-Fi access.