The three star Pinus Ria Hotel is situated between Vale de Lobo and Quinta da Lago, some 3.5 kilometres from the beach, in the Algarve, on the southern coast of Portugal. The Hotel is about 12 kilometres from Faro Airport .

The accommodation, at the Pinus Ria, comprises 77 rooms and suites, each having a bathroom and a balcony, and being equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, direct dial telephone, a minibar and a rental safety deposit box.

The facilities, at the Hotel, include a restaurant, a bar, an internet café, 24 hour reception, laundry service and conference rooms. The Hotel also has a swimming pool, a pool snack bar, a children's pool and playground, a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish baths, massage rooms, a hairdresser and beauty salon. There is also a tennis court and a practice putting green. A courtesy bus is provided to and from the beach and to the local golf courses.