Two new Marriott hotel options open in the Algarve

Marriott has gained two new options in the Algarve in the Herdade dos Salgados region.

Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort & Conference Centre has 228 rooms and suites. To quote:

The interior design incorporates natural materials, soothing colour palettes inspired by the Algarve coastline, and subtle Portuguese design elements that create a sense of place while maintaining the modern, timeless quality that Marriott guests expect.

The hotel has four outdoor pools – two for adults and two for children – and four restaurants. It is “steps away” from Praia dos Salgados beach.

This hotel is a conversion of the former NAU Salgados Palace resort.

Marriott Residences Salgados Resort has 192 rooms with one to three bedrooms. The property includes ten outdoor pools, tennis courts, mini-golf, volleyball and football facilities, a kids club for children aged 3 to 12 and indoor and outdoor fitness areas.

This was previously NAU Salgados Palm Village.

The two properties are separated by Wellness Hub Salgados, a comprehensive spa, fitness and leisure facility.

You can find out more about both hotels on marriott.com here.

PS. Two other resorts under the NAU banner have also been rebranded recently:

• NAU Salgados Dunas Suites becomes Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve
• NAU São Rafael Atlântico becomes Kimpton Atlântico Algarve

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How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and status from UK credit cards (June 2025)

There are various ways of earning Marriott Bonvoy points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

The official Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card comes with 20,000 points for signing up, 2 points for every £1 you spend and 15 elite night credits per year.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 15th July 2025, the sign-up bonus on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card is TRIPLED to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points. This would convert into 25,000 Avios or into 40 other airline schemes. It would also get you at least £300 of Marriott hotel stays based on our 0.5p per point low-end valuation. Other T&C apply and remain unchanged. Click here for our full card review and click here to apply.

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60,000 points (to 15th July) and 15 elite night credits each year Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points by converting American Express Membership Rewards points at the rate of 2:3.

Do you know that holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Marriott Bonvoy Gold status for as long as they hold the card?  It also comes with Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

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You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points indirectly:

• American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• The American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

and for small business owners:

• The American Express Business Gold Card (20,000 bonus Amex points)
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The conversion rate from American Express to Marriott Bonvoy points is 2:3.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Marriott Bonvoy points.