In Brief: Nobu plans to develop a hotel, restaurant, villas and residences at Monte Rei in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve, with construction expected to begin in 2027 and first guests anticipated in 2029.
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Golf course at Nobu Hotel and Residences Monte Rei, Algarve – Image Credit Nobu Hospitality
The development will be Nobu’s second destination in Portugal and will form the centerpiece of a broader investment program led by Norfin spanning hospitality, residential living, leisure amenities and future additions, including a beach club.
The Nobu Hotel will feature 100 rooms and suites, a signature Nobu restaurant and guest amenities. The project will also include 21,000 square meters of Nobu villas and branded residences.
Monte Rei is set within more than 1,000 acres of countryside in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve and is centered around a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The development is located on Portugal’s southern coast.
DSA Architects and Rockwell Group have been appointed to shape the project’s architecture and interiors. Rockwell Group is a long-standing Nobu partner. The design team will develop an architectural and interior vision incorporating the Monte Rei landscape and the character of the Eastern Algarve.
The planned development is part of the next phase at Monte Rei, which will expand the resort’s hospitality, residential and leisure offerings.
“Monte Rei offers a rare combination of natural beauty, privacy and an established reputation for exceptional golf and residential living,” said Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality. “Together with Norfin, we have the opportunity to create a distinctive Nobu destination that feels deeply connected to the Eastern Algarve while delivering the hospitality, dining, design and service for which the brand is known around the world.”
“This is an important milestone for Monte Rei,” said Miguel Mateus, CEO of Norfin. “The resort has long been recognised for the quality of its golf, service and residential environment. We are now building on that legacy with a broader ambition for the destination — one that brings together world-class hospitality, exceptional residential living and carefully designed leisure experiences.”