Stays in Setúbal

I would suggest Berry for a family that drives and wants a simple base around Setúbal. The family rooms have private bathrooms and mountain views, plus free Wi-Fi, a TV, an electric kettle, a dining table and a microwave, enough for easy breakfasts. A hot tub is available, private parking is free, and there is bicycle parking too. Only one review is listed, so I would not read anything into the rating.

Hotel Casa Palmela is a five-star country retreat near Setúbal where families can choose a villa for extra space and privacy rather than a single room. The seasonal outdoor pool keeps children busy in summer, and the hotel has dedicated family amenities and welcomes pets. Parents can book the spa, and the concierge helps organise local tours. Albarquel Beach is about 2.7 km away, so a car is useful. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 588 reviews.

Sport Hotel A Seleção is decorated throughout in honour of the Portuguese national football team, which makes it a fun stop for families with young football fans. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, and the outdoor pool gives children a place to cool off. Parents can book a massage at the wellness centre. Breakfast includes fresh bread, fruit and cereals, and a restaurant a few steps away covers other meals. The city centre is a short drive. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 490 reviews.

I would pick Hotel Solaris for a family that wants a simple base in Setúbal with bikes or a car to hire. Air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi, and an on-site bar and a 24-hour front desk help with arrivals. Bike and car hire are available, and the Museu de Setúbal and Albarquel Urban Park are nearby. Guests rate it 8.7 across 737 reviews.

Novotel Setúbal is a four-star hotel with a family-friendly environment, an outdoor pool, a spa and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves regional cuisine, with indoor and sun terrace dining. The hotel is pet-friendly and has golf nearby. Guests rate it 8.6 across more than 2,000 reviews. It suits a relaxed getaway rather than a city-centre stay, especially for families, golfers and spa guests.

Meliá Setúbal is a 4-star hotel in Setúbal's city centre, opposite Bonfim Garden, and I like it for families who want green space across the road. The indoor swimming pool means children can swim whatever the weather, and parents have a health club and a sauna. All 112 rooms and suites have balconies. The train station is a short walk away, useful for day trips without a car. Pets are welcome too. Guests rate it 8.5 over more than 1,100 reviews.

Hotel Laitau in Setúbal offers comfortable, family-friendly rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms, with city or quiet street views. There is a terrace, a bar and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a lift and an electric vehicle charging station. Breakfast is available and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.4 across more than 2,700 reviews.

Hotel Bocage is a simple 2-star about 200 metres from Praça do Bocage in Setúbal's historic centre, and I like it for families on a budget who want to walk everywhere. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and satellite TV, and free WiFi covers the property. The harbour, with boats to Tróia, is a short walk away, and white sandy beaches are about five minutes by car. There is no pool or restaurant listed, so it works as a clean base for days out.

Luna Esperanca Centro Hotel is in central Setúbal, right next to the ferry to the Troia Peninsula, so a family beach day across the Sado is a short walk and a crossing away. Rooms look over the river toward Troia and are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, cable TV and a minibar. The hotel is family-friendly and well placed for exploring the town on foot. An 8.3 rating across more than 4,700 reviews is solid, and I would book it for Troia day trips.

Hotel Arangues is about 300 metres from Setúbal train station, handy for families arriving by rail, and free parking suits those coming by car. Rooms and suites are air-conditioned with satellite TV, the buffet breakfast starts the day without fuss, and the hotel welcomes both children and pets. The 24-hour reception can arrange local excursions, a simple way to plan outings around the Sado estuary. With no pool listed, I would use it as a base for days out.

Hotel ibis Setúbal is a two-star hotel on the outskirts of Setúbal, a short drive from Arrábida Natural Park. It has an outdoor pool with sun loungers, free parking and a pet-friendly policy. Rooms are air-conditioned with a work desk and a TV. Guests rate it 7.9 across more than 3,100 reviews. It suits families and travellers who want a quiet base and a car to reach the park.

Turim Club Azeitão sits at the foot of the Arrábida Mountains, and I see it as a family-friendly retreat with space to move. Air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV are set within a landscaped garden, the seasonal outdoor pool keeps children busy in summer, and a tennis court adds another activity. Parents can use the spa, and the restaurant serves regional and international dishes, so evenings stay simple. Guests rate it 7.7, so I would book it mainly for the setting and the facilities.

I would pick the Campanile for a family with a dog who wants a garden and an easy road to Lisbon. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, work desks and coffee makers. There is a well-kept garden, a bar and a shared lounge, and the hotel welcomes families and pets. It is close to local restaurants and the main motorway to Lisbon. Guests rate it 7.5 across 831 reviews.