Living Lodge Portugal
Surf Beach Resort

My wife and I stayed here for two nights for our honeymoon. The place was so great. We stayed in the penthouse and had amazing views of the ocean and the sunset. The room was huge and had our own kitchenet. The bed was great and large bathroom. The rest of the place was really cool. There is a pool, outdoor kitchen and we talked with the other guests and staff every night and hung out. The staff were really great and awesome to talk to. Surfboards and wetsuits to rent. Went surfing one monring with Marshall was it was so good. Thank you Colin for letting us stay here and we hope one day to be back

In my opinion, this is definitely THE place to stay in Arrifana. In autumn/winter it is quiet enough to relax - yet filled with life, as this place simply seems to attract nice people. Hard to say why, but probably because of the concept having a big commonly used outdoor area (including the kitchen, pool, and lots of space for relaxation). This is combined with nice rooms for your private time and a very nice team which is really giving the place the warmth it has. Special greetings go out to Kata here - i am pretty sure, you will host your own lodge one day :)
Colins and his team hosted me two times, one time travelling with my brother and one time travelling alone. Both times were just super nice, having joint dinners with the team and other guests or going out to surf together. Funny thing, in the beginning it was not directly obvious to me who is working in the lodge and who who was having holidays. Anyway, you will figure out, there ist really no need to differentiate here.
Other people have written so much about activities and the area already. So you probably already know its a nice place for surfing or working from remote. Still, If you are into nature you should know that there is also some very nice hiking and biking tracks. And If you are into sea life - you have to check out rock and reel fishing. Christian will show and tell you so much about marine life here - you will see, he is living this thing.

Stayed here while on a surf trip and it has been an incredible place to stay! It's so tranquil, very close to Praia da Arrifana, and the host Kata is wonderful!

There‘s no place I‘d rather be. I have been here for 8 times, staying in Living Lodge ❤️🤙 This is one of the best surf points I have ever seen. Super spot for beginners and pros. …

Super cool surf lodge with an amazing vibe. You can cook yourself a meal in th outdoor kitchen or eat out in a nearby restaurant. The surfboard rental is 15€ a day and the amazing arrifana beach just a 10‘ walk down the steep road. …

Amazing and genuinely laid-back activity lodge with great location. Perched right on the cliff above beautiful Arrifana beach, it's perfect for surfers, hikers, runners and other active people. As a solo traveller, I appreciated the relaxed community feeling of the garden kitchen. Special shout-out to lodge hosts Natalie and Olivia for being so warm, friendly and welcoming! You rock!

Fantastic stay on the Fisherman's trail! I felt very much at home with lovely, attentive service from staff and hanging out with other guests, which the lodge facilitates well. Good community feeling.
Nice change since not many hikers have found this place, and you get to know surfers instead.
Beautiful sunsets seen from the rooftop and possibility to do yoga.
If I have to think of a con then that would be the first spiders and mosquitos I've seen on the trail, but that just means you're close to nature.

I came back to Arrifana just because I wanted to sray in the living lodge again! Natalia and all the staff are creating such a great atmosphere. Once you are there, you never want to leave! This, plus the direct proximity of the beach makes this place very unique.

Really lovely house with many cool things to do. Surfing (great courses!), biking, yoga, everything is possible. The place was very clean and staff was always available if required. Can only recommend staying there and enjoying the positive vibes that the place and the people staying at the lodge create.

Loved our stay here! Lovely room, super friendly staff and very cozy outdoor area. Beach within walking distance was perfect for early morning surf sessions. BBQ and outdoor kitchen a definite plus. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a fun and chilled surf getaway!

What a great place! Stayed here for a long weekend with friends and can only highly recommend it. Perfect location with an amazing view, very good vibes, clean rooms, .. Everyone was extremely nice, welcoming and helpful and the common areas make it very easy for you to meet new people. If you’re looking for a good and chill time, the Living Lodge in Arrifana is your place to be!

We enjoyed our time at living lodge so much, not only because of the beautiful location, clean room and nice atmosphere but especially Eric, the Manager, took very good care of us and made it a special time. We felt also very safe, since they have Corona tests for all people visiting. Can definitely recommend this place. Thanks again!

Shout out to the Living Lodge team for an amazing week! We were here for a one week get away with the aim to learn how to surf. We received a newly renovated room, which was extremely fresh and comfy! The open kitchen and outdoor area is the highlight of this lodge! Meeting new interesting people over a few beers in the evening does add the cherry on top after a full day of surfing. We organized the surf equipment and course from the neighboring lodge, which was fantastic. If you come here, ask for Nelson to be your instructor! This dude knows his craft and develops you with full on passion, tailored to your progress.
Thanks again to all the amazing people we met here and we will be back in Autumn for more surf and shenanigans!
Keep it eazzzyy!!
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Amazingly beautiful surf hostel with the best location in Arrifana, Aljezur. The staff is so kind and helpful. The lodging is beautiful and really comfortable and lots of cool activities and amazing backyard pool area to relax and meet other guests. Highly recommended!

We spent 7 nights here and the space is really good - loved the outdoor kitchen, pool & lounge area.
The reasons for the 3* are: 1. WiFi 2. Access to the beach 3. Bedroom is damp.
WiFi was good near the kitchen, but it did not reach our bedroom.
Access to the beach was advertised as direct, but it was not advised that we needed hiking gear. This was a major selling point for us and a major disappointment when we arrived.
Bedroom got damp very quickly and there were no windows. We needed to keep the door open constantly, including during the night while we slept.

A nice place that can accommodate for large groups (24 people did fit in ok).
Great location : a 5 minute walk down to the beach (10 minutes on the steep upward way back). Yet you want to drive your car to the nearest car park if you carry your surfing equipment... First house in a row : so the view forward is open all the way to the sea !
Many independent rooms, most of them with en-suite bathroom, some with a kitchenette.
Note 1 : the only full size indoor kitchen is kept private for the owners ; you need to rely on the outdoor kitchen area or the small kitchenettes in the rooms for cooking...
Note 2 : there is no dishwasher and no large washing basin to ease the hand wash chores. Plus, the staff charges 5€ for each laundry load.

We stayed here with a large group of friends a few weeks ago and had a brilliant time. Clean, spacious rooms, perfect pool and outdoor kitchen and shower - completely set up for post surf showers and subsequent barbecues. Top place to stay if you're planning a trip to Arrifana, I'll certainly be back!

I stayed at Colin's place for about 5 days. The rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated. Colin creates a good atmosphere and somehow manages to have only wonderful people stay at his lodge, as everyone I've met was super nice and fun. The beach is close by, as a matter of fact only seconds away from a beautiful view of the ocean.
I highly recommend this lodge and would always stay here again. Big thanks goes out to Colin and his team (Erik and Katie) - keep up the good work!

Just a splendid location! I have attached one of the many photographs I took of a beautiful sunset, taken just steps outside the lodge's ocean side entrance. Surfing at world-famous Arrifana beach is just a short walk away. There is hiking and outdoor activity a-plenty. The staff at the lodge is extremely pleasant and helpful. Our room was spacious and quiet. We stayed in March and had evening Yoga sessions at the lodge. Highly recommended and we will stay again!