Name

Grupo Arliz

Legal name

Grupo Arliz

Website

https://grupoarliz.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development and Construction

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality (Hotel) Property Management (BPAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Civil construction services
• Hotel hospitality operations
• Metalworking manufacturing
• Property development

Headquarters

HQ city

Braga

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: Development and sale of residential properties across Portugal including Porto, Lisbon, Setúbal, and Azores. Properties include apartments (T0-T4) and luxury villas marketed to local buyers, national and international investors.
2. Hospitality Operations: Operation of The Lince Hotels brand including premium five-star historic hotel, country and nature hotels, and aparthotels. Revenue from room bookings, restaurant dining, events, and spa services.
3. Civil Engineering and Construction Services: Arlo S.A. operates in civil construction, public works, and rehabilitation through the group's construction arm, serving both internal projects and external clients across Portugal, Spain, Africa, and Kosovo.
4. Metalworking Products: Beetsteel manufactures stainless steel products for construction, including structural steel, urban furniture (Leets Urban Design brand), and specialized fire walkways such as those produced for Notre-Dame de Paris.
5. Parking Facilities: Operation of parking facilities under Parque VE brand in Valongo and Ermesinde areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grupo Arliz develops and sells residential real estate properties (apartments, villas) across Portugal including Porto, Lisbon, Setúbal, Azores, and Aveiro; operates a hotel chain (The Lince Hotels) spanning premium heritage to mid-market segments; delivers civil construction, public works, and rehabilitation services through Arlo S.A.; and manufactures stainless steel structural and urban furniture products through Beetsteel. The group also operates parking facilities under Parque VE and provides air conditioning and hydraulics services via NDR.

Product overview

Grupo Arliz is a diversified conglomerate operating across complementary business areas including engineering and construction, metalworking, air conditioning and hydraulics, real estate development, hospitality, and parking facilities. The group comprises 14 companies with approximately 465 employees and operations spanning Portugal (mainland and islands) and Angola. Core operating companies include Arlo, S.A. (civil construction), Beetsteel (metalworking), The Lince Hotels (hospitality brand), Parque VE (parking), and NDR (air conditioning and hydraulics). The real estate portfolio includes branded residential developments such as Casal de Passos, Golden Hill, Verdomar, Oporto Luxury Residences, Espinho Beach Residences, São Francisco Condominium, Alto Visconde, ARC Living, and Nexus 360, spanning locations in Porto, Lisbon, Setúbal, Azores, and Aveiro. The hospitality division, The Lince Hotels, operates properties across Ponta Delgada, Nordeste, Évora, Vila do Conde, and Braga, with flagship property The Lince Santa Clara Historic Hotel—a five-star heritage property with Michelin-starred restaurant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Lince Hotels: Portuguese hotel chain brand operating hotels across Portugal including The Lince Santa Clara Historic Hotel (5-star), The Lince Azores, The Lince Nordeste, The Lince Ecorkhotel Évora, The Lince Braga, and Villa Garden Braga
• Arlo, S.A.
• Beetsteel

Products and services

• Arlo, S.A. - Civil Construction Services Leading SME operating in civil construction, public works, and rehabilitation across mainland Portugal, Madeira and Azores archipelagos, Spain, Angola, Mozambique, and Kosovo. Provides nearly 30 years of construction experience to internal projects and external clients.
• Beetsteel Metalworking Products Metalworking company specializing in stainless steel products for civil construction and urban furniture (Leets Urban Design brand). Notable projects include fire walkways produced for Notre-Dame de Paris. Based in Braga with factory in Fafe.
• The Lince Hotels - Hospitality Brand Portuguese hotel chain ranging from premium to mid-market accommodation with hotels in Ponta Delgada, Nordeste, Évora, Vila do Conde, and Braga. Includes the flagship five-star The Lince Santa Clara Historic Hotel with Michelin-starred Oculto restaurant.
• Parque VE Parking Facilities Parking facilities management company operating locations in Valongo and Ermesinde, Portugal.
• Casal de Passos Luxury Residences Luxury residential development in Foz do Douro, Porto. Ten apartments (T2-T4) and two T5 villas with private pool and garden, designed by architect José Carlos Cruz. Winner of Expresso/SIC Notícias Real Estate Awards 2025 in 'New Construction - Housing' category.
• Golden Hill Residential Development Residential development in Santo António dos Cavaleiros, Loures. Two blocks with 56 apartments (T2 and T3) ranging from 135.50 m² to 200.60 m². Features rooftop with swimming pools, panoramic views, and ground-floor commercial spaces.
• Verdomar Apartamentos Ponta Delgada Residential development in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel. 70 apartments (T1, T2, T3) in 4 residential blocks. Features basalt stone façade, glazed balconies with barbecue, outdoor pool, and gym.
• Oporto Luxury Residences Residential development in Porto at intersection of Avenida Fernão Magalhães and Rua Diamantina. One- to three-bedroom apartments with swimming pool and multipurpose room, plus commercial floor.
• Espinho Beach Residences Beachfront residential development in Espinho. One- to four-bedroom apartments with generous balconies overlooking the ocean.
• São Francisco Condominium Premium residential building in Setúbal designed by Miguel Amado Arquitectos. 35 exclusive apartments (T1, T2, T3 suites) with large balconies, panoramic views of Troia, multipurpose room, swimming pool, and fitness area.
• Alto Visconde Residential Development Premium development in São Pedro parish, Ponta Delgada, Azores. Designed by Lousinha Arquitectos. 47 one- to four-bedroom apartments with swimming pools, jacuzzis, lounge area, multipurpose room, and balconies with Atlantic views.
• ARC Living Residential Complex Residential complex in Porto at intersection of Rua Dr. Manuel Laranjeira and VCI, near Polo Universitário and Salgueiros. Three residential blocks with 93 apartments (studios, T1, T2) from 48 m² to 139 m². Features gym, balconies, landscaped spaces, multipurpose room, parking with EV charging. Designed by MCF.A&A.
• Nexus 360 Business Hub Business hub in Leça do Balio, Matosinhos. Commercial spaces for rent with flexible design by Lousinha Arquitectos. Business hub near Porto.
• The Lince Santa Clara Historic Hotel Five-star historic hotel in Vila do Conde, result of rehabilitation of former Convent of Santa Clara (founded 1318). 87 rooms and 11 suites with panoramic views. Features two restaurants (Mosteiro by Chef Júlia Oliveira, Oculto by Chef Vítor Matos with Michelin star), Aqueduto Wellness & Spa, and bars. Won National Real Estate Award 2025, National Urban Rehabilitation Award, and three Expresso/SIC Notícias Real Estate Awards. Nominated for Mies van der Rohe Award 2026.
• AvePark Sustainable University Residence Sustainable university residence at AvePark science and technology park in Guimarães. Features 20 single rooms, 35 double rooms, 24 studios, 4 T0, 22 T1, 5 T2. Net zero building with A+ NZEB 21 energy class and LiderA A+ certification. Modular prefabricated construction using predominantly wood with steel structure (170 tonnes installed by Beetsteel).
• Aparthotel Lagoa - Azores Aparthotel development in Lagoa, Azores. New tourist village with The Lince Hotels brand DNA. Construction with reinforced concrete structure nearing completion. Arlo delegation in Azores handling construction.
• NDR - Climatização e Hidráulicas Services Air conditioning and hydraulics services division within Grupo Arliz providing climate control and hydraulic installations across the group's projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near-complete sales of luxury developments - Casal de Passos nearly all sold, Verdomar over 40% sold within months of launch
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• REVIVE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018REVIVE is a Portuguese government program granting 50-year concessions for the operation of heritage properties. Grupo Arliz obtained the concession for the former Santa Clara Monastery in 2018, investing in its transformation into The Lince Santa Clara Historic Hotel - a five-star heritage hotel recognized with multiple architecture awards and Michelin honors.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vanguard Properties: Portuguese real estate developer focused on high-end residential and mixed-use projects in Lisbon and Porto. Comparable to Grupo Arliz in premium residential development, unit pricing, and Lisbon/Porto market focus.
• Norfin: Portuguese real estate investment, development, and asset management group active across residential, hospitality, and commercial real estate. Comparable to Grupo Arliz in the Iberian property investment and operating-real-estate segments.
• Vila Galé Hotels: Portuguese hotel chain operating ~30 hotels across mainland Portugal, Azores, and Brazil, with own-brand premium and resort properties. Comparable to The Lince Hotels in Iberian hospitality footprint, multi-segment offering, and integration with tourism-led real estate in coastal regions.
• Pestana Hotel Group: Largest Portuguese hotel group with ~100 hotels across Portugal, Brazil, Africa, and Europe, also active in real estate investment and tourism. Comparable to Grupo Arliz as a diversified Portuguese tourism-and-property operator with international construction and investment exposure.
• Pousadas de Portugal: Heritage hotel chain operated under Portuguese government concession in historic monasteries, castles, and palaces — a direct operational analog to The Lince Santa Clara REVIVE concession, with similar five-star positioning in heritage tourism.
• Sublime Comporta: Luxury hotel, villa, and branded residence operator in the Comporta region of Portugal. Comparable to Grupo Arliz in combining premium hospitality with adjacent residential real estate and design-led positioning.
• Martinhal BeFamily Resorts: Luxury family-oriented resort and residence operator with properties in the Algarve, Lisbon, and Azores. Comparable to The Lince Hotels in Portuguese luxury hospitality, branded residence concept, and Azores presence.

Broad incumbents

• Sonae: Largest Portuguese private conglomerate, with active real estate development (Sonae Sierra) and retail businesses. Comparable to Grupo Arliz as a diversified Portuguese group with real estate and property operating subsidiaries.
• Teixeira Duarte: Large publicly listed Portuguese construction and engineering group with operations across Iberia, Brazil, and Africa — comparable to Arlo S.A.'s diversified construction arm and Grupo Arliz's multi-geography civil-works exposure.
• Meliá Hotels International: Spanish-headquartered global hotel operator with multiple luxury and heritage brands across Iberia and Latin America. Comparable to Grupo Arliz as a wider-incumbent hospitality competitor with premium urban and heritage hotels in overlapping Iberian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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