Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
US$226
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
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US$226
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve average US$215 in the cheapest month (March) and US$1,380 in the most expensive month (January), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$1,380 |
| February | US$220 |
| March | US$215 |
| April | US$351 |
| May | US$481 |
| June | US$690 |
| July | US$950 |
| August | US$1,272 |
| September | US$715 |
| October | US$414 |
| November | US$226 |
| December | US$1,343 |
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About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at ...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy Portuguese cuisine at BG Restaurant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 131 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and bidets.
Location
With a stay at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve in Lagoa (Alporchinhos), you'll be steps from Golfo de Cádiz and Praia dos Tremoços. This beach hotel is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 11.2 mi (18 km) from The Strip.
What's nearby
Golfo de Cádiz(0.1 Miles)
Praia dos Tremoços(0.1 Miles)
Cova Redonda Beach(0.3 Miles)
Vale do Olival Beach(0.6 Miles)
Senhora da Rocha Beach(0.7 Miles)
Trilhos do Algarve(0.7 Miles)
Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel(0.8 Miles)
Praia Nova(0.9 Miles)
Armação Beach(1.3 Miles)
Albandeira Beach(2 Miles)
Marinha Beach(2.9 Miles)
Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos(3.1 Miles)
SandCity(4 Miles)
Lagoa dos Salgados(4.9 Miles)
Aqualand Algarve(4.9 Miles)
Portimao (PRM)(14.3 Miles)
Faro Intl. Airport (FAO)(34.7 Miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Room service
Valet parking
Location
Praia das Gaivotas - Alporchinhos Porches, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Portugal
Golfo de Cádiz (0.1 Miles)
Praia dos Tremoços (0.1 Miles)
Cova Redonda Beach (0.3 Miles)
Vale do Olival Beach (0.6 Miles)
Senhora da Rocha Beach (0.7 Miles)
Trilhos do Algarve (0.7 Miles)
Room options
5
Elegant Suite
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
592 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
6
Ocean Suite
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
592 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 4
1561 ft²
BalconySeparate Dining AreaAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
5
Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom
Room details
1 Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
1237 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
6
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Emotion)
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
796 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
Guest reviews of Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
9.3
Superb
Based on 693 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve, travellers praise the stunning clifftop setting with a quiet, private beach, beautiful gardens, spacious rooms, and a standout breakfast, plus friendly staff and relaxing facilities like multiple pools, a quality spa and gym.
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At Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve, travellers praise the stunning clifftop setting with a quiet, private beach, beautiful gardens, spacious rooms, and a standout breakfast, plus friendly staff and relaxing facilities like multiple pools, a quality spa and gym.
Several reviews note that on-site dining beyond breakfast is pricey and can lack variety, and service may be slow at check-in or in restaurants. The resort's beautiful but hilly layout involves stairs, and some guests struggled to find pool loungers in peak season or wished more pools were heated. The setting feels secluded with little within walking distance, so a car or rideshare is useful. Expect a serene, beachside retreat geared toward relaxation.
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Facilities
Multiple pools, a private beach, lush gardens, and a well-regarded spa and gym create a relaxing setup; tennis and padel are available. Some guests mention only one heated pool and occasional shortages of loungers in peak season.
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10
Cynthia
13 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
My number one reason for booking this hotel was that I wanted access to the private beach, which was absolutely perfect and I enjoyed every minute of my time on it. It’s a gorgeous beach, with very comfortable chairs and lots of shade. The hotel itself is lovely, the grounds expansive. Make sure you’re in good shape, there’s a lot of stairs and a lot of walking uphill, which, of course leads to beautiful views! The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. A big thanks to Ramon for his recommendation at eating at Joao restaurant in Guia. Amazing PiriPiri and the yummiest tomatoes ever. The hotel includes water for the room and coffee, but that’s pretty much it. For the cost, I’ve stayed in places which were equally nice, but included more amenities and little treats for guests, either in the room, or on the resort, and usually would include breakfast. The restaurants are unbelievably overpriced, and if you have a car, there are many delicious options within driving distance that are more local, authentic Portuguese experience. Overall, we had an excellent stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel and visit again.
My number one reason for booking this hotel was that I wanted access to the private beach, which was absolutely perfect and I enjoyed every minute of my time on it. It’s a gorgeous beach, with very comfortable chairs and lots of shade. The hotel itself is lovely, the grounds expansive. Make sure you’re in good shape, there’s a lot of stairs and a lot of walking uphill, which, of course leads to beautiful views! The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. A big thanks to Ramon for his recommendation at eating at Joao restaurant in Guia. Amazing PiriPiri and the yummiest tomatoes ever. The hotel includes water for the room and coffee, but that’s pretty much it. For the cost, I’ve stayed in places which were equally nice, but included more amenities and little treats for guests, either in the room, or on the resort, and usually would include breakfast. The restaurants are unbelievably overpriced, and if you have a car, there are many delicious options within driving distance that are more local, authentic Portuguese experience. Overall, we had an excellent stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel and visit again.
8
Pedro
23 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
Hotel elegante, numa belíssima praia e com boa comida e um excelente spa. No entanto, pelo preço é impossível não comprar com os outros luxuosos do Algarve e este está claramente uma liga abaixo de outros como o Quinta do Lago, Vila Joya, Bela Vista ou Vila Vita por falta de atenção a alguns detalhes e um staff inexperiente. É Inexplicável a falta de camas suficientes nas piscinas na época alta (num hotel que cobra mais de 500eur/noite!) e nesse contexto me espantou a permissividade do hotel com hospedes que reservam camas (com um livro ou uma toalha e que ficam desocupadas por horas). Peca ainda por não aquecer nenhuma das piscinas principais (tem uma mini piscina aquecida, na sombra e sem charme que acaba por ser usada apenas por crianças). Boas cozinhas mas o serviço nos restaurantes tem algumas falhas com staff geralmente simpático porem bem desatento e visivelmente não preparado para um serviço de 5 estrelas. Pelos detalhes e pela falta de uma piscina com uma temperatura agradável, creio que há melhores opções no Algarve. Seguramente na época alta não voltaria pois dispenso a fila de espera por uma cadeira de piscina.
Hotel elegante, numa belíssima praia e com boa comida e um excelente spa. No entanto, pelo preço é impossível não comprar com os outros luxuosos do Algarve e este está claramente uma liga abaixo de outros como o Quinta do Lago, Vila Joya, Bela Vista ou Vila Vita por falta de atenção a alguns detalhes e um staff inexperiente. É Inexplicável a falta de camas suficientes nas piscinas na época alta (num hotel que cobra mais de 500eur/noite!) e nesse contexto me espantou a permissividade do hotel com hospedes que reservam camas (com um livro ou uma toalha e que ficam desocupadas por horas). Peca ainda por não aquecer nenhuma das piscinas principais (tem uma mini piscina aquecida, na sombra e sem charme que acaba por ser usada apenas por crianças). Boas cozinhas mas o serviço nos restaurantes tem algumas falhas com staff geralmente simpático porem bem desatento e visivelmente não preparado para um serviço de 5 estrelas. Pelos detalhes e pela falta de uma piscina com uma temperatura agradável, creio que há melhores opções no Algarve. Seguramente na época alta não voltaria pois dispenso a fila de espera por uma cadeira de piscina.
10
Kristen
7 Oct 2022
·
Stayed 5 nights
Fantastic stay! Every day we went out exploring the area we were so happy to get back to our property! Besides the beautiful grounds and multiple pools on the property, you essentially have your own private beach. In theory, I believe anyone could enjoy this beach from another entrance point, but during our 5-day stay it was uncrowded and for the most part, only accessed by other hotel guests. You felt like you had the place to yourself! The breakfast was great and our room was comfortable and spacious (though a bit dated). A lot of amenities from tennis and padle courts to beaches and pools plus ,many inviting spaces to sit and relax throughout the beautifully manicured property.
Fantastic stay! Every day we went out exploring the area we were so happy to get back to our property! Besides the beautiful grounds and multiple pools on the property, you essentially have your own private beach. In theory, I believe anyone could enjoy this beach from another entrance point, but during our 5-day stay it was uncrowded and for the most part, only accessed by other hotel guests. You felt like you had the place to yourself! The breakfast was great and our room was comfortable and spacious (though a bit dated). A lot of amenities from tennis and padle courts to beaches and pools plus ,many inviting spaces to sit and relax throughout the beautifully manicured property.
10
Bernadette
9 May 2022
·
Stayed 4 nights
Très bel hôtel avec plage privée, de très beaux jardins, cours de tennis ET paddle… tout y est
Très bel hôtel avec plage privée, de très beaux jardins, cours de tennis ET paddle… tout y est
10
Laszlo
20 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 10 nights
Amazing hotel, great beach, yummy food, stunning views, excellent facilities, including the spa. Highly recommended!
Amazing hotel, great beach, yummy food, stunning views, excellent facilities, including the spa. Highly recommended!
8
Richard
22 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
10
Mark
6 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
This is an outstanding hotel, with great customer service. For example, I said I liked the tea at breakfast - and I then had (without asking) a gift of tea sent to my room by hotel management. Absolutely outstanding! The one minor development is I was there with my 14 year old son. He wasn’t allowed anywhere near the indoor pool. This policy needs a rethink.
This is an outstanding hotel, with great customer service. For example, I said I liked the tea at breakfast - and I then had (without asking) a gift of tea sent to my room by hotel management. Absolutely outstanding! The one minor development is I was there with my 14 year old son. He wasn’t allowed anywhere near the indoor pool. This policy needs a rethink.
10
Laura
29 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 5 nights
Amazing location and amenities. The villa was incredible and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
Amazing location and amenities. The villa was incredible and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
10
Amy
9 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 6 nights
Beach and pools
Beach and pools
10
Katrina
28 Aug 2025
·
Stayed 5 nights
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently highlight well-kept grounds and clean, modern rooms. Housekeeping is generally good, with occasional comments that it could be sharper.
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10
Markus
16 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 6 nights
Sehr schöne Anlage mit direktem Strandzugang. Die sehr schön angelegten Gärten sind sehr gepflegt. Das Hotel,passt sich sehr gut in die Landschaft ein und die Gäste verteilen sich auf mehrere Pools, Strand und Restaurants, so dass es nie voll ist. Wer abschalten möchte kann dies hier optimal. Das Frühstück ist hervorragend. Sehr gute Auswahl und alles frisch von bester Qualität (große Brotauswahl, täglich frische Kuchen, Eierspeisen auf Bestellung etc.). Hervorragender freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service. Lediglich die Preise im Restaurant und an der Bar sind selbst für ein 5-Sterne Hotel recht hoch, wenn es etwas zu bemängeln gibt.
Sehr schöne Anlage mit direktem Strandzugang. Die sehr schön angelegten Gärten sind sehr gepflegt. Das Hotel,passt sich sehr gut in die Landschaft ein und die Gäste verteilen sich auf mehrere Pools, Strand und Restaurants, so dass es nie voll ist. Wer abschalten möchte kann dies hier optimal. Das Frühstück ist hervorragend. Sehr gute Auswahl und alles frisch von bester Qualität (große Brotauswahl, täglich frische Kuchen, Eierspeisen auf Bestellung etc.). Hervorragender freundlicher und zuvorkommender Service. Lediglich die Preise im Restaurant und an der Bar sind selbst für ein 5-Sterne Hotel recht hoch, wenn es etwas zu bemängeln gibt.
10
Maria Cristina
18 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
The property was beautiful, including the beach. The room was large, clean, and up to date. The breakfast was so fresh and with many options to choose from. There was a good selection of restaurants on the resort. The staff and service was excellent. They even called the room for a wellness check when my husband was sick. I would recommend this resort for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, beautiful beach, and close proximity to nearby restaurants and popular beach attractions.
The property was beautiful, including the beach. The room was large, clean, and up to date. The breakfast was so fresh and with many options to choose from. There was a good selection of restaurants on the resort. The staff and service was excellent. They even called the room for a wellness check when my husband was sick. I would recommend this resort for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, beautiful beach, and close proximity to nearby restaurants and popular beach attractions.
10
PAUL
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel idéalement situé en bord de mer, les jardins sont magnifiques et tout est parfaitement entretenu, c’est un plaisir d’y séjourner.
Hotel idéalement situé en bord de mer, les jardins sont magnifiques et tout est parfaitement entretenu, c’est un plaisir d’y séjourner.
8
Richard
22 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 4 nights
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
10
Roger
16 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 7 nights
This property has the most amazing views. The staff are friendly and our room was large and clean and modern. Would highly recommend this resort!
This property has the most amazing views. The staff are friendly and our room was large and clean and modern. Would highly recommend this resort!
10
Max
15 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 5 nights
Great resort, well organized staff, clean and quiet. The private beach is nice and has full service to enjoy drinks and food right in front of the ocean. Breakfast and valet parking were included. The breakfast was also very good, offering fresh baked pastries, fruits, eggs and various other local dishes. Included were also unlimited expresso, cappuccino and any other drink. Highly recommended!
Great resort, well organized staff, clean and quiet. The private beach is nice and has full service to enjoy drinks and food right in front of the ocean. Breakfast and valet parking were included. The breakfast was also very good, offering fresh baked pastries, fruits, eggs and various other local dishes. Included were also unlimited expresso, cappuccino and any other drink. Highly recommended!
8
mourad
16 Aug 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel, beach is amazing, rooms were spacious and very clean, breakfast was good, and the personnel were extremely nice. Only issue was the food: super expensive, lacked variety. We paid 31 euros for a plate of sardines (6 sardines total), which are in season!
Beautiful hotel, beach is amazing, rooms were spacious and very clean, breakfast was good, and the personnel were extremely nice. Only issue was the food: super expensive, lacked variety. We paid 31 euros for a plate of sardines (6 sardines total), which are in season!
10
kirsty
6 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 9 nights
Lovely hotel. The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning.
Lovely hotel. The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning.
10
Katrina
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
10
Susan
30 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed the property very much. The hotel was busy however always found a space at the beach. We enjoyed the friendly staff and the other guests very much. The room was beautiful and clean. The Vip access from Expedia in general never incudes a room upgrade. We did have a bottle of wine waiting tho so that's always nice. We would definitely return to this property. Also the breakfast was really fantastic. The best overall on our trip around Portugal.
We enjoyed the property very much. The hotel was busy however always found a space at the beach. We enjoyed the friendly staff and the other guests very much. The room was beautiful and clean. The Vip access from Expedia in general never incudes a room upgrade. We did have a bottle of wine waiting tho so that's always nice. We would definitely return to this property. Also the breakfast was really fantastic. The best overall on our trip around Portugal.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and often modern, with balconies or scenic views in many units. A few guests note dated elements or awkward bathroom layouts.
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Kristen
7 Oct 2022
·
Stayed 5 nights
Fantastic stay! Every day we went out exploring the area we were so happy to get back to our property! Besides the beautiful grounds and multiple pools on the property, you essentially have your own private beach. In theory, I believe anyone could enjoy this beach from another entrance point, but during our 5-day stay it was uncrowded and for the most part, only accessed by other hotel guests. You felt like you had the place to yourself! The breakfast was great and our room was comfortable and spacious (though a bit dated). A lot of amenities from tennis and padle courts to beaches and pools plus ,many inviting spaces to sit and relax throughout the beautifully manicured property.
Fantastic stay! Every day we went out exploring the area we were so happy to get back to our property! Besides the beautiful grounds and multiple pools on the property, you essentially have your own private beach. In theory, I believe anyone could enjoy this beach from another entrance point, but during our 5-day stay it was uncrowded and for the most part, only accessed by other hotel guests. You felt like you had the place to yourself! The breakfast was great and our room was comfortable and spacious (though a bit dated). A lot of amenities from tennis and padle courts to beaches and pools plus ,many inviting spaces to sit and relax throughout the beautifully manicured property.
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Darvin
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was wonderful and the resort was so accommodating
The room was wonderful and the resort was so accommodating
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Maria Cristina
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The property was beautiful, including the beach. The room was large, clean, and up to date. The breakfast was so fresh and with many options to choose from. There was a good selection of restaurants on the resort. The staff and service was excellent. They even called the room for a wellness check when my husband was sick. I would recommend this resort for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, beautiful beach, and close proximity to nearby restaurants and popular beach attractions.
The property was beautiful, including the beach. The room was large, clean, and up to date. The breakfast was so fresh and with many options to choose from. There was a good selection of restaurants on the resort. The staff and service was excellent. They even called the room for a wellness check when my husband was sick. I would recommend this resort for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, beautiful beach, and close proximity to nearby restaurants and popular beach attractions.
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Richard
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
10
Lisa Maria
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The room was really lovely. Service was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive.
The room was really lovely. Service was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive.
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Roger
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This property has the most amazing views. The staff are friendly and our room was large and clean and modern. Would highly recommend this resort!
This property has the most amazing views. The staff are friendly and our room was large and clean and modern. Would highly recommend this resort!
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Laura
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Amazing location and amenities. The villa was incredible and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
Amazing location and amenities. The villa was incredible and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
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Jacob
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
We loved this resort! We had a Junior Suite garden view and it was beautifully decorated and situated. Spacious and very comfy beds. The reception team were wonderful, especially Andrea for giving us the welcome tour. The resort is beautiful, gardens well maintained, lovely spa and a spacious gym. Pools were lovely as well. Unfortunately one waiter was a bit grumpy on the first night, but everything else was perfect. Highly recommend!!
We loved this resort! We had a Junior Suite garden view and it was beautifully decorated and situated. Spacious and very comfy beds. The reception team were wonderful, especially Andrea for giving us the welcome tour. The resort is beautiful, gardens well maintained, lovely spa and a spacious gym. Pools were lovely as well. Unfortunately one waiter was a bit grumpy on the first night, but everything else was perfect. Highly recommend!!
10
Katrina
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
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Chad
18 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice place. Dinner menu was okay and fairly expensive and they bring appetizers without asking and then charge you later. Also the bathroom shower is disappointing. The open glass and tiny shower tub combo makes it very cold when you shower Otherwise the property was very nice.
Very nice place. Dinner menu was okay and fairly expensive and they bring appetizers without asking and then charge you later. Also the bathroom shower is disappointing. The open glass and tiny shower tub combo makes it very cold when you shower Otherwise the property was very nice.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, attentive, and helpful. Some guests experienced slow check-in or inconsistent service at reception and in restaurants.
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Michael
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Super schöner und gepflegter Garten. Tolle Aussicht aufs Meer. Flächenmässig grosse Anlage. Durchwachsener Service auf dem Zimmer, im Valet Parking und im Restaurant. 5 Sterne Preise, aber leider kein 5 Sterne Service. Restaurant und Bar ebenfalls 5 Sterne Preise , jedoch nicht diese Qualität. Nach selbiger Google Bewertung halbherzige Nachfrage warum. Jedoch keine Geste. Kein Willkommensdrink , ausser Wasser, oder Abschiedsgeschenk. Sehr schade bei diesem tollen, frisch renoviertem Anwesen
Super schöner und gepflegter Garten. Tolle Aussicht aufs Meer. Flächenmässig grosse Anlage. Durchwachsener Service auf dem Zimmer, im Valet Parking und im Restaurant. 5 Sterne Preise, aber leider kein 5 Sterne Service. Restaurant und Bar ebenfalls 5 Sterne Preise , jedoch nicht diese Qualität. Nach selbiger Google Bewertung halbherzige Nachfrage warum. Jedoch keine Geste. Kein Willkommensdrink , ausser Wasser, oder Abschiedsgeschenk. Sehr schade bei diesem tollen, frisch renoviertem Anwesen
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David
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Gorgeous property located on beautiful part of the beach. Staff all extremely friendly and helpful, front check in all the way to check out. Every restaurant had kind service and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Gorgeous property located on beautiful part of the beach. Staff all extremely friendly and helpful, front check in all the way to check out. Every restaurant had kind service and delicious food. Highly recommend!
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Richard
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
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Lisa Maria
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The room was really lovely. Service was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive.
The room was really lovely. Service was excellent and the staff friendly and attentive.
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Stephanie
6 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent resort. Wonderful service and supportive staff.
Excellent resort. Wonderful service and supportive staff.
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Mark
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This is an outstanding hotel, with great customer service. For example, I said I liked the tea at breakfast - and I then had (without asking) a gift of tea sent to my room by hotel management. Absolutely outstanding! The one minor development is I was there with my 14 year old son. He wasn’t allowed anywhere near the indoor pool. This policy needs a rethink.
This is an outstanding hotel, with great customer service. For example, I said I liked the tea at breakfast - and I then had (without asking) a gift of tea sent to my room by hotel management. Absolutely outstanding! The one minor development is I was there with my 14 year old son. He wasn’t allowed anywhere near the indoor pool. This policy needs a rethink.
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raneesh
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We stayed with our family for 5 nights and I was upset at the end on the way things are handled here. Lets start with the positives - the location is great and one of the few properties with direct beach access. The gardens are well kept and most of the pool and beach staff are excellent. Raizes is a treat Sadly when you land you will notice a very small office to report too which is labelled as reception. There are 2-3 people working here with 1-2 buggies at any given time. You can see the stress on their face and the fact that they appear stretched and busy. Granted we went at the busy end of the season but with the amount we paid surely we deserved much better. The manager who I think is called Tiageo (Brazilian bloke) had a definite chip on his shoulder. Once you manage to locate your room you would notice that the roads in the property have potholes, yeps you heard that correct. The room showers work on one temperature only, either cold or excessively hot. And don't try and complaint, you get the look that you start doubting yourself, or the reception staff start acting as if they don't understand English that well ! We resorted to using the free showers in the wellness spa as the showers worked as they should in that place. The place is hilly and no buggy staff is keen to give you a lift even if they are going empty. We have stayed is most luxurious properties and never noticed this. And the staff wont initiate any greetings to you, they look saddened and underpaid.
We stayed with our family for 5 nights and I was upset at the end on the way things are handled here. Lets start with the positives - the location is great and one of the few properties with direct beach access. The gardens are well kept and most of the pool and beach staff are excellent. Raizes is a treat Sadly when you land you will notice a very small office to report too which is labelled as reception. There are 2-3 people working here with 1-2 buggies at any given time. You can see the stress on their face and the fact that they appear stretched and busy. Granted we went at the busy end of the season but with the amount we paid surely we deserved much better. The manager who I think is called Tiageo (Brazilian bloke) had a definite chip on his shoulder. Once you manage to locate your room you would notice that the roads in the property have potholes, yeps you heard that correct. The room showers work on one temperature only, either cold or excessively hot. And don't try and complaint, you get the look that you start doubting yourself, or the reception staff start acting as if they don't understand English that well ! We resorted to using the free showers in the wellness spa as the showers worked as they should in that place. The place is hilly and no buggy staff is keen to give you a lift even if they are going empty. We have stayed is most luxurious properties and never noticed this. And the staff wont initiate any greetings to you, they look saddened and underpaid.
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Colin
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Excellent staff, always friendly, smiling and who couldn’t do enough to make the stay the best it could be.
Excellent staff, always friendly, smiling and who couldn’t do enough to make the stay the best it could be.
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Katrina
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
We had a fantastic stay for our baby moon! -Room was very large and clean. Beautiful balcony. We didn’t use the tub, but it was pretty and there was a large shower with his and her shower heads. Lots of squishy or firm pillows. -Stunning views and gardens wherever you look! -Breakfast was amazing! It ends at 10:30am, but if you come near the closing time, they have absolutely everything still there. -we ate at the Coral restaurant which was fantastic and upscale. We also went twice to the Italian restaurant and could have gone every night - both were incredible! -the beach is gorgeous and there are kayaks and paddle boards for rental down at the beach. Beautiful chair and umbrella set up! Other reviews state that there are not enough chairs, however, if you don’t see one open, just ask the beach attendant and he will get an umbrella and a chair for you, so this is not an issue. -All of the staff at reception, the spa, the beach, and all the restaurants were amazing and very friendly, always in a great mood and making us feel welcome. A special thank you to Sandea for being so welcoming and kind. -I had a maternity massage at the spa and had Maria. It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!
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MATHILDA
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Gorgeous stay, grounds are even more beautiful than in the pictures. Breakfast is brilliant and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Gorgeous stay, grounds are even more beautiful than in the pictures. Breakfast is brilliant and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.
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Location
Spectacular clifftop setting with direct access to a quiet, scenic beach and sweeping views. Several reviews say the resort is isolated with little within walking distance, making a car or rideshare useful.
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Kristen
7 Oct 2022
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Stayed 5 nights
Fantastic stay! Every day we went out exploring the area we were so happy to get back to our property! Besides the beautiful grounds and multiple pools on the property, you essentially have your own private beach. In theory, I believe anyone could enjoy this beach from another entrance point, but during our 5-day stay it was uncrowded and for the most part, only accessed by other hotel guests. You felt like you had the place to yourself! The breakfast was great and our room was comfortable and spacious (though a bit dated). A lot of amenities from tennis and padle courts to beaches and pools plus ,many inviting spaces to sit and relax throughout the beautifully manicured property.
Fantastic stay! Every day we went out exploring the area we were so happy to get back to our property! Besides the beautiful grounds and multiple pools on the property, you essentially have your own private beach. In theory, I believe anyone could enjoy this beach from another entrance point, but during our 5-day stay it was uncrowded and for the most part, only accessed by other hotel guests. You felt like you had the place to yourself! The breakfast was great and our room was comfortable and spacious (though a bit dated). A lot of amenities from tennis and padle courts to beaches and pools plus ,many inviting spaces to sit and relax throughout the beautifully manicured property.
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Marco
23 Aug 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Location fantastica, da ritornare!
Location fantastica, da ritornare!
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Anil
23 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property eith private beach....staff were so nice and helpful. Our only regret was that our stay was too short!
Beautiful property eith private beach....staff were so nice and helpful. Our only regret was that our stay was too short!
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PAUL
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel idéalement situé en bord de mer, les jardins sont magnifiques et tout est parfaitement entretenu, c’est un plaisir d’y séjourner.
Hotel idéalement situé en bord de mer, les jardins sont magnifiques et tout est parfaitement entretenu, c’est un plaisir d’y séjourner.
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Melissa
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Property was large so it was hard to access and see the ocean. Indoor pool/spa was only accessible to those who paid for a treatment. All classes were extra money. Resort is isolated so dining limited to hotel. Had to uber long distances to get to attractions in the area/cliffs/hikes. Wasps everywhere on property so hard to relax and enjoy pool, breakfast outside or beach. For price point wish we had selected elsewhere.
Property was large so it was hard to access and see the ocean. Indoor pool/spa was only accessible to those who paid for a treatment. All classes were extra money. Resort is isolated so dining limited to hotel. Had to uber long distances to get to attractions in the area/cliffs/hikes. Wasps everywhere on property so hard to relax and enjoy pool, breakfast outside or beach. For price point wish we had selected elsewhere.
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Guido
16 Feb 2022
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Stayed 7 nights
Het is een prachtige locatie. Moeilijk om een mooiere omgeving te vinden.
Het is een prachtige locatie. Moeilijk om een mooiere omgeving te vinden.
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Laura
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Amazing location and amenities. The villa was incredible and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
Amazing location and amenities. The villa was incredible and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
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MEYSAM
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
positive: amazing location and view and private beach, everything spot on for being relax and enjoy family time, Negative: lunch and dinner menu boring and pricy, there were no evening entertainment, no music or any sort of fun
positive: amazing location and view and private beach, everything spot on for being relax and enjoy family time, Negative: lunch and dinner menu boring and pricy, there were no evening entertainment, no music or any sort of fun
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Tim
24 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The views are outstanding. The hotel beach is very private. The staff and grounds are in perfect harmony.
The views are outstanding. The hotel beach is very private. The staff and grounds are in perfect harmony.
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Nicholas
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great resort but not much is walkable once you leave the gates.
Great resort but not much is walkable once you leave the gates.
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Dining
Breakfast consistently stands out for quality and variety. Other dining is frequently described as expensive and sometimes limited or average, though some guests enjoyed on-site restaurants.
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Cynthia
13 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My number one reason for booking this hotel was that I wanted access to the private beach, which was absolutely perfect and I enjoyed every minute of my time on it. It’s a gorgeous beach, with very comfortable chairs and lots of shade. The hotel itself is lovely, the grounds expansive. Make sure you’re in good shape, there’s a lot of stairs and a lot of walking uphill, which, of course leads to beautiful views! The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. A big thanks to Ramon for his recommendation at eating at Joao restaurant in Guia. Amazing PiriPiri and the yummiest tomatoes ever. The hotel includes water for the room and coffee, but that’s pretty much it. For the cost, I’ve stayed in places which were equally nice, but included more amenities and little treats for guests, either in the room, or on the resort, and usually would include breakfast. The restaurants are unbelievably overpriced, and if you have a car, there are many delicious options within driving distance that are more local, authentic Portuguese experience. Overall, we had an excellent stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel and visit again.
My number one reason for booking this hotel was that I wanted access to the private beach, which was absolutely perfect and I enjoyed every minute of my time on it. It’s a gorgeous beach, with very comfortable chairs and lots of shade. The hotel itself is lovely, the grounds expansive. Make sure you’re in good shape, there’s a lot of stairs and a lot of walking uphill, which, of course leads to beautiful views! The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. A big thanks to Ramon for his recommendation at eating at Joao restaurant in Guia. Amazing PiriPiri and the yummiest tomatoes ever. The hotel includes water for the room and coffee, but that’s pretty much it. For the cost, I’ve stayed in places which were equally nice, but included more amenities and little treats for guests, either in the room, or on the resort, and usually would include breakfast. The restaurants are unbelievably overpriced, and if you have a car, there are many delicious options within driving distance that are more local, authentic Portuguese experience. Overall, we had an excellent stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel and visit again.
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Pedro
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Hotel elegante, numa belíssima praia e com boa comida e um excelente spa. No entanto, pelo preço é impossível não comprar com os outros luxuosos do Algarve e este está claramente uma liga abaixo de outros como o Quinta do Lago, Vila Joya, Bela Vista ou Vila Vita por falta de atenção a alguns detalhes e um staff inexperiente. É Inexplicável a falta de camas suficientes nas piscinas na época alta (num hotel que cobra mais de 500eur/noite!) e nesse contexto me espantou a permissividade do hotel com hospedes que reservam camas (com um livro ou uma toalha e que ficam desocupadas por horas). Peca ainda por não aquecer nenhuma das piscinas principais (tem uma mini piscina aquecida, na sombra e sem charme que acaba por ser usada apenas por crianças). Boas cozinhas mas o serviço nos restaurantes tem algumas falhas com staff geralmente simpático porem bem desatento e visivelmente não preparado para um serviço de 5 estrelas. Pelos detalhes e pela falta de uma piscina com uma temperatura agradável, creio que há melhores opções no Algarve. Seguramente na época alta não voltaria pois dispenso a fila de espera por uma cadeira de piscina.
Hotel elegante, numa belíssima praia e com boa comida e um excelente spa. No entanto, pelo preço é impossível não comprar com os outros luxuosos do Algarve e este está claramente uma liga abaixo de outros como o Quinta do Lago, Vila Joya, Bela Vista ou Vila Vita por falta de atenção a alguns detalhes e um staff inexperiente. É Inexplicável a falta de camas suficientes nas piscinas na época alta (num hotel que cobra mais de 500eur/noite!) e nesse contexto me espantou a permissividade do hotel com hospedes que reservam camas (com um livro ou uma toalha e que ficam desocupadas por horas). Peca ainda por não aquecer nenhuma das piscinas principais (tem uma mini piscina aquecida, na sombra e sem charme que acaba por ser usada apenas por crianças). Boas cozinhas mas o serviço nos restaurantes tem algumas falhas com staff geralmente simpático porem bem desatento e visivelmente não preparado para um serviço de 5 estrelas. Pelos detalhes e pela falta de uma piscina com uma temperatura agradável, creio que há melhores opções no Algarve. Seguramente na época alta não voltaria pois dispenso a fila de espera por uma cadeira de piscina.
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Maria Cristina
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The property was beautiful, including the beach. The room was large, clean, and up to date. The breakfast was so fresh and with many options to choose from. There was a good selection of restaurants on the resort. The staff and service was excellent. They even called the room for a wellness check when my husband was sick. I would recommend this resort for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, beautiful beach, and close proximity to nearby restaurants and popular beach attractions.
The property was beautiful, including the beach. The room was large, clean, and up to date. The breakfast was so fresh and with many options to choose from. There was a good selection of restaurants on the resort. The staff and service was excellent. They even called the room for a wellness check when my husband was sick. I would recommend this resort for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, beautiful beach, and close proximity to nearby restaurants and popular beach attractions.
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Richard
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
Nice resort to unwind and relax. There is no shopping or much to see like in Lisbon so it is a great way to spend 3 or 4 days to end a trip. The resort is lush but very expensive and there are many lush resorts much closer to the states that offered much more. Breakfast buffet is one of the best in the world and I travel world wide. My room was 1700 sf with 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, the most expensive offered. Housekeeping was good but not great. Check in is slow. And it has a strong time share sales feel to it. The property is large and you tour it in a golf car, they push tours as well. No one greeted us upon arrival. So staffing is a little weak and service at any of the dining areas was slow. You have to hunt people down. It is a little too zen and no one really talks to each other. There are 4 pools all salt water, only one is heated. There is a private beach but off the 4 days all 4 had yellow flags with an afternoon that was green so you could swim. Water was cold and a lot of seaweed. I liked the gym and they have a great spa with wet and dry sauna as well as ice bath and ice shaven bath if you are brave to do it. I love it and you feel great. Nice playground area for little kids. Cool hiking paths along the cliffs. So I would rate this 8 out of 10. There are much better resorts that check more boxes than this one I. The Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico. But if you really want to see the Agarve and time in Portugal I would say it is a nice place
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Fran
24 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was an outstanding experience and we can’t to return. The breakfast presentation and options was magnificent.
It was an outstanding experience and we can’t to return. The breakfast presentation and options was magnificent.
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mourad
16 Aug 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel, beach is amazing, rooms were spacious and very clean, breakfast was good, and the personnel were extremely nice. Only issue was the food: super expensive, lacked variety. We paid 31 euros for a plate of sardines (6 sardines total), which are in season!
Beautiful hotel, beach is amazing, rooms were spacious and very clean, breakfast was good, and the personnel were extremely nice. Only issue was the food: super expensive, lacked variety. We paid 31 euros for a plate of sardines (6 sardines total), which are in season!
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Alicia
22 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I can’t say how much I enjoyed this resort. The service A , the amenities, the views, the staff all exceeded my expectations. The only part of this resort that didn’t all the way blow my mind was the food. It was good/average. I’m a food fanatic so you can trust me. The breakfast in the morning is amazing , but the dinners itself fell a little short and left me wanting for a better experience. This is not due to the staff because service is great but the chef can do better. Overall still rating this resort 5 star!
I can’t say how much I enjoyed this resort. The service A , the amenities, the views, the staff all exceeded my expectations. The only part of this resort that didn’t all the way blow my mind was the food. It was good/average. I’m a food fanatic so you can trust me. The breakfast in the morning is amazing , but the dinners itself fell a little short and left me wanting for a better experience. This is not due to the staff because service is great but the chef can do better. Overall still rating this resort 5 star!
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MEYSAM
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
positive: amazing location and view and private beach, everything spot on for being relax and enjoy family time, Negative: lunch and dinner menu boring and pricy, there were no evening entertainment, no music or any sort of fun
positive: amazing location and view and private beach, everything spot on for being relax and enjoy family time, Negative: lunch and dinner menu boring and pricy, there were no evening entertainment, no music or any sort of fun
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MATHILDA
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Gorgeous stay, grounds are even more beautiful than in the pictures. Breakfast is brilliant and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Gorgeous stay, grounds are even more beautiful than in the pictures. Breakfast is brilliant and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.
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Chad
18 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Very nice place. Dinner menu was okay and fairly expensive and they bring appetizers without asking and then charge you later. Also the bathroom shower is disappointing. The open glass and tiny shower tub combo makes it very cold when you shower Otherwise the property was very nice.
Very nice place. Dinner menu was okay and fairly expensive and they bring appetizers without asking and then charge you later. Also the bathroom shower is disappointing. The open glass and tiny shower tub combo makes it very cold when you shower Otherwise the property was very nice.
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Kyle
3 Oct 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff and property at Vilalara were amazing. We loved every part of our stay and will definitely be back. If you book, do your self a favour and make a reservations at Raizes - it’s worth it.
The staff and property at Vilalara were amazing. We loved every part of our stay and will definitely be back. If you book, do your self a favour and make a reservations at Raizes - it’s worth it.
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Edilberto
25 Sept 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The hospitality was superb. Andre was amazing very helpful and friendly, always with a smile.. The location is bar none spectacular. Loved everything about it. We will be back. Edilberto De Andrade
The hospitality was superb. Andre was amazing very helpful and friendly, always with a smile.. The location is bar none spectacular. Loved everything about it. We will be back. Edilberto De Andrade
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Cung
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful tranquil resort for families. The resort is designed with various seatings/entertainment/lounging and pools that helped spread out the guests and kept the energy calm and private. The beach access is beautiful, I’m not a fan of how close the loungers were to each other so you loose that feeling is calmness. Food selection was amazing accompanied by top notch views and service.
Beautiful tranquil resort for families. The resort is designed with various seatings/entertainment/lounging and pools that helped spread out the guests and kept the energy calm and private. The beach access is beautiful, I’m not a fan of how close the loungers were to each other so you loose that feeling is calmness. Food selection was amazing accompanied by top notch views and service.
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Alfred
23 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Highly recommend, luxury resort, great service, excellent restaurants, beautiful pools and beach with very nice lounge chairs, room (suite) was spacious and comfortable, travel a lot and this is amazing.
Highly recommend, luxury resort, great service, excellent restaurants, beautiful pools and beach with very nice lounge chairs, room (suite) was spacious and comfortable, travel a lot and this is amazing.
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Ethan
21 Jul 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
For context, we stayed at this hotel as part of our honeymoon in Portugal. The positives are obvious when you look at pictures of the property. There is a stellar beach with a private area within a 2-minute walk from the hotel, the property's design is very nice, and the Algarve is beautiful no matter where you go. The reality is this hotel is designed for families with kids. If you are looking for a family vacation, this is a great hotel choice for you. There was an absurd amount of kids everywhere, and they definitely cater to that crowd. The pools, the kids club, even the restaurants are designed to keep kids and families entertained and happy. It felt more like a summer camp than a luxury hotel. And the price is definitely more like a luxury hotel. I don't feel like you get what you pay for at this hotel. The staff was not very helpful or especially friendly at any of the restaurants or facilities. The food at the restaurants was mediocre but priced at a premium. The property is nice with a great location, but its definitly showing its age in many places. Overall, I would recommend this hotel for the design, convenience, and wonderful beach. But I do not feel like it is worth the price due to the food, service, and summer camp vibes.
For context, we stayed at this hotel as part of our honeymoon in Portugal. The positives are obvious when you look at pictures of the property. There is a stellar beach with a private area within a 2-minute walk from the hotel, the property's design is very nice, and the Algarve is beautiful no matter where you go. The reality is this hotel is designed for families with kids. If you are looking for a family vacation, this is a great hotel choice for you. There was an absurd amount of kids everywhere, and they definitely cater to that crowd. The pools, the kids club, even the restaurants are designed to keep kids and families entertained and happy. It felt more like a summer camp than a luxury hotel. And the price is definitely more like a luxury hotel. I don't feel like you get what you pay for at this hotel. The staff was not very helpful or especially friendly at any of the restaurants or facilities. The food at the restaurants was mediocre but priced at a premium. The property is nice with a great location, but its definitly showing its age in many places. Overall, I would recommend this hotel for the design, convenience, and wonderful beach. But I do not feel like it is worth the price due to the food, service, and summer camp vibes.
FAQs about Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included. Specific serving hours are not provided.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is by 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of EUR 68. This service is available 24 hours.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and accessible rooms. Specific details about pool access features are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Lagoa (Alporchinhos), within a 15-minute drive of Salgados Beach and Cova Redonda Beach. It is approximately 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Sao Rafael Beach.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available. The operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. Specific details about the minimum age for children to stay for free are not provided.
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This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Check-in time is 4 PM for Apartment bookings.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Business details
Property registration number 3423
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 68 (roundtrip)
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Self laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
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Activities
Swimming pool
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Beach (nearby)
Playground
Hiking
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General
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Non-smoking rooms
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Kids club
Poolside bar
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Free wi-fi