Name: Dona Filipa Hotel
Address: Vale do Lobo, Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Portugal, Vale do Lobo, Faro District, Portugal
Rating: 8.28

Guest reviews

8.3

Very good

Based on 349 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

69%

Family

30%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Dona Filipa Hotel, travellers consistently praise the beachfront location near the Praça and golf, along with generally friendly staff, while noting many bedrooms and bathrooms feel dated unless refurbished, making the overall experience short of consistent five‑star polish.

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10

Simon

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Brilliant staff, lovely hotel, great location.

8

karl

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a great location and nice outdoor space (if you like terrace not garden) and has very nice staff. However the decor is very dated and in need of modernisation to meet the 5 star standard it claims. The bathroom in particular was from the eighties and room had no modern amenities such as latest power points

10

Steven

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning ocean and golf course views, walkable to many nearby beachfront shops and locations. Beautiful area of the Algarve.

10

Brinder

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have travelled most of the globe for business and personal reasons. In all my years of travelling, this is the most honest and respected hotel I have come across. I booked 2 rooms, in an unforeseen circumstance, I was unable to use the second room even thou I paid for it and was non-refundable. Despite this, the hotel understood my personal reasons and fully refunded me £1200. What other hotel would do this without incurring a penalty. The staff are so nice and respectful. I wish this hotel and the staff all the success. Gob Bless you all. Thank you.

10

Dona

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A lovely property in a great location with fabulous staff and a fantastic breakfast

Vale do Lobo, Vale do Lobo, Almancil, Portugal

Location

With a stay at Dona Filipa Hotel in Loulé (Vale do Lobo), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quarteira Beach and Vale do Lobo Beach. This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Falesia Beach and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Vilamoura Marina.

Vale do Lobo Beach(0.2 Miles)

Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo(0.4 Miles)

Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo(0.4 Miles)

Garrao Beach(1.9 Miles)

Ria Formosa Natural Park(2.2 Miles)

Praia do Ancão(2.5 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 12:00

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FAQs

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge. Valet parking is also offered.

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 18 per person.

The hotel does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the hotel in advance.

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed with the hotel.

The hotel is located in Vale do Lobo, just a 3-minute walk from Vale do Lobo Beach and an 8-minute walk from the Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo. It is approximately 6.6 miles from Vilamoura Marina and 7.1 miles from Falesia Beach.

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. The pool is operational seasonally, and specific hours of operation should be confirmed with the hotel.

Children are welcome at the hotel. One child aged 12 years or younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

The hotel does not provide specific information on extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the hotel directly to inquire about availability and any associated costs.

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