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Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

5.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Junior Suite, Pool View | Living area | LCD TV
Lobby sitting area
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
$471
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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Praia Das Gaivotas, Lagoa, 8400-450
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Benagil Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Marinha Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1561 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Garden View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Emotion) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Emotion)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 796 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Pool View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

5-star hotel in Alporchinhos
Catch some rays on Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.
Feel the sun on your face and watch the ocean waves from the private white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a hot tub. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve has designated areas for smoking.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
BG Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Terrace Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • BG Restaurant
  • Terrace Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to a private beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and 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
Check-in time is 4 PM for Apartment bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 68 (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

Vilalara
Vilalara Thalassa Armacao de Pera
Vilalara Thalassa Resort Armacao de Pera
Vilalara Thalassa Resort Lagoa
Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Vilalara Thalassa Lagoa
Vilalara Thalassa
Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Vilalara Grand Algarve Lagoa
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Hotel
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Lagoa
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Hotel Lagoa

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 604 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and amenities. The villa was incredible and we’d go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel we visited so far. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Mehdi

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, helpful staff, we are from the USA so we did have to adjust to the relaxed atmosphere, but would recommend this property for anyone wanting to just relax and take it easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too short

It was an outstanding experience and we can’t to return. The breakfast presentation and options was magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property eith private beach....staff were so nice and helpful. Our only regret was that our stay was too short!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen van der

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort but not much is walkable once you leave the gates.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing resort in a quiet area. Such a lovely property with amazing staff! We really enjoyed our short stay here and wished to stay longer. So many amenities, no need to leave the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resorts I’ve ever stayed at I will return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andriana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and accommodations. I hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

raneesh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Understaffed and run down

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024