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Vila Alba Resort

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Marinha Beach

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On the beach, beach towels
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
On the beach, beach towels
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Praia de Albandeira, Lagoa, 8400-403
  • Albandeira Beach
    5 min walk
  • Marinha Beach
    20 min walk
  • Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel
    15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    49 min drive

Room options

View all photos for 2 bedrooms apartment for four

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 bedrooms apartment for four

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite, Garden View | Garden view

Premium Suite, Garden View

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 bedrooms apartment for three

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 bedrooms apartment for two

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Double)

  • 85 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, Sea View

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lagoa

Beachfront retreat .Stay at this Lagoa hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Albandeira Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Marinha Beach. Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos and Praia Nova are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Marinha Beach - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Benagil Beach - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 18 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Salgados Beach - 24 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 22 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Litoral - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Bica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Osvaldo da Purificacao Lopes - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dumar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Vila Alba Resort

5-star beachfront hotel near Marinha Beach
Vila Alba Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Vila Alba Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Lagoa hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Vila Alba Resort offers 50 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Lagoa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 25-35 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 5 2025 to February 13 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 to 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard, and cash.

A swim cap is required for the indoor pool and spa tub.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Alba Resort
Alba Suites
Suites Alba Resort Spa
Suites Alba Lagoa
Suites Alba Resort
Suites Alba Resort Lagoa
Vila Alba Eco Resort
Vila Alba Resort Hotel
Vila Alba Resort Lagoa
Suites Alba Resort Spa
Vila Alba Resort Hotel Lagoa

Vila Alba Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 396 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 396 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
* Great living accomodations - very spacious and clean. * Excellent location with a short 7 minute walk to beach. * Pools are convenient, but the salt water pool turns into "day care" every afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
La ubicación de la propiedad es excelente, muy apartada del turismo masivo y la atención del personal muy profesional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eder

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Decio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The peace, the view, the friendliness, the accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very remote location but the hotel is excellent. Beautiful rooms although they need some way to keep housekeeping from constantly knocking. Salt water pool is a bit chilly but the view is wonderful. Short walk to the small beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana Gabriela, Huntington Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary experience we will be back what a peace of haven is this place. From staff to facility to location outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, beaches and spa. The breakfast was amazing as well. We also had a wonderful meal on site in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They had a great design idea but poor execution or maintenance. Shower walls with mold and water build up inside, broken drain slab. All minor things, but it made this 5 star hotel feel like 4 stars. Food wasn't the greatest, but not bad. The only thing I was upset about was them ignoring the "do not disturb" sign, as they got in the room regardless to make the bed and touched our stuff that was on top of it. We were there for only 2 nights and didn't need room cleaning, so we kept the "do not disturb" sign on. Thankfully we weren't in the room when they came in, but I was still upset to find out they ignored the sign.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Piece of Paradise
Beautiful location away from the crowds; great breakfast. Getting there was a bit challenging (curvy two-way one lane road) but worth the effort. If you enjoy cliff hiking, this is for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luna Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place we stayed in Portugal
Everything was absolutely amazing and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote, But Great Place
We loved the apartment, though it was a bit too jammed with furniture. Very comfortable. And the location, just a short walk to the dramatic limestone cliffs and a small, beautiful beach in the central Algarve was perfect. Less than perfect? Just getting to and from the hotel on the narrow, winding one lane roads is an adventure. And unless you never want to explore the area, you have to drive in and out since there is nothing nearby. Also, this is a very family friendly resort, which is fine, but it does result in a lot of infants, toddlers and young children running around and crying in the restaurant/breakfast room, so anything but peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights at this property, our first stop in Portugal arriving from Spain. A very nice property! Small but cozy, it has everything needed for a great vacation…breakfast buffet, options for lunch and dinner, a small bar, two swimming pools plus the beach is less than a 5-minute walk away. Rooms have been recently updated, very nice decor and comfy beds! Special shout out to all the staff, from the guys at the reception to the staff at the restaurant everyone was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on a Friday afternoon and were staying for our son's wedding at the property on Monday. The road to the property is a bit of a nightmare in that it's single track and for a few hundred metres there is nowhere to pass as there are walls on both sides. Parking is good when you get there. Our reception on arrival was disinterested at best, though there was no-one else in reception a disembodied voice from an office called out would have to wait a few minutes. Unfortunately this was symptomatic of the staffing at Vila Alba - beyond slow and obviously a lot of very inexperienced waiting staff some of whom couldn't speak English (this is supposed to be a 5 star resort). Getting service for drinks around the pool and even at the restaurant seating area was next to impossible at times and we and others resorted to going to the bar inside in order to get service. The food at the restaurant was nice enough without ever reaching a memorable level and pretty expensive for what it was. We ate out in Carveiro one night at the Chefs Kitchen which was excellent and attempted to do the same at Benagil but were unable to get an Uber taxi willing to come to the property and we had to cancel our reservation. The two bedroomed apartment was dated with missing cobbles at the entrance and only had a bath with shower. inside. Various cobbles were missing around the resort and the pool also had quite a number gone AWOL. I could go on but I've reached the limit. Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at reception at the time we had specified. First words from a disembodied voice in an adjacent office were you’ll have to wait - this proved to be a potent of things to come. We waited at reception, at the bar and at the restaurant throughout our stay. The staff seemed harassed all the time and to be honest most had little training. As an example on the first night two waiters struggled with a jug of fish soup before depositing its contents all over the table. To get service during the day sitting in the restaurant was not sufficient to get service you had to actually go to the bar each and every time. The pool area could be stunning but the upkeep of the area is poor. Glass around the pool was not cleaned during the 4 days we stayed. Food was ok but not inspiring and generally overpriced. The room itself was dated with the fire extinguisher hanging off the wall ready to fall at any minute - I removed it and placed it on the filler where despite the room being cleaned every day it remained. An iron and a hairdryer worthy of the name were unavailable. I could go on but suffice to say attention to data was non existent and service was at best reluctant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022