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Vila Alba Resort

5.0 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Marinha Beach

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On the beach, beach towels
Sundeck
Exterior
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Suite, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • BarBarBar
  • Breakfast available
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  • GymGymGym
The price is $191
$206 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

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Praia de Albandeira, Lagoa, 8400-403
  • Popular LocationMarinha Beach20 min walk
  • Popular LocationBenagil Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSenhora da Rocha Beach15 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)48 min drive
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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

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 914 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 914 sq ft
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 bedrooms apartment for two

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

2 bedrooms apartment for two

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 914 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Double)

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

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Double)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 914 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lagoa

Located in Lagoa, Vila Alba Resort is on the beach. Portimão Marina and Albufeira Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marinha Beach and Benagil Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Racing. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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What's nearby

  • Marinha Beach - 20 min walk
  • Algar de Benagil - 8 min drive
  • Benagil Beach - 10 min drive
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 15 min drive
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Restaurante O Litoral - 6 min drive
  • Terrace Grill - 14 min drive
  • O Pescador Benagil - 6 min drive
  • Burguer Ranch - 5 min drive
  • Snack Bar Palmeiras - 14 min drive

About this property

Vila Alba Resort

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the ocean
Located close to Marinha Beach, Vila Alba Resort provides an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body wrap, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Morgadinho, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Morgadinho

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and February 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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:

  • 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

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

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub, while guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and spa tub with adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Alba Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Alba Resort?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Alba Resort on Jun 2, 2024 start from $190.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Vila Alba Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Alba Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vila Alba Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vila Alba Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Vila Alba Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per person applies.

Where is Vila Alba Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lagoa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Albandeira Beach and Marinha Beach. Benagil Beach is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 379 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 379 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana Gabriela, Huntington Beach

Traveled 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

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

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

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

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and well finished. However 2 coffee pods on arrival and nothing after that. No bottled water which is unusual for a 5*. Breakfast poor and just 1 restaurant which is also poor. Id advice to rent a car. But overall I wouldn’t recommend this resort at all. There are many other 5* resorts in the Algrave that truly deserve their 5* rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place. Rooms are nice. Restaurant is awesome and the beach area is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good hotel. Clean and bright. With friendly service. A little remote if looking to use taxi/Uber to get around. Also please start to put water in the rooms :(
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super quiet and stunning location
Super quiet for recovering from hectic travels and enjoying the beach and stunning walks. The two bed apartments were a good size and more than adequate for our group of three and would be preferable for two as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Lucas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: quiet location, water views, playground for kids, suite with 2 separate bedrooms, good breakfast Cons: we booked specifically because there was a heated pool and we were visiting in Dec. After arriving, they informed us the heated pool would only be open 3-7pm because the hotel wasn't very busy (pool has no lifeguard or attendants... they just refused to unlock it for us). The gym consisted of a few aerobic machines. Mattresses were terrible, could feel the springs. Lunch for a family of 4 cost 90euros and felt like a ripoff. 14e for a bad margherita pizza. 18e for a bowl of pasta. No idea how this is a 5 star hotel. If it wasn't so expensive we wouldnt have been so disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Manuela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night
Nice play to stay for a couple of days. Very calm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here during part of our honeymoon trip, and the Vila Alba Resort was truly a highlight of our trip. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs - even providing an early check-in and late check-out! The property itself is absolutely stunning - with an infinity pool and outdoor restaurant overlooking the cliffy beaches. The rooms seemed newly updated and were super clean. This resort has everything you need yet offers a small, boutique feel - a bit away from the other touristy areas. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Boris

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice Resort - Few Minor Things to Watch
First of all, let me state that the surrounding area (cliffs, beach) is just gorgeous - you can't stop taking pictures. The resort is well maintained, although slightly dated, however it's being remodeled, which is both good and bad (IMHO). We booked a deluxe room, which looked quite nice on pictures and we were surprised it costed about the same as a 2-bdr unit, When we arrived and checked in, we were shocked to see how small the room was. Everything was sparkling clean, brand new and automated. The bathroom was on a smaller side as well, but manageable. The shower door, that opens outside, touches the floor and pushes away the mat in front, so you have to step on the slippery tile floor when exiting the shower. After spending a night, we asked to change the room and we were offered a 2 bedroom unit for no charge - many thanks to the resort administration. This unit was a bit dated, but we really did not care about this. We later heard (not sure if it's true, but seems to be) was that the resort splits 2-bdr units into 2 and we got a smaller part of the split. The breakfast was very nice, lunch and dinner had somewhat limited menu, but it was fine. One more thing - the road (2-way) to the resort is very narrow and curly, so be very careful driving and watch for the signs to yield to upcoming traffic. I am still giving this stay 4 stars because of the staff, grounds and location - we really enjoyed it - you can hike all the way to Benagil caves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021