Dona Filipa Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (200 reviews)
Vale do Lobo , Vale do Lobo , pt

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Inexperienced staff
Neglected outdoor areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
The hotel is extremely clean, but some outdoor areas like tennis courts and gardens are neglected.
Service
8.4
Staff were friendly and professional, but some inexperienced staff around the pool area were noted.
Location
8.4
Perfectly located hotel with great views and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.4
Spacious and well-appointed rooms, with some issues regarding room allocation at check-in.
Amenities
7.9
The pool area is good, but some aspects need maintenance and upgrades.
Value for Money
8
Good value, but recommendations for improvement to compete with other 5-star hotels.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Breakfast is excellent, but dining options like the bar food received negative comments.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall, a very good experience with certain areas needing attention.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:24

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Luxury Accommodation
Experience breathtaking views of Vale do Lobo Golf Course and the Atlantic Ocean from your balcony at Dona Filipa Hotel. The rooms seamlessly blend modern amenities with classic charm, ensuring a comfortable stay with a touch of elegance.

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in a rejuvenating body massage at Estetica Spa or enjoy a friendly match at one of the 3 floodlit tennis courts. Families can take advantage of the children’s club while guests of all ages can unwind by the outdoor pool overlooking the ocean.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment
Savor extravagant buffets at Kamal by Dona Filipa Restaurant, offering a blend of international and regional cuisines for breakfast and dinner. End your day with a refreshing cocktail at Duques Bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Book now to experience the ultimate blend of luxury, relaxation, and culinary delights at Dona Filipa Hotel.

Important information:

Payment Information:
Individual reservations:
Credit card and identification documents will always be requested upon check-in as a guarantee. Clients that are not credit card holders will have to leave a 25% deposit.

Group Reservations:
For reservations of 10 or more rooms, payment conditions are as follows:
- 10% payment of the total reservation cost must be made to the hotel at the time of booking;
- The remaining 90% must be paid 7 days prior to groups arrival.

The hotel has a specific group (+10 rooms) cancelation policy, that will be informed at time of booking.

Clients departing prior to booked departure date will be charged the complete stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FAO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 200 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Heidy • solo_traveller • gb
3
A lovely family run hotel but needs some modernisation
Pros:

Close to beach the pool

Cons:

The ground floor room and bad mattress and a little old and needs modernisation

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
H
Huseyin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very nice

Cons:

Very good

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
Y
yvonne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Every

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Proximity to sea and beach

Cons:

Some rooms are tired now and need updating. Please put all the 16 and 18 year olds in one part of the hotel, so they can make as much noise as they like without disturbing other guests.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
M
McClure • solo_traveller • ch
5
Nice enough but not 5 stars!!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms were old and run down.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
L
Lucimar • couple • br
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Antonio Carlos • family_with_children • br
8
Vale a pena
Pros:

Excelente localização
Café da manhã perfeito

Cons:

O hotel está antigo. Precisa reformar.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • solo_traveller • ie
8
Excellent
Pros:

I loved the hotel.Staff was excellent.I loved everything.I found it expensive.

Cons:

Breakfast Pool Pooldide , Cocktail bar.I loved the tea in the foya.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • es
2
Location great/everything else average.
Cons:

Found cockroaches in the bathroom

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
G
Gearoid • couple • ae
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
F
Frank • couple • ch
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
H
Heli • couple • fi
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • couple • gb
9
A very classy hotel
Pros:

Excellent position

Cons:

Pool too cold

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
K
Katie • couple • gb
7
Expensive but a nice treat, had a terrible room but I guess you have to pay even more to not look out onto the roof and
Pros:

Near the beach, the staff were wonderful , very clean and great breakfast, the resort shuttle bus

Cons:

No gym, hardly any plug sockets in the room, overlooking the air conditioning units which were noisy

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
M
Maryna • couple • ua
8
Pros:

Very good breakfast, near beach

Cons:

It was my first time in world that I must waiting check out 30 minutes!! It’s not ok. Check out its fast prices and usually takes 2-3 minutes. I spent 30 minutes for this - it’s not ok.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location, fabulous omelettes and breakfast, lovely big rooms, some a bit dated but everything you need. Lovely pool area - could do with heated pool for me

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • couple • gb
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • family_with_children • ie
8
Ideal location close to the restaurants, entertainment and the beach. The sun terrace and pool were excellent and the st
Pros:

The sun terrace and ocean view from our bedroom

Cons:

The bedroom was very dated, but was very clean.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee