Ria Park Garden Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (556 reviews)
Vale do Lobo , Vale do Lobo , pt

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff service
Good location
Cons:
Noisy central atrium
High restaurant prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
Specific concerns were raised about amenities needing replenishment.
Service
9.05
Numerous comments indicate exceptional staff service and helpfulness.
Location
8.55
Many reviews praised the location, though noted it was far from the airport.
Room Quality
8.05
Guests mentioned that while rooms were spacious, some were slightly dated.
Amenities
7.55
Amenities like the pool were noted, but some guests mentioned needing to request items.
Value for Money
8.05
Overall perceived as good but mentioned high restaurant prices.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Food was generally well-received, with specific complaints about breakfast coffee.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall enjoyable stay despite some minor inconveniences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:43

Property Description

Tropical Gardens and Pool Oasis
Immerse yourself in the lush tropical gardens and flower-enclosed pool at Ria Park Garden Hotel, nestled within Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Luxurious Accommodations and Relaxation
Indulge in spacious rooms and suites with private terraces, satellite TVs, and access to a spa with a hot tub and Turkish bath. Enjoy the hotel's concessioned beach area, tennis courts, and football field.

Culinary Delights and Nearby Attractions
Savor fresh seafood and international cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, unwind at the pool bar, or explore nearby golf courses like Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. With Vilamoura just 12 km away, your perfect getaway awaits.

Important information:



Please note that a supplement will be applied to children between 13 and 17 years old that share the bedroom with the parents (depending on the room capacity). This supplement will be charged at check-in.

Portuguese Tourism Board Registration Number: 1264/RNETGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 556 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.25
M
Małgorzata family_with_children pl
10
Pros:

smaczne i różnorodne śniadania

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller gb
8
I would return!
Pros:

Location and Room, Bed and Shower was excellent

Cons:

That they never refilled my water or tea and coffee had to ask

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Carla family_with_children pt
8
Pros:

O pequeno almoço era excelente, os produtos eram de excelente qualidade!

Cons:

A localização, ser mais próximo de restaurantes .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
david couple gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
I
Igor solo_traveller fr
5
Pros:

Pas terrible très ancien

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple gb
9
2025-11-18 via Nuitee
J
Jenny solo_traveller ch
8
2025-11-14 via Nuitee
E
EMMA couple gb
10
2025-10-24 via Nuitee
K
Katherine solo_traveller gb
5
adequate
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Central atrium v v noisy, I could hear the piano and bar noise in my room

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
S
Slime family_with_children fr
7
Hébergement correcte
Pros:

Le cadre et l’environnement c’est calme et très beau! Une petite bulle de paix!

Cons:

C’est mon expérience personnelle mais on nous a informé qu’ils ont changé l’hébergement et j’étais assez déçue à l’arrivée par rapport au choix que j’ai fait et payée sur booking. Et 2eme point c’est loin de l’aéroport si on veut juste passer une nuit à Faro car je devais partir en Espagne le lendemain.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
L
LUIS couple pt
8
2025-10-06 via Nuitee
W
Wiliam couple ie
10
A wonderful hotel to stay at. staff from housemaid to front of house staff were a credit to this
Pros:

Food was excellent. Staff superb and so helpful.
Close to Faro airport.

Cons:

Parking was very restricted

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
F
Francoise couple fr
7
2025-09-12 via Nuitee
G
Graeme
8
Welcome Upgrade
Pros:

We actually stayed at the Ria Park Hotel & Spa - an upgrade offered by The Ria Park Garden Hotel - and accepted willingly.
Slightly disappointed that our room wasn't upgraded as the hotel was very quiet and I had informed them that it was our anniversary.
Having said that, we had a lovely stay and the service from all staff was generally excellent. Housekeeping was a little random!

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
C
Carmen couple es
9
2025-09-09 via Nuitee
B
Burak family_with_children pt
7
Pros:

Gürültüsüz bir ortamdı. Sarhoşlar, bağıranlar yoktu. Çocuklar havuzdan memnundu. Havuz çevresinin büyük ağaçları ortama sıcak bir hava veriyordu. Kaldığımız oda çok büyüktü. Balkondan havuzu, ağaçları, aya, yıldızları görmek huzurlu idi. Hava sıcaklığı oldukça ılıman idi.

Cons:

Bölge özellikle İngiliz turistlerin çok ağırlıkta olduğu lüks bir yerde imiş. Otel'de canlı müzik, happy hour vs hiç bir hareketlilik yok. Yakınlardaki restoranlara vs araba ile gitmek gerekiyor. Fiyatlar oldukça yüksek .
Tesis fotoğraflarda görünenden daha küçük. Otoparkta yer yeterli değil.
Otelin özel plajına shuttle ile gidiliyor. Orada havlu veriyorlar, ama şezlong ve şemsiye için yarım ekstra günlük 20 euro istiyorlar.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple gb
9
A high quality stay. Excellent public areas & great location close to beach & boardwalk.
Pros:

Loved the hotel, breakfast & ambience. Only disappointment was the coffee at breakfast. It really was very inferior & could be so easily improved (in my opinion). Cafetieres for filter coffee would have been good or a better grade of coffee machine.

Cons:

Terrible coffee at breakfast. This was our only complaint.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
S
Stefan family_with_children de
8
2025-09-03 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
9
2025-09-01 via Nuitee
D
David couple ie
10
2025-08-31 via Nuitee