Vila Alba Resort

Hotels
8.8 (1553 reviews)
Praia de Albandeira, Cx. Postal 377 X , Carvoeiro , pt

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Nice amenities
Cons:
Limited breakfast variety
Dinner offerings below expectations
Poor road access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
The reviews indicate that the hotel was clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.98
Numerous reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.12
The location was highlighted for its beautiful environment and proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
8.87
Rooms were reported as nicely appointed and comfortable.
Amenities
8.7
General satisfaction with amenities such as the spa and pools.
Value for Money
8.46
Concerns were raised about some aspects of the dining options.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Breakfast options were good, but some dissatisfactions with dinner offerings.
Overall Experience
8.98
Overall positive sentiment with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 06:35

Property Description

Luxury Beachfront Escape at Vila Alba Resort

Nestled on the secluded Albandeira Beach, Vila Alba Resort offers an exquisite retreat with an infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, lush gardens, and a delightful restaurant.

Elegant Accommodations and Dining Experience

Indulge in the charm of rooms and suites featuring polished wooden floors and picturesque views. Delight your palate at Morgadinho à la carte restaurant with its panoramic ocean vistas, or unwind at the Lounge Bar with refreshing drinks and snacks.

Rejuvenation and Recreation

For the active guests, golf and horse riding are available nearby, while those seeking relaxation can opt for the diverse treatments offered at the resort.

Book now to experience the ultimate blend of luxury and tranquility at Vila Alba Resort, just a short drive from Faro International Airport with complimentary on-site parking.

Important information:

Please note that each child is charged 50% of the adults' fee.

Guests should include their invoicing details (name, address and VAT number) in the Special Requests box when booking.

Please note that the use of swimming cap is compulsory for the indoor swimming pool and hot tub.

Please note that pre-payment is charged at the time of the reservation.

Please note that guests must communicate food intolerance, if any, 24 hours prior to arrival.

During the winter season, due to low occupancy, our services will unfortunately be limited!
Therefore, from the 1st of November until end of March, the restaurant will only be open for breakfast and after that the restaurant and kitchen will be closed, so there will be no additional services such as lunch, bar or dinner.
However, there is a room service menu available in the room from 12pm to 9pm, which must be requested at least 1 hour in advance.
As for the spa, massages and treatments are not available, but you can use free of charges the heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, gym and outdoor pools.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.
Guests 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.
Bar is closed from 2027-03-31 until 2026-11-01
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1553 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Maxime family_with_children be
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Kays family_with_children ma
5
Endroit chaleureux et idéal pour se ressourcer
Pros:

La localisation géographique
La qualité du personnel à la réception et au restaurant

Cons:

Hygiène et propreté : le service de chambre n’était pas à la hauteur et le personnel désagréable.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Friederike family_with_children at
6
Lovely location but the rooms need to be updated
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing, the dinner at the restaurant was really good too. The staff at the restaurant and the kids club were very kind. The location is the biggest plus, even without a car we had a great time and it’s very easy to catch an Uber or Bolt to go somewhere.

Cons:

The room was a huge disappointment, we knew from
the photos and reviews that it would be a bit dated, but it was worse than expected. There were a lot of ants as well as some small white insects all over the chairs in our kitchen - they seem to have been book lice, harmless to humans, but still not nice to see in a hotel room. Some of the furniture should have been replaced a long time ago. Unfortunately the resort is not what we would have expected from a five star stay.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Yoni solo_traveller il
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Marzena extended_group fr
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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rudy family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

Situation idéale. Belle plage à proximité. Très beaux extérieurs. Personnels très sympathiques et efficaces.

Cons:

Chambre vieillissante. Probleme de climatisation. Cher pour les prestations fournies.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Piotr family_with_children pl
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Filippo family_with_children it
5
Così così
Pros:

Bella la zona piscine

Cons:

Lo staff. In particolare, la pulizia camera è stata approssimativa e siamo stati sollecitati a ridosso del check out a lasciare la camera.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Vieira family_with_children fr
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Fiona family_with_children au
6
Lovely hotel in a very special location, but needs a lot of work and improvements to actually consider itself 5-star!
Pros:

Rooms are very spacious and main pool area is lovely. Great beach and hikes adjoining the property.

Cons:

In need of an upgrade, rooms are dated, gym equipment is old and broken, umbrellas by the pool are falling apart.
No shuttle bus to town, no soap in the shower, pool service for drinks and food was inadequate, food at the restaurant was very basic and not delicious, breakfast buffet was the same every day and felt like leftovers had been reheated

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Hélio Bento solo_traveller pt
10
Pros:

Ideal para uns dia em família!
Praia a menos de 7 minutos a pé, a limpeza e o conforto dos quartos são excepcionais!
Localização espetacular, principalmente se o que buscam é tranquilidade e silêncio!

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
B
Bosse solo_traveller pt
3
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

coffee was bad, kids running everywhere

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Juliane family_with_children at
9
Alles Top!
Pros:

Sehr schönes Frühstück, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, tolles Abendessen

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Jose family_with_children es
8
Pros:

La ubicación y las vistas. Entorno tranquilo.

Cons:

El camino para llegar es dificultoso. Un único carril para ambos sentidos. El spa lleno de niños jugando sin control.
El restaurante a la carta no tiene buena relacion calidad-precio

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The pools were amazing as was the breakfast buffet, the rooms were clean and spacious and we loved the short walk to the beach.

Cons:

As a family of 5 one of our beds was the sofa bed which was really uncomfortable. If you don't have a car its in the middle of nowhere so you have to get cabs everywhere, a shuttle bus into town wouldn't be a bad idea.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Pathfinder706810 Family Lisbon, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
10
Excellent
Pros:

We landed in paradise wonderful location fantastic service

2026-08-19 via Tripadvisor
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Ligita couple lt
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Markus family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Frühstück war super; toller Ausblick auf das Meer; guter Service

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sophie family_with_children gb
4
Beautiful location but the hotel is not 5 star and is definitely not worth the money
Pros:

The location was beautiful

Cons:

The room was dated, there were broken things such as plug sockets and hand soap and the tap made a very loud noise when in use. The breakfast was the same every morning with no changes at all.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Francisco solo_traveller pt
9
Pros:

Conforto e tranquilidade

Cons:

Acessos e carregamento elétrico de carro

2026-08-18 via Nuitee