Vila Alba Resort

Hotels
8.8 (1377 reviews)
Praia de Albandeira, Cx. Postal 377 X , Carvoeiro , pt

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Clubhouse
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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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 2026-03-31 until 2026-02-13
Bar is closed from 2027-03-31 until 2026-11-01

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 10 years old stay for € 75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 11 years old and over stay for € 150 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1377 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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Vânia • family_with_children • pt
7
Cons:

Estrada em muito mau estado para o acesso cama de casal com dois colchões q não era confortável ao meio.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Ferdinand • couple • ch
7
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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le bon • couple • fr
10
Paradis
Pros:

Tout... Endroit absolument exceptionnel ... Un vrai paradis ... Spot incroyable ... Nous sommes tombés littéralement amoureux.... Nous reviendrons ...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cons:

RAS

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrey • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karoline • extended_group • gb
9
Relaxing, refreshing, and aesthetically pleasing; an escape from touristic spots
Pros:

The facility and the property are gorgeous! They are well thought through and the connection to the beach is great! (Just make sure to keep an rye on kids as the ground is uneven and you walk straight to cliffs.) The breakfast is amazing. It has all sorts of fruits, bakery, english style eggs and sausage and bacon breakfast that is actually suitable for a non-british person! The view from the restaurant is beautiful. The staff was super friendly! The apartment was great and really big and even had a full kitchen.

Cons:

The trip was mainly positive! Small notes: The dinner wasn’t the best (we had a carbonara which was liquidy like thin soup, but the octopus was alright; might have been a one off because of a wedding happening there and staff shortage but we never returned), however the location offers many well rated restaurants within 10-15min uber drive. Please note you have to reserve spots for dinner, which makes it less flexible. The pool water is way too cold, everyone shivered when entering and people didn’t linger in the pool. Nonetheless it was a refreshing stay and the accommodation was simply stunning and still worth 5stars. One more note, we had issues with the safe and despite the kindness of the staff, it wasn’t able to be fixed quickly and more dropped under the carpet. But the property felt safe enough to just leave the jewelry in a drawer instead.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ottilie • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

L'endroit est magnifique. Peu de passage car au bout d'une route sans issue. De superbes criques sont accessibles à 5min à pied. La vue depuis le restaurant est très belle.

Cons:

Le petit-déjeuner manque cruellement de diversité.
Le SPA était impratiquable en journée car rempli d'enfants qui hurlaient et couraient partout. Ce qui a globalement nui à la quiétude aux alentours des piscines et du lieu pourtant bien isolé du tourisme. Quel dommage !

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • gb
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joao paulo • family_with_children • br
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Javier • couple • es
10
Cómoda y placentera
Pros:

El desayuno muy bueno y la ubicación perfecta

Cons:

Los accesos a playa

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • family_with_children • ie
8
We really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

The pools were v nice. Plenty of sun loungers. Staff v nice and helpful. Beds comfortable and aircon worked well

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kareem • couple • us
8
I would stay again and recommend, if upgrades to the rooms and the menu take place.
Pros:

The place was serene and secluded and only a 15 minute ride from the action. The beach and its view was beautiful. The staff amazing!

Cons:

My room was not top quality. The shower fixtures were hanging off the wall. There was a soon to be leak situation in the ceiling in the bathroom. I had two spiders in my room the day I arrived. The property is located on lush green property, but if insects are in the room and the windows and doors are shut and the fixtures are hanging it tells me the place needs upgrading, a little. The food was subpar.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ludovic • couple • fr
10
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Pires Monteiro • couple • pt
8
Pros:

The staff was super helpfull.
The room was comfortable.
Very praceful.

Cons:

The Spa, specially the indoor pool area needs some renovation.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Armelle • couple • fr
10
Magnifique séjour au bord du sentier des falaises
Pros:

Ce complexe hôtelier est de taille raisonnable , jolis bâtiments dans un environnement paysager très bien entretenu.
La chambre était très confortable ( double au rez de chaussée )
Il n’y avait pas beaucoup de touristes lors de notre séjour début janvier , nous avons apprécié le calme du petit déjeuner et de plus très bon
Le magnifique sentier des 7 Vallées suspendues est accessible depuis l’hôtel , motif de notre choix de séjourner au Vila Alba

Cons:

L’établissement est un peu reculé dans la campagne mais facilement accessible néanmoins

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
8
Keine 5 Sterne.
Pros:

Sehr schöne Anlage und gut gepflegt, bis auf ein paar Ausnahmen. Wir hatten ein schönes Zimmer. Große Dusche. Bequemes Bett mit zwei Kopfkissen. Einer von uns fand die Kopfkissen gut, der andere eher nicht so. :-)

Cons:

Frühstück gibt es erst ab 8.00 Uhr. Vom Frühstück haben wir uns mehr versprochen. Das Brot langweilig und pappig. Die Brötchen hart. Am ersten Tag war der Joghurt natur extrem dünn. Dieser wurde gestreckt, vermutlich sogar mit Wasser. Denn er hatte keinen Geschmack mehr. Am zweiten Tag war der Joghurt o.k., aber es gab nur noch zwei Reste Müsli/Cornflakes. Es waren wirklich nur Reste!
Der Frühstücksraum macht einen sehr kühlen Eindruck.
Als wir hier waren, hatte es gestürmt und stark geregnet, sodass es im Frühstücksraum reingeregnet hat. Passiert, ist auch nicht das Problem. Aber es fühlte sich niemand verantwortlich, die großen Pfützen zu beseitigen. Stattdessen wurde sehr laut Besteck und Geschirr sortiert. Hat beim Frühstück gestört. Und wäre bei den wenigen Gästen auch nicht notwendig gewesen.
Die Duschtür ließ sich nicht schließen. Ca. 5 cm stand sie offen. Warum wird so etwas nicht gemeldet und beseitigt?
Heizung und Klima wird modern über ein Display gesteuert. Dieses befindet sich genau neben dem Kopfende am Bett - und es leuchtet die ganze Nacht extrem hell.
Die Minibar ist sehr klein.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Yu • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • couple • pt
6
Cons:

A precisar de renovar. Staff sem formação ou com pouca.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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WEIWEI • family_with_children • cn
10
Pros:

很不错

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Noémie • family_with_children • be
8
Pros:

Très belle localisation

Cons:

Établissement totalement endormi pendant l’hiver

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • de
7
Insgesamt war der Aufenthalt sehr angenehm, wenn man von den in die Jahre gekommen zerschlissenen Inventar absieht.
Pros:

Die Unterkunft hat einen großen, kostenfreien Parkplatz, die Anlage insgesamt ist sehr weitläufig und schön hergerichtet. Mit zwei Außen Pools und einen Innen Pool.

Cons:

Die Unterkunft ist ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen, zerschlissenes Inventar, Reparaturen werden nur notdürftig ausgeführt, am Pool fehlen Fliesen, die abgefallen sind. Es wird insgesamt nichts mehr investiert, hat man den Eindruck

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee