Vila Alba Resort

Hotels
8.8 (1383 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 1383 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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Venture • couple • us
10
Incredible views, trails and beaches just steps away from the property. Great breakfast and staffand
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful rooms and grounds. So close to hiking and awesome beaches.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Eulália • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • nl
9
Beautiful location with a well take care resort park.
Pros:

A great resort area, isolated and distant from the overloaded, overbuilt tourist areas, close to nature, a beautiful park and only a few meters away from the picturesque coastline with great views on the rocks and the sea. Good (sea) views from our spacious 2-room suite allow for a relaxing evening and a good sleep, with a very good breakfast buffet with similarly good views - overall a very nice short stay, which we actually prolonged by a bit since we liked it so much.

Cons:

Unfortunately, in pre-season, the restaurant was not open, and there is nothing close-by either, but there was a good room-service which we tried once. Overall the pre-season pricing is a quite good value, I dont know about the high-season pricing.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Correia • couple • gb
10
A magic few days in Paradise.
Pros:

Alba resort is a amazing place.
The locatiion and staff 5 stars
Cant wait to return
We explore alot of the Algarve and also went to Evora in the Alentejo.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Will • family_with_children • us
6
Worn down facility
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and view

Cons:

Broken down beds, sofas,shower, hot tub and no bar/restaurant.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Serena • couple • it
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Janina • couple • nl
9
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Mihaela • couple • es
10
Bonito lugar
Pros:

Un sitio muy tranquilo y bonito cuando es fuera de temporada. Zona muy verde, piscinas, bonitas instalaciones en general. Camas y almohadas muy cómodas.

Cons:

El spa tenía los cristales sucios y en general necesita un lavado de cara para un resort de 5 estrellas. Además, la sauna no estaba encendida el primer día. Había que dejar 25 euros de depósito para cada toalla que te obligan a llevar al spa. Las cápsulas de café en la habitación eran justamente dos y no se repusieron en los días siguientes. Lavabo un poco roto por los lados, aunque la habitación en general era muy buena. Un poco oscura y pequeña por ser situada en planta baja.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Manjunath • family_with_children • gb
10
Loved the property. I would love to go again. Only request is to provide more water or bigger water bottles every day fo
Pros:

Amazing location breathtaking views just behind the premise, little pricey yet worth the money. Good Breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
9
Perfect retreat, wonderful service, and stunning location!
Pros:

Beautiful property with lovely gardens and grounds, steps away from the paths along the ocean, and two very nice beaches, which we were had almost entirely to ourselves (there was a fisherman on top of the cliff, but we were just walking in the sand, enjoying the waves tickle our toes!!

Cons:

One tiny thing, I hardly even want to mention…we were slightly sad that all they had was room service for dinner…it’s okay because the room was beautiful (the best bed & linens I’ve experienced in a long time!!!
Also the breakfast more than made up for it, it was ample and delicious, I didn’t have to ear again until dinner! We only stayed for a night, but because we were in the shoulder season, we felt we had the entire resort to ourselves!! Indeed, we felt like we were bougie on a budget, and I would happily recommend to others, and would return (free parking!) and while not in town, the proximity to trails and beaches was superb. I didn’t stay long enough to use the spa, but I imagine, based on my room, that it is excellent. Pools and saunas, and I didn’t bring a bathing suit?! That’s my own fault ;)

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Ouafa • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Les bruits horribles la nuit ( tuyauterie…) . Insonorisation absente. Je n’arrivais pas à dormir et cela a gâché mon séjour.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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projeto • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Galeziowski • couple • pl
9
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Yurisander • family_with_children • pt
9
Foi boa
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Um funcionário da recepção

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Ana Cristina • extended_group • pt
5
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Hotel em decadência, não é 5 estrelas nem água quente tinha!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • de
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Leonardo Daniel • family_with_children • es
7
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

La ubicación está genial, con acceso directo a la playa. La zona del spa muy tranquila. Desayuno muy completo.

Cons:

Los amenities del baño muy justos, solo lo imprescindible.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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SANDRA • family_with_children • es
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sjoerd • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Adembenemende locatie
Vriendelijk personeel
Een verwarmd zwembad, ideaal in het voorjaar en najaar
We komen zeker nog eens terug!

Cons:

Ontbijt wisselde per dag van buffet naar a la carte

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee