Baluarte da Vila Apartments

Hotels
GaspHotel
8.6 (20 reviews)
Largo Porta da Vila, Lagos, 8600 , Lagos , PT

Children allowed

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Wheelchair accessible
Golfing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Sea/view balconies and terraces
Very helpful staff (notably Jessica)
Beautiful pool and poolside setting
Excellent location near old town and beaches
Clean apartments
Quiet atmosphere
Free street parking nearby
Well-equipped kitchens in apartments
Cons:
Pillows need improvement
Reception sometimes unmanned / rarely at desk
Aging pool loungers and old beach towels
Small standard safe / old entrance door knob (security concern)
Occasional missing small toiletries (soap)
Bathroom lighting dim for some guests; curtains let in light
Up-hill walk from old town (requires good shoes)
Occasional tricky apartment door and a few small maintenance issues
Housekeeping every 2 days only (not daily)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Rooms and apartments are repeatedly described as clean and well maintained; one note that housekeeping is every 2 days (not daily) is a minor drawback.
Service
9
Staff — frequently Jessica by name — are praised for being helpful, giving recommendations and organising repairs; reception is occasionally unmanned which was noted as a minor issue.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised for being a short walk to the old town, restaurants and beaches while remaining relatively quiet; some reviews note an uphill walk to reach the property.
Room Quality
8
Rooms offer great views, terraces and spacious layouts for many guests, but some negatives mentioned (pillows, tricky room door, curtains letting in light, and a few reports of small apartments).
Amenities
7.8
Very positive comments about the pool and setting, but several mentions of ageing pool loungers, old beach towels, small standard safe and occasional missing small toiletries (soap).
Value for Money
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall very positive — guests recommend and would return thanks to location, pool, views and helpful staff; a few operational/maintenance issues slightly lowered some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-07 14:56

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Enjoy a relaxing stay with access to our outdoor pool and spa tub.

Modern Facilities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and benefit from tour assistance and a safe deposit box.

Convenient Location
Centrally located in Lagos, our aparthotel is near popular attractions such as Dona Ana Beach and Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse.

Perfectly situated for a wonderful vacation, book your stay at Baluarte da Vila Apartments now!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: FAO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    No pets

  • Smoking

    No smoking

  • General

    Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Bregje family_with_children nl
8
We had a really relaxed and comfortable stay.
Pros:

The apartments were really clean. Good matrasses. We really liked the location. Close to the beach, easy walk into the town. Loads of very nice restaurants.

Cons:

In apartment 302 the smell of cleaning products was really too intense. You could work on the lights in the bathroom of room 403. Also we used the stove. The stove settings were not readible anymore.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
T
Tracey extended_group gb
8
Really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Great location and great roof top view . Large rooms and good facilities re the kitchen and fridge .

Cons:

The bathroom needs updating . The shower curtain around the bath needed replacing . It would be better with just a modern shower in there . Some of the pool areas needs attention , just a little tired looking .

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
P
Prayer family_with_children ph
9
Great location, parking not too hard to find. Helpful staff & nice pool + terrace views.
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
C
Cuthbert extended_group ie
9
The stay was flawless from check in to check out. Stunning location to wonder from the town.
Pros:

Felt really welcomed by the staff ( Andrea) always friendly and accomodating. The room was freshly decorated overlooking the pool which was great setup with ample sun loungers and outdoor shower.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
S
Suratiningsih Angen family_with_children no
6
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Nathaniel family_with_children us
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
M
Mattae family_with_children ca
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
M
Marco couple de
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
A
Ann couple ie
10
Great location, walk down the hill to beach and restaurants. Quiet and fabulous views from the terrace
Pros:

Gorgeous views from the terrace

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
J
John extended_group us
10
Vacation!
Pros:

Great location, enjoyed the property.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
H
Hanna couple no
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
L
lesley couple gb
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
C
Cornelia couple de
10
Pros:

Tolle Unterkunft in perfekter Lage und trotzdem ruhig. Die Mitarbeiter waren super hilfsbereit und haben uns tolle Tipps für Restaurant und Ausflugsmöglichkeiten gegeben.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple nl
8
Fijne locatie met mooie studio
Pros:

Fijne locatie, dicht bij strand en stad. Mooie studio met balkon.

Cons:

Onze studio, en vele andere kamers, kijken uit op het zwembad. Dit vond ik persoonlijk wat minder ivm geluid en privacy.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Louise couple ie
8
Great location and cute apartment.
Pros:

Lovely studio apartment with gorgeous view. Location was excellent, can walk everywhere. Cleaned rooms and new towels every two days.

Cons:

Pool appeared to have a scum on top and had items like stones, leaves and sand so possibly just needs more regular cleaning. Apartment needed new pillows.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Veerle couple be
9
Zeer aangenaam verblijf, zelfs voor 11 dagen, een aanrader!
Pros:

Studio was net groot genoeg met alles erop en eraan. De stilte van de omgeving, ondanks zeer dicht bij het het oude stadsgedeelte.

Cons:

Eigenlijk niets.
Als ik toch iets moet zeggen, is dat het water van het zwembad soms een beetje te koud was..

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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borungbe solo_traveller ng
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Marvin couple nl
9
Heerlijk verblijf, op toplocatie, dicht bij het centrum maar wel rustig en zeer schoon. We komen graag terug! 😀
Pros:

Netheid uitzicht zwembad en lokatie

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
M
Marion couple nl
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple au
10
Fantastic spot to stay to explore Lagos. Very comfortable and spacious. Lovely views from the terrace.
Pros:

Great location. Nicely decorated. Well equipped.

Cons:

Nothing, it was great!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee