Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

Hotels
9.3 (1285 reviews)
Praia das Gaivotas - Alporchinhos Porches , Armação de Pêra , PT

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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:
Exceptional staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Great food
Cons:
High prices
Minor service errors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.94
The rooms were clean and well maintained, overall cleanliness is good but some guests had minor concerns.
Service
9.41
Staff were extremely friendly, attentive, and professional throughout the stay.
Location
9.95
Exceptional location with stunning views and close proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, with great amenities provided.
Amenities
8.93
Good variety of amenities including a beautiful garden and private beach.
Value for Money
8.39
Some guests found the hotel a bit expensive relative to some aspects of the dining experience.
Food and Beverage
9.44
Breakfast and dining options were praised, but some found room service lacking.
Overall Experience
9.91
Guests consistently reported an outstanding and memorable stay at the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 06:17

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Outdoor Pools
Indulge in thalassotherapy treatments and hot stone massages at the luxurious spa. Relax by one of the 6 outdoor pools overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Gourmet Dining Options
Savor gourmet Portuguese cuisine at the B&G Restaurant or enjoy seafood and summer barbecues at the Terrace Grill. End your day with a drink at the Tonic Lounge Bar with stunning sea views.

Direct Beach Access and Wellness Activities
With direct access to Praia das Gaivotas beach, enjoy a day of sun and sand. Stay active with 3 tennis courts, 1 padel court, a fitness center, and yoga classes offered at the resort.

Book your stay at Vilalara Thalassa Resort for a luxurious and rejuvenating experience by the Atlantic Ocean.

Important information:

Please note that guests who do not stay the full length of their reservation after check-in will be charged the total amount of the reservation.

Please note that for bookings that include more than 1 child, guests must inform the property in advance. The reservation is then subject to confirmation, due to the capacity of each accommodations type.

Please note that free parking is subject to availability.

Please note that check-in for apartments is from 16.00.

Please note that all guests must present the credit card used to secure the reservation during check-in. Confirmation of ownership will be made upon presentation of an official identification document. If you are not the owner or intend to pay at the hotel with a credit card different from the one used to guarantee the reservation, the hotel will refund any amount already charged on the card used for guarantee. Full payment of the reservation will be made in person using the new credit card provided.

Please note when booking 5 rooms or more, different policies will apply and a deposit is required to guarantee the reservation. The property will be in contact to confirm the amount to be prepaid and provide further informationGuests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1285 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.94
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.44
Overall Experience: 9.91
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Sarah • couple • de
10
Perfekten Erholung direkt am Meer!
Pros:

Wunderschöne Anlage, die durch die vielen Pflanzen gar nicht wirklich wie eine „Anlage“ wirkt, was wir großartig fanden‘

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Estefania • couple • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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thomas • couple • ch
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Paweł • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • nl
10
Geweldig hotel met zeer service gericht personeel en vriendelijk
Pros:

Luxe comfort personeel varieteit restaurants

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Julien • couple • de
10
A relaxing retreat with a stunning seafront.
Pros:

Relaxing and cozy space with a beautiful seafront, multiple pools and an excellent wellness spa.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Maria Jesus • couple • es
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
6
Pros:

Beautiful property. Big gym. Pretty beach. Good food. Farm to table restaurant was a highlight of our stay!

Cons:

If you are a couple without children, you won’t be able to have a relaxing holiday here. It is, basically, a children’s camp. All pools are full of either screaming children or teenagers playing ball and being loud. They have 3 pool areas and none of those are quiet / adults only. We spent three nights and were not able to find a quiet place during this time. Also, they assigned us a room facing the biggest kids pool … Where is a common sense to give this room to a couple! Had to change rooms. Beach was polluted and impossible to swim. If you don’t go early in the morning you won’t be able to secure a bed by the beach or the pool. People are allowed to smoke in the beds by the beach. So if you are not a smoker you have to suffer your neighbors.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Maria Sol • extended_group • ar
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • ch
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • couple • ch
10
Would highly recommend - had a really good stay
Pros:

Beautiful location - staff very very friendly and helpful- great hotel for all generations and yet peaceful

Cons:

The spa

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jamie-lea • couple • au
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • pt
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Oran • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • family_with_children • es
10
Tranquilidad y relax absoluto
Pros:

Las instalaciones y el personal que es maravilloso.

Cons:

Precios hípercaros, cervezas a 9€ y platos sencillos a 25-30€, excesivamente caro.
Cierran de las piscinas muy pronto(18h)

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • ru
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Bettina • couple • at
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • couple • de
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • je
10
A stunning property with excellent staff, facilities and rooms.
Pros:

The gardens and pool area were exceptional, as was the beach. The on site restaurants were also sublime. We especially enjoyed Raizes - it’s a must try! The staff were all amazing with our 8 month old baby, it was our first holiday as a family and they couldn’t have made it any easier for us.

Cons:

A buffet style dinner area, similar to how the property serves its breakfast, would be a good addition to the à la carte restaurants. This gives more flexibility when with kids - otherwise we loved everything!

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee