Hotel Vila Bela

Hotels
8.6 (978 reviews)
Rua da Praia, nº23/25 , Porto da Cruz , PT
+351 291 563 381

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms
Poor breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Multiple comments indicated stains and issues with cleanliness in some rooms.
Service
9.3
Service was generally good, but there were issues with communication and handling overbookings.
Location
9.5
The hotel has a great location next to the ocean, praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8
Some rooms were noisy and there were complaints about space and amenities.
Amenities
8.5
Basic amenities were provided, but there were complaints about the breakfast setup.
Value for Money
8.5
Guests felt they received decent value, but quality issues affected perception.
Food and Beverage
8
The breakfast quality was mentioned negatively, particularly regarding the coffee.
Overall Experience
9
Overall a pleasant experience due to location, despite some service and cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 08:26

Property Description

Stunning Ocean Views
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from your room or while dining at the on-site restaurant.

Convenient Location
Located just 100 meters from Praia da Alagoa beach, Vila Bela offers easy access to the beach and nearby attractions like Porto da Cruz promenade.

Surfing Paradise
Indulge in a thrilling surf experience at Praia da Alagoa with surfing lessons available at Calhau Surf School, owned by Hotel Vila Bela.

To experience all this and more, book your stay at Vila Bela now!

Important information:

For arrivals between 20:00 and 08:00, please inform Hotel Vila Bela of your flight details and/or approximate time of arrival.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 978 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9
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Evelyne • family_with_children • fr
8
je recommande ce petit hôtel situé près du littoral et tout près de la piscine d'eau de mer municipa
Pros:

Petit balcon donnant sur le littoral, petit déjeuner très copieux, chambre spacieuse, mobilier classique en bois, bon confort.

Cons:

Pas de souvenirs précis de quelque chose ou d'un évènement que nous n'aurions pas apprécié.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • couple • pl
9
Pros:

Lokalizacja w spokojniejszej części wyspy, piękne widoki.

Cons:

Mało urozmaicone śniadania.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Lauréna • family_with_children • fr
9
Un excellent séjour, sublimé par une vue exceptionnelle, un accueil chaleureux et un petit-déjeuner
Pros:

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour. La chambre était très confortable, les lits également et la vue était tout simplement à couper le souffle, avec un panorama direct sur la plage. Le petit-déjeuner était également remarquable, préparé avec beaucoup de soin et composé de produits de qualité. Les hôtes étaient toujours souriants, attentionnés et accueillants, ce qui a largement contribué à rendre notre expérience encore plus agréable.

Cons:

S'il fallait relever un point d'amélioration, plutôt qu'un point négatif, ce serait concernant la propreté du sol, qui aurait mérité un nettoyage un peu plus approfondi. En dehors de cela, tout était parfait et nous n'avons rien d'autre à signaler

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Arnaud • couple • ch
5
Absolute mid
Pros:

Views from the balcony, location in the village

Cons:

Breakfast, lack of staff (nobody there for check-in & check out), other guests not respecting the quiet hours)

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
T
Tomasz • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
alasdair • couple • gb
9
Great little hotel with stunning views and perfect location on the seafront.
Pros:

View room and location were excellent, staff were super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

It was all good.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
C
Charipar • couple • us
10
It was a real treasure find 😍
Pros:

1 million dollar view with an awesome public pool 1 minute away. Only 20 minutes from the airport and 15 minute to Boca do Risco hike. We watched the sunrise from the room, had a great breakfast, hiked Boca do Risco, swam and had a nice dinner right by the ocean.

Cons:

Be aware that finding a parking spot maybe a little tricky. More spots become available after 7 pm when the tourist leave.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
MARINA • couple • fr
9
Pros:

La vue mer depuis le balcon

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
S
Sara • couple • it
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
S
Stephan • couple • ch
2
Pros:

Aussicht vom Balkon

Cons:

Fugen im Bad schimmlig
Inventar defekt
Übler Geruch im Flur
Frühstück miserabel

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Nadia • couple • de
10
Personal,condiții ,locație excelente
Pros:

Totul

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jade • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

La vue du balcon est magnifique !
Le petit déjeuner est correct, avec du choix.
Le personnel est très sympathique.
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour !

Cons:

Salle de bain un peu vieillissante.
Les oreillers n'étaient pas très confortables, un oreiller supplémentaire aurait été agréable.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
C
Cornelia • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • fr
10
Superbe
Pros:

La vue sur la mer est splendide. Le personnel est très agréable et les services sont superbes (petits déjeuners et nettoyage des chambres).
La chambre dispose d’un ventilateur ce qui est appréciable lors de forte température.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
E
Evrydiki • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

Exceptional location, view , and staff. Simple and good price

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • be
9
Hôtel à découvrir, loin de la foule
Pros:

Petit hôtel très sympathique, en bord de mer. Le personnel est très attentionné, notre chambre avait un grand balcon avec des transats et une vue sur la mer. Le village est encore très peu touristique.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Hana • solo_traveller • hr
9
Pros:

Pogled na ocean sa balkona. Šum valova dok spavate. Cijeli Porto da Cruz. Fini doručak. Ljubazno osoblje. Atmosfera malog turističkog mjesta. Škola surfanja. Nevjerojatni okoliš s visokim liticama i zelenilom.

Cons:

Mislim da je hotel trebao ponuditi kompenzaciju za doručak kojeg smo jeli vani u kafićima, kojeg jednog dana nije bilo jer je restoran bio zatvoren.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
F
friso • couple • nl
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nel • couple • be
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee