Dona Filipa Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (226 reviews)
Vale do Lobo , Vale do Lobo , pt
+351 289 100 980

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Inexperienced staff
Neglected outdoor areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
The hotel is extremely clean, but some outdoor areas like tennis courts and gardens are neglected.
Service
8.4
Staff were friendly and professional, but some inexperienced staff around the pool area were noted.
Location
8.4
Perfectly located hotel with great views and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.4
Spacious and well-appointed rooms, with some issues regarding room allocation at check-in.
Amenities
7.9
The pool area is good, but some aspects need maintenance and upgrades.
Value for Money
8
Good value, but recommendations for improvement to compete with other 5-star hotels.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Breakfast is excellent, but dining options like the bar food received negative comments.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall, a very good experience with certain areas needing attention.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 09:24

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Luxury Accommodation
Experience breathtaking views of Vale do Lobo Golf Course and the Atlantic Ocean from your balcony at Dona Filipa Hotel. The rooms seamlessly blend modern amenities with classic charm, ensuring a comfortable stay with a touch of elegance.

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in a rejuvenating body massage at Estetica Spa or enjoy a friendly match at one of the 3 floodlit tennis courts. Families can take advantage of the children’s club while guests of all ages can unwind by the outdoor pool overlooking the ocean.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment
Savor extravagant buffets at Kamal by Dona Filipa Restaurant, offering a blend of international and regional cuisines for breakfast and dinner. End your day with a refreshing cocktail at Duques Bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Book now to experience the ultimate blend of luxury, relaxation, and culinary delights at Dona Filipa Hotel.

Important information:

Payment Information:
Individual reservations:
Credit card and identification documents will always be requested upon check-in as a guarantee. Clients that are not credit card holders will have to leave a 25% deposit.

Group Reservations:
For reservations of 10 or more rooms, payment conditions are as follows:
- 10% payment of the total reservation cost must be made to the hotel at the time of booking;
- The remaining 90% must be paid 7 days prior to groups arrival.

The hotel has a specific group (+10 rooms) cancelation policy, that will be informed at time of booking.

Clients departing prior to booked departure date will be charged the complete stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 226 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Alessandra • couple • br
9
Hotel confortável e bem localizado
Pros:

Da localização em frente à praia

Cons:

Ter q pagar a espreguiçadeira na praia

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel and well located. Will be back next year
Pros:

The premium rooms are lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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pat • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • gb
10
Fantastic location and lovely hotel for holiday in Vale do Lobo
Pros:

Perfect location, fantastic service and the staff were all lovely

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Norman • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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waters • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Pixeelee • Solo travel
10
Perfect for Solo Travel
Pros:

Melani Viegas, hi,
I travelled to your hotel as a solo traveller early September 2025 and enjoyed so much, I'm coming back on 3rd September this year, and I cannot wait!

Staff were all so lovely and helpful, premium room overlooking golf and sea was great, and food excellent.

Really looking forward to seeing you all again!

Mrs Lee

2026-08-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Kirstie • couple • gb
7
Lovely hotel, lovely pool great location
Pros:

Very clean, large rooms, great location

Cons:

Had to to pay extra for sunloungers on beach, had yo ask every day for more water in the room (not automatically refreshed) and no refresh of bathroom amenities like cotton pads etc. At between £300 and £500 an night this seemed unnecessary. Would prefer a separate shower in huge bathroom rather than one over the bath!

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Gary • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Well located hotel with modern communal facilities. Very good breakfast and service levels were high.

Cons:

Decor of rooms were a bit dated.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Wentzel • couple • gb
9
Very comfortable pleasant hotel, close to beach
Pros:

Large comfortable bedrooms, lovely swimming pool. Good breakfasts. Easy walk to the beach. Very good hotel for a family holiday.

Cons:

Slightly run down - aircon not working in our bedroom - but was attended to promptly. TV not working - again attended to promptly. Swimming pool not open until 9.00 so no early morning swim. Too many stairs for push chairs and prams .

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
7
772howardl • Family • Hurley, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England
8
A hotel with former glories
Pros:

in its day it was the best . i stayed there in 1971 but it has lost its charm and become a little soul less. if you just want to sit around a pool all day its fine
i believe it is under new management and they have decides to charge €20 for a beach chair . as my rooms were over €400 it is a major irritant and tells you all

2026-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Location is superb, the hospitality is generally good, and restaurant waiters very friendly and accomodating. Pool and deck are good and with good views. Breakfast good. Parking is secure and simple. Golf facilities are good with lockers located right next to reception.

Cons:

Besides the common parts of the hotel, the rooms are becoming quite dated as is the exterior decor of the hotel. No sun lounger drink/snack service.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Niadan1 • Couples • Dublin, County Dublin
8
Lovely hotel
Pros:

This is a lovely hotel in a great location. All the staff were super professional and friendly. We stayed in a premium room which was spacious, comfortable and clean. We had a mini bar fridge and coffee machine. Lovely golf and sea view. Breakfast was delicious, very fresh and eggs cooked to order by the delightful chef. We ate lunch at the pool bar and everything was tasty. The pool area is lovely and relaxing. The pictures don't do it justice. The hotel has reserved beds on the beach and serve snacks which was fantastic. Bar staff at night for an evening drink were so friendly and professional. The only observation is that parts of the exterior are very shabby. They appear to be upgrading in stages. This is a shame and takes away from the hotel. However everything else was relaxing and enjoyable and we are planning to return next year.

2026-08-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Rachel • couple • gb
10
Excellent location. Helpful and friendly staff.
Pros:

Excellent location in the resort. Really spacious bedroom and luxurious bathroom.

Cons:

Loved everything.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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JMacDonald • Couples
8
Some rooms not 5*!
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location with excellent facilities. There is a lovely pool area and the staff are excellent. It’s right beside the beach where there is an area set up for the hotel.
Some of the rooms need updated and are not 5*. We had booked a Classic room with a land view. The view was overlooking the air conditioning units and the bar. We requested a move and got a room overlooking the golf course. It was still a Classic room and although very comfortable, the bathroom had a shower curtain and a shower head that fell down!
The price is as you would expect in high season but the Classic rooms need upgrading.

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
8
Wonderful apart from appalling bathrooms in bedrooms
Pros:

Staff Location Facilities

Cons:

Bathroom in bedroom a disgrace.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • im
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sara • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Location was great

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee