Dona Filipa Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (190 reviews)
Vale do Lobo , Vale do Lobo , pt

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 190 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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Daniel • couple • es
2
Location great/everything else average.
Cons:

Found cockroaches in the bathroom

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Gearoid • couple • ae
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • ch
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Heli • couple • fi
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
9
A very classy hotel
Pros:

Excellent position

Cons:

Pool too cold

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
7
Expensive but a nice treat, had a terrible room but I guess you have to pay even more to not look out onto the roof and
Pros:

Near the beach, the staff were wonderful , very clean and great breakfast, the resort shuttle bus

Cons:

No gym, hardly any plug sockets in the room, overlooking the air conditioning units which were noisy

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Maryna • couple • ua
8
Pros:

Very good breakfast, near beach

Cons:

It was my first time in world that I must waiting check out 30 minutes!! It’s not ok. Check out its fast prices and usually takes 2-3 minutes. I spent 30 minutes for this - it’s not ok.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location, fabulous omelettes and breakfast, lovely big rooms, some a bit dated but everything you need. Lovely pool area - could do with heated pool for me

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • family_with_children • ie
8
Ideal location close to the restaurants, entertainment and the beach. The sun terrace and pool were excellent and the st
Pros:

The sun terrace and ocean view from our bedroom

Cons:

The bedroom was very dated, but was very clean.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jimmy Gough • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyed our stay and will use the hotel again in the future!!!
Pros:

Everything was very enjoyable about our stay!!!!!! Staff were very friendly and efficient! Room was comfortable, the view over the 'roof' from the balcony was a little industrial???

Cons:

Unfortunately, the pool area was not available, which we wish we had known before travel, as I was recovering from a total knee replacement and was looking forward to just relaxing by the pool????

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Patrick_van_Kuijen • extended_group • nl
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • gb
9
Comfortable hotel in fantastic location.
Pros:

The hotel is a located right in the centre of the Vale do Lobo area within fifty yards or so of the restaurants/bars and beach area. The room we had was very comfortable as was the huge bed. We had a balcony overlooking the golf course and you could also had a view of the sea. The staff were attentive and accommodating.

Cons:

There is no gym within the hotel which we found surprising for a 5 star. There was also construction work taking place beside the pool which we hadn't been informed about therefore couldn't use this area. However the hotel provided us with free access to the local beach club as recompense which was very nice.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Close to everything you need for short break and playing golf

Cons:

Noise as workers renewing the decking by pool even at weekend so hard to relax by the pool.
Why this was not done during the winter months before the high season starts and guests wanting to relax by the pool

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Robert Jan • family_with_children • nl
3
Great location, great staff, the rest is very very old and broken!
Pros:

De locatie is geweldig

Cons:

If you like an old noisy hotel this is yours!

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay as usual and hope to continue in the future.
Pros:

Breakfast very good

Cons:

I didn’t appreciate the Reception Staff asking me if I would like to leave a ‘ Tip’ !
I had tipped on every meal and drink, gave the Breakfast Staff and Room Cleaners a tip on the last day !
This is the second time at the Hotel that I have been asked this by a female Receptionist on leaving and I consider it out of order !

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

It was all good

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee