Dona Filipa Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (219 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 219 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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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
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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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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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Wendy • couple • gb
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
8
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
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joanne • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location
Rooms nice liked the bathroom
Good view over the sea
Great choice st breakfast

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Vdl62 • Couples • Lincolnshire, England
10
Great stay !
Pros:

Lovely to be back again at the Don filipa, everything wonderful as always, well serviced room , beautiful fresh breakfast, attentive staff .
We noticed the improvements to the pool area ,new sunbeds , decking ,and the refurbished bar area adding a nice feel to the outside space , well serviced by the staff .
However adding to the experience for us now is the new re launched menu at the kamal restaurant, delicious food , great service, and a menu to suit everyone, please give it a try .
We will be back soon .

2026-07-11 • via Tripadvisor
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L612QUmartinw • Couples
10
Brill service great views calm and relaxing
Pros:

Best food so far we tried all the top dogs this one is under the radar Kamala restaurant in hotel by the pool is a must and very competitive absolutely brilliant

2026-07-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • gb
9
I thought the staff we very good and engaging
Pros:

Well refurbished

Cons:

No gym

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Heidy • solo_traveller • gb
3
A lovely family run hotel but needs some modernisation
Pros:

Close to beach the pool

Cons:

The ground floor room and bad mattress and a little old and needs modernisation

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Huseyin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very nice

Cons:

Very good

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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yvonne • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Every

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Proximity to sea and beach

Cons:

Some rooms are tired now and need updating. Please put all the 16 and 18 year olds in one part of the hotel, so they can make as much noise as they like without disturbing other guests.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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McClure • solo_traveller • ch
5
Nice enough but not 5 stars!!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms were old and run down.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Lucimar • couple • br
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Antonio Carlos • family_with_children • br
8
Vale a pena
Pros:

Excelente localização
Café da manhã perfeito

Cons:

O hotel está antigo. Precisa reformar.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee