Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

Hotels
9.3 (1263 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 120 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1263 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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Anders • extended_group • no
8
Very well kept and beautiful resort
Pros:

Excellent service, truly great people working at VilaLara

Cons:

Too many families with small children. Should be adults only at the main pool, and also separate for breakfast zones

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Yasmina • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Vistas, desayuno maravilloso, la playa con acceso directo, los jardines y personal muy agradable

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lena • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Constantin • family_with_children • fr
10
Great hotel
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Kai • couple • de
8
Tolles Hotel, klasse Lage mit schönem Strand und der typischen Felslandschaft am Strand. Mit dem Auto viele High Lights
Pros:

Wundervolle Anlage! Sehr gepflegter Garten, weitläufig, die Gäste verteilen sich gut. Alles tip top gepflegt. Vier Restaurants mit guter Küche teilweise mit gehobenem Anspruch. Service, Sauberkeit alles top!

Cons:

Getränke & Cocktails völlig überteuert! Es lohnt sich außerhalb essen zu gehen. Tolle Restaurants gleicher Qualität 30% günstiger, teilweise mit grandioser Aussicht aufs Meer inklusive Sonnenuntergang. Zimmer sind sauber aber teilweise in die Jahre gekommen. Die Unterkunft ist zwischenzeitlich kein reines Hotel sondern auch eine Ferienanlage mit vermieteten Wohnungen.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • nl
10
Birthday trip
Pros:

Stunning location. Great service. Excellent food. Special mention to Daniela who did so much for us during our stay. My wife was celebrating her birthday & Daniela arranged all of the extras to make it a special day.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Izabela • family_with_children • pl
7
Good but not great
Pros:

Great beach

Cons:

Problems with restaurants. Had to leave hotel for dinner constantly because of overbooking.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • fr
10
Wonderful stay - again!
Pros:

This was our second visit and Vilalara is still as wonderful as last time - the location on top of the cliff with a beautiful beach, the breakfast buffet is excellent, and this time we travelled with friends and enjoyed the padel court and thalasso therapy - both were great!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Martina • family_with_children • de
8
Traumhafte Wellness Oase Rückzugsort und angenehmer Urlaub inmitten wunderschönem Park am Meer.
Pros:

Das Frühstück ist phänomenal, leckeres frisch gebackenes Brot, regionale Spezialitäten, der Meerblick von der Terrasse einzigartig. Die Zimmer sind gut durchdacht, geschmackvoll und bieten Rückzugsorte. Der Strand ist fussläufig unterhalb des Hotels und nahezu privat, Liegenservice, frische Handtücher bieten besten Comfort. Leider war im Meer dieses mal baden verboten - das hat etwas das traumhafte Erleben getrübt. Es gibt weitere Pools, die aushelfen.

Cons:

Das Meer war leider nicht sauber, baden war an einigen Tagen nicht erlaubt. Sonst gibt es wenig zu bemängeln. Tolle Anlage, sehr angenehm und freundlich.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Sergii • couple • ua
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Ana Mafalda • couple • pt
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Vladimír • extended_group • cz
10
Pros:

Naprosto vyjímečné snídaně. Veľmi kvalitní obsluha a servis.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Gregor • couple • ch
10
Traumhaftes Ferienziel!
Pros:

Sehr schöne Hotelanlage mit fantastischen Park und einem wunderschönen Strandbereich. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Frühstück ist reichhaltig mit qualitativ guten Produkten. Diverse Golfplätze in der Umgebung.

Cons:

Etwas harte Betten.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • nl
7
lokatie heel mooi, kamers ( suite voldoen die aan de norm van 5 sterren hotel
Pros:

ligging

Cons:

geen drinken in de koelkast ,de kamers suite zijn heel erg gehorig

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Billy • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Breakfast was great, needed to have turkey sausage for breakfast

Cons:

Didn't have turkey sausage on the breakfast menu

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Kai Jusek • couple • pt
10
ubelievable good and relaxing experience with very friendly service
Pros:

Excelent service and fantastic location

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Adriano • couple • br
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Biense • couple • nl
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee