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Vila Alba Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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On the beach, beach towels
Sun deck
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Premium Suite, Garden View | Garden view
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Parking included
The current price is €297
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2 bedrooms apartment for four

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite, Garden View | Garden view

Premium Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - twin
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2 bedrooms apartment for three

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2 bedrooms apartment for two

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Praia de Albandeira, Lagoa, 8400-403

What's nearby

  • Marinha Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Benagil Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Salgados Beach - 24 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 22 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Litoral - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Bica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Osvaldo da Purificacao Lopes - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dumar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Vila Alba Resort

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Marinha Beach
Consider a stay at Vila Alba Resort and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a poolside bar and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a facial or a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Morgadinho, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, supervised childcare (surcharge) and beach towels
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and electric kettles

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Morgadinho

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2025 to January 5 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Spa/Beauty services
The property is closed between 26 February and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 to 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
A swim cap is required for the indoor pool and spa tub.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub, while guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Alba Resort
Alba Suites
Suites Alba Resort Spa
Suites Alba Lagoa
Suites Alba Resort
Suites Alba Resort Lagoa
Vila Alba Eco Resort
Vila Alba Resort Hotel
Vila Alba Resort Lagoa
Suites Alba Resort Spa
Vila Alba Resort Hotel Lagoa

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Alba Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Alba Resort?

As of 5 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Alba Resort on 14 Jul 2025 start from €292.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Vila Alba Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Alba Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vila Alba Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vila Alba Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Vila Alba Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per person applies.

Where is Vila Alba Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lagoa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Albandeira Beach and Marinha Beach. Praia Nova and Senhora da Rocha Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Vila Alba Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 415 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming and in a lovely part of the Algarve that is somewhat protected from overdevelopment. The resort has a small beach, but is a modest walk or an easy drive to many other nearby beautiful beaches. Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, lovely breakfast, awesome views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is gorgeous. However the quality of the food needs to be improved. Also so of the staff needs more training.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness
While the property was nice and the staff very helpful, it is by no means a five star property. Nor are the ocean view rooms ocean view. This is hype and dishonest. This is a US 3 or 3.5 star hotel. Not bad at all but not a luxury property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is nicely tucked away near the coast. Was only a 45 min drive from Old town. There isn’t much around the resort so I recommend stopping at a grocery store beforehand to grab some snacks and maybe some sandwiches. There is one restaurant on the property but it is extremely over priced and everything we ordered came out wrong. Items were missing from our orders and seemed like they used left overs from breakfast. The front desk staff was excellent and very accommodating, so I was shocked at the lack of oversight in their restaurant. The resort was right next to the cliffs with beautiful views and a small beach. They have a salt water pool and regular pool which I thought was a nice touch. Aside from the restaurant, I enjoyed our stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Hotel in the South of Portugal
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel next to the beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim

I love the location and the beauty of the place- so quaint and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room were spacious and clean. The pool, restaurant and facilities in general were very good. The resort is quiet and welcoming. Unfortunately, we had an issue with out air-con turning off after a couple of hours, during the night this resulted in us waking up and having to reset it at least a couple of times. After the first night, we spoke to reception who said that it would be looked at. Unfortunately, this was just ignored resulting in uncomfortable nights. In general, the food on offer was of decent quality and a reasonable price. However, on one occasion we ordered a salad with prawns and received a quarter of an iceberg lettuce with 3 semi recently unfrozen (cooked) prawns. A complaint was made to the server who told us this is how it was - which was severely disappointing. On the positive side, we attended a wedding here and it was excellent - the staff were extremely attentive and couldn't be anymore helpful. Generally of an excellent standard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Decio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The peace, the view, the friendliness, the accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, beaches and spa. The breakfast was amazing as well. We also had a wonderful meal on site in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay near the beach. Good view to the sea from poolside. The jacuzzi area is old, the bubble jet bath non functioning. Spa front desk reception lady may need some guest caring training.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luna Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place we stayed in Portugal

Everything was absolutely amazing and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very remote location but the hotel is excellent. Beautiful rooms although they need some way to keep housekeeping from constantly knocking. Salt water pool is a bit chilly but the view is wonderful. Short walk to the small beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Piece of Paradise

Beautiful location away from the crowds; great breakfast. Getting there was a bit challenging (curvy two-way one lane road) but worth the effort. If you enjoy cliff hiking, this is for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights at this property, our first stop in Portugal arriving from Spain. A very nice property! Small but cozy, it has everything needed for a great vacation…breakfast buffet, options for lunch and dinner, a small bar, two swimming pools plus the beach is less than a 5-minute walk away. Rooms have been recently updated, very nice decor and comfy beds! Special shout out to all the staff, from the guys at the reception to the staff at the restaurant everyone was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Remote, But Great Place

We loved the apartment, though it was a bit too jammed with furniture. Very comfortable. And the location, just a short walk to the dramatic limestone cliffs and a small, beautiful beach in the central Algarve was perfect. Less than perfect? Just getting to and from the hotel on the narrow, winding one lane roads is an adventure. And unless you never want to explore the area, you have to drive in and out since there is nothing nearby. Also, this is a very family friendly resort, which is fine, but it does result in a lot of infants, toddlers and young children running around and crying in the restaurant/breakfast room, so anything but peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at reception at the time we had specified. First words from a disembodied voice in an adjacent office were you’ll have to wait - this proved to be a potent of things to come. We waited at reception, at the bar and at the restaurant throughout our stay. The staff seemed harassed all the time and to be honest most had little training. As an example on the first night two waiters struggled with a jug of fish soup before depositing its contents all over the table. To get service during the day sitting in the restaurant was not sufficient to get service you had to actually go to the bar each and every time. The pool area could be stunning but the upkeep of the area is poor. Glass around the pool was not cleaned during the 4 days we stayed. Food was ok but not inspiring and generally overpriced. The room itself was dated with the fire extinguisher hanging off the wall ready to fall at any minute - I removed it and placed it on the filler where despite the room being cleaned every day it remained. An iron and a hairdryer worthy of the name were unavailable. I could go on but suffice to say attention to data was non existent and service was at best reluctant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on a Friday afternoon and were staying for our son's wedding at the property on Monday. The road to the property is a bit of a nightmare in that it's single track and for a few hundred metres there is nowhere to pass as there are walls on both sides. Parking is good when you get there. Our reception on arrival was disinterested at best, though there was no-one else in reception a disembodied voice from an office called out would have to wait a few minutes. Unfortunately this was symptomatic of the staffing at Vila Alba - beyond slow and obviously a lot of very inexperienced waiting staff some of whom couldn't speak English (this is supposed to be a 5 star resort). Getting service for drinks around the pool and even at the restaurant seating area was next to impossible at times and we and others resorted to going to the bar inside in order to get service. The food at the restaurant was nice enough without ever reaching a memorable level and pretty expensive for what it was. We ate out in Carveiro one night at the Chefs Kitchen which was excellent and attempted to do the same at Benagil but were unable to get an Uber taxi willing to come to the property and we had to cancel our reservation. The two bedroomed apartment was dated with missing cobbles at the entrance and only had a bath with shower. inside. Various cobbles were missing around the resort and the pool also had quite a number gone AWOL. I could go on but I've reached the limit. Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Younes El

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war alles wunderbar. Das Resort ist echt sehr sehr schön, wir hatten auch sehr gutes Wetter und es hat alles gepasst. Der Strand ist auch sehr nahe und traumhaft! Das Frühstück war auch sehr gut. Nur die Anfahrt ist etwas verwirrend und die Strecke lang.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gursharan Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely property and good beach access
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025