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Vilafoîa AL

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Monchique with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Front of property
Exterior
Reception
Outdoor spa tub
Family Room, Sea View
Vilafoîa AL offers a peaceful mountain escape with a breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and garden. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and laundry facilities. Staff are available for local guidance and assistance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Suite, Sea View | Private kitchenette

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Sea View

Family Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Economy Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View | Private kitchen

Studio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Corte Pereiro APT 241, Monchique, 8550-257

What's nearby

  • Alferce - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Loja do Mel e do Medronho - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Foia Mountain - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 27 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 31 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velochique - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grumpy Mamas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante A Charrete - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Branco Quente - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Vilafoîa AL

Guest house in the mountains
Consider a stay at Vilafoîa AL and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Vilafoîa AL feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 12.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 12.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Vilafoîa AL Guesthouse Monchique
Vila Foia Monchique
Vila Foia Villa
Vila Foia Villa Monchique
Vilafoîa AL House Monchique
Vilafoîa AL Monchique
Vilafoîa AL
Vilafoîa AL Guesthouse
Vilafoîa AL Monchique
Vilafoîa AL Guesthouse
Vilafoîa AL Guesthouse Monchique

Frequently asked questions

Does Vilafoîa AL have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vilafoîa AL pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vilafoîa AL?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vilafoîa AL?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vilafoîa AL?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Vilafoîa AL located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Igreja Matriz, Loja do Mel e do Medronho and Misericordia de Monchique Church. Alferce and Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Vilafoîa AL Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noce hotel in a good place and in good situation, unfortunately people working there don't speak well english
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view all the way to Portimão! Room was comfortable and quiet, many nice lounging areas.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel

Wonderful hotel, couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Quiet and lovely setting in the hills 💐. The grounds are well manicured. The staff are very friendly. Nice brkfst buffet. Great alternative to hub bub at the coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, nice room, lovely pool and gardens, very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Relaxing in the highlands

It was very peaceful setting to spend three days just relaxing up in the Highlands. You definitely need some form to reach the hotel and if you want to eat out in the evening the nearest restaurant was about a 1/2 mile away. It was a bit too cool to use the pool, but it sure looked inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and wonderfully maintained property. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Short drive to town of Monchique and many amazing hiking options. Definitely recommend trying the PR9 hike which includes fantastic views and a really cool suspension bridge over a valley and river. Monchique is a nice change of pace from beach towns in the Algarve or the busy streets of Lisbon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Paradise in the hills

We had a blissful break in this unspoilt part of Algarve. Total peace in the hills overlooking the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and in great mountain location. Very good breakfast and the staff is great. An amazing experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer de la

Liked: Amenities
Serene and beautiful with amazing staff. Truly enjoyed our overnight stay here. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time staying in vilafoia, however we recomend that driving there is better than not having a car.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great and very friendly and great attention yo detail
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an absolutely beautiful place. The room is very nice and comfortable. The view across the valley this morning was stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Loved it.

Beautiful place. Friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nooks to be quiet in, wide open spaces Wonderful smelling towels Delicious food and water. Orange juice was otherworldly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! Such a lovely intimate hotel , close to the mountains in gorgeous scenery. Staff were so friendly, we enjoyed a relaxing stay using the hot tub and chilling in our room. Delicious breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and location...unfortunately v rainy when we were there so couldnt take advantage of the pool etc really.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with amazing views. Great restaurants nearby. The staff could not have been any better. There fantastic hiking trails nearby that are really well marked that the staff recommended. Truly a wonderful place to spend some time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful. The location is phenomenal, so peaceful and tranquil. The staff are fantastic and nothing is too much trouble. Local restaurants easily accessible. Clean, comfortable rooms and views just fantastic. Great breakfast. Will definitely be back soon. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Wonderful staff, inviting locale, and great views. Reserve the studio apartment and listen closely in the evening for the tawny owl. Spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful setting in the mountains. However the gardens and pool area were very shabby and needed a tidy up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

maria tereza b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is "more than excellent"!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and memorable family holiday at Vilafoia. From the swift response to our email queries before we had even left home, we were made to feel welcome and this was our experience throughout our stay from all the staff. The property is exactly as it looks in the pictures online - very beautiful, clean and well maintained throughout. Our rooms were spacious, with large balconies with beautiful views of the mountains with a glimpse of the sea in the distance. We enjoyed the pool and gardens which are lovely with plenty of comfortable seating dotted all around to enjoy the views and sunshine. Breakfast was delicious, varied and plentiful with a buffet of cereals, fresh fruit, cold meats, cheeses, delicious breads, and eggs made to order. We really appreciated the honesty bar - it was lovely to come back after a day out and sit in the gardens with a drink and star gaze. Prices of snacks and drinks was incredibly reasonable e.g 13 euros for a bottle of sparkling wine. Booking system for the wonderful hot tub is a great idea - we really enjoyed the experience of having it all to ourselves. Thank you so much to the Vilafoia team for making our holiday so special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid Ilenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El lugar es excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Hotel befindet sich außerhalb des Ortes, inmitten der Natur. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker. Es gab unter anderem frisch gepressten Orangensaft und verschiedene Eivariationen, die auch frisch zubereitet wurden. Der Service war sehr gut und das gesamte Personal ausgesprochen freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025