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4.7 out of 5

"Vilalara Thalasa is a beautiful beach side resort. It is situated on a cliff edge with outstanding views of the ocean. The facilities are second to no ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 15 Oct 2018

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Junior Suite, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Emotion)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Junior Suite, Pool View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cova Redonda Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.

  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Portuguese cuisine with ocean views at BG Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with Ayurvedic treatments, body treatments or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and a steam room
  • Steps from Cova Redonda Beach and 12 minutes on foot from Vale do Olival Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

Everyone (2) Couples (8) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Vilalara Thalasa is a beautiful beach side resort. It is situated on a cliff edge with outstanding views of the ocean. The facilities are second to none and the staff are excellent. Difficult to find a fault with the resort, it was a fantastic week stay that we wished could have been for longer.

Posted by , from Ireland on 15 Oct 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Oct 2018 by raposo

Dear Mr. Sean, Thankj you very much for staying with and for sharing Your reviews. We are delighted to know that you have truly enjoyead your stay and our Staff service. Once again we thank you for the feedback which is valuable to us. Looking firward to welcoming You back. Kindest Regards Sandra Raposo Management Team

4 out of 5

Good holiday

The service and accommodation were excellent. Food good. Very quiet for this time of year (children limited to toddlers). Staff polite, friendly and very helpful. The only downside is that they need more entertainment; a good transfer service to the nearest towns and rail service and better communication as to the medical facilities of the Spa.

Posted by on 3 Oct 2014

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5 out of 5
Eswar ein sehr schöner und erholsamer Aufenthalt. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Posted by on 1 Sep 2024

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5 out of 5
Die Anlage ist wunderschön und super gepflegt!!! Die unterschiedlichen Regeln für Raucher ist nicht verständlich. Nur im Restaurant der Trattoria darf man rauchen in den anderen nicht?! Beim Frühstück ist es mühsam, dass man seinen Tisch nicht selber aussuchen darf! Der Service ist, ausser bei der Trattoria, unkoordiniert und vergesslich. Für ein 5 Sterne Hotel sehr verbesserungswürdig!

Posted by on 7 Jul 2024

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2 out of 5
Zimmer feucht und muffig. Zimmer unpersönlich und keine Atmosphäre. Restaurants Auswahl an Speisen dürftig. Gourmet Restaurant war geschlossen. Ein Tag hat gereicht

Posted by , from Buchs on 11 Jun 2024

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5 out of 5
Sehr schönes Resort, mit privat Strand, exzellenter Parkanlage

Posted by on 24 Aug 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Jun 2022

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5 out of 5
Personnel accueillant, attentionné et professionnel. Établissement très haut de gamme, bien conçu, bien entretenu avec des piscines, une plage et un jardin magnifiques.

Posted by , from Genève on 23 Jun 2019

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5 out of 5
Sehr freundliches und zuvorkomendes Personal und hervorragende Lage.

Posted by on 3 Jun 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Jun 2019 by sraposo

Lieber Gast, . Vielen Dank dass Sie sich die Zeit genomen haben Ihren Aufenthalt zu bewerten. Wir freuns uns sehr dass Sie Ihren Urlaub genossen haben. Wir hoffen die Gelegenheit zu haben, Sie bald wieder bein uns im Vilalara willkommen zu heissen. Mit freundlichen Grüssen, Sandra Raposo Managment Team

5 out of 5

Superbe resort

Pros: Emplacement, calme, beauté
Cons: Service du personnel restauration
Location: Balade en mer (dauphins)
Vacances relaxantes. Equipements très bons. Plusieurs piscines et une plage privée.

Posted by , from Nantes on 16 Apr 2017

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About the Vilalara Thalassa Resort

Location Praia Das Gaivotas, Lagoa, 8400-450

Property Features

Smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the private white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free breakfast is available. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club and a hot tub. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Lagoa hotel.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1970
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony
  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

BG Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Portuguese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Terrace Grill – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Playground on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Personal motorised watercraft on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Thalassotherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in time is 4 PM for Apartment bookings.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Portugal)
  • Property registry number - 3423
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Credit card and matching ID required at check-in

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 68 (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Vilalara
  • Vilalara Thalassa Armacao de Pera
  • Vilalara Thalassa Resort Armacao de Pera
  • Vilalara Thalassa Resort Lagoa
  • Vilalara Thalassa Resort
  • Vilalara Thalassa Lagoa
  • Vilalara Thalassa
  • Vilalara Thalassa Resort
  • Vilalara Grand Algarve Lagoa
  • Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Hotel
  • Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Lagoa
  • Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Hotel Lagoa

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Biosphere – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

  • Biosphere
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