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Vila Alba Resort

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Premium Suite, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium Suite, Garden View | Garden view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Praia de Albandeira, Lagoa, 8400-403
  • Place, Albandeira Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marinha Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Senhora da Rocha Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 bedrooms apartment for four

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 bedrooms apartment for three

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 bedrooms apartment for two

  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, Garden View | Garden view

Premium Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment (2adults+1child)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment (2adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment (2adults+3children)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment (3adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite with Garden View (2adults+1child)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite with Garden View (2adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite with Sea View (2adults+1child)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite with Sea View (2adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment 2 adults

  • Sleeps 2

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Two-Bedroom Apartment 3 adults

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment (3adults+1child)

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Double)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Lagoa

When you stay at Vila Alba Resort in Lagoa, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Marinha Beach and Benagil Beach. .This beach hotel is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Carvoeiro Beach.

What's nearby

  • Albandeira Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marinha Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Algar de Benagil - 11 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 15 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rústico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Bica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant O Litoral - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Pescador - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Cantinho Da Dora - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Vila Alba Resort

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Vila Alba Resort offers 50 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Lagoa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Morgadinho, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Morgadinho - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cable/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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between February 26 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.

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

Vila Alba Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 440 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anujah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Closest hotel to the most photographed arch along this coast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay and our room was awesome! Very nice features. Close to the beach and the Seven Hanging Valley trail. Gorgeous. Breakfast was excellent. It was a remote location so less people and tourists which was great but also far from other amenities. For example, at least 15 minute drive to get to other restaurants. Food at Vila Alba was very expensive. Check-in staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I finished off a 12 day Portugal trip with a two night stay at Vila Alba. Very relaxing. She enjoyed a massage at the spa. I relaxed at the salt water, infinity pool. We ate all our meals, but for one local beach lunch, at the resort. All the meals were well prepared and the buffet breakfast had a lot of variety. Local see walk has great vistas.
Poolside
Local Ocean Walk View
Local Albandeira Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Beautiful resort

This is a beautiful resort. I wish we had more time to spend there. The only downside was getting there because of the narrow roads and even though they tried hard to rectify it, the dinner I ordered was really bland, although the presentation was gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Summerstown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely beautiful location. Beautiful resort! We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location surrounded by nature and right on a lovely little beach. The on-site spa is free for gusts to use and was spotless, and three were three swimming pools to choose from. There was a wedding and quite a few families with young children during our stay but it never felt overcrowded and was very peaceful. We didn't have a car but it was very easy and cheap to order taxis to and from the hotel for day trips. The food at the restaurant was also really tasty! Overall a fabulous location, would highly recommend and would visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mattia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a 5 star hotel. The service is almost non existent and the facilities are tired. The breakfast is extremely limited to the extent that we brought our own fresh vegetables from the supermarket. The kids club has no working toilet and the supervision is so poor that my 4 year old managed to leave alone and found us in the restaurant. There is no pool service and in order to get fresh towels you have to change them at reception. Half the sun beds are broken and missing their cushions. Our shower gel ran out 3 days before our leaving and was never replaced - instead we had to call every evening for some small bottles. It is a real shame because it is a stunning piece of real estate with incredible views. But we will certainly not return and discourage anyone who is considering staying.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Matthew

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

Bucolic resort great for families

Bucolic resort with great amenities especially for families
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, it’s nice and quiet, beach is right off the property. Very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

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

10/10 Excellent

maria victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing mood, great staff, accessible amenities, amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, friendly staff, delicious food!! Outstanding views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Marla, houston

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Pierre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff, Pointe Claire

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Gursharan Kaur

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

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Almost good

Very little English spoken by staff, which is amazing for a Spa hotel with international clientel. No Spanish either 50 miles from the border.. Breakfast coffee terrible, made with reconstituted powdered milk. Not the halmark of a health spa. But all very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025