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Baluarte da Vila Apartments

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Studio | Bathroom
Studio
Duplex, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Largo Porta da Vila, Lagos, 8600
  • Place, Dona Ana Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina de Lagos
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Camilo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Duplex, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Duplex, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lagos

With a stay at Baluarte da Vila Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Lagos, a 2-minute drive from Dona Ana Beach and 6 minutes from Marina de Lagos. .This aparthotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Camilo Beach and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Praia da Luz.
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What's nearby

  • Batata Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Camilo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 20 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinhão Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Do Mar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Naufragio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Império do Mar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nah Nah Bah - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Baluarte da Vila Apartments

Aparthotel with an outdoor pool, a short walk to Dona Ana Beach
Baluarte da Vila Apartments offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the hot tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe (surcharge)
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 28 units
  • 4 floors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact the property if they plan on checking in after 8 PM.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during December, January, and February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1.50 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

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number No Registration ID

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the hot tub

Property is also known as

Porta da Vila
Porta da Vila Apartments
Porta da Vila Apartments Lagos
Porta da Vila Lagos
Porta Vila
Porta Da Vila Apartments Hotel Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Apartment Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Apartment
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Aparthotel
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Aparthotel Lagos

Reviews

Baluarte da Vila Apartments Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyffany

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mayuri

Travelled with family and small children
Great location, close to lots of great restaurants. Apartment was outdated, especially the bathroom. Very uncomfortable beds. There's an extra charge for pool towels which is a bit odd. Beautiful pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The apartment was much larger than I expected (it’s two floors) and was clean and well kept. The building is in a very quiet part of town on top of a hill (be prepared to have sore calves), and the pool is beautiful with views of the ocean. The biggest downside was the receptionist is barely at there so you need to be self sufficient your entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The accomodation was in a great location, near some of the best beaches in Lagos, and a short walk from the town centre. The rooms were fairly clean and well sized and the pool area was nice. Despite this, there are a number of property's in the vicinity that are significantly better value for money as this accommodation was expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing stay at Baluarte da Vila Apartments

We had an amazing stay at this property. We arrived by train from Lisbon and took an Uber to our hotel which is very affordable, about 5 euro. Our one bedroom duplex was spacious and clean. The staff is very nice and helpful. The hotel is very central, about a 10 minute walk to the old, historic part of town with lots of restaurants, shops. There is a grocery store nearby as well. The trail along the beaches is also about a 10 minute walk. There are lots of amazing beaches to discover in the area. I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jessica at the front desk was amazingly helpful and super friendly. The room was cozy and well finished and the area quiet but walking distance from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Comfortable and convenient

Easy check in, very helpful front desk and fantastic property. Kitchen had all the basics and small fridge. Living space was perfect as was bedroom and bath. Easy walking to restaurants and parking in the area.
Wonderful view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the low beds and there are no safety bars in the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Beautiful, spacious, and ideally located

Beautiful, spacious, and ideally located. We felt as if we were staying in a five-star resort. An extraordinary value, at least in April when we were there. We simply could not have been more pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location. Staff was helpful and efficient. Appartment styled with taste and conveniently equipped. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Belfast N.I.

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

Excellent, quiet hotel

Hotel is high up on the hill, a 5 minute walk up from the town. Although it was hard to get into on first arrival, just as we arrived at 11am someone was leaving so let us in. There was someone on the desk and although we were not due to book in from 3pm they had one of the two rooms ready and we were able to leave our bags etc. The hotel is lovely, although there is no bar or restaurant. The pool has plenty of sunbeds and room to sunbathe. Our two 1 bedroom apt, were both spacious and had everything we needed from toaster, microwave, hairdryer. Great hotel, very quiet, very reasonably priced. Loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

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

Wonderful location in old town with a pool

Great location, right in the old town near the beach. Very quiet with a pool, clean and good service. Would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Winnipeg, MB

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

Close to the beach

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was beautiful. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The apartment was clean and huge! There is a beautiful pool and the apartments are close to everything. 5 minute walk to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn, London, UK

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

Great apartment near town and beach

Loved this place!! Well exceeded our expectations. We had a one bedroom which had a sitting room/kitchen and toilet on ground floor. First floor had a twin bedroom which was quite large as well as a full bathroom. Up the stairs to the second floor - was a private roof deck with beautiful views! Pool was very nice too. Not too windy which was great. Will absolutely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Ruth, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, adequate but basic facilities

We revisited Porta Da Vila this October for a 9 night stay and can see how much it has improved since our last visit 18 months ago. Cleanliness is now far better with a cleaner who called 6 days a week and the towels and linen were also changed regularly this time. We had one of the Garden rooms (107) which is relatively quiet and has a roof terrace with excellent views across the town and Meia Praia beach. There are no views from the ground floor lounge or bedroom - but the roof terrace compensates for this. Like another reviewer we had a problem with noise on Friday and Saturday nights when some young Portuguese residents returned at 4.00am with a huge amount of shouting and laughing which resulted in no sleep until they finally all got into their apartments and presumably went to sleep. Happily they only stayed for the weekend. Things to bear in mind: kitchenette facilities are basic with two rings only and very cramped. OK for a snack but not too much more. TV - a few English channels, but nowhere near as many as privately rented apartments which usually have the full range of Sky channels. Lounge has just one settee and a dining table and chairs, so you either all sit on the sofa or on an uncomfortable wooden dining chair. Just one additional lounge chair would make a lot of difference. Reception is usually unmanned although the receptionist can be contacted on her mobile if you need her and she speaks excellent English. For us the best thing is the location at the top of town within the city walls. Value wise, it is not as good as some of the apartments we've rented privately in the marina area for the same sort of cost which we've found are generally far better equipped. But on the plus side you are only 5 minutes walk from the city centre with the Porta Da Vila apartments.

10/10 Excellent

serge, quebec

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement dans un bâtiment historique bien entretenu
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

catherine

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

très bien

notre séjour à été très agréable, reposant, hôtel calme , tout près du centre ville, ménage fait au quotidien, nous avons été bien reçu. Le personnel très sympatique
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
n.a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

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

Très bien!

Appartement très propre et bien équipé. Très bon suivi et très bons services du début à la fin des sympathiques propriétaires Conceicao et Benoit qui parlent tous les 2 français. Allez-y en confiance. Cependant sachez qu'il y a beaucoup de marches à monter vers l'appartement qui est au 4 ème étage et pas d'ascenseur. Pour nous ça n'a pas été un problème. Vous êtes aussi dans un quartier typique Lisbonnais Bairro Alto.