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The Crest

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Villa, 5 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Private kitchen
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Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

Sleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Urbanização The Crest, Lote 31 L, Vale Formoso, Loulé, Loulé, Algarve, 8100-267
  • Aqua Show Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Vilamoura Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Falesia Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Outdoor pool

Townhome, 3 Bedrooms

  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 6

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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (621)
The price is AU$171
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Loulé

Located in Loulé, this villa is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Karting Almancil and 5 minutes from Paintarena Portugal. .This villa is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Falesia Beach and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Vilamoura Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Aqua Show Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Loule Town Market - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Quarteira Beach - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Falesia Beach - 22 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 8 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Casavostra - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Malveiro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Venepao Almancil - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barbacoa Steak House Português - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Piri Piri D'Almancil - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Crest

Villa in Loulé with kitchen and balcony
This villa offers 10 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

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

Make yourself comfortable in this villa, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of this villa.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

  • 10 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9 AM - 1 PM) and Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 6 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

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

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; cash is not accepted
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
Property Registration Number 39340/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Crest Hotel Loulé
Crest Loulé
Crest Hotel Almancil
Crest Almancil
Crest Villa Almancil
The Crest Villa
The Crest Loulé
The Crest Villa Loulé

The Crest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Room comfort

Disappointing

Having stayed at the Crest previously I was quite disappointed in the way the property has deteriorated, specifically in relation to maintenance issues, cleanliness was not fantastic to be honest, shower would not work and we have an ant infestation, on a positive note the reception staff were very pleasant, unfortunately I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

F.A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing 👏. It was clean and spacious and had all that we needed. Although we were told the property would be cleaned every other day but we had the cleaners in daily. And the gift of bread rolls every morning was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend staying at the Crest.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Riyaad, Swindon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We asked the reception if they could accommodate early check in and late check out. While early check in was not possible we did get to check out at 2pm rather than 10am for free. We stayed for 7 days and housekeeping came to refresh our linen on day 5. We had read that this was meant to be every 3 days though apparently the do not clean on a Sunday which is why ours was delayed a day. Plain Warm bread is provided daily for free as well as daily dishwasher tablets and bathroom shower gel/shampoo and soap. Amenities are excellent, dishwasher, washing machine, iron, hairdryer and tumble dryer included. Tv includes many paid for uktv channels including all sky sports. One safe is provided in the master bedroom and includes a charging plug inside. Most rooms also have a couple of uk plugs as well as european ones. We had the 10 person villa and this included 4 bathrooms. Two of which were en suites on the top floor. The garage contains a table tennis table, ball and rackets. There is also a squash ball but no rackets. We had a private pool. The pool is not heated. There is a communal pool and jacuzzi behind main reception too, they are not heated either. Overall an excellent stay. 5/5!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 5 bedroom villa with private pool and 4.5 bathrooms. Fresh bread delivered each morning. Secure gate. Parking garage under villa. Beautiful landscaping. Near beaches
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Lovely place but with one disappointing aspect...

The Crest is a delightful place and the villa we stayed in was amazing. The only disappointing thing about our stay was that we weren't allowed to use the communal pool. We arrived early and the villa wasn't ready. We were categorically told we weren't able to use the communal pool whilst we waited. We have four children so they were obviously disappointed and bored whilst we waited. And then on the day of check out, our flight wasn't until the evening. However once again we were told weren't able to use the communal pool!? We've stayed in a lot of places and this has never happened to us anywhere else!? It meant another long and boring day for our children waiting for our flight and not being allowed to use the communal pool. It was a real shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fantastic trip to the crest ! The staff were great and helpful as always ! And Karla in the kids club was just great my little boy loved doing it everyday !
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Cali, London

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool and the decor of the property. It was juat what we needed and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location is the only thing really not accessible without a car really. and being a runner no where to run.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

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

(expensive) holiday from hell

On arriving we could hear the noise from the neighbours but weren't too bothered as everyone has the right to enjoy themselves on holiday. Unfortunately the noise grew louder and louder as the evening went on and by 11pm the music was blasting out and the shouting began. With no one in the main office we managed to find a security guard and he did go and ask them to be quiet - this lasted for all of 10 minutes the music and noise continued. We couldn't find the security guard despite walking around the complex a number of times and had to endure the noise until 5am. Staff said there was nothing they could do and there were no thoer villas ready that we could be moved to so for a few days so we had no choice but to move out and find a local hotel for our second night. If you enjoy loud music and groups of lads partying and getting drunk then this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlo, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Crest it’s one of the best residence that I’ve ever been. The location it’s perfect close to everything and the apartment itself was amazing for me my wife and our friends. I definitely recommend the Crest to everybody that wants first class accommodation and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Holiday

The Crest is very clean and high quality would stay again and the staff were excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Roadrunner B, Fremont, CA

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

Nice facility

It’s like a vaca rental vs a hotel, townhome style, quiet, safe, and beautiful, close to the main attractions of Algarve area (sea cave, beach, Albufeira, Faro ...)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely stay in a beautiful and quiet area

Clean, spacious and well appointed. Beautiful and quiet area, close enough to shopping and beaches in the Algarve. You will need a car as it is 15 to 20 minute drive to beaches and shopping. Note the housekeeping is done every 3 days and you need to provide your living goods. It is an apartment style, not a hotel, so towels are not refreshed every day, but there is a washer/dryer in the apartment. We really appreciated the benefits of the apartment style living. The full size kitchen, the living room, 2 bathrooms with shower. Our apartment came with a garage but we did not use it. The living space is on 3 floors with garage and laundry room in the basement, kitchen and living room on main floor and main bedroom upstairs with its bathroom ensuite. There were a total of 3 bedrooms in the apartment. One in the basement and one on the main floor. Both were not accessible as we had booked a one bedroom apartment. So the place is very big. We stayed in a townhouse duplex and similar to other reviewers, the last night we were there, we had neighbors in the adjoining duplex and we could hear them, so it not soundproof…
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

amazing

Just spent a week at the crest and it's perfect will be back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sally Carole

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

Enjoyable and relaxing.

Fantastic villa with everything you could possibly need on a self catering holiday. Beds are really comfy, spotlessly clean and very good quality linens which were changed frequently. Quiet location, secure and we'll placed as long as you have a car. Used a local taxi once which was reasonable too. Impressed the tv had English channels and all the sports channels you could want. Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely, Clean, Modern Townhouse

Very surprised at how modern the villa actually was, lovely position close to the shared pool. Grounds & Pool Area were immaculately kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martyn, Burgess Hill

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

Fantastic stay

Loved everything about the Crest peaceful well run small resort, Was made to feel very welcome .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

michael, scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

the crest hotel

The hotel itself is hardly a hotel more like a timeshare complex. Very nice villa and nice surroundings with shared pool. The reception staff are helpful but some of them are a bit miserable. The one chap calked Pedro was the most helpful. Accommodation not child friendly as Vila in a three levelled building with a bedroom on each level. The biggest grip we have is no bar and no restaurant! Also if you don't have a car you are stuffed!! I would sa if you are looking for a peaceful holiday and insure you are a car then then the crest may suit your needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

nick, london

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

I would go back there again, loved it.

Perfect place for a rest, 10 minute drive to the beach, 15 minutes to vale de lobo. Cleaned every day. Brilliant.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and peaceful place. Family friendly. Rooms are clean and well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hessam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great villa and everything is fantastic, strongly recommend that to everyone who visits Faro.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

JG, surrey

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

A 6 day break in May 2017

This was our 2nd visit to the Crest. It's a very relaxing venue and very quiet. It's about 6km from the nearest beach so is a great place to stay to avoid any crowds. You do need a car though to get anyway but the roads are quiet throughout the Algarve that the concept of rush hour doesn't seem to exist. Highly recommend this place based on our two trips - Sept 16 & May 17 - both out of main holiday season