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Ria Park Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Praia do Ancão

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Balcony
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Pool

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Urbanizacao Vale do Garrao, Vale do Lobo, Loulé, 8135-951
  • Vale do Lobo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Aqua Show Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Vilamoura Marina
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Pool View (Sea Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, Pool View (Sea Side)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Partial Sea View

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Garden View

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room Standard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Almancil

Vale do Garrão stay.Your stay at this Vale do Garrão hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Praia do Ancão and Vale do Lobo Beach. Also, Quinta Shopping Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Aqua Show Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Garrao Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Praia do Ancão - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Aqua Show Park - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Vilamoura Marina - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spikes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪the shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casa do Lago - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maria's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Paixa - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ria Park Hotel & Spa

5-star beach hotel near Praia do Ancão
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Ria Park Hotel & Spa you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Loulé hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 10215 sq ft of conference space
  • 949 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Ria Park Hotel & Spa offers 175 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Loulé hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Ria Park has 3 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and January 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 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've listed 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
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. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1257

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ria Park
Ria Park
Ria Park Almancil
Ria Park Hotel
Ria Park Hotel Almancil
Ria Park Hotel & Spa Portugal/Algarve - Almancil
Ria Park Hotel And Spa
Ria Park Resort

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ria Park Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Ria Park Hotel & Spa is 13.5 mi (25-min drive) away from the Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ria Park Hotel & Spa?

As of Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ria Park Hotel & Spa on Oct 1, 2025 start from $248.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ria Park Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Ria Park Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Ria Park Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Garrao Beach and 1.8 mi (9-min drive) from Praia do Ancão. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ria Park Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Ria Park Hotel & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ria Park Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Vilamoura (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Ria Park Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 AM.

Is there free parking at Ria Park Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ria Park Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Ria Park Hotel & Spa features 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Ria Park Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Ria Park Hotel & Spa is home to Lusitano, which features Portuguese cuisine, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does Ria Park Hotel & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Ria Park, where you can enjoy reflexology, mani/pedis, and aromatherapy.

How close is Ria Park Hotel & Spa to downtown Loulé?

Ria Park Hotel & Spa is 2.9 mi away from Almancil.

Ria Park Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 352 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was nice and had a lovely pool. The breakfast had lots of choice but not great quality. The pool bar food was very expensive and again lacked quality. The cleaners were very loud in the morning between 8:30-9:30 every day and didn’t tidy away dirty plates/mugs. The turn down service was too early being between 4-5pm. However there was a complimentary shuttle service to the beach which was convenient. The hotel had a great table tennis and foosball table which was enjoyable. The area felt safe but you had to get a taxi if you wanted to go and explore further.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pedro

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was not so smooth, there were issues with the room I payed online and to make the switch the process was shaky. Staff should be more prompt. The hotel rooms need a revamp for a 5 star resort but the pool area is really good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

LUIS RICARDO

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If this were a 3 Stars hotel I would give them a better rating. However, the experience for been a 5 starts hotel is not complete. Room was pack of mosquitos and they switch us from the room to another. Hotel changers you £2 for every bottle of water, and 5 € for every 75cl of water its absurd to say that the hotel is 5 stars and pay extra for water. As well as the sunbeds at the beach, they charge you €25 per day for a couple of beds. Beach is all right. Great location, great service from staff. Good breakfast ( however no bananas or any fruit that I you can take for the day) good food for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Chorley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, but you do need a car to go to restaurants and
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel . But the bar beside the reception the noise that is can be heard in the actual hotel rooms . When you have an early start and the noise is still going on at 1am it is quite frustrating . The rooms are in a circular direction and the sound travelled the whole way through the hotel and we were on the the 5th floor ..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Leduc

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel dated inside, needs updating, spa area poor. Rooms comfortable and spacious. Staff friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

GRAHAM

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

Still offered good value

This was our 8th stay at the Ria , and it still offers great value for money. Excellent location , easy walk to beach , and within a short drive to all the amazing restaurants in the area. We were in room 503 , which was clean and mainly good condition , although the bathroom needed a little bit of TLC , cracked grouting etc, however I noted that the rooms either side of us were being stripped down ready for some form of refurb, and as the hotel shuts for the winter on the 31st October , I assume now we have departed our room will also be stripped down for refurb.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANCES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandie

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the location

Wonderful hotel, excellent breakfast. Beautiful poolside area, friendly staff. Love the location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always perfect at this hotel love coming here
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

antonella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, beautiful location right next to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohinder

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

Brilliant stay!

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. Super clean, amazing service, great pools and food. Brilliant. Definintely going back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ria Park Hotel & Spa was a great choice for us. It had all the facilities we needed as a young family and was literally a short walk away from the beach which was one of the main reasons we booked with Ria. A special mention also for Ria kids club for keeping our son well entertained. Would happily recommend Ria, their staff were also very helpful and friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

zubina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marta was superb
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Staff & service

A very tired hotel. Not a chance it's a 5 star

A very tired hotel, which is frankly just about hitting the lower end of being a 4 star hotel. The service is at a snail pace, and the staff all seem so miserable to be there. The rooms are old and are in need of an entire refresh. The beds are quite comfortable at least.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024