Aparthotel

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star aparthotel near Alvor Beach

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle
Studio, Balcony | Living area | 36-inch TV with satellite channels
Sports bar
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alto de Vau - Praia do Vau, Portimão, Faro, 8500-308
  • Place, Pestana Alto Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vau Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tres Irmaos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, Balcony

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Portimão

Close to the beach.At this aparthotel, you'll be steps from Pestana Alto Golf Club and within a 15-minute walk of Praia do Barranco das Canas. Also, Alemao Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Alvor Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Pestana Alto Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Vau Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Algarve Casino - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Careanos Beach - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Tres Irmaos Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balance Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O Cantinho Alentejano - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Servi Vau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪All Beef - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cloque - ‬3 min drive

About this property

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star aparthotel near Alvor Beach
TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a complimentary children's club, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel. Self parking is free.

This Mediterranean Portimão aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel offers 135 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Sports Bar
  • Terrace Restaurant

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 135 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • 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'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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Hotel Vau
Turim Estrela do Vau
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Portimao
Turim Estrela do Vau Portimao
Vau Hotel
Turim Estrela Vau Hotel Portimao
Turim Estrela Vau Hotel
Turim Estrela Vau Portimao
Turim Estrela Vau
Turim Estrela Do Vau Portimao
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Portimão
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Aparthotel
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Aparthotel Portimão

Frequently asked questions

How close is TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel to the airport?

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel is 2.4 mi (6-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel.

How close is TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 11-minute walk from Praia do Barranco das Canas and 11-minute walk from Alemao Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Algarve Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel have a pool?

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel to downtown Portimão?

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel is 1.6 mi away from Portimão.

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely stay, beautiful area, very clean, friendly staff pool area was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

TRE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was good and pool area / restaurant were great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff and nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvija

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place for families, perfect location, quite but at same time just couple minutes drive from shops, cafes and beach.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cédric

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a really nice stay in this hotel. Our kids loved the place with the pools, playground, little synthetic field to play ball. It is close from the beach as well so we can walk there each day. Awesome place overall. Place is very clean, appartement are well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albertus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good price qualify
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had 2 bedroom apartment which was huge, great view of the pool. Tried the restaurant one evening and very disappointed by the buffet, not much choice especially for children, lots of dishes empty. Very clean and had everything we needed. Not close to amenities though. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great swimming pool - short opening hours

Great apartment and conditions. The pool is open from 9 AM to 7PM : this is not good in the summer, it should be open at least until 9PM . There is no logic on reduced opening hours in the summer , with perfect weather conditions and temperatures around and above 30 degrees Celsius.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Super pour les familles

Agréablement surprise très bon accueil grands espaces dans la chambre avec balcon super la piscine le restaurant et les cocktails!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Bien, mais pas top!

Mauvaise insonoration avec les couloirs! Bcp de bruit, literie un peu dure. Service ok, piscine ok, bon séjour en général, un peu cher pour le Niveau de la résidence un peu vieillissante.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bien, hôtel de bonne facture avec des espaces de vie très convenable et un service d'hôtellerie professionnel et présent et le tout dans une région magnifique...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Almudena

Nos tocó un bajo y las puertas que daban al exterior estaban rota aunque nos lo arreglaron enseguida.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandrine

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
Appartement sympa mais aucuns room service . Ilpossible de commander ou de réserver dans le resto en bas de l’hotel. Et le pire aura ete l’insonorisation des communs.. une vraie catastrophe !! On entends absolument tout. Les gens de la reception laisses tout faire sans demander aux clients de ne pas faire de bruit. On entends les enfants hurler dans le hall les parents parler fort etc car cela raisonne enormement. J’ai du moi meme descdre a 1h du matin pour demander aux gens de faire moins de bruit. Il n’a absolument pas 4 etoiles
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Simpático e Fresco Hall de Entrada

Foi apenas uma noite, mas a receção é simpática. O estúdio tem um bom tamanho. Recomendamos a colocação de um espremedor de citrinos, na cozinha.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sérgio

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Boa relação qualidade preço

Alguns equipamentos a necessitar de manutenção. Portas e frigorífico mais especificamente.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Patryk

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

esn't feel like Portugal

Basic requests like kitchen equipment (chef knife or any other than bread knife, manual orange juice squeeze) were neglected several times. Those are not expensive. Service and staff not on a good level. Didn't feel like Portugal 😒 e.g. In a bar i ordered and paid for fresh squeezed juice. Instead I got carton one. When complained i got response - yes but then I would need to take more time to squeeze it! Sic! Isn't that what I paid for?
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fonctionnel mais désuet

Agréable séjour sans pour autant exceptionnel. La chambre est spacieuse et la terrasse est appréciable. Difficile néanmoins de trouver une place dans le parking. Les murs sont de véritables feuilles de papier, on a l’impression d’être dans le couloir. Le service n’est pas très réactif ; après avoir malheureusement oublié un effet personnel dans le coffre fort, impossible de retrouver l’objet perdu... Un peu compliqué aussi pour récupérer les serviettes de bain pour la piscine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrycja

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

Excellent

Everything was Perfect. Very clean room and bathroom. Friendly staff. Lovely swimming pools. Great location. 100 % recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located just minutes walkway from the main beaches. Wonderful place even with kids. Great to have a relaxing time off .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O alojamento foi o suficiente para 4 noites, a piscina é grande e com espreguiçadeiras à disposição. Dá para ir a pé para a praia do alemão. Tudo espaçoso e limpo, foram 4 dias bastante agradáveis.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bella struttura purtroppo distante dal mare e cassaforte e incredibilmente la wi fi a pagamento
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandrine

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

Trop bruyant

Très bruyant, wifi qui ne fonctionne pas dans la chambre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We was there for 5 days to realise once we got back to the UK the disgusting trampy cleaners had stolen our english money. If you are thinking to go here. Keep all your values with you. DISGUSTING
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muito bom. O apartamento e o enquadramento, nomeadamente zona envolvente das piscinas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Atrakcje dla dzieci ok, bardzo fajne baseny i spokojna okolica. Hotel ogólnie ok, widać że nie jest to nowy obiekt, czystość mogłaby być na wyższym poziomie.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019