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Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Senhora da Rocha Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Free buffet breakfast
Junior Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Junior Suite, Pool View | Balcony
Private beach nearby, white sand

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Praia Das Gaivotas, Lagoa, 8400-450
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Marinha Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Benagil Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • 592 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | LCD TV

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1561 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Garden View | Garden view

Junior Suite, Garden View

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Emotion) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom (Emotion)

  • 796 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, Pool View | Balcony

Junior Suite, Pool View

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | LCD TV

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1237 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lagoa

Walk to the beach.At this Alporchinhos hotel, you'll be steps from Cova Redonda Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Senhora da Rocha Beach. Also, Vale do Olival Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Trilhos do Algarve is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Salgados Beach - 14 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Marinha Beach - 17 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Benagil Beach - 17 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Gale Beach - 20 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 23 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Bica - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Palmeiras Grill Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olivalmar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

5-star beach hotel near Senhora da Rocha Beach
Smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the private white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a hot tub. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Lagoa hotel.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1970
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Check-in time is 4 PM for Apartment bookings.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 68 (roundtrip)

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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. 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, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Vilalara
Vilalara Thalassa Armacao de Pera
Vilalara Thalassa Resort Armacao de Pera
Vilalara Thalassa Resort Lagoa
Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Vilalara Thalassa Lagoa
Vilalara Thalassa
Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Vilalara Grand Algarve Lagoa
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Hotel
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Lagoa
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Hotel Lagoa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve to the airport?

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve is 14.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve?

As of May 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve on May 20, 2025 start from $477.37, 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 Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve have an airport shuttle?

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 68 roundtrip.

How close is Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve to the beach?

This hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Senhora da Rocha Beach and 6-minute walk from Cova Redonda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offer free breakfast?

Yes, Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Algarve Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve have a pool?

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Portuguese cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve to downtown Lagoa?

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve is 2.2 mi away from Porches.

Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 590 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mehdi

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, helpful staff, we are from the USA so we did have to adjust to the relaxed atmosphere, but would recommend this property for anyone wanting to just relax and take it easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran

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

Too short

It was an outstanding experience and we can’t to return. The breakfast presentation and options was magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property eith private beach....staff were so nice and helpful. Our only regret was that our stay was too short!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen van der

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort but not much is walkable once you leave the gates.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing resort in a quiet area. Such a lovely property with amazing staff! We really enjoyed our short stay here and wished to stay longer. So many amenities, no need to leave the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the property very much. The hotel was busy however always found a space at the beach. We enjoyed the friendly staff and the other guests very much. The room was beautiful and clean. The Vip access from Expedia in general never incudes a room upgrade. We did have a bottle of wine waiting tho so that's always nice. We would definitely return to this property. Also the breakfast was really fantastic. The best overall on our trip around Portugal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, including the beach. The room was large, clean, and up to date. The breakfast was so fresh and with many options to choose from. There was a good selection of restaurants on the resort. The staff and service was excellent. They even called the room for a wellness check when my husband was sick. I would recommend this resort for anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, beautiful beach, and close proximity to nearby restaurants and popular beach attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resorts I’ve ever stayed at I will return someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andriana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and accommodations. I hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

raneesh

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

Understaffed and run down

We stayed with our family for 5 nights and I was upset at the end on the way things are handled here. Lets start with the positives - the location is great and one of the few properties with direct beach access. The gardens are well kept and most of the pool and beach staff are excellent. Raizes is a treat Sadly when you land you will notice a very small office to report too which is labelled as reception. There are 2-3 people working here with 1-2 buggies at any given time. You can see the stress on their face and the fact that they appear stretched and busy. Granted we went at the busy end of the season but with the amount we paid surely we deserved much better. The manager who I think is called Tiageo (Brazilian bloke) had a definite chip on his shoulder. Once you manage to locate your room you would notice that the roads in the property have potholes, yeps you heard that correct. The room showers work on one temperature only, either cold or excessively hot. And don't try and complaint, you get the look that you start doubting yourself, or the reception staff start acting as if they don't understand English that well ! We resorted to using the free showers in the wellness spa as the showers worked as they should in that place. The place is hilly and no buggy staff is keen to give you a lift even if they are going empty. We have stayed is most luxurious properties and never noticed this. And the staff wont initiate any greetings to you, they look saddened and underpaid.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this resort is exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hind

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a truly 5 star property… The property is beautiful, its grounds are very well kept, staff friendly and with great service… We enjoyed our Breakfast very much every morning with great choices of food and drinks… Will definitely recommend this property to anyone that wants a relaxing vacation in a beautiful place with great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing property and great service. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024