White Shell Beach Villas

4.0 star property
4-star golf hotel near Marinha Beach

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Poolside bar
Restaurant
Exterior
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Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Empreendimento White Shell, Quinta da Sra. da Rocha, Lagoa, Faro, 8400-489
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Benagil Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Marinha Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1518 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1195 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1582 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

  • 2486 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lagoa

Alporchinhos stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Alporchinhos hotel, you'll find Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel and Senhora da Rocha Beach. Trilhos do Algarve and Praia Nova are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Benagil Beach - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Marinha Beach - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Salgados Beach - 16 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Gale Beach - 16 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 24 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Cantinho Da Dora - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Busíris - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vilarinho - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Palmeiras Grill Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

White Shell Beach Villas

4-star golf hotel near Marinha Beach
White Shell Beach Villas offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly White Shell Beach Villas. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lagoa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2021
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
White Shell Beach Villas offers 72 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. Rooms open to patios. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lagoa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.5 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 9802

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

White Shell Beach Villas Hotel
White Shell Beach Villas Lagoa
White Shell Beach Villas Hotel Lagoa

Frequently asked questions

How close is White Shell Beach Villas to the airport?

White Shell Beach Villas is 14.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the Portimao (PRM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does White Shell Beach Villas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Shell Beach Villas.

How close is White Shell Beach Villas to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Senhora da Rocha Beach and 10-minute walk from Praia Nova. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Shell Beach Villas offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at White Shell Beach Villas, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12.5 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at White Shell Beach Villas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Algarve Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at White Shell Beach Villas?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at White Shell Beach Villas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White Shell Beach Villas have a pool?

White Shell Beach Villas features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Does White Shell Beach Villas have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does White Shell Beach Villas have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages.

How close is White Shell Beach Villas to downtown Lagoa?

White Shell Beach Villas is 2 mi away from Porches.

White Shell Beach Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a week just before high season started. The first thing that struck me about this place was the beautiful complex. There is a spacious indoor car park and the staff drive these cute little electric golf buggies around to help with luggage. The staff were great, very welcoming and the customer service was amazing. Then I noticed the swarm of sea gulls in the pool. In fact they were all over the sun loungers and on some apartment balconies. There’s droppings everywhere. I’ts clearly been a problem since this place opened. They have a man with a hawk to try to deter them but they keep coming back. This makes it a health and safety risk despite how often the pool is cleaned. The outdoor pool is also freezing cold. The indoor pool is smaller than it looks in the pictures, but it was a surprisingly very nice temperature. It’s full of young kids though, understandably because they don’t want to be in the outdoor pool. There should really be a rule about no kids after 7pm, so it can actually serve as a spa. The apartment was one of the best I’ve ever stayed in. The kitchen has everything! Modern high quality AEG appliances - an oven, microwave, hob, full fridge and freezer, even washing machine. Two things frustrated me - for a building constructed in 2021, there is not a usb port in site, so had to charge my phone very slowly from the tv. The TV - it’s astonishing no smart tv.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable, and modern living quarters with new appliances including a washer/dryer, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, and Nespresso machine in our 1 bedroom villa. All the comforts of home that we could want and a perfect hub for exploring the Algarve with our toddler. Check-in/check-out was flawless and all the staff we encountered were very polite and helpful. Parking in a spacious garage is available, and there looked to be a couple of EV charging stations. Free reservations for bikes were also included in our stay although we didn't get a chance to try them out. The area is within walking distance to 2 beaches (you can get to the other one through a tunnel in the rock formation). Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a truly wonderful stay at White Shell Beach Villas. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome with their warm hospitality and helpful attitude. Our villa was spotless, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We especially enjoyed using the e-bikes to explore the area and get to the beach — they were both convenient and a lot of fun. Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable experience, and we would absolutely recommend White Shell Beach Villas to anyone looking for a peaceful beach getaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dilyara

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

Good stay

Very remote and calm place. Really enjoyed our stay. The only thing that is the food that needs working. We have ordered room service for dinner, which was quick but food that is being served is very very average. Both meat and fish. We have also had breakfast in the main restaurant and again not much to choose from, especially if you don’t eat pork.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Un séjour mémorable

Le meilleur hôtel que nous avons eu et ce de la réception à la sortie. Les appartements sont très propres, bien équipées. Nous sommes environ 8 minutes de marche de la mer. En plus facilité pour garer la voiture, ils possèdent un garage. Pour combler le tout, ils viennent vous reconduire à votre habitation en voiturette de golf. Que demander de plus. Jean et Diane du Québec
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall property was amazing! The villa was clean and very modern! Staff was amazing and super helpful. It’s very close to grocery store
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laerte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

angela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second stay at White Shell. The units are spacious and well equipped but there is a pet fee which is per night (25€) rather than a flat cleaning fee. This can add up quite quickly if you are hoping to stay for more than a few days - which we found unusual for an aparthotel. This one of the reasons we will not return. The other is that the area around the hotel does not seem to be developing at all and other than the beach you will need to drive everywhere as there are few to no sidewalks -

10/10 Excellent

Ming Da

Love the place, not central location but you come here to unwind in the hotel anyway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. The staff were helpful, welcoming, and friendly. The facility was clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, really quiet, very clean
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shemina, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the property had everything we needed. Lots of dining options around and a short drive to busier places.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Amazing stay, book it right now!!

Amazing stay ... beautifully appointed rooms, pool and dining. Brilliant service, the staff are sensational. Location is fantastic, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant place to stay but limited dining options.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful resort. The pool is beautiful and it is close to restaurants. The bikes were a great added bonus. My only issue is that housekeeping missed our room one night. But otherwise a beautiful relaxing resort in the Algarve.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis A

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super genuine and hospitable. The property was beautiful and in a great condition. They had many amenities that made the villas so livable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great for family!

I just had the wonderful time staying at this family-friendly villa, and I cannot praise it enough. The environment is just gorgeous, providing a serene and picturesque setting that truly makes you feel like you're on a dream holiday. The staff at the villa are exceptionally friendly and professional. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcomed and attended to all our needs and they are always contactable by WhatsApp! Their warm hospitality and attention to detail truly elevated our stay, making it an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernardette

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

Spectacular Apartment!

We had an amazing time. The property was beautiful as was our apartment, it was very spacious, modern and super clean. We also can’t say enough about the staff s as bad how friendly and helpful they all were. The reason I dropped the comfort rating to a 4 is because there was an issue with the hot water tank on our last day and we had to shower in the next apartment. They did try to have it fixed right away and thought it was fixed but it turned out not to have been.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, the units were wonderful. Only comment would be more signs to the front desk, as it was a bit hard to find at first in the dark and rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall enjoyable stay. Hotel is obviously trying to deal with Seagull problem and has a hawker with a hawk most days to scare them away. However despite this seagulls congregate on outer apartment blocks. Beware when sitting outside your apartment, the seagulls poop! When hawker not there, seagulls congregate in numbers in swimming pool which is a hygiene risk
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024