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Vilalara Thalassa Resort
Portugal, Europe
Armacao de Pera
The five-star Vilalara Thalassa Resort is an exclusive space in a unique landscape with access to a golden sand beach, and totally dedicated to your well-being. Everything in Vilalara is thought to your total comfort, all blended in to the surrounding hills and cliff tops. In-between magnificent 11 hectares of seaside garden cared to perfection and amongst five delightful swimming pools, you even have a wellness center that is home to one of the five best Thalassotherapy Centers in the world and to a Longevity Medical Spa. Choose to stay in a place surrounded by natural beauty, with a private sandy beach and amazing sea view.
Facilities
- Tennis*
- Billiards
- Spa treatments*
- Massage*
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent1,049 reviews
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71%
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18%
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6%
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Setting the record straight
I would just like to set the record straight, having had the pleasure of visiting this hotel over a 20 year period, and read the reviews on trip advisor there are two **supposed issues which some guests raise, i have noticed a few guests make a big deal out of having to wait for a table outside for breakfast, and literally the world has come to an end for them because they have to wait 5 minutes. Well having been here in high season and low season over a 20 year period it is so exaggerated, you may have to wait for 5 to 10 minutes, but that is the max, and the staff are ultra nice, so please get a grip, its a minute inconvenience not worth mentioning, also we never have had to wait for a sunbed by the pool in high or low season, there are 3 pools, and even if there were none by the pool there are numerous cabana type sun beds dotted throughout the beautiful gardens, just thought i would set the record straight on this because some guests are just so full of their own importance. This is a truly great hotel with incredible staff. Best regards form ireland
First class view with a stunning setting
I wanted to be able to share a review on the Coral Restaurant which does not seem to have his own entry on TripAdvisor and I could not create it. We know the area well and have visited the adjoining complex at Vila Vita several times for dinner. We were unaware of this restaurant and always seeking new opportunities we read some reviews (not TA) and were impressed enough to try and give it a go
You were greeted at the main entrance of the hotel and then walked to the restaurant via a small courtyard. As you enter the restaurant and walk through it to the external area you greeted with some stunning views (see pictures). This definitely adds to the setting and environment.
On offer are the choice of two set menus (guests can choose different ones) and each has the offering of wine pairing although they also have an extensive wine list.
This is food of a high-quality, in a lovely setting and with first class staff. The staff are very knowledgeable and for at least 50% of our courses the chef himself came out and explained the food to us and also spent a super amount of time generally talking about the food in the area. A really nice person that added to the evening.
As regular visitors to the area, this is a nice new find and one we will definitely be returning to.
Review by Craige C London, United Kingdom
5 star prices for a 4 start experience
While the position, grounds of the property and garden are really nice, the structure is old and the infrastructure is under sized for the numbers of rooms. That means waiting time at breakfast or no space by the pool and beach. Gym fills very quickly and clearly is not cleaned very often. The furniture a bit everywhere but defined on the beach and the pool is at least 15 years old, or more. Service across the property very mediocre, other than room cleaning which was good.
Review by FBLS Munich, Germany
Amazing Beach!
This is a very large resort hotel, and we booked it because it offered apartment-style accommodations with a kitchen and washer, which was very convenient for our family.
The views and beach were amazing. My children loved searching for shells on the beach every day, and it became one of their favorite parts of the trip. The breakfast buffet each morning was also wonderful, with lots of different options for everyone. My son still talks about how much he loved the kids’ club and its activities and accommodations.
Unfortunately, the dinner options were disappointing. We were repeatedly told that there was no availability at the restaurants, so we ended up ordering room service or cooking for most dinners. What was frustrating was that when we walked past the restaurants, they often appeared nearly empty. It would have been nice to have more flexibility for dining.
Our apartment also had an unusual smell that was noticeable throughout our stay. The hotel should consider addressing the source of the odor or using a light, fresh room fragrance.
Overall, we loved the beach, views, breakfast, and especially the kids’ club, but the dining limitations and smell in the apartment took away from the experience.
Review by bsullivan805 Santa Cruz, California
Beautiful Hotel!
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve was amazing. We loved everything about it. The rooms are spacious and the grounds are beautiful. The breakfast is delicious with many options and overlooks the pool and ocean which we loved. We ate at the Italian restaurant which was very good as well. There are a few different pools each of them are very nice. The only complaint was there aren't many lounge chairs and beds at the main pool overlooking the ocean so you need to get there early to reserve one. We only got 1 lounger on the last day. The spa and gym are very nice. My wife got a nice massage and there is a sauna, steam room and cold plunge which was a nice touch for extra cost or included if you get a treatment or package when you book. The beach was large and actually really nice considering what you normally get in Europe. It had actual sand and there were kayaks and paddle boards to use if you wanted go out into the ocean and/or explore the nearby caves. There is also an area where you can walk/hike across the cliffs above the ocean! I travelled just me and my wife, but this happens to be a great place for the whole family and we are hoping to bring everyone back at some point next year!
Review by Evan S New York City, New York
