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Agua Hotels Vale da Lapa
Portugal, Europe
Carvoeiro
Located between the two fishing villages of Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, this exclusive modern apart hotel in contemporary style is surrounded by a large delightful landscaped garden with ponds and creeks – just the perfect place to relax under the warm sun. Two of the most beautiful beaches the spectacular coastline of the Algarve has to offer, Caneiros and Carveiro, are within easy reach. Faro International Airport can be reached in less than 40 minutes by car.
Facilities
- Car park
- Garage
- 24-hour reception
- Late Check-out*
- Wired Internet
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls*
- Car hire*
- Transfer service*
- Secure parking
- *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 Excellent1,068 reviews
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53%
Very Good
32%
Average
11%
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3%
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Great, spacious villas and helpful staff – perfect for a quiet family getaway
A quiet and peaceful resort that felt safe and proper. The villa was large and spacious, and the garden and pool area felt very private. Nice bathrooms and air conditioning in every room, which was easy to operate. The housekeeping was impeccable. Almost all the staff members we met were pleasant and helpful.
There seemed to be plenty of space around the communal pools, and the atmosphere was great.The beds are firm, which is common in this part of Europe. The only thing we wished was different with the layout of the house was the master bedroom, which was on an open loft and lacked privacy.
The spa was nothing to write home about. We received an okay treatment, but it did not feel professional and didn’t tempt us to go back.
We bought groceries at a larger supermarket for self-catering, but we also ordered food delivered directly to our door via Uber, which was very easy and convenient.
Our airport transfer picked us up right by the villa. Since we had an early morning departure, the reception arranged for the driver to bring us lunch boxes with food and drinks. A very nice touch!
Review by karolinen671 Oslo, Norway
Perfect Family Holiday.
We had a fantastic week at Vale da Lapa. We were a little unsure about staying because we couldn’t find much information about the resort online. It was so good, we didn’t need to worry.
The villa was enormous. We had a 2 bed villa and the living space was huge. Really comfortable beds, a full kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. Fabulous bathrooms and it was all spotless. The housekeepers came daily to change towels and clean.
The pool was much bigger than in the pictures, the indoor pool is semi indoor as the roof slides open. We didn’t have a problem finding a sunbed. Even at busy times of day there were always sunbeds available. Only a few people put towels to reserve but it wasn’t necessary at all.
The pool bar has a good selection of drinks and food which is brought to your sunbed. It’s the same menu as the restaurant bar.
The villas are set in beautiful gardens and actually feel private. We slept really well it was so quiet and the metal shutters on all the windows totally block all light.
The restaurant food is an amazing, so fresh and tasty. There is a set à la carte menu for each weekday. At the weekends it’s a buffet, but very high quality. Breakfast is a buffet and plenty of hot and cold food, drinks. It is held in the reception area which is a little odd, but you get used to it. You eat in the restaurant which is just through the door.
Reception staff were so helpful, always on the end of a phone. They use WhatsApp to communicate and it works so well. We always had a quick response.
A very restful week, amazing staff. Special thanks to Peres and Rui in the restaurant and Victoria in the spa.
Great place!
Lovely resort, the town houses are too class. Only criticism is the showers were awful. Not very powerful at all. Hire a car as this resort is rather remote.
Review by Finsydee Dundee
Beautiful resort in fabulous area
We are at the very end of a fabulous two weeks at Vale da Lapa. The resort is beautiful and our villa exceeded our expectations. So clean and has everything we need and more. Pool is quiet (minus our 3 noisy kids) and the staff are lovely and so helpful. Food has been delicious and excellent quality. Big shout out to Peres and Rui in the restaurant for their care and attentiveness - we truly feel spoiled here. We enjoyed walking down to Carvoeiro to the beach, boat/pedalo trips and the best ice cream shop! Kids loved Slide and Splash and been easy to get Ubers, even with 5 of us.
Review by Jane G Glasgow, United Kingdom
Amazing stay
Had 10 night stay here, loved it. Peaceful grounds, large villas and friendly staff. Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed our time staying here, short taxi into town centre. Will be back :) !
