Luxury hotels in Vale do Lobo

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Vale do Lobo. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Ria Park Hotel & Spa Vale do Lobo, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Located between Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, this elegant 5-star hotel is a 10-minute walk from Garrão Beach, which featured a concessioned area for guests during Summer. The Ria Park Hotel & Spa features a lagoon-style pool, free fitness centre and WiFi access. The spacious air-conditioned rooms open to a balcony overlooking the tropical gardens or the Atlantic Ocean. Each room has a bathroom with marble countertops. Featuring a terrace with unique views of the lush gardens, the Lusitano Restaurant serves signature dishes from the Executive Chef Gerhard Poz. After a dip in the pool, guests can enjoys snacks and cocktails from the Ria Pool Bar. Ria Park Hotel has a free health club with an indoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a Turkish bath. A Spa is available at an extra fee for massages and treatments. Staff at the reception can organise activities such as horse-riding, bird-watching and cycling tours. Golf enthusiasts will find some of the most renowned golf courses within 3 km including Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Vilamoura is 12 km away. Guests can leave their car at the hotel parking and use the free shuttle service to the beach, available all year round. Hotel Ria Park is just 20 minutes’ driving from Faro International Airport and a short drive to Faro’s city centre. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 2 Dunas Douradas Beach Club Vale do Lobo, Portugal

  

  Resort. Set in Vale do Lobo in the Algarve Region, 18 km from Albufeira, the beachfront Dunas Douradas Beach Club features an 3 outdoor pools, one of them for children, as well as an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub. The resort has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Breakfast is available upon request at the Dunas Douradas Beach Club. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. This resort has a private beach area and bike hire is available. The area is popular for golfing and horse riding. Faro is 11 km from Dunas Douradas Beach Club, while Vilamoura is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 8 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 242 EUR.

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• 3 Dona Filipa Hotel Vale do Lobo, Portugal

  

  Resort. Just 200 metres from Vale do Lobo Beach, Dona Filipa Hotel offers rooms with a balcony with panoramic views of Vale do Lobo Golf Course, the Atlantic Ocean, or the village. The rooms at Dona Filipa combine modern amenities with old-world charm. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and an en suite bathroom. Some rooms have a spacious living area. Guests can get a relaxing body massage at the Estetica Spa. Dona Filipa Hotel also offers 3 floodlit tennis courts, a children’s club, and an outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Kamal by Dona Filipa Restaurant serves extravagant buffets with international and regional delicacies for breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy an exotic cocktail at the Duques Bar. Vilamoura is 11 km from Dona Filipa Hotel, and Faro is 19 km away. Free private parking is available on site. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 156 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!