Luxury hotels in Vilamoura

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 Vilamoura. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Domes Lake Algarve Vilamoura, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Located just 300 meters from Falésia Beach, this luxurious resort offers a natural, sandy beach pool and a floating restaurant. The rooms have balconies with stunning views of the surroundings. Guests of Domes Lake Algarve can reach their accommodations through the lobby, which provides a 24-hour front desk, room service, a dedicated concierge service, and currency exchange for guests. The rooms feature a private bathroom with a bathtub and shower. A choice of room views includes garden, ocean, lake, and Vilamoura Marina and skyline on the horizon. Domes Lake Resort, Algarve features five-star accommodation with three restaurants set on its private lake, free private parking, three swimming pools amongst which a natural sand bottom swimming pool, fitness center, and Spa. Among the various facilities are three bars, birdwatching pergolas on the lake, and a 1.2-kilometer wooden walking deck that goes around the lake, as well as the gardens and infinite lawns. An array of Hate-Living services is available, through the Haute Living Selection of elite tier accommodation, including a dedicated manager, a private lounge with VIP services, concierge service, private check-in, upgraded welcome, and bathroom amenities. Other exclusive amenities include eclectic cocktails, branded spirits and all-day snacks, signature canapes by the resort’s Executive Chef. Buffet and American breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation as well as Greek, Neo-Mediterannean, and Portuguese fusion cuisine throughout the day, with a dedication to mixology and wine tasting. Domes Lake Algarve Hotel is situated a 20-minute drive from Albufeira. A shuttle service to the Vilamoura golf courses within 2 km is available upon request. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 2 Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort Vilamoura, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the golf course, the 5-star Anantara Vilamoura offers a tranquil retreat a 10-minute drive from the Vilamoura Marina and 3 km from the stunning Falésia Beach. It features a heated outdoor pool from October until May. Facing the golf fairways and the swimming pools, air-conditioned rooms and suites feature a modern design and are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a docking station, a minibar and a coffee machine. Bathrooms are open-plan with walk-in shower, bath, hairdryer, slippers, robes and luxury amenities. Anantara Vilamoura offers a varied gastronomic experience with its 3 restaurants and 3 bars. From a refined reinterpretation of the traditional Portuguese cuisine at EMO, to the ultimate seafood adventure at Ria, guests are guaranteed to have a glamorous and emotive experience. The Palms Pool Bar provides refreshing juices from local produce, while the Cascades pool and bar offers adult-only tranquillity between June and September with cocktails, light snacks and chilled wine. Afternoon tea and post-dinner digestives can be enjoyed at the Anantara Lounge and Bar. Facilities at the Anantara Vilamoura include a Conference Centre with capacity for 700 persons with its 8 versatile rooms. Kids Club is also available. A complimentary shuttle to PuroBeach Restaurant and Beach concession is provided. Guests have the Palms swimming pools at their disposal that offer either adult-only or family enjoyment moments with a heated children's pool between October and May. The Anantara Spa offers Thai and Algarvian inspired treatments as well as Yoga and tai chi sessions. The heated Vitalidade indoor pool is for exclusive use of adult guests of the suites. Most active guests may unwind at the floodlit tennis court or the fitness centre. Anantara’s prime location offers guests the perfect starting point to discover the Algarve. Faro’s Old Town is 24 km away while Loulé with its picturesque city market is a 20-minute drive away. Albufeira is 13 km away and Faro International Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 138 EUR.

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• 3 As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Vilamoura, Portugal

  

  Resort. As Cascatas is situated in Vilamoura and offers elegant suites with a balcony overlooking the resort gardens or golf course. It features 6 swimming pools and a gym. All of the rooms at As Cascatas Golf Resort have a fully-equipped kitchen and a spacious dining and living area equipped with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy leisure activities nearby including sailing, water skiing and scuba diving. A free shuttle service takes you to the As Cascatas Beach Club, where there are sun loungers and a cocktail. The complimentary shuttle also serves the marina and Vilamoura golf courses. Cascatas Resort is less than a 20-minute drive from the Loulé Market. It is 25 minutes’ drive from Faro airport and free on-site car parking is available. Within 3 km guests will find 6 of the renowned golf courses of Vilamoura. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 133 EUR.

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• 4 Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve, an IHG Hotel Vilamoura, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Crowne Plaza is situated in Vilamoura's centre just a few minutes' walk from the Marina and 10 minutes’ drive from 5 golf courses. The tastefully decorated rooms have furnished sea-view balconies. Featuring soft shades of ivory and natural textures, all rooms have stylish bathrooms with glass-wall showers. The wide balconies come with lounge chairs. The Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve’s outdoor pool faces the sea and has a terrace with loungers and shades. The Peter Pan Kids Club has welcome snacks and a daily animated film, while adults can enjoy a relaxing massage at the Almond Tree Wellness Spa. Apart from 24-hour room service, the hotel's Cataplana Restaurant serves a mixture of regional and international cuisine. The Caravela Bar offers a variety of aperitifs and drinks, and there is a sea-facing summer terrace for snacks and BBQ grills. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from the centre of Vilamoura and the Marina. Faro Airport is 20 km away. Free private parking is available at the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 121 EUR.

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• 5 Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Vilamoura, Portugal

  

  Hotel. Overlooking Vilamoura Marina on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, this hotel offers a large outdoor pool. Located in 30,000 m² of private gardens, it features an extensive spa. With a furnished balcony, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura’s spacious rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room comes equipped with a satellite TV, minibar and private bathroom with free toiletries. With a distinguish service of Restaurant and beach bar, PuroBeach Vilamoura features two distinct zones: on the beach in front of the Atlantic Ocean and in a garden with a sophisticated pool. Tivoli Marina Vilamoura is a 15-minute walk from the Roman ruins on the opposite side of the marina, and Pinhal Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away. On-site parking is free. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 133 EUR.

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• 6 Hilton Vilamoura Vilamoura, Portugal

  

  Resort. Set among five of the best golf courses in the Algarve,Hilton Vilamoura features lake-style outdoor pools with waterfalls and an extra-large futuristic spa. Pinhal Golf Course is on the hotel's doorstep and Vilamoura Old Course is 5 minutes’ drive away. Guests of Hilton Vilamoura can enjoy modern Mediterranean Cuisine at Cilantro, taste international delicacies on the terrace of Moscada, or try the grilled delicacies at Aquarela. Rubi Bar offers state of the art cocktails and homemade Tonics and liquors. My Almar, the beach's restaurant is open seasonally, serving tapas and light meals, as well as drinks and cocktails. At Marina Vilamoura, guests can taste the Italian cuisine in La Bella Barca restaurant. The contemporary rooms feature flat-screen TV with local and international channels. They include a private balcony or terrace overlooking the nearby golf course or the resort’s gardens. Free WiFi is available in all public areas of the Hilton Vilamoura. A 24-hour gym, a resting area with wall waterfalls and therapeutic massages are available at the spa. Hilton Vilamoura’s indoor pool looks like a mosaic, ancient Roman bath. Hilton Vilamoura offers a free evening shuttle to Vilamoura Marina, just two minutes driving from the hotel. In summer, there is a free transfer service to Falésia Beach, where the hotel also has a private beach concession with sunbeds, sunhats, pool towels and snack bar service, just 5 minutes driving from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 158 EUR.

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• 7 Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort Hotel Vilamoura, Portugal

  

  Hotel. With panoramic views across the 27-hole golf course, this resort hotel in Vilamoura offers luxurious rooms with a private balcony or patio. It also features indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Rooms at Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort Hotel have modern interiors with natural colours. All rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and a seating area with a minibar. Guests of Pestana Vila Sol can enjoy meals at Green Pines Restaurant overlooking the golf course. There is also a pool-side bar, and La Palmeraie Bar and Restaurant is in the ClubHouse, a short walk from the hotel. The hotel is 7 minutes’ drive from Vilamoura Beach. Pestana Vila Sol is 20 km from Faro International Airport and provides free car parking. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 82 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!