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Vila Alba Resort

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Serene escape by dramatic cliffs

Peaceful location with stunning water views and a short walk to dramatic limestone cliffs. Enjoy beautiful rooms, a delightful breakfast, and a serene spa experience.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 954
AED 1,028 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (5)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3)

  • Garden view
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite, Garden View | Garden view

Premium Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lagoa, Vila Alba Resort is on the beach. Algarve Shopping Mall and The Strip are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marinha Beach and Benagil Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Carvoeiro Tennis Club. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Lagoa travel guide
Map
Praia de Albandeira, Lagoa, 8400-403

What's nearby

  • Albandeira Beach
    Albandeira Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos
    Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos
    7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Marinha Beach
    Marinha Beach
    9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The village Carvoeiro in the Algarve Portugal; Shutterstock ID 98296577
    Carvoeiro Beach
    21 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square
    Albufeira Old Town Square
    34 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Silves Station
    22 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant O Litoral
    6 min drive
  • Shahi Darbar Indian Cuisine Armação
    13 min drive
  • Restaurante Aquamar
    15 min drive
  • O Pescador
    6 min drive
  • Rústico
    5 min drive

About this property

Vila Alba Resort

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel near Marinha Beach
  • Consider a stay at Vila Alba Resort and take advantage of an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Morgadinho, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, supervised childcare (surcharge), and beach towels
  • Room features
  • All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rainfall showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Morgadinho

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 4 2027 to February 4 2027 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 to 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
A swim cap is required for the indoor pool and spa tub.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub, while guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Alba Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Alba Resort?

As of 13 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Alba Resort on 14 June 2026 start from AED 954, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Vila Alba Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vila Alba Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vila Alba Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Vila Alba Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per person applies.

Where is Vila Alba Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lagoa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marinha Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Benagil Beach. Praia Nova and Senhora da Rocha Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Vila Alba Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 450 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, lovely breakfast, awesome views.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason Matthew

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

Bucolic resort great for families

Bucolic resort with great amenities especially for families
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely beautiful location. Beautiful resort! We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing mood, great staff, accessible amenities, amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gursharan Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely property and good beach access
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel is a bit remote from the towns, but sits right next to the cliffs and a beach. the trail starts right at the cliff. free parking onsite, but you need to drag your luggage’s over stone roads, or ask for help of staff to drive a kart. resort is nicely laid out and breakfast is great. one issue is the power was out for one night due to the coastal weather, and no staff was at the reception for the night. luckily internet and heating was still available.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, it’s nice and quiet, beach is right off the property. Very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Akash

Good Location, but not 5 stars Room: booked a week-long stay, but the experience was marred by various issues. Initial corner suite smelled strongly of damp, faced the staff cleaning buggy parking and had issues with cockroaches. While staff facilitated a room change, management offered zero compensation/upgrades: base service recovery for a serious issue. Even our second room had ants, a blocked shower drain, and no bins outside the toilet - unsure how the cleaning staff knew what to bin. Modern suites lack cutlery, so suggest a Villa. We drove out for meals. Amenities are sparse (basic toiletries, two small waters).Dining: Breakfast was underwhelming. The selection is beige, identical daily and virtually vegetable-free (spinach appeared once in 7 days). Staff are pleasant but visibly overworked and stretched thin. Facilities: This is a strictly "self-serve" resort. There is no pool staff, no organised activities, and you must rent pool towels. Despite the prime beach access, no gear (umbrellas, mats) is provided. Saunas are clean, but tired. The Good: The location is stunning, with great wildlife (birds, snakes, lizards, etc), sunsets and direct beach access. Pools are peaceful and family-friendly. Nearby towns (15–30 mins) offer decent food and Lagoa has a great supermarket with sushi. Verdict: A beautiful property let down by pest issues and lack of amenities. Good for families prioritising location, but could be magical with some better services and features.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel next to the beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim

I love the location and the beauty of the place- so quaint and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming and in a lovely part of the Algarve that is somewhat protected from overdevelopment. The resort has a small beach, but is a modest walk or an easy drive to many other nearby beautiful beaches. Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I finished off a 12 day Portugal trip with a two night stay at Vila Alba. Very relaxing. She enjoyed a massage at the spa. I relaxed at the salt water, infinity pool. We ate all our meals, but for one local beach lunch, at the resort. All the meals were well prepared and the buffet breakfast had a lot of variety. Local see walk has great vistas.
Poolside
Local Ocean Walk View
Local Albandeira Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Decio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The peace, the view, the friendliness, the accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning location surrounded by nature and right on a lovely little beach. The on-site spa is free for gusts to use and was spotless, and three were three swimming pools to choose from. There was a wedding and quite a few families with young children during our stay but it never felt overcrowded and was very peaceful. We didn't have a car but it was very easy and cheap to order taxis to and from the hotel for day trips. The food at the restaurant was also really tasty! Overall a fabulous location, would highly recommend and would visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, beaches and spa. The breakfast was amazing as well. We also had a wonderful meal on site in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s good value for money. Not an expensive resort and the room is large. The food choice for breakfast is quite good and it is near to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary experience we will be back what a peace of haven is this place. From staff to facility to location outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and beach access. The hotel is in need of updating and repairs and the staff was very rude
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay near the beach. Good view to the sea from poolside. The jacuzzi area is old, the bubble jet bath non functioning. Spa front desk reception lady may need some guest caring training.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness
While the property was nice and the staff very helpful, it is by no means a five star property. Nor are the ocean view rooms ocean view. This is hype and dishonest. This is a US 3 or 3.5 star hotel. Not bad at all but not a luxury property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

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

A Piece of Paradise

Beautiful location away from the crowds; great breakfast. Getting there was a bit challenging (curvy two-way one lane road) but worth the effort. If you enjoy cliff hiking, this is for you!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very remote location but the hotel is excellent. Beautiful rooms although they need some way to keep housekeeping from constantly knocking. Salt water pool is a bit chilly but the view is wonderful. Short walk to the small beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
* Great living accomodations - very spacious and clean. * Excellent location with a short 7 minute walk to beach. * Pools are convenient, but the salt water pool turns into "day care" every afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Almost good

Very little English spoken by staff, which is amazing for a Spa hotel with international clientel. No Spanish either 50 miles from the border.. Breakfast coffee terrible, made with reconstituted powdered milk. Not the halmark of a health spa. But all very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is nicely tucked away near the coast. Was only a 45 min drive from Old town. There isn’t much around the resort so I recommend stopping at a grocery store beforehand to grab some snacks and maybe some sandwiches. There is one restaurant on the property but it is extremely over priced and everything we ordered came out wrong. Items were missing from our orders and seemed like they used left overs from breakfast. The front desk staff was excellent and very accommodating, so I was shocked at the lack of oversight in their restaurant. The resort was right next to the cliffs with beautiful views and a small beach. They have a salt water pool and regular pool which I thought was a nice touch. Aside from the restaurant, I enjoyed our stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025