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Vila Alba Resort

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Parking included

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Praia de Albandeira, Lagoa, 8400-403
  • Place, Marinha Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Benagil Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Senhora da Rocha Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2 bedrooms apartment for four

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2 bedrooms apartment for three

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

2 bedrooms apartment for two

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Suite with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium Suite with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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Two-Bedroom Apartment (2adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 2

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Two-Bedroom Apartment (2adults+3children)

  • Sleeps 2

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Two-Bedroom Apartment (3adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium Suite with Garden View (2adults+1child)

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium Suite with Garden View (2adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium Suite with Sea View (2adults+1child)

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Suite with Sea View (2adults+2children)

  • Sleeps 2

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Two-Bedroom Apartment 2 adults

  • Sleeps 2

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Two-Bedroom Apartment 3 adults

  • Sleeps 3

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Two-Bedroom Apartment (3adults+1child)

  • Sleeps 3

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Double)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Lagoa

When you stay at Vila Alba Resort in Lagoa, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Marinha Beach and Benagil Beach. .This beach hotel is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Sao Rafael Beach.

What's nearby

  • Marinha Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Benagil Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Algar de Benagil - 11 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Senhora da Rocha Beach - 15 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 16 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Bica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rústico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant O Litoral - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Pescador - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Cantinho Da Dora - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Vila Alba Resort

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Vila Alba Resort offers 50 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This Lagoa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Morgadinho, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Morgadinho - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2025 to January 5 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Spa/Beauty services
The property is closed between February 26 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Alba Resort
Alba Suites
Suites Alba Resort Spa
Suites Alba Lagoa
Suites Alba Resort
Suites Alba Resort Lagoa
Vila Alba Eco Resort
Vila Alba Resort Hotel
Vila Alba Resort Lagoa
Suites Alba Resort Spa
Vila Alba Resort Hotel Lagoa

Reviews

Vila Alba Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 436 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, friendly staff, delicious food!! Outstanding views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nestor, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Marla, houston

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Pierre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff, Pointe Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is gorgeous. However the quality of the food needs to be improved. Also so of the staff needs more training.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room were spacious and clean. The pool, restaurant and facilities in general were very good. The resort is quiet and welcoming. Unfortunately, we had an issue with out air-con turning off after a couple of hours, during the night this resulted in us waking up and having to reset it at least a couple of times. After the first night, we spoke to reception who said that it would be looked at. Unfortunately, this was just ignored resulting in uncomfortable nights. In general, the food on offer was of decent quality and a reasonable price. However, on one occasion we ordered a salad with prawns and received a quarter of an iceberg lettuce with 3 semi recently unfrozen (cooked) prawns. A complaint was made to the server who told us this is how it was - which was severely disappointing. On the positive side, we attended a wedding here and it was excellent - the staff were extremely attentive and couldn't be anymore helpful. Generally of an excellent standard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gursharan Kaur

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Dell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim, Columbia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
I love the location and the beauty of the place- so quaint and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Hotel in the South of Portugal
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Travelled with group
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

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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice place, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tad

Travelled with family
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