Pinhal da Marina is a friendly mid-range apartment complex geared towards families and couples seeking some peace and quiet. Its 128 units range from Studios to Three-Bedroom Apartments, all featuring full, well-equipped kitchens, spacious patios with loungers, and air-conditioning. Decor is dated throughout, but all rooms are clean, and housekeeping is available six days a week. Three outdoor pools, a kids’ club, a playground, and great sports facilities keep children busy and entertained. The restaurant has a short international menu, as well as a bar area and outdoor seating, and there are plenty of other dining options in the marina, about a 15-minute walk away. Hotel Apartamento do Golfe has lower rates, but is not within walking distance of the marina.
Pinhal da Marina is a friendly mid-range apartment complex geared towards families and couples seeking some peace and quiet. Its 128 units range from Studios to Three-Bedroom Apartments, all featuring full, well-equipped kitchens, spacious patios with loungers, and air-conditioning. Decor is dated throughout, but all rooms are clean, and housekeeping is available six days a week. Three outdoor pools, a kids’ club, a playground, and great sports facilities keep children busy and entertained. The restaurant has a short international menu, as well as a bar area and outdoor seating, and there are plenty of other dining options in the marina, about a 15-minute walk away. Hotel Apartamento do Golfe has lower rates, but is not within walking distance of the marina.
Apartamento do Golfe is a mid-range hotel offering good value a short drive from Vilamoura’s marina. Its 59 Studios, One-, and Two-Bedroom Apartments feature basic kitchenettes, living areas with sofa beds, and balconies. Decor and amenities are basic and there is a fee for Wi-Fi, but rates are competitive year-round, and units are clean. The pool is a lovely spot for a quiet day, and the restaurant serves decent international cuisine in a cute dining room with large windows. The location near several golf courses is convenient for golfers, and the hotel offers free shuttle service to the lively marina -- but those looking to spend a lot of time at the beach or marina may want to look elsewhere. Dom Pedro Golf Resort is a five-minute walk from the beach and offers shuttle service to local golf courses, but lacks the spacious apartment-style layouts and kitchenettes found here.
Apartamento do Golfe is a mid-range hotel offering good value a short drive from Vilamoura’s marina. Its 59 Studios, One-, and Two-Bedroom Apartments feature basic kitchenettes, living areas with sofa beds, and balconies. Decor and amenities are basic and there is a fee for Wi-Fi, but rates are competitive year-round, and units are clean. The pool is a lovely spot for a quiet day, and the restaurant serves decent international cuisine in a cute dining room with large windows. The location near several golf courses is convenient for golfers, and the hotel offers free shuttle service to the lively marina -- but those looking to spend a lot of time at the beach or marina may want to look elsewhere. Dom Pedro Golf Resort is a five-minute walk from the beach and offers shuttle service to local golf courses, but lacks the spacious apartment-style layouts and kitchenettes found here.
Rio Apartments is a basic, quiet hotel catering to couples and families on a budget. Its 64 studios and apartments have full kitchens and furnished balconies, but in-room amenities are barebones (think: no air-conditioning, no Wi-Fi, and old tube TVs) and decor is dated throughout. One of the most common complaints here is that although the pool is pleasant, there aren’t enough loungers for all guests, and they tend to go fast in the morning. With a restaurant and a bar that close during the winter, and a reception only open a few hours a day, this property is for those seeking a cheap, self-catering vacation a five-minute drive from Vilamoura's beach. Hotel Apartmento do Golfe is a little bit more expensive, but offers more services and amenities.
Rio Apartments is a basic, quiet hotel catering to couples and families on a budget. Its 64 studios and apartments have full kitchens and furnished balconies, but in-room amenities are barebones (think: no air-conditioning, no Wi-Fi, and old tube TVs) and decor is dated throughout. One of the most common complaints here is that although the pool is pleasant, there aren’t enough loungers for all guests, and they tend to go fast in the morning. With a restaurant and a bar that close during the winter, and a reception only open a few hours a day, this property is for those seeking a cheap, self-catering vacation a five-minute drive from Vilamoura's beach. Hotel Apartmento do Golfe is a little bit more expensive, but offers more services and amenities.
The 176-room Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa is a family-friendly upscale hotel on beautiful grounds that include an 18-hole golf course. The hotel has a bright, contemporary style with a touch more personality than many Hiltons. Most of the spacious rooms feature details like artsy hand-painted traditional tile art, and all come with private balconies and marble bathrooms. Some have full kitchens and washing machines. Features are numerous and include six pools, three restaurants and bars, free shuttles, and dedicated off-site beach space -- most of which are seasonal. There's also a large spa plus a kids' club, but these incur an extra fee -- as does Wi-Fi for many. For something closer to the beach, consider Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve, where rates are lower.
The 176-room Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa is a family-friendly upscale hotel on beautiful grounds that include an 18-hole golf course. The hotel has a bright, contemporary style with a touch more personality than many Hiltons. Most of the spacious rooms feature details like artsy hand-painted traditional tile art, and all come with private balconies and marble bathrooms. Some have full kitchens and washing machines. Features are numerous and include six pools, three restaurants and bars, free shuttles, and dedicated off-site beach space -- most of which are seasonal. There's also a large spa plus a kids' club, but these incur an extra fee -- as does Wi-Fi for many. For something closer to the beach, consider Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve, where rates are lower.
The Four Seasons Vilamoura (not part of the luxury Four Seasons brand) is an upper-middle-range time-share property located adjacent to a golf course, but a bit far from the beach and marina. Decor is a little dated throughout, but the 114 self-catering apartments are clean and spacious, with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and balconies. With several large outdoor and indoor pools, three restaurants serving good food, daily activities for all ages, and a spa, the property is a good year-round destination for families, couples, and golfers. Free parking is convenient for those exploring the area by car, but there are fees for in-room Wi-Fi and for use of the kids' club. The Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa has similar rates but is more stylish and upscale, and provides a shuttle to the beach.
The Four Seasons Vilamoura (not part of the luxury Four Seasons brand) is an upper-middle-range time-share property located adjacent to a golf course, but a bit far from the beach and marina. Decor is a little dated throughout, but the 114 self-catering apartments are clean and spacious, with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and balconies. With several large outdoor and indoor pools, three restaurants serving good food, daily activities for all ages, and a spa, the property is a good year-round destination for families, couples, and golfers. Free parking is convenient for those exploring the area by car, but there are fees for in-room Wi-Fi and for use of the kids' club. The Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa has similar rates but is more stylish and upscale, and provides a shuttle to the beach.
The luxury Blue & Green The Lake Spa Resort is a large and beautiful hotel in Vilamoura that is a favorite among both couples and families. All of the 192 stylish rooms come with private balconies, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, separate tubs, and fully stocked minibars; suites and apartments are also available. It has a quiet location off an otherwise empty street, but it's still close to six golf courses and is an easy walk to the beachfront and town. Smart and ample features include superb, but seasonal, dining options, three pools -- including one with a sandy floor -- kids' club, and free access to the state-of-the-art spa and its hydrotherapy features. Note that guests have complained of early-morning sunbed reserving. Travelers visiting in December or January when the hotel is closed should check out Tivoli Marina Vilamoura.
The luxury Blue & Green The Lake Spa Resort is a large and beautiful hotel in Vilamoura that is a favorite among both couples and families. All of the 192 stylish rooms come with private balconies, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, separate tubs, and fully stocked minibars; suites and apartments are also available. It has a quiet location off an otherwise empty street, but it's still close to six golf courses and is an easy walk to the beachfront and town. Smart and ample features include superb, but seasonal, dining options, three pools -- including one with a sandy floor -- kids' club, and free access to the state-of-the-art spa and its hydrotherapy features. Note that guests have complained of early-morning sunbed reserving. Travelers visiting in December or January when the hotel is closed should check out Tivoli Marina Vilamoura.
