Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve
Hotel in Porches
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this hotel
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Catch some rays on Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Catch some rays on Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Porches
Available Rooms
Junior Suite, Pool View
1 Double • 592 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
1 Double • 2 Single • 1561 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Junior Suite, Ocean View
1 Double • 592 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Junior Suite, Garden View
1 Double • 592 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 Double • 1 Sofa • 1237 ft²
Sleeps 4
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££££
Reviews
5.0
It was an outstanding experience and we can’t to return. The breakfast presentation and options was magnificent.
10.0
Excellent service and accommodations. I hope to come back soon!
10.0
Lovely hotel. The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning.
1.0
We stayed with our family for 5 nights and I was upset at the end on the way things are handled here. Lets start with the positives - the location is great and one of the few properties with direct beach access. The gardens are well kept and most of the pool and beach staff are excellent. Raizes is a treat
Sadly when you land you will notice a very small office to report too which is labelled as reception. There are 2-3 people working here with 1-2 buggies at any given time. You can see the stress on their face and the fact that they appear stretched and busy. Granted we went at the busy end of the season but with the amount we paid surely we deserved much better. The manager who I think is called Tiageo (Brazilian bloke) had a definite chip on his shoulder.
Once you manage to locate your room you would notice that the roads in the property have potholes, yeps you heard that correct.
The room showers work on one temperature only, either cold or excessively hot. And don't try and complaint, you get the look that you start doubting yourself, or the reception staff start acting as if they don't understand English that well ! We resorted to using the free showers in the wellness spa as the showers worked as they should in that place.
The place is hilly and no buggy staff is keen to give you a lift even if they are going empty. We have stayed is most luxurious properties and never noticed this. And the staff wont initiate any greetings to you, they look saddened and underpaid.
10.0
Amazing property
10.0
Everything about this resort is exceptional.
10.0
This is a truly 5 star property… The property is beautiful, its grounds are very well kept, staff friendly and with great service… We enjoyed our Breakfast very much every morning with great choices of food and drinks… Will definitely recommend this property to anyone that wants a relaxing vacation in a beautiful place with great amenities.
10.0
Such an amazing property and great service. Will be back for sure.
10.0
Beautiful property with great amenities.
10.0
Amazing hotel, great beach, yummy food, stunning views, excellent facilities, including the spa. Highly recommended!
6.0
The main pool and the beach was fantastic but no good restaurants and terrible spa.
10.0
Beach and pools
5.0
A wonderful trip. Fantastic food.
5.0
Great resort, well organized staff, clean and quiet.
The private beach is nice and has full service to enjoy drinks and food right in front of the ocean.
Breakfast and valet parking were included. The breakfast was also very good, offering fresh baked pastries, fruits, eggs and various other local dishes. Included were also unlimited expresso, cappuccino and any other drink.
Highly recommended!
10.0
Vilalara Thalassa is a spectacularly beautiful property with lovely gardens and beach. The staff were all kind, friendly, professional and gave off a happy feel. The food was delicious! I loved the variety in the breakfast buffet. I had a relaxing vacation during which I felt pampered.
10.0
One of the best!
10.0
The views are outstanding. The hotel beach is very private. The staff and grounds are in perfect harmony.
8.0
Very nice place. Dinner menu was okay and fairly expensive and they bring appetizers without asking and then charge you later.
Also the bathroom shower is disappointing. The open glass and tiny shower tub combo makes it very cold when you shower
Otherwise the property was very nice.
10.0
This resort property was absolutely beautiful, the staff, food and accommodations were outstanding!
We are looking forward to going back!
5.0
Excellent service👍👍
Good spread breakfast with fantastic view
Thank you🙏🙏
8.0
Ecellent stay in this lovely hotel in a fantastic location.
5 stars all round.
5.0
Everything was great. Great service all round.
10.0
Beautiful property great staff
10.0
This property has the most amazing views. The staff are friendly and our room was large and clean and modern. Would highly recommend this resort!
10.0
The privacy and yet accessibility to the resort’s facilities.
The staff were exceptional in their care and professionalism.
The excellent, breakfast viennoiserie.
10.0
I can’t say how much I enjoyed this resort. The service A , the amenities, the views, the staff all exceeded my expectations. The only part of this resort that didn’t all the way blow my mind was the food. It was good/average. I’m a food fanatic so you can trust me. The breakfast in the morning is amazing , but the dinners itself fell a little short and left me wanting for a better experience. This is not due to the staff because service is great but the chef can do better. Overall still rating this resort 5 star!
5.0
Great experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing location, design, landscaping, service and food. Highly recommend. We also booked an afternoon trip with their yacht which was excellent. The chef and sommelier at the B&G restaurant were really friendly and made a tasting dinner that night very special.
10.0
My number one reason for booking this hotel was that I wanted access to the private beach, which was absolutely perfect and I enjoyed every minute of my time on it. It’s a gorgeous beach, with very comfortable chairs and lots of shade.
The hotel itself is lovely, the grounds expansive. Make sure you’re in good shape, there’s a lot of stairs and a lot of walking uphill, which, of course leads to beautiful views!
The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. A big thanks to Ramon for his recommendation at eating at Joao restaurant in Guia. Amazing PiriPiri and the yummiest tomatoes ever.
The hotel includes water for the room and coffee, but that’s pretty much it.
For the cost, I’ve stayed in places which were equally nice, but included more amenities and little treats for guests, either in the room, or on the resort, and usually would include breakfast.
The restaurants are unbelievably overpriced, and if you have a car, there are many delicious options within driving distance that are more local, authentic Portuguese experience.
Overall, we had an excellent stay, and I would definitely recommend this hotel and visit again.
10.0
Excellent resort. Wonderful service and supportive staff.
8.0
Beautiful resort . Breakfast 👍.resturant 👍 but abit over price .
10.0
Absolutely beautiful grounds with fruit rrees, flowers, walking paths and spectacular views of the sea and cliffs. Great tour by reception staff on check in to show you around. Well placed pools, even a salt water heated one, and stunning views of the ocean. The staff were exceptionally helpful. Food especially breakfast buffet was delicious. Spa is really top notch. Many shops and restaurants nearby in walking distance as well as a hiking trail to a nearby town. Overall extremely relaxing experience with so many sunbeds all around to lie down and enjoy the views of the grounds while you listen to the sounds of the waves.
5.0
Fantastic stay! Every day we went out exploring the area we were so happy to get back to our property! Besides the beautiful grounds and multiple pools on the property, you essentially have your own private beach. In theory, I believe anyone could enjoy this beach from another entrance point, but during our 5-day stay it was uncrowded and for the most part, only accessed by other hotel guests. You felt like you had the place to yourself!
The breakfast was great and our room was comfortable and spacious (though a bit dated). A lot of amenities from tennis and padle courts to beaches and pools plus ,many inviting spaces to sit and relax throughout the beautifully manicured property.
10.0
Loved everything - the beach, especially and the spa.
8.0
Beautiful resort! Property was stunning and rooms were clean and relaxing. The grille for lunch was great, but somewhat limited options for dinner and not much nearby the resort. Staff was extremely professional. Service by pool could have been quicker for the price. All around a nice experience!
4.0
Beautiful hotel, beach is amazing, rooms were spacious and very clean, breakfast was good, and the personnel were extremely nice. Only issue was the food: super expensive, lacked variety. We paid 31 euros for a plate of sardines (6 sardines total), which are in season!
1.0
The hotel was lovely...
But i complained from the 2nd day there about children running about naked urinating next to the pool
4 times i complained to front of house
To no avail
10.0
Beautiful grounds, idyllic, clean, relaxing, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast selection
10.0
Our stay was heavenly! Attentive, warm, and personal service. Gorgeous grounds, facilities, and beach. Spacious and well-appointed suite with great balcony.
5.0
The most wonderful vacation! My wife and I went June 2022 and from the beginning to end it was everything you could want in a resort, incredible and friendly staff, gorgeous room and views, breathtaking beach, we loved every second! Cannot wait to return :)
8.0
This resort is really good and I will be going back! The staff are very very friendly and service-focused. The site is beautiful and very well kept but few minor gripes (and please keep in context that this is a place you should visit). I found the onsite restaurants very expensive and a bit dull with a limited menu, as a vegetarian menu didn't deliver much at all. The gym was poor when considering this is a spa resort, the equipment is old and the room is very warm. These are minor gripes but I would recommend a visit as staff were incredible and site is beautiful.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Porches?
The average price for a rental in Porches is £87 per night. This rental is £243 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve. Enjoy the water!
Is Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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