Beautiful room, beaches and spa. The breakfast was amazing as well. We also had a wonderful meal on site in the evening.

They had a great design idea but poor execution or maintenance. Shower walls with mold and water build up inside, broken drain slab. All minor things, but it made this 5 star hotel feel like 4 stars. Food wasn't the greatest, but not bad. The only thing I was upset about was them ignoring the "do not disturb" sign, as they got in the room regardless to make the bed and touched our stuff that was on top of it. We were there for only 2 nights and didn't need room cleaning, so we kept the "do not disturb" sign on. Thankfully we weren't in the room when they came in, but I was still upset to find out they ignored the sign.

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!

Everything was absolutely amazing and perfect.

Amazing place

We loved the apartment, though it was a bit too jammed with furniture. Very comfortable. And the location, just a short walk to the dramatic limestone cliffs and a small, beautiful beach in the central Algarve was perfect. Less than perfect? Just getting to and from the hotel on the narrow, winding one lane roads is an adventure. And unless you never want to explore the area, you have to drive in and out since there is nothing nearby. Also, this is a very family friendly resort, which is fine, but it does result in a lot of infants, toddlers and young children running around and crying in the restaurant/breakfast room, so anything but peaceful.

Stayed for two nights at this property, our first stop in Portugal arriving from Spain. A very nice property! Small but cozy, it has everything needed for a great vacation…breakfast buffet, options for lunch and dinner, a small bar, two swimming pools plus the beach is less than a 5-minute walk away. Rooms have been recently updated, very nice decor and comfy beds! Special shout out to all the staff, from the guys at the reception to the staff at the restaurant everyone was great!!

We arrived on a Friday afternoon and were staying for our son's wedding at the property on Monday. The road to the property is a bit of a nightmare in that it's single track and for a few hundred metres there is nowhere to pass as there are walls on both sides. Parking is good when you get there. Our reception on arrival was disinterested at best, though there was no-one else in reception a disembodied voice from an office called out would have to wait a few minutes. Unfortunately this was symptomatic of the staffing at Vila Alba - beyond slow and obviously a lot of very inexperienced waiting staff some of whom couldn't speak English (this is supposed to be a 5 star resort). Getting service for drinks around the pool and even at the restaurant seating area was next to impossible at times and we and others resorted to going to the bar inside in order to get service. The food at the restaurant was nice enough without ever reaching a memorable level and pretty expensive for what it was. We ate out in Carveiro one night at the Chefs Kitchen which was excellent and attempted to do the same at Benagil but were unable to get an Uber taxi willing to come to the property and we had to cancel our reservation. The two bedroomed apartment was dated with missing cobbles at the entrance and only had a bath with shower. inside. Various cobbles were missing around the resort and the pool also had quite a number gone AWOL. I could go on but I've reached the limit. Very disappointing.

We arrived at reception at the time we had specified. First words from a disembodied voice in an adjacent office were you’ll have to wait - this proved to be a potent of things to come. We waited at reception, at the bar and at the restaurant throughout our stay. The staff seemed harassed all the time and to be honest most had little training. As an example on the first night two waiters struggled with a jug of fish soup before depositing its contents all over the table. To get service during the day sitting in the restaurant was not sufficient to get service you had to actually go to the bar each and every time. The pool area could be stunning but the upkeep of the area is poor. Glass around the pool was not cleaned during the 4 days we stayed. Food was ok but not inspiring and generally overpriced. The room itself was dated with the fire extinguisher hanging off the wall ready to fall at any minute - I removed it and placed it on the filler where despite the room being cleaned every day it remained. An iron and a hairdryer worthy of the name were unavailable. I could go on but suffice to say attention to data was non existent and service was at best reluctant.

Room was modern and well finished. However 2 coffee pods on arrival and nothing after that. No bottled water which is unusual for a 5*. Breakfast poor and just 1 restaurant which is also poor. Id advice to rent a car. But overall I wouldn’t recommend this resort at all. There are many other 5* resorts in the Algrave that truly deserve their 5* rating.

Great Place. Rooms are nice. Restaurant is awesome and the beach area is beautiful.

A good hotel. Clean and bright. With friendly service. A little remote if looking to use taxi/Uber to get around. Also please start to put water in the rooms :(

A good hotel. Clean and bright. With friendly service. A little remote if looking to use taxi/Uber to get around. Also please start to put water in the rooms :(

Super quiet for recovering from hectic travels and enjoying the beach and stunning walks. The two bed apartments were a good size and more than adequate for our group of three and would be preferable for two as well.

Pros: quiet location, water views, playground for kids, suite with 2 separate bedrooms, good breakfast Cons: we booked specifically because there was a heated pool and we were visiting in Dec. After arriving, they informed us the heated pool would only be open 3-7pm because the hotel wasn't very busy (pool has no lifeguard or attendants... they just refused to unlock it for us). The gym consisted of a few aerobic machines. Mattresses were terrible, could feel the springs. Lunch for a family of 4 cost 90euros and felt like a ripoff. 14e for a bad margherita pizza. 18e for a bowl of pasta. No idea how this is a 5 star hotel. If it wasn't so expensive we wouldnt have been so disappointed.

Pros: quiet location, water views, playground for kids, suite with 2 separate bedrooms, good breakfastCons: we booked specifically because there was a heated pool and we were visiting in Dec. After arriving, they informed us the heated pool would only be open 3-7pm because the hotel wasn't very busy (pool has no lifeguard or attendants... they just refused to unlock it for us). The gym consisted of a few aerobic machines. Mattresses were terrible, could feel the springs. Lunch for a family of 4 cost 90euros and felt like a ripoff. 14e for a bad margherita pizza. 18e for a bowl of pasta. No idea how this is a 5 star hotel. If it wasn't so expensive we wouldnt have been so disappointed.

Nice play to stay for a couple of days. Very calm

Nice play to stay for a couple of days. Very calm

My husband and I stayed here during part of our honeymoon trip, and the Vila Alba Resort was truly a highlight of our trip. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs - even providing an early check-in and late check-out! The property itself is absolutely stunning - with an infinity pool and outdoor restaurant overlooking the cliffy beaches. The rooms seemed newly updated and were super clean. This resort has everything you need yet offers a small, boutique feel - a bit away from the other touristy areas. We loved it!

First of all, let me state that the surrounding area (cliffs, beach) is just gorgeous - you can't stop taking pictures. The resort is well maintained, although slightly dated, however it's being remodeled, which is both good and bad (IMHO). We booked a deluxe room, which looked quite nice on pictures and we were surprised it costed about the same as a 2-bdr unit, When we arrived and checked in, we were shocked to see how small the room was. Everything was sparkling clean, brand new and automated. The bathroom was on a smaller side as well, but manageable. The shower door, that opens outside, touches the floor and pushes away the mat in front, so you have to step on the slippery tile floor when exiting the shower. After spending a night, we asked to change the room and we were offered a 2 bedroom unit for no charge - many thanks to the resort administration. This unit was a bit dated, but we really did not care about this. We later heard (not sure if it's true, but seems to be) was that the resort splits 2-bdr units into 2 and we got a smaller part of the split. The breakfast was very nice, lunch and dinner had somewhat limited menu, but it was fine. One more thing - the road (2-way) to the resort is very narrow and curly, so be very careful driving and watch for the signs to yield to upcoming traffic. I am still giving this stay 4 stars because of the staff, grounds and location - we really enjoyed it - you can hike all the way to Benagil caves.

First of all, let me state that the surrounding area (cliffs, beach) is just gorgeous - you can't stop taking pictures. The resort is well maintained, although slightly dated, however it's being remodeled, which is both good and bad (IMHO). We booked a deluxe room, which looked quite nice on pictures and we were surprised it costed about the same as a 2-bdr unit, When we arrived and checked in, we were shocked to see how small the room was. Everything was sparkling clean, brand new and automated. The bathroom was on a smaller side as well, but manageable. The shower door, that opens outside, touches the floor and pushes away the mat in front, so you have to step on the slippery tile floor when exiting the shower. After spending a night, we asked to change the room and we were offered a 2 bedroom unit for no charge - many thanks to the resort administration. This unit was a bit dated, but we really did not care about this. We later heard (not sure if it's true, but seems to be) was that the resort splits 2-bdr units into 2 and we got a smaller part of the split. The breakfast was very nice, lunch and dinner had somewhat limited menu, but it was fine. One more thing - the road (2-way) to the resort is very narrow and curly, so be very careful driving and watch for the signs to yield to upcoming traffic. I am still giving this stay 4 stars because of the staff, grounds and location - we really enjoyed it - you can hike all the way to Benagil caves.

A secluded resort with an amazing beach and the hiking trails overlooking the cliffs. The 2 bedroom suite we booked was huge, with a full kitchen and a private terrace. Not too many people stayed there at the time of our trip, so it was very quiet. The restaurant at the property served good quality meals and the service was great.

This hotel has a very convenient access to a beautiful beach, the facilities are in very good condition. The service is great

Great Experience and great location !

The location an amazing stretch of coastline near the most famous and most beautiful beaches. The resort very spacious and pretty and the villas very nice. Staff are friendly and helpful. COVID has seen changes implemented for example cleaning of the villas only every 3 days, which is fine but I would suggest the villas need to be better equipped with cleaning materials . You are on a beach resort and inevitably things get dirty.

The location an amazing stretch of coastline near the most famous and most beautiful beaches. The resort very spacious and pretty and the villas very nice. Staff are friendly and helpful. COVID has seen changes implemented for example cleaning of the villas only every 3 days, which is fine but I would suggest the villas need to be better equipped with cleaning materials . You are on a beach resort and inevitably things get dirty.

Beautiful resort, would love to go back and visit again

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Amazing hotel, genuinely lovely staff throughout...we brought our one year old and were a bit apprehensive but they could not have been more helpful. An absolutely beautiful destination and spotlessly clean throughout...we’ll be back!!

Excellent property, very kid friendly and a wonderful staff. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable.

The property is very unique and a beautiful gem off the beaten path. It was quiet and peaceful with stunning views. The infinity pool and dining look out to the ocean. The property is a very short walk leading to beautiful vistas and small beaches. Breakfast, dining and spa were all fantastic. Rooms are a bit dated but were clean, spacious with a full kitchen. WiFi was excellent and staff were friendly and helpful. Road leading to hotel is a single lane but with 2 way traffic so pay attention to the signs and take it slow. We rented kayaks on the small beach right off the property and loved it! Very family and couple friendly. Would most definitely come back and stay here again.

The resort was beautiful and the room was very nice but a few things were in need of repair or updating (e.g. one of the drains on the bathroom sinks was broken). Also, the breakfast buffet was very good. But, the restaurant was very expensive for dinner and the menu was odd. We didnt enjoy our dinner at the resort. The menu should be more kid-friendly and down to earth.