My husband and I stayed at Vila Vita Parc in June of 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We…read morestayed in the main building accomodations and tried many of the resort's offerings. The highlight was dining at Michelin-stared Ocean. However, the other on-site restaurants are wonderful as well. Vila Vita is a true resort in that you don't really need to leave the premises during your stay. Not only do they have a variety of high end dining options (make reservations in advance!) but they have three pools, a private beach, a mini golf course, tennis, a spa and more. One of the coolest things about staying at Vila Vita is it never felt crowded. In fact, we assumed it wasn't a busy season for the resort, just due to a lack of guests walking around but the staff informed us they were at 95% capacity! Point being, it feels exclusive and there are never crowds. There are paths to walk the grounds and explore. During an exploration we discovered Vila Vita employs Vito, a hawk, who patrols the premises to keep seagulls and other birds from annoying guests and stealing food. Beach access is also very cool, it's a steep, adventurous climb down but once you arrive at the secluded beach area, the views and experience are worth the trip.

A once in a lifetime family vacation made possible by shoulder season rates! This is a stunningly…read morebeautiful resort on the beautiful cliffs of the Algarve southern coastal region of Portugal. The grounds are perfectly maintained, hilly, and sprawling with multiple pools and ocean vistas - each with their own vibe (family, adults, etc.) - restaurants, and scenic walks, including along the oceanside cliffs. Service was spectacular: exceedingly professional and attentive, but also friendly and caring - and patient for a group with 7 adults and 4 kids. Facilities are plentiful, from tennis to golf to the pools to a kids camp to bars to the beach (with its chilly, but rejuvenating May surf). If you have an opportunity to visit, please do so as you won't regret it!

Spent 3 nights and 2 days here, it was amazing!! Gorgeous location with a private beach, walking…read moretrails along the cliffs, and beautiful gardens. Staff were all extremely kind and helpful- top-notch service. Breakfast buffet was some of the best I have ever had! Huge array of locally grown and produced items, from fresh fruit to handmade pastries to local cheeses. The lunch and dinner restaurants were great too, my favorite was the Italian restaurant. Would come again in a heartbeat, thank you for the wonderful stay!

What a spectacular property. We were impressed with every aspect of Vilalara Thalassa Resort…read more Upon arriving we were first very happy with the beauty and inclusions within the room. Such a a comfortable and inviting place while we are away from home. It felt as close to home as is possible. We spent time at the beach, which is beyond words. Such a spectacular view, beach, and more than we could have hoped for. We also used the food amenities on-site and were very impressed with the prices, service, and quality. This was a couples trip, but we plan to bring our entire family back next time. Thank you Vilalara!

Wonderful stay. This resort has everything. Easy walk on the beach in a private Cove. Long…read morestretches of sand and gentle waves. Kids can play without fear. Restaurants and bars are very good. The views are awesome. The spa was very nice and relaxing. the practice was top notch, fresh fruit and everything was delicious. Can't wait to come back.

The rooms were very clean, spacious and there were a number of TV channels. The beach view was…read moreimpeccable. There is no facility to make tea in the room, which was peculiar for a five star hotel. What surprised us more was the front desk.We asked for a plate and an ashtray (for the balcony) and the reception promptly forgot. Asking them hours later they admitted to this and sent us a ramekin (good enough), but no plate or explanation. When asking the next day for the plate we were told they would charge us for an empty plate. They also suggested that we should ask the dinner service, which we did and they directed us to the reception. It was a very singular experience at a supposedly five star hotel. The ingredients used for the food are very good, but many of the dishes are far too overcooked. This is especially a problem for fish like tuna which were rendered inedible. More troubling yet, there was a chilli for dinner on the 25 of December, the leftovers of which were used to make a moussaka the following day. This was very disappointing and the awful meals (Christmas meal was good though) detracted from our vacation. What was actually infuriating is that there were no beverages (I mean tap water or even juice) with dinner. I understand that this might be a nationwide norm, but at a five star hotel this came across very poorly. It left a far worse taste than the food. How is it remotely acceptable to not offer coffee or tea after dinner or with dessert? I should mention that they have live music five days a week which was really good. Filipe Neves, especially, was a remarkably talented musician.The bar in the foyer is very well stocked. When he was available Renato was able to make any sort of cocktail I could think of and he was a uniquely talented individual. These were easily the best mixed drinks I have ever had. Renato, Reuben (laurenco?) and Abel were amazing staff and if we were to return it would be because of our experiences with them.

Wow, Pine Cliffs Hotel is fantastic...it's not really a traditional hotel though. We had a 2…read morebedroom, 2 bathroom condo on the golf course...with a full kitchen, dining/living room, balcony with great views and a washer and dryer! And it is top notch. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I stayed there many years ago and decided to try it again in 2023. It was fabulous!…read moreThe room was big and immaculate.. Their breakfast offers such a variety and immaculate. The staff are helpful and nonstop! The grounds are gorgeous! It's on a Cliff so the view is spectacular! Well of course my favorite part of all is the beach. Absolutely breathtaking! The beach chairs are awesome, restaurant at the beach is awesome and the staff is as well.... What is there not to love? We are heading back there this summer and we can't wait! I was reading some negative reviews and I thought you just can't please everyone no matter what you do. There is nothing negative about the Pine Cliffs. Yes it is expensive but it is a 5 star Hotel.

We had a family accident and were forced to cancel our entire European trip. While we were unable…read moreto get through to the hotel by phone to explain our situation (the staff was unsure why the number was not working as it was in their end) they were very responsive by email/message and cancelled our reservation without charge. We will definitely rebook for another time and greatly look forward to visiting what appears to be a magnificent hotel! Sincerely

Decadent hotel with excellent service. We arrived in the evening, right when people were heading…read moreto dinner. They have a Michelin 2 star restaurant, so expect to see suits and gowns if you do decide to dine there. (as a note--they have a discounted dinner rate for hotel customers, so definitely check it out!) We were greeted with a glass of champagne, and headed to our beautiful room. It had a gorgeous bathroom complete with a large hot tub. The bedroom doors opened onto a spacious private patio with a table, chairs, and two lounge areas. The view of the beach was breathtaking. The amenities were incredible--turndown service, TV with access to Netflix and youtube, Molton Brown toiletries. The buffet and made to order breakfast in the morning was superb and included with our package. The omelettes were divine, as were the multigrain croissants. Don't miss the mimosa bar--complete with various types of juice, ranging from beet/pear to mixed berry. Everything tasted so fresh! We also received phenomenal service during our breakfast, which we enjoyed on breakfast patio, with a beautiful view of the property and beach. Cannot wait to return and hopefully spend more time there!!

Really enjoyed our stay there. They are in a excellent location. The hotel staff are very friendly…read more Breakfast buffet is the best. The pool restaurant was decent, should have more on the menu in my opinion. But overall 5 . Very content. Will return in 2 years.

The staff was incredible during our New Year's week stay! They went above and beyond to meet our…read moreneeds in every way, including arranging comfortable airport transfers before sunrise and providing me with plant-based food options during my stay. The location is PERFECT to access all of the interesting local sites (walking distance to vegan restaurants, beach, pop ups, entertainment, clubs, bars, shopping, the pier, museum, etc.). Highly recommended!

I have very fond memories of visiting this coffee shop during my first trip to the Algarve. It…read morecontinues to be a staple for me whenever I'm in the area, whether for a coffee or a quick prosciutto sandwich. While it's a bit on the pricier side for the Algarve, considering everything it offers, I find the pricing to be quite fair for the area.