Amazing views and hurling trails. Absolutely loved it! Highly recommend renting a car because it's…read morea It remote and it's fun to explore the surrounding beaches and towns.

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!

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!

The Tavoli hotel in Carvoeiro, was absolutely amazing. They are breathtaking views from your room…read moreas well as the restaurants and pool. The restaurants are very good, including The One, where we feasted on freshly grilled, turbot, had delicious sushi on the rooftop, and Espresso martinis well at the Azul Blue bar. The hotel is located right on the ocean, with the seven Valley trail passing by that can take you to Benigel Caves. We opted to be picked up from the hotel with a stand up paddle boarding adventure into four different caves, including Benigel. We also enjoyed walking into town, a nice massage at their lovely spa and lounging by the pool. Oh, and one more thing - make sure to add the breakfast, the breakfast buffet is amazing, with an omelette bar, waffle bar, fresh, squeezed, orange juice a great spread of meats, cheeses, and pastries. You won't be disappointed!

THE ONE RESTAURANT: The only thing this restaurant has going for it is the view and the restaurant…read morethinks that's good enough. The service is non existent and the food less than mediocre. It was genuinely an awful experience. We literally sat for 25 minutes without anyone coming over to us. We finally flagged someone down to take our order and the man that came over was so pompous like he was doing us a favor. We ordered a bottle of wine and our dinner orders. Another 20 mins goes by, no one. I flagged down this girl who apparently served the wine asking for our wine (I mean that is JOB 1 when someone sits down to dinner is to get them a cocktail especially when enjoying the view). She said "I'm working with another table". Yes she indeed was since she literally had visited the table across from 3 times to pour them various wines. Regarding the food, it's pretty hard to mess up pork tenderloin. By the nature of its cut, it's tender and flavorful. Not this , it was bone dry and served in these weird small chunks. The filet was not a small filet you would be served in other nice restaurants but instead two slices of steak. Take the short walk out of the hotel and have a meal somewhere else. Shame on the hotel for riding solely on the view and thinking this is all they have to give people.

An exalted Relais & Château property in a beautifully restored hotel perched on the cliff's edge…read moreabove Rocha beach. The main building dates to 1918 and according to the staff was the first hotel on the beach. Surrounded on all sides by ugly aging high rises, this spot is literally an oasis with soaring views, a beautiful pool and a private walk down to the expansive golden beach. For beauty alone it almost merits 5 stars. B cause of the elegance and stature, I find I hold these types of places to a VERY HIGH standard. In addition to the historic building there are 24 rooms in a much newer wing just to the west and below and in back of the pool. Our room was 202 on the lower level and had a partial view of the ocean. What I liked: -whimsical nautical color scheme in the comfy modern room that was up to date in every way from power outlets to fixtures -outstanding service culture and helpful young man, Goncealo Rico who checked us in and showed us around and helped us out during our stay-even arranged to go up to the secret rooftop for a peak-great view -sumptuous breakfast buffet with all the typical European items and eggs cooked to order -views from the nice pool-the hotel is right in the center above the beach on a tall cliff -beach access from the hotel is very easy and the spa provides you with a beach bag to use during your visit with towels and water. -immaculate grounds and facilities-rooms very clean as well. -nice quiet A/C- got room nice and cool for sleeping What surprised/disappointed me given the caliber (and price) of the property and the newness of our room: -size of the shower-while the bath is a reasonable size despite a modest room size, the narrow tub/shower with half wall of glass just isn't my favorite making it not only tricky to get clean but also hard to keep from splashing water all over the bathroom floor-unfortunately these are common throughout Europe -not a fan of the €4 potato chips and €10 bottles of designer water-so many high-end places have eliminated these silly expenses-wish they would too. Despite my small annoyances this is a first class property with a strong service culture and a great staff. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

The property is beautiful but it's very poorly located. The management staff here was nasty and…read morerude to me today on multiple occasions and made the last day miserable. We're booked to stay here all week but looking to leave immediately based on the poor level of hospitality. It's kind of absurd to pay so much and be treated so outwardly rude. Stay anywhere else but here.

Beautiful hotel. Not like any Holiday Inn I've ever been to. The tiled walls, the marble staircase,…read morethe spacious room, the manicured lawn, the big pool, it's a great place to stay

It was a solid stay with friendly folks, good food, and the closest thing to American…read moreaccommodations. One thing I'd say is that there's one level that smells a little funky (floor -1). It may be backed up pipes or just the humidity. Other than that I'd come back. There's also a tram that runs into town but it only runs on the weekdays and not the weekends...At least it didn't on Sunday.