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!

Genuine service, especially at front desk, valet and at the bar. To be fair, I went in the off…read moreseason. There weren't a lot of guests staying here. Maybe it's different in the summer vs winter? Breakfast was part of the stay package. It wasn't a cheap continental breakfast, they went all out. It was a resort. The price staying here was comparable was to airbnbs in the area. This was so much more worth it. Complimentary drinks at the bar, valet and access to the spa and pools were also included. It was a bit away from town in a residential area, but if you have car it's not a problem whatsoever. If you compare to South American resorts, there's no beach, but there are cliff/ocean views nearby. I was definitely consider coming back here if I'm in Algarve.

What can I say about this magnificent place? It's sitting on the Atlantic ocean, so the views are…read moreout of this world. My hubby and I needed a relaxed day, so we decided to head over to Cascade for their resort and wellness spa. It was everything you wanted in a spa, Turkish sauna, couple messages, etc. Even enjoying the view, you can't go wrong. This place is a gem, and I've already had days booked for next year!

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.

This place is so beautiful! We were here for a wedding of…read morefriends who were from Ireland. We are from the states. The view of the marina and the little shopping area was breathtaking. Our room was very comfortable, and they have the best smelling soaps of any hotel I have ever been to! Kind of a citrus smell to them. I took a couple home with me! The restaurant was just ok.... it took forever to get our food, and it was only so-so.. but you don't usually eat the food at a hotel restaurant. We were just too tired to go elsewhere. The furniture and sculptures throughout the building were amazing, and the staff was very friendly. We hired a local photographer to take photos of us near the hotel... I suggest doing that.... it was so much fun!

Without doubt the best hotel in Vilamoura. Ideal for kids childrens play area and childrens pool…read moregreat brilliant kids club with activities, putting green set in lush gardens. Private Nikki Beach with sunbeds good too. Hotel was refurbished in 2003 to a more modern 5* establishment with white leather sofas in lobby and flat screen tvs in rooms. Marina shops and restaurants within walking distance Ostra Douro and Akvavit Restaurants well worth a visit.

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