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Luxury seaside resort with pools, green lawns, and surrounded by cliffs.
Interior of a restaurant with a view of garden and sea through large windows.
Modern pool with bar and palm trees in the background on a sunny day
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden floor, and view of terrace with garden
Green boat sailing through a natural rock arch in the sea on a sunny day.
quiet sandy beach with clear water and rocky cliffs under a blue sky
White round buildings with clock tower in front of the sea and blue sky.
White yacht on blue water near rocky coast with historic buildings and trees.
Beach with white loungers surrounded by cliffs and buildings in the background.
View of a coastal town with beach, hotel resorts, and pools under a blue sky.
Panoramic view of a hotel resort with terraced gardens and pool by the sea in sunshine.
Bright restaurant with upholstered benches, wooden chairs, and decorative pictures on the wall.
Restaurant with a view of the beach and sea on a sunny day
Elegant restaurant area with purple banquette, wooden tables, and stylish lighting.
Modern restaurant with stylish seating and sea view at night.
Open hotel restaurant area with wooden chairs, white tables, and palm tree view
A hotel with a terrace next to a turquoise pool surrounded by trees and greenery.
Illuminated hotel building with fountain and dolphin statues in the evening.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by lawn and sun loungers under a blue sky.
Outdoor breakfast table with drinks and food near a pond with a fountain.
Elegant lounge area with blue armchairs, yellow seats, and chandelier in a modern hotel.
Rustic restaurant with wooden tables and a central tree under a covered terrace.
Elegant restaurant with blue walls, ornate window, and warm chandelier lighting.
Elegant restaurant with blue walls, modern lighting, and a round carpet.
Elegant hotel bar with dark leather counter, glasses, and drinks displayed in the background.
Modern hotel at night with illuminated pool and guests on the terrace.
Bright, modern hotel room with seating area, bed, desk, and garden view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and sea view through open balcony door.
Bright hotel room with seating area, round dining table, and terrace overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and pool view.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and minimally decorated living area.
Bright living room with sofa, green rug, dining table, and balcony view outside.
Bright hotel room with double bed, green-blue accents, and seating area with armchair and table.
Spacious bathroom with freestanding bathtub, two mirrors, and soft towels.
Green golf course landscape with trees and blue sky in the background
Two people practicing yoga in a bright room with large windows and a green wall.
Indoor hotel pool with rounded shape, columns, and lounge chairs along the edge
Modern reception area with wood paneling, round tables, and warm lighting.
Elegant spa reception with oval desk and wooden chairs in warm ambiance.
Circular lounge area with wooden slat partitions and comfortable seating in a modern hotel.
Cozy lounge area with round sofa and green tiled wall in a modern design.
Cozy spa room with two massage tables and indirect lighting.
Modern, elegant spa reception with round white tables and warmly lit shelves.
Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Porches

Vila Vita Parc *****

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Fitness
Wellness
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Family
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Location

The luxurious Vila Vita Parc is situated above the cliff coast with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The sandy beach can be accessed from the resort (via stairs). The center of Porches is about 4 km away, and Armacao de Pera is approx. 1.5 km away. Faro Airport is about a 45-minute drive, and Lisbon Airport is about a 150-minute drive away.
Luxury seaside resort with pools, green lawns, and surrounded by cliffs.
Green boat sailing through a natural rock arch in the sea on a sunny day.
quiet sandy beach with clear water and rocky cliffs under a blue sky
White round buildings with clock tower in front of the sea and blue sky.
White yacht on blue water near rocky coast with historic buildings and trees.
Beach with white loungers surrounded by cliffs and buildings in the background.
View of a coastal town with beach, hotel resorts, and pools under a blue sky.

Facilities

Panoramic view of a hotel resort with terraced gardens and pool by the sea in sunshine.
Bright restaurant with upholstered benches, wooden chairs, and decorative pictures on the wall.
Restaurant with a view of the beach and sea on a sunny day
Elegant restaurant area with purple banquette, wooden tables, and stylish lighting.
Modern restaurant with stylish seating and sea view at night.
Open hotel restaurant area with wooden chairs, white tables, and palm tree view
A hotel with a terrace next to a turquoise pool surrounded by trees and greenery.
Illuminated hotel building with fountain and dolphin statues in the evening.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea, surrounded by lawn and sun loungers under a blue sky.
Outdoor breakfast table with drinks and food near a pond with a fountain.
Elegant lounge area with blue armchairs, yellow seats, and chandelier in a modern hotel.
Rustic restaurant with wooden tables and a central tree under a covered terrace.
Elegant restaurant with blue walls, ornate window, and warm chandelier lighting.
Elegant restaurant with blue walls, modern lighting, and a round carpet.
Elegant hotel bar with dark leather counter, glasses, and drinks displayed in the background.
Modern hotel at night with illuminated pool and guests on the terrace.
The 5-star resort is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World" and captivates with timeless elegance and modern style. It comprises a main building and several annexes with a total of 203 rooms, a reception area with a front desk, elevators, 8 event and conference rooms, 12 seasonal restaurants (including a 2 Michelin star gourmet restaurant; 4 restaurants are located a few minutes from the resort, with a complimentary shuttle bus service offered - please note: not all restaurants are included in the meal plans BB, HB, and FB), 7 bars, a reading room with a library, V Life Shops shopping area; Vila Vita Spa (see Wellness section) and a hairdresser. The extensive, subtropical gardens feature a total of 5 outdoor pools (2 of which are for children) with several sun terraces. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are included. The resort also boasts a unique wine cellar with the largest private collection of fine wines in Portugal.

Accommodation

Deluxe Garden Double Room

The Deluxe Garden Double Rooms are approx. 40 sqm, located in the main building and the residence, and are comfortably equipped with bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobe, 2 twin beds or 1 king-size bed, desk, seating area, cable TV, air conditioning/heating, radio, safe, telephone, minibar, coffee/tea maker, and a balcony or terrace. The rooms face the garden (D2G). Also available as a single occupancy (DG1).

Bright, modern hotel room with seating area, bed, desk, and garden view.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden floor, and view of terrace with garden
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, and sea view through open balcony door.
Bright hotel room with seating area, round dining table, and terrace overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and pool view.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, TV, and minimally decorated living area.

Oasis Family Suite

The family suites, with similar amenities to the Deluxe Garden Double Rooms, are located in the "Oasis Parc" area, are approx. 80 sqm, and offer a spacious living/sleeping area (with open connection), a separate bedroom, a generous bathroom with WC, and an upstairs terrace or a ground-floor terrace (each equipped with terrace/garden furniture). The rooms face the garden (2FS). Also available as a single occupancy (1FS).

Oasis Premium Suite

These suites are located on the ground floor with similar amenities to the family suites and feature an open living/sleeping area with direct access to a terrace (terrace furniture and sun loungers are provided). (RE2) Also available as a single occupancy (RE1).

Bright living room with sofa, green rug, dining table, and balcony view outside.
Bright hotel room with double bed, green-blue accents, and seating area with armchair and table.
Spacious bathroom with freestanding bathtub, two mirrors, and soft towels.

Meals

BB/HB/FB

Buffet breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner (depending on occupancy, in selected resort restaurants; not all restaurants are included in the offered meal plans).

Sports included

18-hole mini-golf, badminton, table tennis, mini-football, and volleyball.

Sports for a fee

Tennis (2 artificial turf courts and 1 multi-sport court, all with floodlights), bicycle rental, 9-hole Pitch & Putt course and 18-hole putting green, golf simulator, 2 pickleball courts, and 1 padel court. The nearest golf courses "Salgados Golf Club" and "Pestana Golf & Resort" are located approx. 10-14 km away. Armação Beach Club (3 restaurants, water sports center during the summer season with pedal boats, sailboats, laser boats, canoes; complimentary transfer from the resort is offered).

Children's program

Children's pool and playground. Mini club 'Annabella‘s Kids Parc' (ages 4-11/included). Baby care/babysitting 'Natalie‘s Crèche' (ages 1-3) upon request (for a fee). For teens aged 13 and over, various summer activities are available for a fee.

Wellness

Indoor hotel pool with rounded shape, columns, and lounge chairs along the edge
Modern reception area with wood paneling, round tables, and warm lighting.
Elegant spa reception with oval desk and wooden chairs in warm ambiance.
Circular lounge area with wooden slat partitions and comfortable seating in a modern hotel.
Cozy lounge area with round sofa and green tiled wall in a modern design.
Cozy spa room with two massage tables and indirect lighting.
Modern, elegant spa reception with round white tables and warmly lit shelves.
Health Club (entry included) with indoor pool, relaxation area with sauna, whirlpool, Turkish bath, ice grotto, ice pool, and 'Ener Gym' fitness studio.
Weekly program with classes (for a fee): Yoga, Pilates, aqua aerobics, and stretching, up to personal training.
Vila Vita Spa by Sisley Paris with 12 treatment rooms, 3 manicure/pedicure rooms, a yoga and Pilates pavilion, and the HYPOXI studio for targeted body shaping, massages, and cosmetic treatments available for a fee.

Entertainment

Occasional live music in the restaurants and bars.

Hotel services

The hotel's own yachts can be chartered for day trips at a fee.
24-hour room service (for a fee).
Parking spaces (subject to availability, free of charge).
Baby cot (upon request, free of charge).
Babysitting (upon request, for a fee).
Laundry and dry cleaning services (for a fee).
Wi-Fi throughout the premises is free of charge.

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel contact

HOTEL CONTACT:
VILA VITA PARC
RUA ANNELIESE POHL
8400-450 PORCHES (ALGARVE)
PORTUGAL
TELEPHONE: +351 282 310 100
E-MAIL: RESERVAS@VILAVITAPARC. COM

Hotel features

  • Shopping Facilities
  • Indoor Pool
  • Hotel Safe
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Luxury Travelers
  • Massages
  • Romance & Honeymooners
  • Sandy Beach
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Golf
  • Fitness
  • Family Friendly
  • Children's Playground
  • Direct Beach Access
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

Most of the food offered at the hotel is grown and produced on the hotel's own farm, "Herdade dos Grous," in the Alentejo region.
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No pets allowed!
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Please note: As of May 1, 2024, the municipality of Lagoa charges a tourist tax of €2 per person/night (max. 7 nights; children up to 12 years free).
Payment is made on-site at the hotel.
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Awards (Hotel):
Restaurant 'Ocean':
Second Michelin Star (since 2011)
TripAdvisor: Certificate of Excellence (since 2013)
2023
European Travel Award for Most Elegant Seaside Hotel
2022
Portugal Trade Awards 2022 by Publituris @BTL-Best Luxury Hotel
LUXlife Magazine Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards-2022's Most Elegant Hotel & Spa – Portugal
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
Xénios 2022 – Ambitur ADHP Hospitality Excellence Prizes – VILA VITA Parc with the Best Housing Director
2021
British Airways Holidays Excellence Award – score 9.4 out of 10/ranked within the top 4%
LUXlife Hospitality Awards 2021: Most Elegant Hotel & Spa
2021 KAYAK Travel Award
World Travel Awards: Europe's Leading Luxury Hotel & Villas 2021
World Spa Awards:
-World's Best Spa Signature Treatment: Golden Quartz Treatment at VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris
-Portugal's Best Resort Spa: VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris at VILA VITA Parc
World Luxury Awards:
-VILA VITA Parc as Luxury Serviced Villas-Southern Europe
-VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris as Best Theme Design Spa-Southern Europe
-Ocean Restaurant-Global Restaurant of the Year
-Ocean Restaurant-Best Locally Sourced Produce Menu
Condé Nast Traveller Reader Choice Awards – Top 30 Destination Spa Resorts in the World: #19
Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards: Best Leisure Hotel in Portugal
British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence Award
Booking.com-Traveller Review Awards: 9.5 out of 10
Traveller Made – Certified 1st Grand Hotel Champion Gold
Hotels.com by Expedia – Hotel “Loved by Guests”
TripAdvisor:
-Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2021, part of the 1% of best hotels in the world
-Travellers' Choice Award, part of the top 10% of hotels worldwide
-EcoLíders Gold Level 2021
-Travellers’ Choice 2021 Ocean Restaurant
The Best Chef Awards – Hans Neuner #50 in ranking of Top 100
Wine Spectator – Best Award of Excellence for restaurant Ocean’s Wine List
Les Grandes Tables du Monde 2021 – Ocean restaurant
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
2020
Mesa Marcada:
- Hans Neuner as Third Top Chef in Portugal
- Restaurant Ocean as Third Top Restaurant in Portugal
- Special Prize Quinta dos Carvalhais for the Best Service of the Year to Ocean restaurant
British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
Condé Nast Traveller-World Destination
Spa Resort #14
The Best Chef Awards – Hans Neuner #69 in ranking of Top 100
La Liste 2020-# 25 for Ocean restaurant (98% or #4 in ranking)
Traveller Made – Certified 1st Grand Hotel Champion Gold 2020
TripAdvisor-Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2020, part of the 1% of best hotels in the world
TripAdvisor-Green Leader 2020
TripAdvisor-Travellers’ Choice 2020 Ocean Restaurant
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
2019
Mesa Marcada:
- Hans Neuner as Third Top Chef in Portugal in 2019
- Restaurant Ocean as Second Top Restaurant in Portugal in 2019
Conde Nast Traveller: 2019 World Destination Spas # 3
World Spa Awards: Portugal's Best Resort Spa 2019
Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards: 2019's Most Outstanding Luxury Spa & Wellness Experience in Portugal
Global Hospitality Awards: 2019 Best Luxury Resort & Beach Hotel 2019-Algarve
British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
LUX Life Magazine: Best Luxury Lifestyle Resort & Spa 2019 – Portugal
LUX Life Magazine: Most Luxurious 5* Beach Resort 2019 – AlgarveWorld Luxury Spa Awards: VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris is Portugal’s Luxury Wellness Spa
World Luxury Restaurant Awards:
Aladin Grill is Luxury Grill Regional Winner
Portugal’s Luxury Resort Restaurant
Portugal’s Luxury Hotel Restaurant
World Travel Awards – Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel & Villas
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Key for the Resort
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Platinum Fork for restaurant Ocean
Boa Cama Boa Mesa – Chef of the Year for Hans Neuner
Hotel & Lodge Business Meetings – Best Resort Portugal
Luxury Travel Guide – Grand Luxury Hotel of the Year-Portugal
Expedia – Hotels.com – Hotel Loved by Guests
Olimar’s Golden Wave Award
TripAdvisor Green Leader 2019
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2019: Top 25 Hotels in Service Quality
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2019: Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Portugal
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2019: Top 25 Hotels in Portugal
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