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Coastal hotel with pools, green lawns, and a view of the blue sea under a clear sky.
Dining area with wooden chairs, white tables, and a view of the sea and tropical plants.
Modern white pool area with bar and palm trees under blue sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Boat sails through natural rock arch on sunny day with clear sky and calm sea.
Clear sea water at a quiet sandy beach with rocks and houses in the background.
Whitewashed buildings and a clock tower by the sea
Luxury white yacht near shore with historic buildings and trees in the background.
Beach with white loungers and umbrellas framed by red cliffs and green vegetation.
Aerial view of a coastal town with beaches, pools, and white buildings with red roofs.
Panoramic view of a luxury resort with multiple pools, terraced gardens, and sea view.
Bright, modern restaurant with wooden tables, blue benches, and decorative pictures on the walls.
View of set tables in a restaurant overlooking a sandy beach and the sea.
Modern hotel restaurant with purple booths and elegantly set tables.
Modern, elegant restaurant with panoramic windows and stylish lighting.
Open dining area with wooden tables and white chairs under a pergola beside a restaurant.
Hotel building with terrace and seating by a blue pool surrounded by trees.
Illuminated hotel fountain with jumping dolphin sculptures and elegant building in the background
Infinity pool overlooking the sea with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Small round wooden table with breakfast near fountain and lake in background.
Elegant hotel lobby with blue armchairs, yellow seats, fireplace, and chandelier.
Cozy outdoor restaurant with wooden furniture and lanterns under open sky
Luxurious dining room with blue and gold decor and ornate window in a hotel.
Elegant hotel restaurant with blue walls, modern gold chandeliers, and stylish seating areas.
Modern hotel bar area with dark counter, wine coolers, and elegant seating area in the background.
Illuminated hotel pool with guests and colorful lights at night
Bright hotel room with seating area, bed, desk, and modern decor in neutral tones.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and sea and garden view.
Modern hotel room with seating area, bed, and terrace overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with two beds, turquoise pillows, and balcony access overlooking the pool.
Bright hotel room with cozy double bed, sofa, and minimalist decor in soothing colors.
Bright living room with sofa, rug, dining table, and balcony access with sea view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, green armchair, nightstand, and minimal decor.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and large windows
Green landscape with trees, grass, and flowering plants under a blue sky.
Two people practicing yoga on mats in a sunlit room overlooking palm trees and a green wall.
Indoor pool in a modern spa hotel with round windows and lounge chairs.
Modern, cozy reception area with oval table, wood paneling, and round seating furniture.
Modern spa reception with curved counter and stylish wooden furniture in warm lighting.
Modern circular relaxation room with wooden slats and cozy seating area.
Cozy lounge with beige armchairs and green tiles, softly lit.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and a calm atmosphere.
Elegantly lit wellness shop with spa products and round table with flower arrangement.
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Vila Vita Parc *****

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Location

The luxurious Vila Vita Parc is located above the cliff coast with a panoramic view of the Atlantic. The sandy beach can be reached from the resort (via stairs). The center of Porches is about 4 km away, and Armacao de Pera is about 1.5 km away. Faro Airport is about a 45-minute drive away, and Lisbon Airport is about a 150-minute drive away.
Coastal hotel with pools, green lawns, and a view of the blue sea under a clear sky.
Boat sails through natural rock arch on sunny day with clear sky and calm sea.
Clear sea water at a quiet sandy beach with rocks and houses in the background.
Whitewashed buildings and a clock tower by the sea
Luxury white yacht near shore with historic buildings and trees in the background.
Beach with white loungers and umbrellas framed by red cliffs and green vegetation.
Aerial view of a coastal town with beaches, pools, and white buildings with red roofs.

Facilities

Panoramic view of a luxury resort with multiple pools, terraced gardens, and sea view.
Bright, modern restaurant with wooden tables, blue benches, and decorative pictures on the walls.
View of set tables in a restaurant overlooking a sandy beach and the sea.
Modern hotel restaurant with purple booths and elegantly set tables.
Modern, elegant restaurant with panoramic windows and stylish lighting.
Open dining area with wooden tables and white chairs under a pergola beside a restaurant.
Hotel building with terrace and seating by a blue pool surrounded by trees.
Illuminated hotel fountain with jumping dolphin sculptures and elegant building in the background
Infinity pool overlooking the sea with sun loungers and umbrellas.
Small round wooden table with breakfast near fountain and lake in background.
Elegant hotel lobby with blue armchairs, yellow seats, fireplace, and chandelier.
Cozy outdoor restaurant with wooden furniture and lanterns under open sky
Luxurious dining room with blue and gold decor and ornate window in a hotel.
Elegant hotel restaurant with blue walls, modern gold chandeliers, and stylish seating areas.
Modern hotel bar area with dark counter, wine coolers, and elegant seating area in the background.
Illuminated hotel pool with guests and colorful lights at night
The 5-star resort is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World" and impresses with its timeless elegance and modern style. It has a main building and several annex buildings with a total of 203 rooms, a reception hall with a reception, elevators, 8 event and meeting rooms, 12 seasonal restaurants (including a gourmet restaurant with 2 Michelin stars, 4 restaurants are a few minutes away from the resort, a free shuttle bus is 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 large, subtropical gardens feature a total of 5 outdoor pools (2 of them for children) with several sun terraces. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are included. The resort also has a unique wine cellar with the largest private collection of fine wines in Portugal.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room Garden

The Deluxe Double Garden 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 balcony or terrace. The rooms face the garden (D2G). Also bookable as single occupancy (DG1).

Bright hotel room with seating area, bed, desk, and modern decor in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden floor, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and sea and garden view.
Modern hotel room with seating area, bed, and terrace overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with two beds, turquoise pillows, and balcony access overlooking the pool.
Bright hotel room with cozy double bed, sofa, and minimalist decor in soothing colors.

Oasis Family Suite

The Family Suites, with similar amenities to the Deluxe Double Garden 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 upper-floor terrace or a ground-floor terrace (each equipped with terrace/garden furniture). The rooms face the garden (2FS). Also bookable as single occupancy (1FS).

Oasis Suite Premium

Located on the ground floor with similar amenities to the Family Suites, they feature an open living/sleeping area with direct access to a terrace (terrace furniture and sun loungers are provided). (RE2) Also bookable as single occupancy (RE1).

Bright living room with sofa, rug, dining table, and balcony access with sea view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, green armchair, nightstand, and minimal decor.
Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and large windows

Board

BB/HB/FB

Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner à la carte (depending on occupancy, in selected restaurants of the resort, 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 synthetic clay 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 approximately 10-14 km away. Armação Beach Club (3 restaurants, water sports center in summer season with pedal boats, sailboats, laser boats, canoes, a free transfer from the resort is offered).

Children's Program

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

Wellness

Indoor pool in a modern spa hotel with round windows and lounge chairs.
Modern, cozy reception area with oval table, wood paneling, and round seating furniture.
Modern spa reception with curved counter and stylish wooden furniture in warm lighting.
Modern circular relaxation room with wooden slats and cozy seating area.
Cozy lounge with beige armchairs and green tiles, softly lit.
Cozy wellness room with two massage tables, warm lighting, and a calm atmosphere.
Elegantly lit wellness shop with spa products and round table with flower arrangement.
Health Club (entrance included) with indoor pool, relaxation area with sauna, whirlpool, Turkish bath, ice grotto, ice pool, '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 for a fee.

Hotel Service

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

Credit Card

All major credit cards are accepted.

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
  • Directly on the beach
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

Reisen mit Zukunft provides assistance in 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 can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This 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 will levy 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
In the "High Class" catalog 2024 on page 98.

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