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Vilalara Thalassa Resort

Praia Das Gaivotas Armacao de Pera, 8365118 Portugal

Armacao de Pera property near Praia da Senhora da Rocha

Location
Spa hotel set amidst 10 hectares of tropical gardens overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on Portugal's Algarve coast. Show more
Property Amenities
Guests can enjoy water sports at the private beach or the five pools, or indulge in spa treatments at the Thalassotherapy centre.
Guestrooms
Air-conditioned suites open out onto furnished balconies with garden views; all have satellite television and minibars. Hide

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Junior Suite Sea View Single
Two twin beds for single occupancy. Furnished balcony with garden views. Bathroom with complimentary designer toiletries, bathrobes, and hair dryer. Air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe.
Junior Suite Pool View Double - Breakfast Included
One queen bed. Simple blue, yellow and green decor with light oak wood furniture and wooden floors. Air conditioning, minibar, wireless Internet connection, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, and safe. Bathroom with complimentary designer toiletries, bathrobes, and hair dryer.
Two Bedroom Apartments - Breakfast Included
Two double beds. Two bedrooms. Simple blue, yellow and green decor with light oak wood furniture and wooden floors. Air conditioning, minibar, wireless Internet connection, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, and safe. Bathroom with complimentary designer toiletries, bathrobes, and hair dryer.
Junior Suite Sea View Double
Two twin beds. Sea view. Simple blue, yellow and green decor with light oak wood furniture and wooden floors. Air conditioning, minibar, wireless Internet connection, satellite TV, direct-dial phone, and safe. Bathroom with complimentary designer toiletries, bathrobes, and hair dryer.
Junior Suite Garden View Single
1 single bed. Sofa bed. Balcony. Separate sitting area. In-room safe. Television - Satellite service. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Minibar. Bottled water in room (complimentary). Refrigerator. Handheld shower. Bidet. Makeup mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Smoking rooms.
Junior Suite Garden View Double
1 double bed. Simple blue, yellow and green decor with light oak wood furniture and wooden floors. Wireless Internet access. Direct-dial phone. Satellite TV. Hair dryer. Designer toiletries.
Junior Suite Pool View Single - Breakfast
1 twin bed. Sofa bed. Balcony. Separate sitting area. In-room safe. Cable/satellite TV. Direct-dial phone. Minibar. Bottled water in room (complimentary). Refrigerator. Handheld shower. Bidet. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Turndown service. Air conditioning.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Caters to couples
  • Caters to groups
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Awards and Affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Accessibility Options

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

  • Private beach
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Poolside bar
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Concierge desk
  • Health club
  • Fitness facilities
  • Billiards
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking garage
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Banquet facilities
  • Internet access - wireless (in public areas)
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Security guard
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beauty services
  • Hair salon
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Elevator/lift
  • Bar/lounge
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Year Built - 1970

Rooms

This hotel consists of several two-storey buildings scattered amid lush gardens, and features 131 suites decorated simple blue, yellow and green decor with light oak wood furniture and carpet or tiled floors. Suites open onto furnished balconies with views of the hotel gardens, and come equipped with air conditioning, satellite television, minibars, and Internet connections.

Vilalara Thalassa Resort, Armacao de Pera,  Portugal, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Balcony
  • Separate sitting area
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Sewing kit
  • Bidet
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • In-room safe
  • Window opens
  • Welcome amenities
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Sofa bed
  • Complimentary bottled water on arrival
  • Cable television service
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • LCD television

Dining

Gastronomic Restaurant - International and Mediterranean dishes served in a modern restaurant offering seafood specialities. The terrace offers views of the bay from the clifftop.

Dietético - Restaurant with terrace overlooking the sea featuring a menu of light meals with up to 400 calories per serving.

Gaivotas - Poolside restaurant serving seafood, meat and poultry grilled on the barbecue. Varied buffets and desserts served. Open for lunch and dinner.

Cocktail Bar - International and exotic cocktails served in an intimate Indonesian-style bar with a balcony overlooking the ocean. Open daily until midnight.

Thalasso Bar - Relaxing health-conscious café serving low calorie cocktails, freshly-squeezed juices, smoothies, and a large selection of speciality herbal teas. Open during high season.

Snack Bar - Poolside bar serving a range of snacks and drinks for adults and children. Open during high season.

Guests of the Vilalara Thalassa Resort enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning.

Vilalara Thalassa Resort, Armacao de Pera,  Portugal, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Personal watercraft nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby

Spa

The Vilalara Thalassotherapy and Spa Center occupies a 2600-square meter area and provides modern equipment and treatments. Designated by the Condé Nast Traveller magazine as one of the five best Thalassotherapy centres worldwide, the Vilalara Thalassotherapy and Spa Center is managed according to strict rules and complies with the conditions set out in the Quality Charter of the International Federation of Thalassotherapy.

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Vilalara Thalassa Resort

4.9
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.9
Hotel condition:
5.0
Room cleanliness:
5.0
Room comfort:
5.0
Location:
4.1
Neighbourhood:
4.4
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Lucy B from London, UK
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 25 Sep 2011

“A gorgeous hotel”

I've visited the Vilalara four times now and each visit has been a joy. The hotel itself is beautiful - lovely low-rise buildings in exquisitely landscaped gardens, with stunning cliff-top views out to sea. The rooms are extremely comfortable and luxurious, the staff are delightful and the service is excellent.

A Traveller from West Wickham, Bromley, Kent
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 18 Sep 2011

““Lovely hotel, but beware food & drinks are too expensive!!!!””

Hotel is set in an ideal location with beautiful gardens and sandy beach in a alcove. Buffet breakfast includes a wide choice. However, the many fruit flies landing on the food served in the dining area puts you off. WHY do they not do something about this??? Cover it up please....Very unhygienic!!! Stayed in Junior suite with a great large balcony. Weather was really hot during our stay and must say the Air conditioning in the room was the best ever expirenced. Food & drink in pool area was ridiculously expensive as was the main restaurant! Recommend Mirasy's Restaurante 10 minutes walk away. Will come back but will eat outside the hotel in future.

A Traveller from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Apr 2011

“Great stay!”

Excellent stay at the hotel over Easter break. Surroundings are absolutely lovely, with lush gardens, swimming pools overlooking the ocean, breath-taking ocean view!! Room in a Junior suite was very spacious, with huge bed + big couch, coffee table, desk, his&her closets, big balcony! For once, things looked better for real than in pictures on the web. Very quiet, intimate resort - not great if you're with a group of youngsters looking for lots of places to go out and have fun. Excellent for couples or families.

Judy D from Kent UK
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Apr 2011

“Heavenly Relaxation”

Idyllic scenery, gardens, view. Service impeccable. Excellent spa and treatments. Only the restaurant not perfect for us. Spa menu 800 cal/ day has to be ordered a day in advance. Few other healthy /plain options. Slow serious and complicated sums up the rest of it. When excellent fresh ingredients are available they dont need froth, foam, smears and spots!!

Catherine K from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Aug 2010

“Expensive BUT Worth It”

My first visit to Vilalara Thalassa Resort 4 years ago was disappointing because I was put in a smoking room, but this time around they no longer have smoking room and the experience was so much better. They have vastly improved the rooms which are very chic. The dining was very enjoyable and the staff very friendly. I will definitely return next year despite it being quite expensive because it's worth every penny.

Area recommendations
Faro
Tom N from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Jul 2010

“Beautifully presented hotel and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful”

Everything about this hotel is fabulous. It can be expensive but frankly the quality is exceptional. Be ready for a high cost but you will get service and quality to match the price. The hotel and grounds excell what you see on the website.

Area recommendations
The Algarve has a wide variety of interesting places and the food and entertainment is of a very good standard
Must see
The local marine parks are well worth a visit
A Traveller from London, United Kingdom
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 9 Jul 2010

“Wonderful experience; we'll be back!”

There was plenty of staff to accomodate all needs and comfort. They were all very attentive, polite and spoke English very well. The resort was beautiful and cared for well. This will be a regular destination for us!

A Traveller from Worksop
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Nov 2009

“Quiet relaxing break”

Went to Thalassa Resort for 5 nights in October 2009 with my partner and 10 year old daughter and had a wonderful time. We thought the hotel was excellent and we certainly experienced 5 star treatment . One critisism is the pool temperature, out of the 5 pools only the small one is heated and the others are absolutely freezing so were too cold to use. Also we had an afternoon coffee for 2 and a milk shake at a cost of 15 euros whilst i do understand you are in a five star hotel i think they would attract more sales if they made the price of food and drink a little more acceptable. We dined next door for 3 nights at Vila Vita Parc which i can highly recommend. However overall i would say the Thalasa is definitely worth a visit.

Traveller's tip
Vlia Vita Parc is worth dining, they have four restuarants and are not just for their hotel guests but recommend you book
Ian T from Cotswolds, UK
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Oct 2009

“A beautiful, discrete, haven”

On first arrival this hotel appears to be too understated, but you will not be dissapointed as you discover the beauty of its service, gardens beach and interior design. The feel of the place is very relaxed and comfortable, and the prvate beach is absolutely gorgeous; you will feel pampered all the way. It is expensive, but this level of privacy and service will never come cheap.

Traveller's tip
The hotel runs complimentary daily classes such as aqua yoga, body conditioning, etc, these are virtually one to one and expertly taught. Also 4 tennis courts so take your tennis racqets.
A Traveller from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Jul 2009

“Most relaxing hotel”

We were so impressed with both the hotel and the staff at Vilalara. It is such a beautiful setting and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The staff were so friendly, attentive, and anticipated our needs. I would definitely recommend Vilalara to anyone!

Vilalara Thalassa Resort

Praia Das Gaivotas Armacao de Pera, 8365118 Portugal

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Porches Castle - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Praia da Senhora da Rocha - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Praia Vale do Olival - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Albandeira Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Armacao de Pera Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Fisherman's Beach Armacao de Pera - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Aqualand - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
  • Benagil Beach - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
  • Salgados Beach - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
  • Carvalho Beach - 4.9 km / 3 mi
  • Oceanico Faldo Golf Course - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
  • Oceanico O'Connor Course - 6 km / 3.7 mi
  • Vale de Milho Golf - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
  • Zoomarine - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
  • Manuel Lourenco Beach - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • Beach nearby

The preferred airport for Vilalara Thalassa Resort is Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 37.5 km / 23.3 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Faro, Portugal (FAO-Faro Intl.)

Area:

Armacao de Pera, Portugal: Algarve

Vilalara Thalassa Resort

Praia Das Gaivotas Armacao de Pera, 8365118 Portugal