Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Aqua Show Park

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Dona Filipa Hotel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Lounge

Overview of Dona Filipa Hotel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Vale Do Lobo, Algarve, Loulé, 8135-034
  • Popular LocationVale do Lobo Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationVilamoura Marina16 min drive
  • Popular LocationFalesia Beach24 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)26 min drive

Room options

Premium Suite (Golf or Sea view)

  • 35 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Grand Room

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double or Twin Room, Golf View

  • 35 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room (Golf or Sea view)

  • 35 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Almancil

Beachfront retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Vale do Lobo Beach and Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo. Also, Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo is within half a mile (1 km) and Garrao Beach is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 3 min walk
  • Garrao Beach - 9 min drive
  • Aqua Show Park - 11 min drive
  • Vilamoura Marina - 16 min drive
  • Falesia Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fins Beach Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
  • Maria's - 7 min drive
  • Eduardo's Paradise - 7 min drive
  • Bamboo Restaurant & Bar - 4 min drive
  • Restaurante Spikes - 7 min walk

About this property

Dona Filipa Hotel

5-star beachfront hotel near Aqua Show Park
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Enjoy a summer holiday at Dona Filipa Hotel, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Loulé hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Dona Filipa Hotel offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 18 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Pay movies
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Dona Filipa
Dona Filipa Almancil
Dona Filipa Hotel
Dona Filipa Hotel Almancil
Hotel Dona Filipa
Almancil Le Meridien
Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Hotel Almancil
Dona Filipa And San Lorenzo Golf Resort
Dona Filipa Hotel Portugal/Algarve - Almancil
Le Meridien Almancil
Meridien Almancil
Dona Filipa Hotel Hotel
Dona Filipa Hotel Loulé
Dona Filipa Hotel Hotel Loulé

Dona Filipa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 257 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew, Redding

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Dona Filipa Hotel. The staff were extremely helpful particularly the reception staff. The food was excellent and we would be more than happy to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katie Victoria, Wetherby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were lucky and had a recently re-furbished room which was excellent. Big room and bathroom. Rest of hotel needs some modernising but llocation and for golf, beach an ideal location. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023