Vilalara Grand Hotel Algarve

What a beautiful, lush resort with spectacular grounds. . A great place to relax. Beautiful secluded beach, several nice pools, tennis and pickleball courts. Only tried one restaurant, A Costa, which was pretty good. Breakfast was included and an extravaganza. One of the largest buffets I have ever seen and the quality was great. A nice omelet station, incredibly fresh oranges and melon and delicious croissants. |I highly recommend this resort.

Me and my partner stayed at the VilaLara Grand Hotel Resort in the Algarve at the end of August, and the experience was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We booked one of the deluxe suites, and it was perfect — spotless, spacious, with a beautiful shower and bath, and plenty of counter space by the sinks (which was ideal for all my makeup bags and hair products!). The room cleaning service was also excellent. The resort itself was breathtaking — welcoming, calming, and beautifully maintained. When we arrived, we were greeted with warm hand towels and bottled water, and given a lovely tour of the property. The beach and pool were stunning, and the beach service was top-notch. For dining, the resort offers several options, and we tried two of the three restaurants. Each had its own style, but both were absolutely amazing. The staff and chefs were so accommodating with my food allergies, which made dining stress-free and enjoyable. Some of our favorite moments were sipping wine on the comfy cabanas in the evenings, exploring activities at the resort, and even venturing out to hike the famous Seven Hanging Valleys Trail nearby — one of the most beautiful coastal walks we’ve ever done. This stay deserves more than five stars. Everything was perfect, and we truly hope to return every year. Highly recommend!

My husband and I came to Vilalara for our honeymoon and it was undeniably the best hotel we’ve ever stayed at in either of our lives. The grounds are pristine, the design is intentional, the views are heavenly and the food is some of the best we’ve ever eaten. Most importantly, the staff is unlike hotel staff we’ve ever met. They were professional, kind, warm and welcoming. We felt extremely well taken care of and that each staff member went out of their way to make our honeymoon unforgettable. In particular, Vetor and Antonio from the A-Costa restaurant, who every night brought us special ports, Madeira wines and other Portuguese drinks to celebrate - all paired with a history lesson and deep knowledge of the region. We are beyond grateful to the entire Vilalara staff for making our honeymoon so special and we already are plotting our return.

Great stay. Attentive and very friendly staff - beautiful smiles and genuine care from everyone. Everything was very clean. Stayed in a Jr. Suite with an ocean view — and the view is just a view because this means your room is the highest elevation, which is because you’re furthest away from the beach and more up the hill. It was completely fine, as the resort is not that big. Overall, the stay was very nice. Only two things that were not perfect: (1) the bathtub faucet and drain didn’t function well, so no bath; (2) power outlets were not available on both sides of the bed, which made charging and having a clock bed-side not possible. I’m sure we could have called maintenance on #1, but we just showered instead. #2 is a limitation of older concrete hotels.||Ps. We got a great recommendation for dinner from the concierge that was off-property (on-property venues were booked). Olivalmar — it was one of our best meals in Portugal. Don’t feel trapped to stay and eat at the hotel; there are lots of good options nearby.

Sadly if you’re going to call yourself a 5 star hotel you need to have at least streaming j the rooms and not make people wait to eat. There are no food options if you miss breakfast. Really bad, there are 5 restaurants here and nothing open before lunch if you miss breakfast. Better get up early if you want to eat. Do not recommend. I believe the competition next door that is 5 stars does not have this issue.

We had a very good experience here - the room was spacious and well kept and had everything we needed. The grounds themselves were a standout with a variety of flowers and trees everywhere that to me seemed like a great deal of care and love went into it. The restaurants were pretty good - I liked the tasting menu at Coral and Piscina is worth a try as well. The beach is the star though - really beautiful - I loved getting down there around 7.30/8 am for a morning swim - almost had the entire beach to myself - which seems rare for the middle of August. Loved the spa, the steam and sauna worked well and we were always the only ones there so we got to have it to ourselves. The property itself is very large so some people may be put off by the slightly long walking distances.

We had a wonderful stay at the Vilalara and were blown away by our beautiful room with an ocean view as well as the experienced staff at the hotel. We had a particularly pleasant experience with Guest Experience Manager Sandra Monteiro, who went out of her way to arrange private transport for us as well as other requests. The star of the show at this property is the beach— it will take your breath away and the stairs down to the beach are not bad at all. We hope to return to this little slice of heaven!

An unforgettable stay! Vilalara Grand Hotel is pure serenity — a perfect blend of luxury, nature, and impeccable service. The gardens are lush and beautifully maintained, the views over the ocean are breathtaking, and the private beach access feels like a dream. Our suite was spacious, spotless, and tastefully decorated, with every detail designed for comfort. The breakfast is one of the best I’ve had — fresh, varied, and served in a stunning setting. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, attentive, and truly professional. The spa is also a highlight, offering deep relaxation and high-quality treatments. If you’re looking for a peaceful, elegant escape in the Algarve, this is it. We left feeling completely recharged — and already dreaming of coming back.