Hotels Almancil Portugal ( PT)
Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Resort, Vale Do Lobo, Almancil 8106
Le Meridien Dona Filipa is a large modern resort located on the Vale do Lobo estate, just 100 metres from the beach and eight kilometres from the famous San Lorenzo Golf Course, owned by the hotel. The 154 air conditioned guestrooms are spread over five floors and all decorated in Mediterranean terracotta tones with dark wood furniture. Rooms open onto balconies with views of the sea, golf course or gardens, and include minibars,direct dial phones, satellite television with pay movies and an Internet connection. Bathrooms include robes, hair dryers and telephones. < B R> The hotel runs a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the San Lorenzo Golf Course, considered one of Europe's finest. This challenging 72 par 18 hole course has a club pro, golf shop, driving range and enjoys ocean views. Guests can also play at a number of other nearby courses at specially negotiated rates, including the Vale do Lobo Course, a five minutes walk from the hotel. Non golfers can enjoy a game of tennis on the floodlit courts and brush up their skills with a lesson from the in house instructor. After a dip in the outdoor pool guests can relax on the sun loungers and take in the sea views. An onsite salon offers beauty treatments and hairdressing. Children are well catered for at the Penguin Village kids' club, open from June to September and offering supervised activities, children's pool, playground, table tennis, games room, sandpit and bicycle track. The Primavera Restaurant serves fine Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also an à la carte grill restaurant and the San Lorenzo Bar offers cocktails, snacks and light meals. Room service is available around the clock Multilingual staff at the concierge desk can help with all aspects of guests' stays including booking sightseeing trips or arranging babysitting. Guests can pick up the paper or browse for souvenirs at the gift shop. Motorists will find ample free parking and there is a complimentary wireless Internet service in public areas of the hotel. Within the vicinity of the hotel the Sao Lourenco Cultural Centre is 200 metres away,there is a health club 800 metres away and a horse riding centre 4 kilometres away. Faro Airport is 18 kilometres from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes
Hotel Quinta do Lago, 8135 024 Almachil, Almancil 8135-024
Quinta do Lago is a top class hotel, set amidst 2000 acres of rolling hills and pine forests, overlooking the estuary of Ria Formosa. The hotel is situated 800 meters from the beach and is within 1.5 kilometers of championship golf courses. The 141 air conditioned guestrooms combine floral prints and warm colors with traditional furnishings. All rooms have private terraces overlooking the sea, gardens or golf course, while inside, all feature bathrobes, slippers, hairdryers and full sized bars of soap, as well as satellite television, two direct dial telephones and minibars. Diners have wide range of eating and drinking options, from traditional Portuguese and international dishes with to Italian cuisine served to the gentle sound of live guitar musics. The Laguna bar has sweeping ocean views and serves drinks and cocktails, and guests can always order up room service, available round the clock. Guests can enjoy spa and massage treatments, swim in the heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, unwind in the spa tub, Turkish baths and sauna, work out in the fitness center or relax with a game of table tennis or snooker. There are two floodlit tennis courts, a horse riding center, water sports and fishing center. The concierge is on hand to organize a wide range of activities from scuba diving and jet skiing to fishing and water park trips. There are also ten golf courses near the hotel, including four championship courses and a golf school within the grounds. Faro Airport is 20 kilometers away, and taxis can be caught from outside the airport, although a hire car is recommended if guests wish to explore the surrounding area
Pinus Ria, Valverde Quinta Do Lago, Almancil 8135-037
Located in the heart of the Algarve in Valverde, about 400 meters away from Quinta do Lago ( Vale do Lobo road), one of the most prestigious resorts in the region, the Pinus Ria Hotel has excellent accommodation, sports and leisure facilities as well as the only restaurant in that area that specializes in fine Portuguese gastronomy. This four star hotel has 77 rooms, all of which are air conditioned and include direct dial telephone, satellite television, balcony, hair dryer, safe, mini bar and anti fire doors. The food is spectacular in the hotel's restaurant. If you have the notion, stop by the hotel's bar for a before or after dinner drink. The hotel also boasts a hot saltwater swimming pool, laundry service, tennis court, hairdresser, beauty salon, practice putting green, and a health club complete with sauna, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and gymnasium
Formosa Park Hotel & Apartment, Reserva Natural Da Ria Formosa, Vale Do Ancao, Almancil 8135-172
The Formosa Park Hotel is a modern resort style property set within the Algarve's Rio Formosa Nature Reserve, 250 metres from sandy Ancao Beach. The 61 air conditioned apartments have simple, modern decor and open onto balconies and all include kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators. Other amenities include cable T V, safes, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, and bathrobes. < B R> The hotel's Arcos restaurant serves international dishes and there is a bar where parents can relax while the children enjoy the play area or the outdoor swimming pool. A range of water sports including jet skiing, windsurfing, and scuba diving, are available at a discount on the hotel's private beach, where guests will also find complimentary sunshades and loungers ( June to September). There is twice weekly entertainment during high season, and multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can make restaurant reservations and book excursions around the Algarve area. Guests benefit from reduced rates at the Pinheiros Altos Golf Course, four kilometres away. The hotel also provides free transport to this and other nearby courses on request. A go karting track can be found seven kilometres from the hotel. Faro International Airport is 20 kilometres away, around 20 minutes by car
Ria Park Garden Hotel, Vale Do Garrao, Po Box 3410, Almancil 8135-951
The Ria Park Garden Hotel is housed in a four storey white building, set 900 metres from the golden sands of the Algarve's Vale do Garrão Beach, five kilometres south of Almancil and four kilometres west of Quinta do Lago. The 109 guestrooms all have balconies and feature ceramic tiled floors, co ordinated, patterned fabrics and contemporary furnishings. All are equipped with climate control, satellite television, dial up Internet connections (for a fee) and minibars. The marble bathrooms include hair dryers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.< B R> The hotel boasts a pink, marble floored lobby with cushioned rattan seating and an adjacent solarium featuring a fabric draped ceiling and a display of Portuguese ceramics. A family pool and a children's pool provide warm weather outdoor swimming in a floral garden setting, complete with palm and pine trees, potted orange trees and a rock waterfall. The pool complex includes a sundeck and lawn furnished with cushioned lounge chairs. Guests can enjoy the facilities of the Health Club, which includes fitness equipment, a jetted tub, a hydrotherapy pool and a Turkish bath. The hotel also houses floodlit tennis courts, a pool table and table tennis, and offers organised activities during the day. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby for a surcharge. The Garrão Restaurant offers traditional Portuguese and international dishes, including fresh fish, and light meals are available at the poolside bar during the summer. The town of Almancil, with good shopping and restaurants, is five kilometres from the hotel, while the historic town of Loulé is 10 kilometres away. Six golf courses lie within four kilometres of the hotel. The hotel spa features an indoor heated pool, a range of massage treatments, classical and Asian, reflexology and aromatherapy. In addition, there is a fully equipped gym
Ria Park Hotel & Spa, Vale De Garrao Po Box 3410, Almancil 8135-951
The Hotel Ria Park Resort is situated in the Vale de Garrão resort development, south of Almancil and west of Quinta do Lago, within five kilometres of six golf courses. The 175 guestrooms over five storeys all have furnished balconies and feature terracotta tiled floors with blue rugs, contemporary art and maple coloured furniture. All are equipped with satellite television, climate control and minibars. The marble bathrooms come with slippers, terry cloth bathrobes, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.< B R> The hotel's marble lobby is located in a five story rotunda and features fresh flowers, potted plants and original contemporary paintings. The property is surrounded by palm trees, gardens, waterfalls and a sundeck with loungers and parasols. There are two outdoor pools, including one for children, a heated pool in a solarium and two floodlit tennis courts (available for a fee). The health club includes a fitness room, steam room, massage room and a relaxation room with a three person spa tub. During summer, supervised outdoor activities are on offer to keep children occupied. The business centre provides full support to business customers and the hotel houses 15 meeting rooms that can be arranged in a variety of configurations with accommodation for up to 1,100 people. The Lusitano Restaurant is decorated with Portuguese tiles, ceramics and art and serves regional specialities. The Flamingo, with terrace seating in warm weather, offers an international a la carte menu. The Lobby Bar serves cocktails, sandwiches and desserts, and features live music nightly in summer. The Pool Bar is open from May until September for sandwiches, salads, pizza and tropical drinks. The hotel runs a free shuttle service to the beach, 800 metres away, from May to October. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby for a surcharge. The Quinta Shopping Centre and Quinta do Lago, a resort with good golfing, are both within four kilometres of the hotel. Faro Airport is 20 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes