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Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Vale Do Lobo, Algarve, Loulé, 8135-034
  • Vale do Lobo Beach
    3 min walk
  • Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo
    8 min walk
  • Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo
    8 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premium Suite (Golf or Sea view)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Suite (Golf or Sea view)

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Grand Room

Grand Room | Living area

Grand Room

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

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Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

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

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

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

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Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

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

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42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Classic Single Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Golf View

42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Classic Double or Twin Room, Golf View

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

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room (Golf or Sea view)

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Double or Twin Room (Golf or Sea view)

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

View all photos for Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

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

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4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (1000)
The price is NZ$415
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
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About the area

Almancil

With a stay at Dona Filipa Hotel in Loulé (Vale do Lobo), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Vale do Lobo Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo. .This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Falesia Beach and 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Albufeira Old Town Square.

What's nearby

  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 3 min walk
  • Garrao Beach - 9 min drive
  • Quarteira Beach - 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

  • ‪Paixa - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Spikes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Maria's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Júlias - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Well - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dona Filipa Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Dona Filipa Hotel offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 42-cm 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.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 3 outdoor tennis courts. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 154 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at kamal Restaurant, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the pool view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kamal Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Duques Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 18 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Kamal Restaurant
  • Duques Bar
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-cm LCD TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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. 145 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 285 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 285 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were a bit grumpy at times and the air con in the room was too loud but otherwise a nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay Our room was a little tired and not 5 star The rest of the hotel , staff and food excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Booked the room due to the room rate, however upon arrival realised the hotel was pretty isolated and needed to catch expensive cabs to other locations. Restaurant options were pretty limited and quality of food fell short. Pool itself was good (but cold despite being advertised as being heated), however decking required to be replaced,
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria, Crowborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We’ve been coming here for around 15 years and it is sad to see the hotel”s decline and listen to others complaining around the pool and say they are not coming back anymore, which sadly I have to agree with. We had a Premium room as always but I think the complaints about the classic rooms are fair. In all these years of coming here we’ve never once been given an upgrade so it’s pretty annoying to hear them being given to others every time we come. We came for our 20th anniversary, we didn’t even get a card! The pool area is massively in decline. Heating from the 1st Sept is virtually non existent as it’s set to 27, this is not enough to claim you have a heated pool, complained during our visit twice but no change in temperature made and therefore rendered the pool unusable for me and many others. The pool was rebuilt about 8 years ago it’s not been maintained. It has lots of black mould and grime. The boards by the pool area are broken and dangerous, many older people walking around lose their balance when one of the boards collapses under foot. This should be a constantly maintained area and it’s not. Maintenance was allocated to painting the yellow stripes on the hotel to blue instead. The pool area is filthy. The same rubbish sat on the floor all week, tables don’t get wiped and glasses lay rolling. Not enough staff apparently! To hear the staff asking if you want to leave a tip for Reception when you check out is dreadful!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A hotel of two halves. If you're lucky and get the new extension, the rooms are lovely but you could be unlucky and get the retro 1980s version which needs a complete update. Very much a golfers hotel so expect groups of males.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just need to improve the pool decking I went over on my ankle twice due to loose boards but great hotel apart from that sorry to have to mention it but it’s an accident waiting to happen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
A very tired hotel, we stayed in a premium room, shower leaked everywhere. Noisy and old air con Breakfast ok The location is the best for walking to the beach and the praća but everything needs updating unfortunately
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zoe

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel rooms were a little dated. Key cards often not working. Pool area could do with a revamp. However, the restaurant was lovely and modern. The staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super family beach stay
Upgraded room was a great success
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
Excellent location with good facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in Vale do Lobo
Another lovely stay at this hotel. Wonderful view from our balcony. Superb breakfast with very friendly staff and fantastic view across the pool to the sea. Concession on the beach is perfect too. Looking forward to our next stay.
Wonderful views from balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tatty Not 5 star Won’t return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Getting tired
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay at Dona Filipa hotel. Rooms very dated but there was an option to upgrade at a cost. Breakfast very good and staff attentive. Pool area ok, beach lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
My mother and I flew to Faro from Dublin in what could be her last foreign holiday. The hotel honoured our request for a walking shower, which we were very grateful for. The majority of the staff from porters, cleaners, pool attendants, bar staff and restaurant staff were exceptionally welcoming, friendly and professional. They were given gratuities throughout the stay. At check-out the receptionist requested a tip; this was in front of my mother and was extremely embarrassing. We did leave a small tip after the third request for it. Please do not place this review online.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
I’m fortunate to travel around the world and the staff on reception were so rude and unhelpful, I’ve never experienced anything like it before. My bedroom was very dated and the bathroom was something from dark ages.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Heated pool very pleasantly warm - important in April. My room on the top (5th) floor had a beautiful sea and golf course view (though have heard rooms on 1st floor - under the swimming pool - were pretty grim). Great breakfast. Excellent location - 100m from the beach. Only things I had to fault were magnetic room key access - lock mechanism clearly needed replacing (tech came twice but didn’t resolve the issue) - which meant I had to go back down to reception to get a new card almost every time I went back to the room. Also - telephone did notconnect to reception/ guest services. Other than these mi or issues, a wonderful stay. Will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024