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Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property
Loulé beachfront hotel with golf course, spa

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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

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Suite (Golf or Sea view)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Renovated in 2014
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Grand Room | Living area

Grand Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Classic Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Golf View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Renovated in 2014
  • 35 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Vale Do Lobo, Algarve, Loulé, 8135-034

What's nearby

  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Quarteira Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Vilamoura Beach - 22 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Falesia Beach - 24 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 48 min drive
  • Loule Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro Station - 27 min drive
  • Tunes Station - 29 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At Dona Filipa Hotel, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus activities such as scuba-diving, surfing/body boarding and parasailing are nearby. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps and facials. Offering ocean views, kamal Restaurant serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A golf course, a poolside bar and a children's pool are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 154 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 10 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis lessons
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1968
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Golf course on-site
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

Kamal Restaurant – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Duques Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Pool Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 to 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 to 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Safes in guest rooms can be used for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Dona Filipa Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dona Filipa Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Dona Filipa Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Dona Filipa Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Dona Filipa Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Dona Filipa Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dona Filipa Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Dona Filipa Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Dona Filipa Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and hiking, and practise your swing on the golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, cave exploring and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Dona Filipa Hotel also has an arcade and a garden, as well as access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Dona Filipa Hotel?
Yes, kamal Restaurant offers al fresco dining, international cuisine and ocean views.
Does Dona Filipa Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Dona Filipa Hotel like?
Dona Filipa Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Vale do Lobo Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo.

Dona Filipa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful and attentive . Clean rooms and fab location
Amanda, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Enjoyed our stay Our room was a little tired and not 5 star The rest of the hotel , staff and food excellent
Timothy, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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,
Marc, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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!
Maria, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Andrew, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keeley, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
ALAN, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Lisa, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Helen, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Zoe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Oscar, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roger, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super family beach stay
Upgraded room was a great success
Jonathan, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Excellent location with good facilities
Ian, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Very tatty Not 5 star Won’t return
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Getting tired
Mark, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Gregory, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Elaine, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Tina, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
George, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Theresa, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Trevor, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Elena, 7-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review