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Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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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 Single Beds

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Grand Room | Living area | 42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Grand Room

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

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Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

  • 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

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

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Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

  • 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

  • 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

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

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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 Single Beds

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Suite, Sea View (Atlantic) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

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

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About this property

Dona Filipa Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Pamper yourself with a visit to Dona Filipa Hotel's full-service spa, practise your swing on the golf course or catch some rays at the beach.
Dona Filipa Hotel offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 42-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. 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 on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dona Filipa Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Vale do Lobo Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and ocean views while dining at kamal Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with body wraps, hot stone massages or facials at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts and mini golf
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Vale do Lobo Beach and 8 minutes on foot from Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. 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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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.
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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Duques Bar
  • kamal Restaurant
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property
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 lb 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 286 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

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent but the bedroom, especially the bathroom and toilet, were in need of an upgrade
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and attentive . Clean rooms and fab location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly but not very efficient. They failed to book our golf lesson on the first day, despite confirming by email that they had. Service was very slow in the restaurant and staff failed to inform us that several of the limited meat choices were not available at dinner, until 20 minutes after sitting down. Only one of the two restaurants was open and we were not informed about this is advance. While the rooms were clean, there were regular problems with bad smells from the drains and our key cards kept failing and had to be re-programmed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosslyn

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real Gem of an hotel and our visit was made enjoyable throughout..... The hotel is lovely with a touch of grace and in a great position for acces to the beach and restaurants in Praca The staff are friendly and helpful throughout Our only frustration would be the complex air conditioning in the bedrooms which is a small issue in the entire scheme of things Look forward to our next visit
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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