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Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Loulé with golf course, outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
In Vale do Lobo, Dona Filipa Hotel brings together sun-kissed days and exciting activities. Bask on the beachfront with sun loungers, unwind at the poolside bar or indulge in a rejuvenating body treatment at the spa.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on-site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
The current price is AU$549
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May

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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Golf view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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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Superior Room | Living area

Superior 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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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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 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
  • Garrao Beach - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Quarteira Beach - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Vilamoura Marina - 16 min drive - 10.7 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 fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early 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 at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time 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 not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

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

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
  • Golf caddy on-site
  • Golf cart on-site
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • 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
  • Spa services
  • 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
  • Bathrobes 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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
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

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?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. 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. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and an arcade. Dona Filipa Hotel also has a garden and 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.

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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

Popular mentions

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Beach
Room
Location
Restaurant
Breakfast
Food
Gyms (public)
Golf
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The property is located in a fantastic spot, with a beautiful beach just across the road and a collection of restaurants nearby. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great, with a good food choice and excellent service. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Cosh

Nice hotel, good location clean and friendly. Area around the hotel dead and not much choice for restaurants within walking distance. Rooms clean but show curtain and shower run off taps, roulette whilst showering incase a scolding burst of hot water came your way. Would stay agin but needs updating.
D J, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful and attentive . Clean rooms and fab location
Amanda, 3-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location with good facilities
Ian, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were excellent but the bedroom, especially the bathroom and toilet, were in need of an upgrade
Brian, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Wayne, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Peter, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely,relaxing hotel in a great location.
martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super family beach stay

Upgraded room was a great success
Jonathan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location,relaxed environment with lots to do.
martin, 10-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay friendly staff. Great location
Jason, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and staff very welcoming!
Sarah, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel - everything was of a good standard
James, 12-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very warm and helpful and it's in a great relaxed location.
Gavin, 10-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property, staff, dining. Great access to beach. Would stay here again.
Jarett, 3-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay for a few dats un Vale do Lobo. Good service, comfortable room, nice breakfast great pool.
Nicola, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is excellent. From the rooms to the staff, I couldn’t find fault with any part of our stay.
Philip, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Dona Filipa Hotel. The staff were extremely helpful particularly the reception staff. The food was excellent and we would be more than happy to return.
Janet, 5-night trip

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 trip

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 trip