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Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Hiking
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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
  • Garrao Beach
    9 min drive
  • 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)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Grand Room

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

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

Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • 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 movies

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

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

Classic Family Room - Connecting Rooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Single Room, Garden View

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

Classic Single Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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 movies

Classic Double or Twin Room, Golf View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

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

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

  • 644 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Dona Filipa Hotel

5-star hotel in Vale do Lobo
Pamper yourself with a visit to Dona Filipa Hotel's full-service spa, practice 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 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.
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. 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 complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

Dona Filipa Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
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

Property 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

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked this hotel, visited out of season (February) so it was quiet, peaceful and with great service and a beautiful setting by the sea/beach. If I was nit picking I’d say that it’s a shame the pool wasn’t warmer and that it was a shame there were no spa facilities on site and included in stay, eg sauna / jacuzzi. Also the tennis courts looked shabby. Most people are here for the golf however which doesn’t disappoint although be aware there is no shuttle bus to the local course (vale do lobo) which is a 5–10 min (walk with golf bag) and the shuttle bus to the other two courses nearby isn’t regular. Most people seem to hire a car so maybe not enough call for it. Finally, out of season the food options locally are limited , an excellent restaurant in the hotel and only one restaurant open within walking distance by the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Redding

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023