Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool 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
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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.)
    27 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Almancil

A luxury stay in Loulé awaits you at Dona Filipa Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Vale do Lobo Beach and Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a restaurant. .A pampering day can include hot stone massages and sports massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, kamal Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Duques Bar is the hotel's own bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the 3 outdoor tennis courts and outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a children's swimming pool. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Vale do Lobo hotel, attractions include Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Marina.

What's nearby

  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 3 min walk
  • Quarteira Beach - 11 min drive
  • Vilamoura Marina - 16 min drive
  • Vilamoura Beach - 22 min drive
  • Falesia Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 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

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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.

  • 1 building
  • 154 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1968
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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, dressing gowns, 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.

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.

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

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

More

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

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
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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

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 Hotel
Dona Filipa Hotel Loulé
Dona Filipa Hotel Hotel Loulé

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dona Filipa Hotel?

Dona Filipa Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dona Filipa Hotel?

As of 4 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dona Filipa Hotel on 3 Jan 2025 start from AU$316.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Dona Filipa Hotel?

Yep, Dona Filipa Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Dona Filipa Hotel?

Yep, Dona Filipa Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Vale do Lobo Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Dona Filipa Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Dona Filipa Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Dona Filipa Hotel have a pool?

Dona Filipa Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Dona Filipa Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dona Filipa Hotel.

Is Dona Filipa Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dona Filipa Hotel is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Dona Filipa Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Dona Filipa Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dona Filipa Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dona Filipa Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dona Filipa Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Dona Filipa Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Dona Filipa Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Dona Filipa Hotel?

Yep, Dona Filipa Hotel has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range and mini golf are also available.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

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

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled 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