- Elegant Moorish style accommodation in the village of Porches, famous for its handicrafts
- Tranquil sandy beach as well as seven swimming pools
- Bright, contemporary rooms inspired by the Algarve seaside
- Nine hole pitch and putt green with lessons on offer too
- A plethora of ten restaurants offering a variety of cuisine
The VILA VITA Parc enjoys a stunning clifftop location within beautiful subtropical gardens in the village of Porches. It’s the ideal holiday accommodation for families looking to spend some precious family time together in luxurious surroundings. There are deluxe rooms and family suites with décor inspired by the Algarve seaside and fully equipped with modern amenities.
With a vast selection of eateries offering local specialities alongside cuisine from around the world and first class facilities, it’s no wonder that VILA VITA Parc is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Guests can relax in the luxury spa, visit the unique wine cellar and sample the hotel’s exclusive luxury yacht. There is also direct beach access, as well as fun for younger guests to be had at the kids clubs, and in the seven swimming pools, three of which are dedicated to children.
Hotel child prices apply to ages 0–12 years. The hotel has 170 rooms, suites and villas. Specially modified rooms for people with reduced mobility are available on request. Please note that all restaurants and bars are seasonal.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Adega Restaurant
Sample authentic Portuguese a la carte dining at its best featuring fish, traditional cataplana and tapas.
Open: 12:30 – 22:00
Guests staying half and full board can eat at this restaurant.
Aladin Grill Restaurant
Enjoy fine dining in a stylish grill room with a la carte menu and open kitchen serving meat and fish delicacies.
Open: 19:00 - 22:30 (closed Monday and Sunday)
Reservations are required and men must wear jackets and long trousers. Children over 6 years are welcome.
Arte Nautica
Located on Armacao de Pera beach, this alfresco restaurant serves fresh seafood platters and organic meats.
Open 10:00 – 22:00
There is a free shuttle from the hotel which is just over a mile away, and half board guests can receive a credit towards a meal at this restaurant.
Atlantico Restaurant
Nestled in the Clubhouse, Atlantico is a Mediterranean fine dining restaurant open for breakfast and dinner.
Open 08:00 – 10:00 and 19:00 – 22:30
Men are required to wear a jacket and trousers, and reservation is required. Children over 6 years are permitted for dinner, and children over 12 years are permitted for breakfast. Half board guests can receive a credit towards a meal at this restaurant.
Cave De Vinhos
Located in the Gothic wine cellar, guests can sample an extensive selection of wines served by expert sommeliers and accompanied by tapas and charcutrie.
Open 15:00 – 22:00
Bela Vita Restaurant
Enjoy stunning views of the resort from the Bela Vita’s panoramic garden terrace, located in the main building.
Open 07:30 – 22:30 and 18:30 – 22:00
Half and full board guests can sample the mouth-watering buffet breakfast and excellent dinner menus.
Manzar Terrace
Nestled above the Club House, guests can relish in panoramic views of VILA VITA Parc and the ocean in the distance. Relax with a refreshing drink in exquisite Moroccan themed surroundings and admire the view.
Open in the summer from 18:00
Mizu Teppanyaki Restaurant
Exceptional contemporary Japanese cuisine can be enjoyed alfresco or inside this stylish restaurant.
Open 19:00 – 22:30
Reservation is required. Children age 6 and over are welcome.
Oasis Bar and Terrace
Enjoy stunning vistas of the lake and gardens as you pause for an afternoon tea beside the lobby, or relax with an after dinner liqueur and listen to live music.
Open 10:00 – 01:00
Ocean Restaurant
This two Michelin star adults only (12+ years) restaurant serves outstanding gourmet a la carte cuisine.
Open 19:30 – 22:00 Wednesday to Sunday
Men are required to wear a jacket and trousers.
Palm Bar
Enjoy light bites and refreshments at the heart of the Oasis Parc where private cabanas can be rented for an additional cost.
Open: 09:00 – 19:00 during the summer
Vila Vita Biergarten
Guests can enjoy traditional German specialities in the local village of Porches, with a complimentary shuttle from the hotel available.
Open 12:30 – 22:00 Tuesday to Sunday
Whale Restaurant
Enjoy family friendly poolside dining overlooking the sea featuring coastal inspired specialities and a pretty terrace.
Open 12:30 - 15:00 and 18:30 – 22:30
Guests on half and full board can dine here. Reservation required.
Spa and Wellness
Vila Vita Vital
Relax, unwind and rejuvenate with therapeutic beauty treatments and massages, including pedicures and facials.
Guests age 16 years and over are welcome. Some treatments are charged additionally.
Beach & Pools
Beach
Enjoy direct access from the VILA VITA Parc via steps to the secluded sandy beach below. There is also a shuttle to Armacao de Pera beach if you fancy sampling some water sports during the summer months.
Swimming Pools
With four outdoor swimming pools, three children’s pools and an additional indoor/outdoor acclimatised pool, you will be spoilt for choice as to where to take a dip first.
For Families
Annabella's Kids' Park
Your little ones can sample a range of activities from outdoor sports to baking and painting, or simply enjoying the playground. Evening entertainment is available twice weekly in high season.
Ages: 4-11 years
Open: 5 days a week in low season and daily in high season
Activities & Entertainment
Sport Activities
VILA VITA Parc offers a plethora of recreational and sporting activities including volleyball, tennis, football, mini golf and a 9 hole pitch and putt. There is an additional charge for some activities.
About the location
Located close to the beach along Portugal’s south coast, Vila Vita Parc is the ideal place for those wanting to explore the beauty and tranquillity of the Algarve. Found in the villages of Porches, spend your days here enjoying the pretty, sandy beach or exploring the surrounding countryside. Nature lovers can take boat trips or find their own favourite stretch of sand, or take a tour of the vineyards and see how the wine is grown, harvested and made into wine before tasting different varieties.
Wander through the town and soak in the beautiful whitewashed buildings before heading to one of the many local restaurants for excellent seafood washed down with local wines. The pottery shops are famously good here, with hand crafted ceramics perfect for gifts and souvenirs to take back home.
Transfer time
Vila Vita Parc is a 45 minute drive from Faro Airport.
Deluxe Room
Max 3 adults
Deluxe Rooms feature a split-level living area and bedroom and are contemporary in design. Located in the main hotel building, the rooms have views of the landscaped gardens from the balcony or terrace. The bathroom has either a shower or bathtub. Deluxe Rooms can sleep up to 3 with a sofa bed for the third person.
40m²
Oasis Suite Premium
Max 2 adults, 1 child
These suites are located in the Oasis Parc area on the ground floor, with views to the extensive garden. Each Suite is open plan and has a large bathroom with a free-standing bath and a separate walk-in rain shower. They are decorated in Portuguese style with a Moorish touch. These suites can sleep up to 2 adults and 1 child with an extra bed.
80m²
Oasis Premium Rooftop
Max 2 adults
These suites are located on the 1st floor of the Oasis Parc area of the hotel and are ideal couples seeking a little added luxury. They feature their own 40m² private rooftop terrace with a sitting area, daybed and rain shower. Inside, the suite offers a walk-in wardrobe and luxurious bathroom with a separate bathtub and walk-in shower. These suites are suitable for 2 adults only.
80m²
Oasis Family Suite
Max 4 adults
The Oasis Family Suites are located in the Oasis Parc area of the hotel. The lower floor suites have garden views, whilst the upper floor suites feature a 40m² private rooftop terrace with rain shower, daybeds and spectacular views. The main bedroom is open plan with a second twin room and bathroom. These suites can sleep up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
80m²
Resort credit
Stay for a minimum of 4 nights between 01 July - 31 October 2020 and receive €50 resort credit per room per stay to use on food, beverages or spa services at the resort.
For stays of 7 nights or more, between 01 July - 31 October 2020, receive €100 resort credit per room per stay to use on food, beverages or spa services at the resort.
Honeymoon offer
Honeymooners will receive a romantic gift on arrival (for stays of at least 3 nights). A copy of a wedding certificate no older than 6 months will be required.
Bed and Breakfast
Guests can enjoy a delicious continental buffet and cooked breakfast options. Breakfast is served in the Bela Vita restaurant.
Half Board
A buffet-style breakfast and dinner is served in the Bela Vita restaurant. Half Board guests can also take their meals in the Praia Dourada and Biergarten restaurants . Adega and Whale restaurants serve à la carte dinner in the evenings. Should guests want to eat in the Arte Nautica and Atlantico restaurants they will receive a credit towards their meal. Please note, drinks are not included and reservations are required for the à la carte restaurants.
Full Board
Guests who have chosen the Full Board package can enjoy a buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Bela Vita restaurant. For lunch and dinner, guests can also choose to eat in the Adega and Whale restaurants which serve à la carte meals. Should guests want to eat in the Arte Nautica and Atlantico restaurants they will receive a credit towards their meal. Reservations are required for the à la carte restaurants. Drinks are not included in the Full Board package.
Based on 2484 traveller reviews
94% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Now that's a 5-star hotel!
ernstples,
Nov 28 2020
We stayed for two nights during this COVID time. The rooms are spacious, clean, cosy with attention to details. The hotel lobby was already decorated for Christmas, which gave us a very warm feeling...
We stayed for two nights during this COVID time. The rooms are spacious, clean, cosy with attention to details. The hotel lobby was already decorated for Christmas, which gave us a very warm feeling. The in- and outdoor pool was heated. The small shops within the resort are perfect for gifts.
If you want to to hiking along the coastline, you can start from here, don't need your car.
The staff working at the hotel is very professional. Starting from the cleaning, up to the middle management. Even during breakfast, you do not feel the pressure due to restrictions (wearing face-mask when walking to the buffet etc. etc.). Perfect dishes are served to your table. Egg Benedict - my favourite. The manager arranged extra portions of Pasteis de Nata, just from hearing that I love that.
The high efforts they spend on hygiene appear effortless. That was also a big difference to the hotels we spend the nights before.
We do not know how this resort performs during peak season, but we want to come back.
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“ Delightful stay
lukeskywalker80, Lisbon, Portugal
Nov 22 2020
For my 40th birthday I've decided to book 2 nights at the Vila Vita Parc, knowing it as one of the best resorts in the whole of Portugal. I'm so glad of my choice as my stay could not have been made...
For my 40th birthday I've decided to book 2 nights at the Vila Vita Parc, knowing it as one of the best resorts in the whole of Portugal. I'm so glad of my choice as my stay could not have been made more special by the genuine, kind, and dedicated staff of these stunning premises. I was so truly impressed with the high standards of their professionalism and their incredible friendly approach that I've felt in a paradise nest during all my stay. A very special thanks to Mr Venturinha, who has taken care of the details of my birthday experience, but also to Victor at the reception, Fernanda and Ermelinda, Daniel and Sara from our delicious breakfast at Bela Vita, Pedro who drove us to Praia Dourada and all the the other staff ( please forgive me if I have forgotten somebody) that has been enchanting us with their kindness and made the whole experience so memorable! Thank you so much!
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“ Best personal service ever
mariska723,
Nov 20 2020
We really enjoyed our vacation at Vila Vita. The accomodation was very comfortable, outstanding kitchen(s) and very high level of personal service. We were fortunate that the hotel was not very busy...
We really enjoyed our vacation at Vila Vita. The accomodation was very comfortable, outstanding kitchen(s) and very high level of personal service. We were fortunate that the hotel was not very busy but this also meant not all restaurants were open every night. However, the hotel staff went to great extent to make us happy. We will definitely come back!
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“ 2nd visit turns excellent and sets path future willingness to come back
Aleksejs P, Freising, Germany
Nov 10 2020
One week stay at the beginning of this November turns to excellent experience. All the facilities were open and fully available - and there plenty of them...! I was with my 6yr old son, and so it was...
One week stay at the beginning of this November turns to excellent experience. All the facilities were open and fully available - and there plenty of them...! I was with my 6yr old son, and so it was important that we both to have a wonderful time - himself, myself and us together. A number of highlights in particular to mention:
- Room, I've booked Suite in Oasis - very nice and calm, spacious, with sun loungers and ability to stop out right into the gardens.
- Fantastic Kids Club!! Staff and facilities, rain or sun, were all excellent, including food and souvenirs.
- A number of heated pools that are such a great value under November sun
- Food and restaurants is a big story, as we visited many : easy and convenient Praia Dorada, Whale and Adega, excellently fresh and super tasty sea-food at Arte Nautica, perfect Japanese food and experience (even for kids!) at Mizu and tons of choice and indulgence at Aladdin.
Also great transfers from and to Faro by hotel car - service was beyond expectations!
If to mention one aspect to improve, I would come back on breakfast - both for food (more variety in overall, more day-to-day variety) and with experience itself which is hit & miss sometimes..
Other than that, all was great and BIG THANK YOU to the entire hotel team.
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“ A fantastic place to stay every time
jt9349, North Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 03 2020
A wonderful place from the moment you enter, brilliant staff. We've stayed many times and will always return We particularly enjoy the suites with rooftop terraces. All of the restaurants are great...
A wonderful place from the moment you enter, brilliant staff. We've stayed many times and will always return We particularly enjoy the suites with rooftop terraces. All of the restaurants are great but if you staying for a few days or more, i would recommend a visit to the local town as well.
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