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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
VILA VITA Fine Wines & Food Fair 2019
From 5th – 13th May, VILA VITA Parc will be hosting its bi-annual Fine Wines & Food Fair, bringing together a host of internationally renowned chefs and wine producers in a series of gastronomic experiences.
The event will begin with a barbeque lunch on VILA VITA’s organic farm and vineyard and throughout the week, the hotel’s very own twice Michelin-starred chef, Hans Neuner will be cooking alongside a range of acclaimed chefs, winemakers and gourmet producers for small groups of 30 to 80 guests for an intimate dinner.
Wine lovers will also be able to take part in one of the masterclass workshops, held by some of the finest winemakers in the industry.
As the biggest highlight of the event, all of the chefs, winemakers and producers will come together for the kitchen party on Saturday 11th May, held at the VILA VITA Clubhouse.
All experiences must be pre-reserved before travel and are paid locally. For more information, please contact one of our Trusted Advisers.
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
Early booking discount
Save up to 10% discount on the hotel price for holidays booked at least 45 days prior to arrival between 01 November 2018 - 03 January 2019, 01 April - 21 June 2019 and 25 August - 31 October 2019.
Save up to 10% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 04 January - 31 March 2019.
Resort credit
Stay for 4 nights or more between 01 November 2018 - 31 March 2019 and receive €50 resort credit per room per stay to use on food, beverages or spa services at the resort.
Meal offer
Guests receive one free dinner per person per stay (guests can only take dinner in the half board restaurants at the value of 44 euros per person), drinks excluded, a minimum of 7 nights stay required for holidays between 01 November 2018 - 31 October 2019, booked at least 60 days prior to arrival.
Honeymoon offer
Honeymooners staying between 01 May 2018 - 31 October 2019 will receive a romantic gift on arrival (you must stay at least 3 nights to get this offer). A copy of a wedding certificate no older than 6 months will be required.
Based on 2005 traveller reviews
94% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“A small corner of paradise
Passport32381534766,
Mar 20 2019
We throughly enjoyed our stay, you made it perfect in every way. Thank you. The food and service, as the ambiance were great. The small details in decor etc make your hotel special. We will certainly...
We throughly enjoyed our stay, you made it perfect in every way. Thank you. The food and service, as the ambiance were great. The small details in decor etc make your hotel special. We will certainly return.
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“Absolutely exquisite
KariocaKid75, Croissy-sur-Seine, France
Mar 20 2019
Apart from its fabulous location on a cliff top overlooking the sea and a gorgeous beach, this hotel is absolutely exemplary. The gardens are magnificent, the d??cor is inspired, elegant and...
Apart from its fabulous location on a cliff top overlooking the sea and a gorgeous beach, this hotel is absolutely exemplary. The gardens are magnificent, the d??cor is inspired, elegant and original. All of the restaurants are truly excellent, especially of course the Michelin-starred Ocean which is fabulous. The breakfast buffet was of top quality. I simply can't say enough. But what impressed us most was the staff. They have perfected the delicate mixture of friendly interaction and helpfulness with efficient unobtrusive service. We have stayed in some nice hotels, but this one is so incredibly well-managed that it is truly exceptional. Our thanks to all the wonderful staff and compliments to the "boss" behind it all!
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“Great personal service
Cruiser07969519255,
Mar 19 2019
We took a last minute trip here last week, and while the hotel is great, the food exceptional, it manages to be a large hotel that still feels small (apparently it was 65% full, but it felt 30...
We took a last minute trip here last week, and while the hotel is great, the food exceptional, it manages to be a large hotel that still feels small (apparently it was 65% full, but it felt 30% - entirely in a good way). The price was very good for a hotel of this quality with this sort of weather in March - I'd recommend an Ocean View Residence room. But most of all, the service was exceptional. The standard was very high, but also many of the staff had been there for a while and they took it very personally - at times it felt like a family run hotel. Osvaldo, who worked at a couple of the locations over the time we were there deserves particular credit, but the same feedback applied to everyone.
The local area is much more touristy, so part from a 25 minute walk to their beach restaurant, we stayed at the resort, but as an escape for a few days it was perfect.
We loved it, and if flying from the UK, you can land in time to make it there for a very good breakfast overlooking the sea. The local area is much
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“Beautiful resort, wonderful staff
zuleica g, Sao Paulo, SP
Mar 13 2019
I just return from a 6 days at vila vita. We booked 2 oasis suite (3 adults, 3 kids). On the room rooftop there is a nice terrace with lounge chairs, shower with hot water, sofa etc... as we booked...
I just return from a 6 days at vila vita. We booked 2 oasis suite (3 adults, 3 kids). On the room rooftop there is a nice terrace with lounge chairs, shower with hot water, sofa etc... as we booked the 2 oasis suites in the same villa (one in the ground floor, the other on the 1st floor, the rooftop were exclusively just for us, but If you book just one oasis family suite, keep in mind that you need to share the rooftop terrace...
Overall the breakfast was nice. I think they should have more kids options in their menu. But I understand that February was not high season and 3 restaurants were closed, one pool closed too...
They have a nice area called V Life with some stores, I missed more options in their convenience store/ newsstand (just had some chocolates, but I would apreciate more options to buy for the kids (potato chips, cookies, juices, iced tea, etc... they offer sweeted popcorn as a courtesy in their Piazza.
Their small private beach is really beautiful. The staff very attentive, most of them Portuguese, some Brazilians..
Their Sisley spa is nice, I had a reflexology there with a wonderful Philippine girl.
Bela Vita is the only restaurant that families with children below 12 are allowed to have breakfast. During my stay I noticed some stress during breakfast in the egg station.. there was a wonderful lady called Maria who was trying to satisfy all guests but the space that she had to make any kind of egg dish plus pancakes were really small. I can???t imagine during summer with the hotel fully booked how any person can manage so many orders in so little space... so thank you Ms Maria to keep your smile during the period that we had the pleasure to meet you.. you did your best. I also left a message for the management regarding that issue.
We had diner at: 2 star Michelin Ocean restaurant. For me it was just ok. Had better experience in Another Michelin restaurants in Lisbon.
Aladin grill beautiful restaurant, the meat was better than the fish.
Vila vita Biergarten - it is 15 minutes from the hotel. They have a hotel transfer to take guests there
Praia dourada- restaurant in arma????o de pera. The hotel have transfer to there too.
Overall we enjoyed our stay at Vila Vita. They did their best to make our stay really enjoyable. Hope to return one day...
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“Superficial Luxury
Excursion39662790251,
Mar 12 2019
Having read the reviews, and stayed at other LHW properties, we were eagerly anticipating our stay. Unfortunately it just didn???t meet our high expectations. Everything just felt quite superficial and...
Having read the reviews, and stayed at other LHW properties, we were eagerly anticipating our stay. Unfortunately it just didn???t meet our high expectations. Everything just felt quite superficial and non genuine, scratch beneath the surface and the cracks soon show. Even the website has been subject to clever marketing photos - the beach whilst beautiful and well maintained, is actually a cove - not the long stretching beach which appears on the website. Food and drink were another level of expensive, which we wouldn???t object to if the extra charges were more transparent and justified, but some things just felt a bit underhand and mean. The hotel is quite isolated, so I suppose you are at their mercy so to speak. The rooms, whilst spacious, are seriously lacking in any modern or luxurious features - the toilet leaked in the bathroom, there was no separate shower area just a showerhead over the bath and a distinct musty aroma throughout. The bed was so hard both me and my husband came home with neck aches! Not much effort made by the hotel to listen to our feedback when we checked out, just the usual ???please return so that we have a chance to change your mind???. No chance! I have emailed the hotel directly with my comments but am not expecting a response - the GM appears not to acknowledge any negative feedback after looking through the reviews, another example of their pretentious attitude. Oh, and if you have a bird phobia steer clear, the seagulls are a nightmare with no effort made by the hotel to discourage them - we have stayed at many hotels on the Algarve coast before and never been troubled by seagulls before.
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