- 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
Early booking discount
Save up to 15% discount on the hotel price for holidays booked at least 45 days prior to arrival between 01 November 2019 - 30 December 2019, 01 January 2020 - 31 March 2020 or save up to 10% discount for stays between 01 April - 26 June 2020 or 30 August - 31 October 2020.
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.
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 2373 traveller reviews
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Reviews
“ Fantastic hotel
Lasse144, Rungsted, Denmark
Jan 18 2020
Evrything is perfect, apart from the extremely expensive restaurants - all of them - much more expensive tahn on other 5 star hotels, and especially in Portugal
Ad to this quqlity was only ok in...
Evrything is perfect, apart from the extremely expensive restaurants - all of them - much more expensive tahn on other 5 star hotels, and especially in Portugal
Ad to this quqlity was only ok in Alladdin and breakfast in Atlantic
Even Ocean with 2 stars was a major dissappointment - and I got sick of the food all night - no regerets from hotel - bad style
Hotel lacks an Italian restaurant and a snack bar with good solid quality at readonable prices - especially for families with children
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“ Great kids club, with staff and facilities
Aleksejs P, Freising, Germany
Jan 14 2020
What we really liked:
Room was nice, family suite, yet it was interesting that I've booked that originally (with roof terrace), when I got contacted by hotel with ask to change it to non-terrace...
What we really liked:
Room was nice, family suite, yet it was interesting that I've booked that originally (with roof terrace), when I got contacted by hotel with ask to change it to non-terrace since we were with a kid and then upon arrival I've been told that I got "upgrade" to the roof terrace room.. hmm. But rooms are nice anyway and big kudos to house keeping - spotless clean and could accommodate last minute request for brush up. Territory is nice and beautiful, small beach available, nice inner pool connected with outside one, and both are well heated. The biggest highlight was Kids Club - fantastic personnel and attitude and kids care - Big Thank you!
What we Disliked:
Breakfast experience wasn't good and we provided feedback to the hotel while being onsite. Only one place to go, very crowded and understaffed - you have to get cutlery on your own, remind for coffee several times (and may still not get it), hunt for food before plates get empty, etc. No a'la carte options, very limited food variations over the days. Dinners are also confusing - long list of restaurants actually turns down to only 2 available at the property if you are with kids, and even then you need to book them in advance to get the place, so finally that's only one, Bela Vita, which is more less always available. Wasn't impressed by service either - albeit it is very friendly and warm, it is not so that efficient - on every dinner we had wine ordered, and we had to serve that wine ourselves, because staff wouldn't notice the empty glasses. Coming to Vila Vita from The Yeatman in Porto we felt a real downgrade with service level, to be honest. And we stayed before in Vilalara opposite the road where both the food and the efficiency of service were better.
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“ Exceptional luxury hotel on the Algarve
M1603XYrobertw, Las Vegas, Nevada
Jan 08 2020
When we booked this hotel we had high hopes. But Vila Vita Park surpasses our hopes by far. We had a beautiful room with terrace overlooking the gardens. The room was exceptionally designed with...
When we booked this hotel we had high hopes. But Vila Vita Park surpasses our hopes by far. We had a beautiful room with terrace overlooking the gardens. The room was exceptionally designed with comfort and luxury in mind. We looked forward to arriving back at our hotel after a day of touring
Our room looked like it had just been painted. It flowed in the Algarve sun
Everyone from the car valet to the front desk and concierge gave great service
We love Portugal The Vila Vita Parc just made a return visit a must
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“ Everything one could ask for
patricksell, Munich, Germany
Jan 07 2020
This hotel offers everything one could ask for!! This resort offers very relaxing and beautiful amenities!! Starting with breakfast overlooking the ocean to all kinds of sport facilities and 11...
This hotel offers everything one could ask for!! This resort offers very relaxing and beautiful amenities!! Starting with breakfast overlooking the ocean to all kinds of sport facilities and 11 restaurants.
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“ Absolutely perfect stay
Gilles L, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Jan 06 2020
We have stayed at Vila Vita Parc for the second time. Very nice and calm resort; Nice and very calm junior suite; excellent restaurants, especially the Japanese Mizu; very nice private beach, 2 beach...
We have stayed at Vila Vita Parc for the second time. Very nice and calm resort; Nice and very calm junior suite; excellent restaurants, especially the Japanese Mizu; very nice private beach, 2 beach restaurants at the public beach; wonderful wines.
Extremely nice, friendly and helpful staff members (all of them!). We are looking forward to our next stay at Vila Vita Parc.
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