VILA VITA Parc

The Vila Vita Parc is close to perfection, and I don't think that I can add much to the large number of very positive reviews. It is an absolutely wonderful resort with very friendly staff, luxurious and comfortable rooms, a magnificent park and a huge variety of excellent restaurants. The few things which could be even better - and again, these are just minor things: 1. The second bedroom of our suite (#60) and the terrace were about the only places in the whole resort without Wifi. (Restaurants, Pool, even the beach has Wifi reception). We already mentioned this on our last visit (exact same room), but it seems the issue still persists. 2. The "desert of national pride", the famous pastel de nata at the Caf?? bica was a disappointment unfortunately. This was even worse because we had ordered a dozen to take home. The issue was that the consistency of the pastry-dough was too "rubbery" and not light and crispy as it should be. This was the same for those we tried at the resort, and those we took home, so it's not a transport damage. It's a big contrast to all the bread and pastry at breakfast, which was outstanding each and every day. Oh well... worse things have happened. :-)

Where to begin! The Algarve was our last stop on our 18 day trip in Portugal. A phenomenal hotel located right on the ocean with spectacular views. We had a deluxe room with ocean views. I had asked for the first floor and they said they would try. I was so happy when we were brought to it that it was in fact the one I requested. It was wonderful. The room was terrific and we had our own lawn chairs on the lawn right outside our door with a small privacy wall on both sides. We woke up to the ocean view every single morning. How could that be bad! Waking up to that for a week was just amazing. The room was bright, airy, and spacious. We took advantage of them watching a couple of sunrises and sunsets. Like others we slept with the doors open in the big & comfortable bed. The hotel was spotlessly clean & well maintained. We received a very warm welcome on arrival and were given all necessary hotel information (breakfast, dining, spa facilities, etc.). The hotel is stunning. Every bit of it. We spent the last week of our vacation here just relaxing after touring in Porto and Lisbon for almost 2 weeks. We could not have been happier to have ended our vacation with a week here. It was mid-September and the weather was perfect. We went to the pool and or beach every day. A terrific breakfast was included at the adults only restaurant which was delicious and had a million options. We did go to the other location for breakfast once and it was also great. We went to the beautiful adult pool every single day which had a great bar and great staff working at the bar. They could not have done more for you. The best part about the hotel was its staff. The staff at the hotel was simply amazing, each and every one of them. They always had smiles on their faces and were eager to help. After hanging out at the pool and walking around the property every day, we started our nights off with drinks at the Oasis bar and several times would go there after dinner because they usually had great daily live music. It was great. Everyone who worked there were terrific and so incredibly friendly. Remembering who we were and what we usually drank. We went to 4 different hotel restaurants when we were there for dinner. We don't usually go to the hotel restaurants but this was completely different. They were really great and delicious. The thing about the hotel is that everyone worked with each other for everything and they always had a smile on their faces and could not have done enough for you! Thank you so much team for making our stay at your incredible hotel an amazing one. We look forward to coming back very very soon. Wishing you all the best, Donna & George (NYC)

It was my second stay at Villa Vita Parc. Like last time Imhad a fantastic stay. The resort exceeded the standard of its peers especially with regards to its fantastic service, its rich gastronomic offer and most importantly the excellent service. My room was very spacious and furnished with high quality products. The bathroom was in great shape and absolutely up to date. The breakfast buffer is outstanding, both in terms of quality and variety. I also had dinner in the Japanese restaurant at the Tepaniyaki counter. The 5 course menu was of great quality. The fresh fish from the region was of excellent quality. Also, the Ocean restaurant serves high quality down to earth food. The pool area which was refurbished is great. Besides sunbeds it offers small niches which is great to have some intimacy. I???ll definitely come back soon! Great thanks to the entire team for the great hospitality :)