- 5-star contemporary resort sat on the edge of an exquisite golf course
- A wide range of dining experiences, including traditional Portuguese cuisine
- Perfect for families with an exciting kids club and babysitting 24 hours a day
- Indulgent spa combining Mediterranean therapies with Thai techniques
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is a contemporary and elegant 5-star resort sat on the edge of the picturesque Victoria Golf Course. Surrounded by the rolling hillside of the Algarve, this resort offers the perfect getaway. Rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows, providing stunning views of the grounds below. Guests are sure to enjoy the luxuries their room provides, such as a balcony, an excellent coffee machine, a mini bar, and a rain shower.
Fresh seafood, afternoon tea, tapas, traditional Portuguese cuisine, and gourmet buffets are all part of the wide range of dining experiences on offer at Anantara Vilamoura. Guests can opt to relax under a shady cabana with a glass of champagne or join the Spice Spoons traditional Portuguese cooking class. Anantara Vilamoura is perfect for families, with personalised meals for children, clubs for kids and teenagers and babysitting available 24 hours a day. Those wishing to escape can head to the adults-only pool for a peaceful experience, or relax at the award-winning spa.
The hotel is situated near the town Vilamoura, which guests can visit to enjoy the vibrant marina, gourmet restaurants and chic bars. The beaches of Vilamoura boast soft sand and crystal waters and are perfect for families. Hotel child prices apply to ages 3–12 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Emo Restaurant
Offering delicious Portuguese cuisine designed by the executive chef, Emo is a modern, minimalist restaurant with a terrace overlooking the golf course.
Open: 19:00 - 22:00
Guests on Half Board and Full Board can receive €25 credit per guest to be deducted from the bill.
Ria Restaurant
Each morning, fresh catches are presented for guests to select and pre-order for lunch. Guests can dine inside, on the terrace or even have their lunch brought to their sunlounger.
Open: 12:30 - 15:30
Guests on Half Board and Full Board can receive €25 credit per guest to be deducted from the bill.
Guests on Full Board will receive lunch at this restaurant.
Victoria Restaurant
Enjoy breakfast with freshly baked goods, freshly squeezed juice and premium coffees. Come back for dinner for live cooking stations and an international themed buffet prepared with local ingredients.
Open: 07:30 - 10:30 and 19:00 - 21:30
Guests on Half Board and Full Board will dine at this restaurant.
Palms Pool Bar
Sit back and relax on your sunlounger while butlers provide refreshing drinks, gourmet snacks and light lunches. Or, retreat to your cabana and enjoy a chilled glass of champagne.
Open: 11:00 - 18:30
Anantara Lounge & Bar
Lounge in comfort in this contemporary bar.Taste teas while reading from the library section, or enjoy afternoon tea, tapas or signature cocktails overlooking an exquisite view of the grounds.
Open: Bar 10:00 - 00:30; Afternoon tea 15:30 - 17:30; Tapas 18:00 - 22:00
Cascades Pool Bar
Exclusive to adults at the adults-only pool, this bar serves a tasty selection of snacks and refreshing drinks in a tranquil, peaceful setting.
Open: 11:00 - 18:30
Beach & Pools
Beach
Guests wanting to relax at the beach can find themselves at Purobeach Vilamoura via a complimentary daily shuttle service. Enjoy a cocktail on a sunlounger while overlooking the Atlantic ocean.
Swimming pools
Sunbathe by three outdoor pools - one exclusive to adults and one catered for children. Guests staying in one of the hotel's suites can enjoy the indoor heated pool.
For Families
Adventurer’s Kids Club
Kids will be entertained all day with arts and crafts, sports, fun games and an exciting playroom at the kids club. Babysitting is also available around the clock.
Spa & Wellness
Anantara Spa Vilamoura
Anantara Spa Vilamoura provides award-winning luxury by combining Mediterranean therapies and Thai techniques. Indulge in 6 treatment rooms, a sauna and a steam room and leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Open: 10:00 - 19:00 (winter) and 10:00 - 20:00 (summer)
Activities & Entertainment
Golf
Anantara Vilamoura is privileged to be right on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most prestigious golf courses. Guests can make use of private transfer to and from courses.
Spice Spoons Anantara Cooking Classes
Explore the famous Loule food market before heading back to the open theatre kitchen to learn traditional Portuguese cooking techniques.
Please note classes must be booked 24 hours in advance.
Tennis
Tennis lovers can head to the hotel’s outdoor tennis court to stay active during their stay.
Yoga and Tai Chi
Revitalise your mind and body at a yoga or tai chi. Lessons are held on a beautiful terrace overlooking the resort grounds.
About the location
Located in a quiet area of Vilamoura, along the southern coast of Portugal, Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is ideally placed for those wanting to explore the best of the Algarve. The golden sands of the beach are a 10 minute drive away and offer plenty of space where you can stretch out, as well as water sports and activities for more active visitors. If you prefer to stick to dry land tennis, horse riding and a spectacular array of famous golf courses are available in the surrounding area.
Head into the heart of Vilamoura and you’ll find colourful houses and pretty streets filled with cafés, tavernas and restaurants. The marina area is full of luxury yachts and upmarket eateries, as well as boutique shops and lots more.
Transfer time
Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort is a 35 minute drive from Faro Airport.
Twin Deluxe
Max 3 adults
Twin Deluxe rooms are comfortably furnished and feature either a double or twin beds, a bathroom with a bathtub and a separate rain shower as well as a private balcony with a cozy daybed.
40m²
Twin Deluxe Garden View
Max 3 adults
Twin Deluxe Garden View Rooms are comfortably furnished and feature either a double or twin beds, a bathroom with a bathtub and a separate rain shower as well as a private balcony with a cozy daybed and views over the gardens.
40m²
Twin Deluxe Pool View
Max 3 adults
Twin Deluxe Pool View Rooms offer a spacious accommodation featuring either a double or twin beds, large bathroom with a bathtub and a separate rain shower as well as private balcony with a daybed and views over the swimming pool.
40m²
Twin Deluxe Golf View
Max 3 adults
Twin Deluxe Golf View Rooms are comfortable and spacious and feature either a double or twin beds, bathroom with a bathtub and a separate rain shower as well as private balcony with a daybed and views over the golf course.
40m²
Family Room
Max 6 adults
Ideal for families that need additional space, Family Rooms consist of two Deluxe Rooms with either a garden, pool or sea view and an internal door.
x2 40m²
Junior Suite
Max 3 adults
The spacious Junior Suites feature a bedroom with double bed and a large sitting area separated by a sliding door, bathroom with a bathtub and a separate rain shower and a private balcony with a daybed and lovely views over the golf course. Guests staying in a Junior Suite also have use of a butler service to take care of special requests.
80m²
One Bedroom Suite
Max 3 adults
One Bedroom Suites feature a double bed, private balcony with daybed, two walk-in wardrobes, lounge area with sofabed, bathroom with rain shower and bathtub and a guest bathroom. These Suites also benefit from a 24 hour butler service.
120m²
Sovereign Exclusive Discount
Save an additional 5% discount on the hotel price, courtesy of Sovereign, for holidays until 31 October 2020.
Room Discount
Save up to 35% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 26 - 31 August 2019.
Save up to 30% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 - 25 August 2019.
Save up to 25% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 September 2019 - 31 March 2020.
The above offers must be booked by 31 August 2019 and can be combined with our Sovereign discount.
Winter early booking discount
Save up to 15% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 November 2019 - 31 March 2020, booked by 31 August 2019.
Summer early booking discount
Save up to 15% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 01 April - 31 October 2020, booked by 31 January 2020.
Family offer
Up to two children between 0 - 12 years old eat free when parents book half board for holidays until 31 October 2020 (excludes Christmas, New Year, July and August).
Resort credit
Guests staying in a Golf Suite, Family Suite and Victoria Suite receive up to 25€ resort credit per person per night for holidays until 31 October 2020 (offer is not combinable with half board).
Spa offer
Guests receive up to 20% discount on Spa treatments when staying in a Family Room, Golf Suite, Family Suite or in a Victoria Suite for holidays until 31 October 2020.
Free access to Purobeach
Guests staying at the Anantara Vilamoura receive free access to the Purobeach for holidays until 31 October 2020.
Free Veuve Clicquot Cabana
Guests staying in a Victoria Suite has access to a Veuve Cllicquot Cabana for holidays until 31 October 2020.
Free access to Vitality Pool and Spa
Guests staying in a Golf Suite or in a Victoria Suite receive free access to Vitality Pool and Spa facilities for holidays until 31 October 2020.
Based on 3922 traveller reviews
88% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Good but room for improvement
Takemethere100, Harpenden, United Kingdom
Aug 16 2019
We spent three nights here as a family with children aged 11 and 13.
The hotel grew on me after a couple of days, staff were helpful and friendly, but not sure it lived it up to the Anantara brand...
We spent three nights here as a family with children aged 11 and 13.
The hotel grew on me after a couple of days, staff were helpful and friendly, but not sure it lived it up to the Anantara brand I???d experienced previously. For me there just wasn???t the wow factor and it did feel like a Tivoli rather than Anantara and service while friendly wasn???t as refined as other luxury hotels I???ve experienced.
The hotel lobby, while expansive with lots of light and marble felt rather soulless. It leads through to the bar area, which felt quite shabby for a 5 star deluxe hotel. The coffee tables were very cheap looking and the pale coloured sofas could have done with a clean. This area could easily be improved with an upgrade on lounge furniture, fresh flower displays, intimate lighting for a more luxe and cosy feel.
Location isn???t in a particularly good area, however the shuttle ran pretty effectively whenever we requested a seat via the reception.
The pool area has the comfiest loungers and cabanas I???ve ever experienced and there???s no additional charge for the latter, which was a positive. Service at the pool was very good - there was always plenty of staff serving and we never waited long.
Concierge manager was very helpful with restaurant recommendations and reservations.
Buffet breakfast in spectacular - loved the cafeti??re of fresh coffee brought to the table. Freshly squeezed juices - absolutely everything on offer.
Another option for dinner would have been appreciated. There was only the buffet for us, since fine dining with children wasn???t really an option.
We reserved loungers at Puro Beach Club one afternoon which was complimentary and a nice touch for guests.
Three nights was enough - any longer we???d have been bored as there wasn???t enough to keep us busy as a family.
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“ Mr. Costa
dsoarescosta,
Aug 16 2019
Just today I called the Hotel premises in order to know more about the prices of the Spa, my call got forwarded to the Spa line and from that point on it was caos. I have been getting the spa guest...
Just today I called the Hotel premises in order to know more about the prices of the Spa, my call got forwarded to the Spa line and from that point on it was caos. I have been getting the spa guest calls fowarded to my phone instead of the Spa line. This is unacceptable for a brand like Anantara which resides its quality on luxury and high standard services that at the end of the day are not being fulfilled. Front office dept at its worst.
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“ Meh
Hannah T, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Aug 13 2019
I really wouldn't bother visiting this strangely soulless hotel. Nothing of interest in the vicinity, nowhere near enough on site amenities for the size of the hotel. Pool boring for kids. A games...
I really wouldn't bother visiting this strangely soulless hotel. Nothing of interest in the vicinity, nowhere near enough on site amenities for the size of the hotel. Pool boring for kids. A games room where most things are bust. Staff seem harrrassed and service not great. It's fine but there's no care or attention.
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“ Portuguese hospitality at its best
209pedron,
Aug 07 2019
We stayed at the Anantara Vilamoura during the first week of August. My wife and myself went there for a short retreat as we don't spend much time on our own without the kids. So we left the kids...
We stayed at the Anantara Vilamoura during the first week of August. My wife and myself went there for a short retreat as we don't spend much time on our own without the kids. So we left the kids with the family and we went.
As we arrived we were greeted with a big smile from Brady, who helped us with the check-in and briefly explained to us the hotel and its amenities. Our room was facing the cascades swimming pool, which is the smaller and calmer of the pool in the hotel.The room was amazing!! Very nice view, large bathroom, walk-in closet, a welcome fruit basket and champagne, the beds are very comfortable with the shower / bathtub being large enough for a couple to use together...
The first day we went to the main pool where you have the Palms Bar. We were immediately welcomed by Luis Silva, who is the manager and was always making sure that everything was running smoothly and that the guests were well taking care of. We had some nice natural juices, which are made with local fruits, like orange, watermelon, melon, etc which were really fresh and served with a smile by David and Joana (thank you keeping us hydrated during our stay :)). The area of the pool is big and has very nice and comfortable pool furniture, starting with the single pool chair, to the double luxury "cabana".
We asked for a nice place to have lunch on the following day and Luis recommended the Ria Restaurant, for some nice grilled fish and meat. He was king enough to book a table for us and some friends and the following day we had a great time as we ate some amazingly fresh grilled linefish as well as the clams for starters. We had Jose as our waiter and he couldn't have been nicer and more attentive... We spent the rest of the afternoon with some friends in the pool and we had some nice cocktails from the main bar, with also some snacks which were always well prepared. We had dinner at the main bar, with a nice pasteis de bacalhau (codfish cakes) as well as a nice cheese and meat board...
We tried the next day our closer cascades pool, where we had a more relaxed time, with less people and more calm environment. We had a nice salad as well as hamburguer which was very well prepared. The hotel is set in an amazing place, so you can also go for a run into Vilamoura, play some golf or spend some time at the amazing spa.
We genuinely enjoyed our time there and it was due to all combining factors, but the most important one for us, is the typical Portuguese hospitality, which makes always being greeted with a smile. Thank you especially to Luis and David for making our stay a memorable one.
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“ O.K. not more not less
biondisanti, Bad Homburg, Germany
Aug 02 2019
We have been at Anantara for two weeks in July 2019 as a family. The location is in an residential development approx. 5 km from the beaches. The facilities itself are more like a conference hotel...
We have been at Anantara for two weeks in July 2019 as a family. The location is in an residential development approx. 5 km from the beaches. The facilities itself are more like a conference hotel, rather than resort style. Pools, Gym average. There is a shuttle service to take guests to a nearby beach, the beach itself is not great. There are great beaches around (.e.g. Praia Tomates), but this requires a car to get there. The hotel service team is great, very friendly and forthcoming. Very good breakfast buffet, we had halfboard with a dinner buffet at nights (OKish). Overall average.
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