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Dona Filipa Hotel

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Children's play area - outdoor
Premium Family Room - Connecting Rooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
$219
$204 nightly
$219 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Explore the area

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Vale Do Lobo, Algarve, Loulé, 8135-034
  • Place, Vale do Lobo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Classic Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Classic Double or Twin Room, Golf View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Double or Twin Room (Golf and Sea view)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Premium Suite, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Sea View (Atlantic) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Suite, Sea View (Atlantic)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 644 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Double or Twin Room (Classic) | Living area | 42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Grand Double or Twin Room (Classic)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Almancil

With a stay at Dona Filipa Hotel in Loulé (Vale do Lobo), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Vale do Lobo Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo. .This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Falesia Beach and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Vilamoura Marina.

What's nearby

  • Par.Tee Family Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Vale do Lobo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ocean Golf Course Vale do Lobo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Garrao Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spikes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O Marcoense - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Maria's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Julia's Beach Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Dona Filipa Hotel

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Dona Filipa Hotel offers 154 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 42-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 3 outdoor tennis courts. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 154 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Kamal Restaurant, a poolside restaurant where you can take in the pool view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kamal Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Duques Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Duques Bar
  • Kamal Restaurant
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-cm LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Dona Filipa
Dona Filipa Almancil
Dona Filipa Hotel
Dona Filipa Hotel Almancil
Hotel Dona Filipa
Almancil Le Meridien
Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf Hotel Almancil
Dona Filipa And San Lorenzo Golf Resort
Dona Filipa Hotel Portugal/Algarve - Almancil
Le Meridien Almancil
Meridien Almancil

Dona Filipa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 316 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property in a great location with fabulous staff and a fantastic breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not 5 stars it is also dirty and not clean . We were also put in an old horrible room that looked nothing like the photos.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Little Piece of paradise

We were greeted at reception by Leonardo, who was exceptional and really took care of us. Melani was also of great assistance during our stay. We however found that some of the pool and breakfast staff members lacked experience. We stayed in a premium room with golf/sea views. The room was luxurious and the views from the small balcony were simply wonderful The super king sized bed was so comfy. Water and tea/coffee were replenished on a twice daily basis Breakfast at the Kamal restaurant overlooking the outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean was just wonderful The selection of food was fresh, varied and of a very high standard. A choice of eggs was also available to order. Breakfast was available from 7-10.30 which was great The choice & standard of food at the pool bar was good. There were plenty of sun beds available at the pool area and a good supply of towels. Parts of the pool decking were unsafe. The pool was great though a little chilly . Definitely not for the faint hearted. The hotel lobby, bar and restaurant have all been renovated and are beautiful but there are parts of the hotel that need updating. There was no entertainment in the hotel bar and There’s also no gym. The hotels location is fantastic being next to the Praca and a stones throw from the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay The little extras could move this hotel up to the next level
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A super stay, such a great location and a lovely hotel. So easy to walk to the beach and restaurants, everything is on your doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first room option was very dated and we had to change rooms. It was ok but also very dated for the price. The reception staff were not very helpful initially but the manager stepped in to offer an alternative solution. Check in wasn’t ready at 3pm as stated either. The newer areas are more modern and I’m surprised that the whole hotel hasn’t been renovated. Bfast was good and the hotel bar is nice but lacks any ambience. The hotel is in a good area but some of the local bars/restaurants are a little obnoxious with bouncers being very aggressive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FREDERICA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was Beautiful and staff excellent. We enjoyed our visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Martine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sean Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looked after extremely well both domestically and professionally We enjoyed our stay with the excellent pool and beach
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

barry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thai Ping

Liked: Staff & service

Well located hotel but a bit tired

The hotel was well located near the beach . However it could help with some redecoration as it was starting to look tired . It was not so easy to get around with its long corridors and change in steps in you are not mobile. Service mediocre & not of high standard .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed staying in the hotel and its proximity to the beach and golf courses Food was excellent Staff were very friendly, courteous, helpful and attentive
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated old rooms. Understaffed around the pool and at breakfast. you cannot order room service as advertised. generally not good other than location. Definitely not a 5 star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

D J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cosh

Nice hotel, good location clean and friendly. Area around the hotel dead and not much choice for restaurants within walking distance. Rooms clean but show curtain and shower run off taps, roulette whilst showering incase a scolding burst of hot water came your way. Would stay agin but needs updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent but the bedroom, especially the bathroom and toilet, were in need of an upgrade
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and attentive . Clean rooms and fab location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024