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TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle
Front of property
Sports bar
Sports bar
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alto de Vau - Praia do Vau, Portimão, Faro, 8500-308
  • Place, Pestana Alto Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Vau Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tres Irmaos Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Portimão

When you stay at TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel in Portimão, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Rocha Beach and Alvor Beach. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Carvoeiro Beach and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Praia da Luz.
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What's nearby

  • Pestana Alto Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alemao Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Vau Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Algarve Casino - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Tres Irmaos Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 12 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Cantinho Alentejano - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Namaste India - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cloque - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪All Beef - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Servi Vau - ‬4 min drive

About this property

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel offers 135 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and microwaves.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this Mediterranean aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the aparthotel's restaurant, Terrace Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Terrace Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Sports Bar - This sports bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Sports Bar
  • Terrace Restaurant

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 135 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and March 31.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • 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 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 7.5 for children
  • Housekeeping 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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Vau
Turim Estrela do Vau
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Portimao
Turim Estrela do Vau Portimao
Vau Hotel
Turim Estrela Vau Hotel Portimao
Turim Estrela Vau Hotel
Turim Estrela Vau Portimao
Turim Estrela Vau
Turim Estrela Do Vau Portimao
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Portimão
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Aparthotel
Turim Estrela do Vau Hotel Aparthotel Portimão

TURIM Estrela do Vau Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 132 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely stay, beautiful area, very clean, friendly staff pool area was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cédric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We had a really nice stay in this hotel. Our kids loved the place with the pools, playground, little synthetic field to play ball. It is close from the beach as well so we can walk there each day. Awesome place overall. Place is very clean, appartement are well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Joao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great swimming pool - short opening hours

Great apartment and conditions. The pool is open from 9 AM to 7PM : this is not good in the summer, it should be open at least until 9PM . There is no logic on reduced opening hours in the summer , with perfect weather conditions and temperatures around and above 30 degrees Celsius.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana, Mesa

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had 2 bedroom apartment which was huge, great view of the pool. Tried the restaurant one evening and very disappointed by the buffet, not much choice especially for children, lots of dishes empty. Very clean and had everything we needed. Not close to amenities though. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

TRE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and pool area / restaurant were great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albertus

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price qualify
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvija

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for families, perfect location, quite but at same time just couple minutes drive from shops, cafes and beach.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Patryk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

esn't feel like Portugal

Basic requests like kitchen equipment (chef knife or any other than bread knife, manual orange juice squeeze) were neglected several times. Those are not expensive. Service and staff not on a good level. Didn't feel like Portugal 😒 e.g. In a bar i ordered and paid for fresh squeezed juice. Instead I got carton one. When complained i got response - yes but then I would need to take more time to squeeze it! Sic! Isn't that what I paid for?
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ricardo, UK

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located just minutes walkway from the main beaches. Wonderful place even with kids. Great to have a relaxing time off .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O alojamento foi o suficiente para 4 noites, a piscina é grande e com espreguiçadeiras à disposição. Dá para ir a pé para a praia do alemão. Tudo espaçoso e limpo, foram 4 dias bastante agradáveis.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We was there for 5 days to realise once we got back to the UK the disgusting trampy cleaners had stolen our english money. If you are thinking to go here. Keep all your values with you. DISGUSTING
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

NTU International

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Teresa, Santarém

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muito bom. O apartamento e o enquadramento, nomeadamente zona envolvente das piscinas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019