Last updated on October 28th, 2025 at 07:21 pm

Discover Vilamoura through the eyes of a solo traveler who knows the Algarve well. With 36 years of professional travel experience and multiple visits to Portugal’s stunning southern coast, I’ll show you what makes this marina town special.
Your guide to Vilamoura’s sun-soaked sophistication.
Wondering where to stay in Vilamoura?
I’ve been lucky enough to stay in two great hotels in Vilamoura. Here are my reviews plus some details of alternatives that you might like in the area.
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Where to Stay in Vilamoura?
I stayed for 3 wonderful nights in the Pestana Vila Sol review. It’s one of the places that I often think back to when I am craving a nice relaxing stay.
The accommodation was cute little bungalow-style rooms with a terrace.
I loved the green areas around the bungalows that featured ponds, trees and lovely plants.

My stay at the Pestana Vila Sol was in November. It was very quiet and I loved it being so quiet. I had the indoor pool to myself which I enjoyed.
There was also a nice restaurant and bar area which I enjoyed using.
It was a great base for exploring the area.
It’s a 5-star hotel so has great facilities and services.
Here’s a map location showing the Pestana Vila Sol.
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Places to Stay Vilamoura
Vilamoura Garden Hotel
I stayed in the Vilamoura Garden Hotel for one night, before moving off to the Pestana Vila Sol Hotel above.
It was a lovely hotel, in a great location and it was great value too.
A 4-night stay for 2 people including breakfast and flights costs 250 pounds for both (2018 price)
I stayed in a suite and I loved the extra space by having a large bedroom area, and then a separate sitting room area.
The bathroom was also large and spacious too.
The public areas of the hotel were lovely. A restaurant and bar area looked over the terrace, which looked over the pool area.
It’s a 4-star hotel.
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Hotels in Vilamoura
5 Star Hotel Options
If you want to be right beside the sea in Vilamoura, in a resort-style hotel with lots of lovely services and facilities then check out the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura.
It’s a 5-star hotel, with a large pool, lovely light airy rooms and amazing sea views. It’s a great location for exploring the coast and beaches.
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Domes Lake Residence (Apartment Style)
The Domes is a large resort set around beautiful lakes and green areas.
There is a variety of accommodation available, from suites to residences depending on whether you are travelling solo, as a couple or as a family group.
There is also an all-inclusive option, Haute Living, which allows you to dine around and enjoy access to the Haute Living lounge with free drinks and snacks all day too.
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Anantara Vilamoura Resort (Spa)
The Anantara resort is two resorts in one. There is an adults-only side to the resort and a family side to the resort, each with separate accommodation and facilities.
There is an adults-only pool, spa, bar and restaurants.
It is a large resort set around green areas and a golf course.
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Where To Stay in Vilamoura?
Rent A Property?

Marina View Apartment
This beautiful apartment has great reviews. It is located in the corner of the marina area. You can sit outside on the lovely balcony and enjoy the view across the marina area.
The marina is located between two areas of the beach, so you can enjoy the sand within minutes. There are cafes and restaurants in the marina – you will be spoilt for choice.
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As Cascatas Golf Resort
This lovely resort complex has multi-occupancy properties. There are 4 and 5-bedroom units, with multiple bathrooms. Ideal for family holidays.
Some of the multi-occupancy suites also have hot tubs.
The resort is spacious and there are plenty of green areas to enjoy too.
There are loads of facilities for you to enjoy such as 6 restaurants, a spa, a kids club, a golf course and a free shuttle to the marina area too.
This is an ideal place to stay if you want the facilities of a hotel, with self-catering style accommodation.
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Where to Stay in Vilamoura Conclusion
- There are lots of great places to stay in Vilamoura to suit every type of traveller and budget.
- Vilamoura has a great choice of resort-type hotels, with everything you need in one place.
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