Porches · Portugal

Blue & Green Vilalara Thalassa Resort

Praia das Gaivotas

Location

This elegant spa hotel lies in a spacious parkland with luscious vegetation, directly overlooking the fine sand beach of Praia das Gaivotas (around 50 m away), which guests are offered private access to down a flight of stairs. The centre of Armação de Pêra is around 2 km away. The airport is located around 45 km from the hotel, Porches is roughly 5 km, Portimão around 16 km and Albufeira about 10 km from the hotel. Links to the public transport network are within easy reach for hotel guests, around 150 m away.

Facilities

Guests have a choice of 120 junior suites, 2 suites and 10 apartments. Check-in and check-out are easy at this resort, which has a 24-hour reception desk and a lift. Amenities include a cloakroom and a safe. Wireless internet access (for a fee) is provided in public areas. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services include a babysitting service (for a fee), medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a hairdresser. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area.

Rooms

Rooms feature a living area, a kitchen and a bathroom. Air conditioning ensures comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. Rooms include a queen-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi ensure optimal comfort. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub.

Sports/Entertainment

The pool complex features freshwater and saltwater pools, which are in part heated, and includes 5 outdoor pools as well as a children's swimming area. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The resort offers a variety of outdoor sports, including golf. For a fee, guests can also enjoy cycling/mountain biking and tennis. With windsurfing, jet skiing, motorboat rides, diving and aquafit available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and yoga. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, thalassotherapy treatments and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments. Guests of all ages have the opportunity to enjoy an entertainment programme.

Meals

Dining facilities include a dining room and a bar. The restaurant has air conditioning and high chairs for children. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. Lunch is served as à la carte, and guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu for dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The resort also offers special catering options.

Payment

The complex accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Check-in
12:00 pm
Check-out
02:00 pm
Year built
1966
Rooms
132