Dona Filipa Hotel

Surrounded by many pines and amidst beautiful scenery, this elegant hotel is located in the Algarve, in the famous exclusive villa complex of Vale do Lobo and just 200 m from the nearest long sandy beach. Located close by is Ria Formosa nature reserve and the hotel golf course, San Lorenzo (about 5 km away). The town of Almancil with its many shopping and entertainment venues is to be found just 5 km away. A diverse selection of shops, bars and restaurants are also situated in the surrounding area and it is some 20 km to the nearest airport.Renovated in 2001, this resort comprises 5 floors with a total of 154 rooms of which 10 are single rooms, 132 are double rooms and 22 are suites. The spacious hotel foyer features a 24-hour reception desk, a lift, a cloakroom, a safe and a currency exchange facility. The tradition-rich building with individual service and Portuguese traditional flair features a hairdresser's salon, a TV lounge, a conference room, a café Atlantic Club with a cigar and port lounge as well as a piano bar with a patio. Furthermore, there are 2 air-conditioned restaurants with highchairs for infants within the hotel, a restaurant offering Italian cuisine (Primavera) and an à la carte restaurant with local and international specialities (Dom Duarte). Guests may make use of the public Internet terminal, bike rental service, medical assistance, room and laundry services (additional fees apply). For younger guests, there is a well-kept garden complex with a playground and those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park and garage facilities.The extremely spacious, comfortable rooms comprise a bathroom with a hairdryer, a balcony (views out over the golf course or the sea), a direct dial telephone, satellite and pay TV, a radio, a minibar, air conditioning and a hire safe. The junior suites are similarly equipped, but feature an additional combined lounge/ bedroom.The greenery-filled grounds have a heated swimming pool with a separate children's pool as well as a sun terrace with a pool/ snack bar, sun loungers and parasols. Furthermore, for an additional fee, minigolf, billiards and a massage service are on offer. Table tennis, paddle tennis and tennis (3 hard courts) can be played and it is possible to go horse riding. The hotel's internationally well-known 18-hole San Lorenzo golf course lies some 5 km away. There is a varied seasonal entertainment programme and a kids' club (for those aged from 6 months to 11 years of age) with childcare and amusement.Guests may select their breakfast and evening meal from ample buffets; dinner and lunch may alternatively be chosen from a menu or taken à la carte. Furthermore, special dietary requirement and individual-specific dishes can be provided.American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.