Four Seasons Vilamoura is a spacious aparthotel in the Vilamoura resort area, in the Loulé district of the central Algarve, right beside a golf course. It is built around the idea of comfortable self-contained space: 114 studios and apartments, each with a kitchen, a separate sitting area and air conditioning, so that families and groups can spread out and cook if they wish. That makes it a good choice for longer stays and for anyone who finds a standard hotel room too cramped, and it is a very practical base for a week or two of golf, beach time and day trips. The accommodation is generous. Studios sleep up to four, with twin beds and a double sofa bed, one-bedroom apartments are larger and sleep four with a king bed, and two-bedroom apartments are big enough for six. A kitchen and a living area are standard throughout, which saves money on meals and makes it easy to feed children. The resort has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, a poolside bar and a terrace, a garden and a playground, and table tennis for the young. A spa offers massages, facials and body treatments, and golf lessons can be arranged. Dining is easy on site, with the Brasserie serving local and international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including al fresco meals on warm evenings. Breakfast may be charged separately, so check what is included. Free WiFi and free parking are helpful extras, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee. Supervised childcare is available for a surcharge, which is useful if you want a round of golf or a spa treatment.
Vilamoura is the Algarve’s biggest planned resort, with a large marina, a casino, several golf courses and plenty of restaurants. The hotel sits a little away from the marina, next to a course, so it is quiet and green, but you will want a car, a bike or a taxi to reach the beach and the marina, each of which is about a nine-minute drive.
Falésia Beach, famous for its red-and-gold cliffs, is a short drive away, and the Pinhal golf course is only a few minutes from the door. Faro Airport is roughly thirty-five minutes away, so arrival is straightforward.
This hotel is ideal for families, groups of friends and golfers who value space and self-catering flexibility. It also suits longer stays, when having a kitchen and a living room makes a real difference. If you want a beachfront resort with a lively evening scene on the doorstep, look at the hotels closer to the marina or the old town of Albufeira. If you prefer a quieter, spacious base with a pool, a spa and a golf course alongside, it is a sensible choice.
Some practical advice
The aparthotel format means housekeeping is simpler than in a full-service hotel, so check what services are included in your rate. Ask for a ground-floor or garden-facing apartment if you have young children, and book early for school holidays and the spring golf season. Prices fall in the shoulder months, when the weather is warm enough for the pool and good for golf and coastal walks. Day trips to Faro, Tavira, Silves and the cliffs of the western Algarve are all possible from here by hire car or organised tour.
Why stay here
- ✓Studios and apartments with kitchens
- ✓Indoor pool and outdoor pool
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Beside a golf course
- ✓Brasserie restaurant
- ✓Garden and playground
- ✓Free parking and WiFi
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is Four Seasons Vilamoura?+
In the Vilamoura resort area near Loulé, next to a golf course and about a nine-minute drive from the beach and marina.
Do the apartments have kitchens?+
Yes, all the studios and apartments have kitchens, a separate sitting area and air conditioning.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool and an outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas.
