The Vilamoura Marina is the heart of the city, and nearby hotels include 5-star hotel The Lake Resort Vilamoura, which features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, 2 bars and 3 restaurants as well as great views of the beachfront. It is only a 7-minute walk from the marina and also offers a Kids’ Club. The Hotel Vila Galé Marina is a 9-minute walk away and also offers 2 pools on their premises.

Why not hang out at the beach? Vilamoura boasts two stretches of sand beach, the Vilamoura Beach and the Falésia Beach. The all-inclusive hotel Adriana Beach Club Hotel Resort is a posh choice, located only a 3-minute walk from Falésia Beach. The hotel has 2 restaurants, offering Portuguese and international cuisine. If you prefer Vilamoura Beach, choose the Hotel Vila Galé Ampalius, which is a 4-star hotel located within walking distance of Vilamoura Beach and includes a restaurant, bar and pool.

For golf lovers, Vilamoura is the perfect place to be. You can combine a luxurious stay with improving your handicap at hotels like the 5-star Crowne Plaza, which boasts an outdoor pool with sea views, 24-hour room service and, of course, 5 golf courses in the immediate surroundings only a 10-minute drive away. The As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa is close to various golf courses as well, and the hotel offers a free shuttle service for guests to get there.

If you are into gambling, consider staying close to Vilamoura Casino in hotels like the Aparthotel Dom Pedro Portobelo, which has free parking, pools and family rooms, and is only a 1-minute walk from the casino. Alternatively, choose the budget-friendly Praia Sol Hotel with its 7-minute walking distance to the casino.

For travellers keen to join Vilamoura’s exciting nightlife, stay close to trendy bars like the Spot Pub Vilamoura or Lizzy’s Café by choosing a hotel like the Luna Olympus Hotel, which is a decent 4-star choice with swimming pool. The Hostel Victoria Vilamoura is a budget-friendly choice, located about 9 minutes from the bar and club district around Vilamoura Marina.

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Vilamoura is a luxury resort centre dotted with 5-star hotels. Hotels like the Vilamoura Lounge, however, are among the more cost-conscious options; it even features a pool and is about a 15-minute walk from the beach. The Parque Mourabel Oasis Village & Pe do Lago is also among the cheaper hotels that comes with a pool and breakfast.

If you’re staying with the entire family and want to indulge in a 5-star hotel, choose the Pestana Vila Sol Golf & Resort Hotel, as it includes an indoor play area for children, TV channels for the little ones and even babysitting services at a surcharge. The hotel is also a short 11-minute drive to the Family Golf Park, which guarantees fun for the whole family.

The closest airport to Vilamoura is in Faro and hotels like the Vilamoura Garden Hotel or the Hilton Vilamoura offer airport shuttles to Faro at additional charges. The Garden Hotel has a 24-hour front desk as well as business facilities, if needed, and is about half an hour from the airport by car. The Hilton Vilamoura is a posh choice with everything you’d expect from a 5-star hotel like a business centre, pools and a huge spa -- and the hotel is only a 25-minute ride by car to Faro Airport.

If you want to make most of Vilamoura’s nightlife, choose a hotel with 24/7 access and front desk, like the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura. Thi 5-star hotel offers a swimming pool as well as a spa area and you can even enjoy a drink in their on-site bar.