Vale del Rei Hotel & Villas

Overview:
Set around a central square reminiscent of a Portuguese hamlet, Vale del Rei feels worlds away from the bustle of the coast yet sits within easy reach of Lagoa and Carvoeiro. Terracotta-topped villas line cobbled paths scented with lavender, while the main hotel houses cosy lounges and a crackling fireplace for cooler evenings. Service is warm and attentive, ensuring every guest slips swiftly into holiday mode.

Amenities, Sports & Entertainment:
Guests can alternate lazy pool days with tennis matches on the floodlit court, guided bike rides through the neighbouring countryside or yoga sessions on the lawn. The Day Spa offers a relaxing circuit of sauna, Turkish bath, sensation shower and Jacuzzi, together with an enticing menu of aromatherapy massages. During high season occasional live music creates a convivial after-dinner atmosphere in the Calabash Cocktail Bar.

Food and Drink:
Serenata Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts packed with Algarve specialities and refined à la carte dinners focusing on local seafood, farm-fresh herbs and regional wines. Lighter fare and homemade ice-cream are available from the Pool Bar during the afternoon, while Calabash Cocktail Bar mixes port-tonic sundowners and signature gins beside an open fireplace. Room service operates into the evening for extra indulgence.

Dining Options:

• Buffet breakfast in Serenata Restaurant
• À la carte dinner menu with Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes
• Pool Bar for light lunches, smoothies and all-day drinks
• Calabash Cocktail Bar with fireplace and terrace seating 

Rooms:
Hotel Double Rooms are decorated in calming sand and aqua tones and feature furnished balconies, walk-in showers, tea and coffee facilities, mini-bar and free Wi-Fi. Junior Suites add a separate lounge and king-size bed, while Two-Bedroom Villas spread over two floors, offering a living-dining area, kitchenette, two bathrooms and a private patio—ideal for families or friends. All accommodation includes air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer.