The 148-room, upper-middle-range Aquashow Park is a theme park hotel that appeals to families, especially with kids ages 6 to 10. Though the water park is closed seven months of the year (October through April), year-round features include outdoor and heated indoor pools, up-to-date gym, outdoor massage hut, a hip restaurant, and bar serving cocktails. All rooms are colorful and spotless with contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. Large, four-bed Family Rooms are available with additional cots on request. Evening entertainment (think magic shows and karaoke), a game room, and unsupervised kids' club complete the children-friendly amenities. Travelers not keen on the theme park idea should check out Balaia Golf Village Resort, which is still kid-friendly and a five-minute walk from the beach.
The 148-room, upper-middle-range Aquashow Park is a theme park hotel that appeals to families, especially with kids ages 6 to 10. Though the water park is closed seven months of the year (October through April), year-round features include outdoor and heated indoor pools, up-to-date gym, outdoor massage hut, a hip restaurant, and bar serving cocktails. All rooms are colorful and spotless with contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. Large, four-bed Family Rooms are available with additional cots on request. Evening entertainment (think magic shows and karaoke), a game room, and unsupervised kids' club complete the children-friendly amenities. Travelers not keen on the theme park idea should check out Balaia Golf Village Resort, which is still kid-friendly and a five-minute walk from the beach.
The 154-room Dom Jose Beach Hotel is a mid-range property with an excellent beachfront location along the pedestrian promenade in Quarteira. Numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and activities are within an easy walk of the hotel, and golf and tennis are nearby. Rooms are modern and attractive, although on the small side, and offer air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and safes (fee). Some have balconies with beautiful views of the sea. The restaurant serves all meals, though food only gets mixed marks from previous guests. The pool is small, but overlooks the beach, and there's an adjacent nine-hole mini-golf course. Families who need more entertainment for the kids could check out the Aquashow Park Hotel, which has a waterpark, games room, playground, and kids' club, but isn't right on the beach.
The 154-room Dom Jose Beach Hotel is a mid-range property with an excellent beachfront location along the pedestrian promenade in Quarteira. Numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and activities are within an easy walk of the hotel, and golf and tennis are nearby. Rooms are modern and attractive, although on the small side, and offer air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and safes (fee). Some have balconies with beautiful views of the sea. The restaurant serves all meals, though food only gets mixed marks from previous guests. The pool is small, but overlooks the beach, and there's an adjacent nine-hole mini-golf course. Families who need more entertainment for the kids could check out the Aquashow Park Hotel, which has a waterpark, games room, playground, and kids' club, but isn't right on the beach.
The 56-room Pinhal do Sol Hotel is a two-and-a-half-pearl property in the quiet countryside location between Vilamoura and Vale do Lobo. There's not much near the hotel, so most guests rent a car, although the hotel provides a free shuttle to town and the beach. Rooms are tired and dated, but they're clean and have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies or terraces. Meals, including a breakfast buffet, are served in a colorful restaurant, and all-inclusive plans are available, although they're limited. The outdoor pool is popular, and there's also a tennis court. Bikes can be rented for exploring the area. Rates here are low, but families who don't mind spending more might consider the Aquashow Park Hotel, which has lots more for kids to do.
The 56-room Pinhal do Sol Hotel is a two-and-a-half-pearl property in the quiet countryside location between Vilamoura and Vale do Lobo. There's not much near the hotel, so most guests rent a car, although the hotel provides a free shuttle to town and the beach. Rooms are tired and dated, but they're clean and have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies or terraces. Meals, including a breakfast buffet, are served in a colorful restaurant, and all-inclusive plans are available, although they're limited. The outdoor pool is popular, and there's also a tennis court. Bikes can be rented for exploring the area. Rates here are low, but families who don't mind spending more might consider the Aquashow Park Hotel, which has lots more for kids to do.
