8135 Almansil 8100 Loule
Algrave, Nightly Rates(424.23 - 1,184.69)5 Star
Property Description
Hotel Quinta do Lago is a five star resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal/ and set in the heart of the most famous Portuguese golf resort. The hotel is surrounded by two thousand acres of picturesque woods and hills/ and is adjacent to the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve/ a sanctuary for rare birds. The hotels location is a golfers dream with three golf courses on site and another six within 10 miles of the hotel. After a short 10 minute walk/ guests have access to a variety of sport and leisure activities along 25 miles of golden/ sandy beaches. Exquisite gardens create a charming environment for relaxation outside the hotel. Faro airport is only 20 minutes by car from the hotel. Hotel Quinta do Lago is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and is the most renowned deluxe hotel of the Algarve. The hotel prides itself on offering guests personalized/ authentic Portuguese hospitality. A bottle of both Port and mineral water awaits each new guest as a welcome gift. Multilingual staff are available to assist guests with their every need. Facilities include outdoor/ indoor heated swimming pools/ currency exchange/ barber shop/ beauty salon/ fitness center/ car rental desk/ golf and gift shops/ free 24-hour covered parking/ laundry/ dry cleaning service /nightly shoe polishing/ lounge room/ business center/ wireless in public areas, conference rooms, restaurants and some floors/ SPA/ jacuzzi and massage. Banquet and meeting rooms are available and a 24-hour concierge can arrange business services. Two restaurants and two bars offer a variety of of dining and entertainment options. Baby-sitting service/ playground and childrens pool are a few services available for families. Nearby recreation includes shopping/ casino/ discotheque/ water sports and much more. There are 141 rooms and suites with wonderful views from balcony/ terrace. All rooms include satellite/ cable television/ direct dial phone/ private bath/ air conditioning/ safe/ voice mail/ mini-bar/ toiletries/ robes/ hair dryer/ dataport/ ISDN access/ climate control/ in-room movies and other amenities. The luxurious Royal Suite offers a Private Pool. Seasonal Closure Hotel is closed Nov 26, 2006-Jan 10, 2007.
Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Beach
Barber/Beauty Shop
Business Center
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Free Parking
Golf
Hairdryers Available
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Pool
Restaurant
Room Service
Shops/Commercial Services
Fitness Center or Spa
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
Room Information
Guest Rooms
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The facilities offered in each room include two direct-line telephones, a safe, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, video and satellite television, and a variety of deluxe bathroom amenities including hairdryer and full-size bars of soaps.
Standard Rooms
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* Lagoon Side, Direct Sea View: These rooms offer a full ocean view and overlook the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, with spectacular afternoon sunsets. Single/Twin. * Lagoon Side, Partial Sea View: These rooms offer a partial ocean view and overlook the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, with spectacular afternoon sunsets. Single/Twin. * Lagoon Side, Garden View: These rooms overlook the hotel's charming gardens, with spectacular afternoon sunsets. Single/Twin. * Golf Side, Partial Sea View These rooms offer a partial ocean view, with sunrise overlooking the golf course. Single/Twin. * Golf Side, Garden View: These rooms overlook the hotel's charming gardens and main entrance. Single/Twin.
Deluxe Rooms
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The deluxe rooms are larger than the standard rooms, offering an additional lounge area within the room with sofa and armchair. Another plus is the refined, comfortable and appealing decor. The rooms have corona beds, either two twins or one king. * Lagoon Side: These rooms offer a full ocean view and overlook the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. They have a larger bathroom, some with separate shower. * Golf Side: These rooms offer a partial sea view and overlook the golf course. They have a larger bathroom, some with separate shower.
Disabled Rooms
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There are two rooms designed specifically for disabled guests. They feature wider bathroom doors, special handrails in the bathroom, lower beds and lower light switches. These rooms are situated on the golf side of the hotel, with garden views and direct access to the exterior.
Suites
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Amenities and facilities are the same as for the standard rooms but with larger sizes of bathroom toiletries. There are two small, decorated pots and one large one containing fresh flowers, and a complimentary box of confectionery and chocolate is provided in each suite.
Standard Suites
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* Lagoon Side, Garden View These suites are situated on the ground floor, overlooking the hotel's beautiful gardens. They have a bedroom with separate lounge and dining area, a bathroom with bath tub, and an additional guest bathroom with shower. They also offer a balcony.
Deluxe Suites
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* Garden or Direct Sea View These suites are located on the higher floors of the hotel, some with a full ocean view, others overlooking the hotel's beautiful gardens. All are equipped with balconies. They have a bedroom with a very large, separate lounge and dining area, a bathroom with bath tub, and a separate guest bathroom. Two of the suites have the ability to interconnect with an additional bedroom. Flower arrangements are also provided.
Royal 2 Bedroom Suite
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* Royal Suite The Royal Suite is the hotel's largest suite with two separate bedrooms, one king and one with two twin beds. Private terrace with full ocean view. Special amenities include bar area, living room with large dining room, dressing room, small private pool and 3 bathrooms including one Jacuzzi, satellite/cable large screen TV, VCR, DVD and CD players. Huge suite is 4,306 sq ft/456 sqm.
Rate Disclaimer
All rates are based upon availability and may change without notice.
Miscellaneous Information
Euro is the native currency.
Check in time is 2:00 pm
Check out time is 12:00 pm
Opened in 1988
Renovated in 2005/2006
141 rooms.
0 suites.
6 floors.
Directions
* Leave the airport and drive for approximately three kilometres until you see signs for Faro and Portimao. * Turn left toward Portimao. * This will bring you to the main coast road - EN 125. * Continue for approximately four kilometres until you see signs for Loule and Portimao. * Turn right toward Portimao and continue straight ahead for approximately three kilometres. * You will then see a billboard for Quinta Do Lago on your left and Sao Lourenco church on your right. * Turn right, following the sign to Almancil. * Drive for a further two to three kilometres until you reach Almancil. * When you get to Almancil, you will see a sign for Quinta Do Lago. * Turn left at the second set of traffic lights. * After approximately 500 metres you will come to a fork in the road and see a sign for Quinta Do Lago. * Take the left fork, passing a golf shop on your right. * Carry straight on for another two kilometres until you come to a roundabout. * This is the entrance to Quinta Do Lago. * Continue straight ahead, passing five more roundabouts until you come to the end of Quinta Do Lago. * The beach car park will be in front of you and the hotel is on your right.
Hotel Quinta do Lago is located on the Algarve coast in southern Portugal, in a place where outstanding natural beauty is perfectly complemented by gracious living. Where acres of green, undulating countryside, scented pine forests, flower-bordered lakes and lush vegetation meander down to a golden shore. Some of the best Golf Courses in Europe are only 5 to 20 minutes drive from the hotel. The beach is only 10 minutes walk across the romantic footbridge over the Ria Formosa nature reserve. Seasonal Closure: Effective - 26Nov06 to 11Jan07 - closed for the season
The Faro Airport is fifteen miles away.
Guarantee Policy
All reservations require a credit card guarantee
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 7 days notice prior to the arrival date. From 15th July until 25th August 2006, Cancel more than 14 days notice prior to the arrival date
Restaurant Information
Dining
Guests can enjoy cocktails in the Laguna Bar before dining in one of two superb restaurants - the Ca d'oro serves fine Venetian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere, while the Navegadores offers a varied menu featuring many traditional Portuguese specialities. Only the freshest local produce is used. Light meals are also available at the poolside bar. Room service is available 24 hours per day. For the convenience of our guests, there are non-smoking areas in our restaurants.
Ca d'Oro
A Venetian restaurant with a Mediterranean twist, the Ca d'Oro offers a comprehensive menu that includes a number of classic dishes you are unlikely to find elsewhere in the Algarve. The famous Carpaccio Classico con Salsa Cipriani (thinly sliced raw tenderloin beef with Cipriani sauce) is a notable example. The pastas are all home-made, and many of the ingredients that give Venetian cuisine its distinctive flavor - the finest olive oils, flour, vinegars, Parmesan and seasonings - are all imported from Italy. An excellent wine list includes 22 different Italian wines which are unavailable in Portuguese wine shops, and there are 20 different types of grappa to choose from. The restaurant's intimate atmosphere, with Venetian style decor, is enhanced by resident Brazilian guitarist Percival. Guests can enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the adjoining bar and outdoor terrace, which has glorious views of the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the ocean beyond. Open every day for dinner only. Reservations are recommended
Brisa do Mar Restaurant
Name: Brisa do Mar Restaurant Cuisine: International and Portuguese specialities Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hours: 7:00am to 10:30pm Days open: S M T W TH F S Location: Restaurant located at hotel Dress code: Casual for breakfast and lunch, smart casual for dinner Price range: From Euros 45.00 per person (3 course meal, excl. beverages) Entertainment: Twice weekly buffet evenings with Fado/traditional music Seating capacity: 200 Reservations required: NO Other information: Breakfast is from 7am to 11am/Lunch is from 12:30pm to 3:30pm/Dinner is from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Reservations are recommended during buffet evenings and in July and August.
Bars
* The Laguna Bar, situated near the two restaurants, is the hotel's main bar and offers spectacular views of the Ria Formosa. It is a quiet retreat and a good place to meet and enjoy a sunset cocktail or after-dinner drink. It features a live pianist every night. During the winter is is open all day, but in the summer it only opens in the evening. There is a snack menu available on request. * During the summer, the Pool Bar provides drinks by the pool. Snacks are served at the Pool Terrace.
Meeting Facility
Meeting and Banquet Facilties
Meeting/Banquet Facilties Sao Lourenco Meeting room- Measuring 194 square metres/ this room can host a cocktail party for up to 200 guests/ a dinner dance for 100 guests/ a banquet for 120 guests/ and is suitable for up to 120 people seated classroom style and 200 seated theatre style. Access is available from the exterior as well as through the hotel. Ria Formosa Room- Measuring 97,20 square meters/ the Ria Formosa Room is suitable for small meetings or gatherings and can be used for private cocktail parties or dinner functions. It has a capacity for 80 guests for a cocktail party and 70 guests seated theatre style. Atlantico room- Measuring 58 square metres/ this room can host a reception for up to 40 guests/ and up to 30 people seated classroom style. Possibility of converting some bedrooms into syndicate rooms.
Recreation Information
Spa and Recreation
-Spa Facilities- The new Spa, which was inaugurated in 2004, features the most recent health and beauty therapies within a tranquil and exclusive atmosphere. Apart from 6 massage rooms, the Spa also includes a heated indoor swimming pool with water jets and massage jets, Turkish bath and sauna (male and female), and a gymnasium. From the Spa services we would highlight the different facial treatments, classical and oriental massages, volcanic hot stones massage, reflexology, hydro-massages as well as various Quinta do Lago exclusive programs. Other than those, the Spa also has 1, 3 and 5 days special programmes which combine various specific therapies. Hours are 800am - 800pm. Location- SPA located on site. Fees- Basic facilities are free - fee for some services. Aromatherapy on Site - (fee) Fitness Trainer Available - (fee) Massage on Site - (fee) Pools Heated Indoor/Outdoor Rowing Machine on Site Sauna on Site Stairmaster on Site Weight Equipment Off site- Golf Driving Range - 2 kms (fee) -Sports and Recreation- Sport and Recreation at Hotel - Bicycle Rental - fee for rental - Fitness Center/SPA - free to use facility - Jogging Trails - on hotel property - Massage - fee for service - Playground - Pools Heated - indoor/outdoor - Sauna - Tennis - fee to use Sport and Recreation Near Hotel - Beach - 0.5 kms from hotel - Beach Volleyball - at beach 0.5 kms from hotel - Boating - 0.5 km from hotel - Boat Tours - 10 kms from hotel - Canoeing - 0.5 km from hotel - Casino - 14 kms from hotel - Fishing - 15 kms from hotel - Golf - 0.5 kms from hotel - Golf Driving Range - 1 kms from hotel - Horseback Riding - 2 kms from hotel - Jet Skiing - 0.5 km from hotel - Parasailing - 0.5 km from hotel - Racquetball - 16 kms from hotel - Rock Climbing - Scuba Diving - 16 kms from hotel - Snorkeling - Water Skiing - 0.5 km from hotel - Windsurfing - 0.5 km from hotel - There are 6 golf courses within 15 minutes drive from the hotel.
& Things To Do
* Portugal's leading golf courses are to be found in the Algarve, including nine within easy access of the hotel, and are of world-championship standard. They provide an exhilarating experience for both the seasoned golfer and the occasional player. Conditions are ideal for golf all year. * Miles of superb, golden, sandy beaches are a sunbather's paradise. Every kind of watersport is available, including excellent sailing, with remote coves to drop anchor and relax in, marinas such as Vilamoura and picturesque fishing villages. Hire a dinghy or charter a yacht and experience the excitement of sailing the Atlantic. Deep sea fishing is also on offer for those who want to wrestle with swordfish, ray, tuna, shark or snapper. Waterskiing, windsurfing and scuba diving are also available. * Horseriding is one of the more exhilarating ways to explore the countryside, from the luxuriant pine woods to almond groves and soft sands. There are dozens of good stables stocked with Anglo-Arab Lusitano horses. * For tennis fans there are tennis courts located throughout the Algarve, with several specialized centers such as the David Lloyd Tennis Center near the hotel. * Enjoy a boat trip along the coast, with a barbecue lunch on a secluded beach. * Visit a local market to choose from traditionally made handicrafts such as grass-matting baskets and rugs, beautiful handpainted pottery and tiles, beaten copperware and intricate lace. * Visit Faro with its lovely cafes, smart shops, cobblestoned streets and grand houses with wrought-iron balconies. In the Cidade Velha (Old Town) you can browse around the 13th century cathedral and bishop's palace. * Take a day trip to Cabo de Sao Vincente - the southwesternmost point of Europe - with its famous lighthouse and dramatice views of sea and cliffs. Nelson defeated the French off this cape in 1797. * The old Moorish capital of Silves is well worth visiting for its sandstone castle and battlements standing proudly against a backdrop of rugged hills. * Monchique - a quaint, Roman spa town with picturesque 17th century architecture, set high in the hills. The summit of Monchique offers superb views towards the coast.
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Though overshadowed by its more popular neighbor to the east, Portugal remains one of Europe's unspoilt gems. This land of traditional villages and vibrant cities has a countryside strewn with historical treasures and a wide assortment of World Heritagesites - natural and cultural wonders that offer a window into this once great seafaring nation.
Lively cities Portugal's lively capital, Lisbon, and its northern sibling, Porto, are magical places for the wanderer, with picturesque neighborhoods, broad plazas and old-fashioned trams still rattling
through the streets. Both cities have their share of enticing urban life, with eclectic restaurants, colorful boutiques, bohemian cafes and stylish nightclubs that make good use of the waterside setting. Smaller towns offer their own enchantment, with well-preserved medieval quarters that invite exploring in towns like Évora, Coimbra, Guimarães and Braga .
Scenic countryside Outside the cities, travelers can enjoy Portugal's warm sunny weather exploring centuries-old vineyards, visiting stone villages in the mountains or soaking up rays on the magnificent southern shoreline. Dramatic scenery lies all along the coast from windswept cliffs with edge-of-the-world views to wild dune-covered beaches.
More than just a static backdrop, the scenery sets the stage for outdoor adventure. Hiking, surfing, windsurfing, horse-riding, big game fishing, kayaking, diving, golfing and mountain biking are a few ways to spend a sun-drenched afternoon.
Portuguese culture Those seeking a different slice of Portuguese culture can join in the revelry at a traditional festival, discover the melancholic music of fado (Portugal's answer to the Blues), sample the great fruits of the sea or go port wine tasting.
Perhaps best of all, visitors can stay overnight in some beautiful settings, from converted medieval monasteries to sprawling manor houses, elegant beach resorts to urban townhouses set in the heart of a historic neighborhood.
Geography Portugal occupies the southwest part of the Iberian Peninsula and shares borders in the north and the east with Spain, while to the south and west lies the Atlantic Ocean. The country is divided into various provinces, including the Atlantic islands of Madeira and the Azores; the latter lying some 1,220km (760 miles) due west of Lisbon. The Douro, Guadiana and Tejo (Tagus) rivers flow across the border from Spain. North Portugal is mountainous, the highest part being the Serra da Estrela, a popular area for skiing. The vast plains of the Alentejo region stretch south of Lisbon. A range of mountains divides the Alentejo from the Algarve, which runs along the south coast, and is one of the most popular resort areas with wide sandy beaches and attractive bays.
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