Vila Luz

What a lovely stay we had at Vila Luz. As it was the first time we visited Algarve this place is so nice. Breakfast is just extraordinary, with fresh fruits, cakes/pancakes (it changes daily), croissants, eggs/bacon,.. and good coffee. Our room (studio ground floor overlooking swimming pool and own big terrace with stretchers in front) was very well decorated and totally new, with a fully fletch kitchen and a very good bed and badroom, enough storage for clotes as well. Regarding the area we will definitely go back as well, because we love the quietness of the place, I can imagine that more to the east it becomes more packed and built, here not. The manager of the hotel is very helpful for ideas to visit and when (regarding the weather), on hikes at the costa vicentina, so lovely ! We were there with our own car and this is definitely what you need to go to the surroundings, because Luz is small, but Lagos is only 7km away.

Good choice of breakfast, lovely fruit. Staff a bit slow to clear tables but happy to do once requested. Pool cold but got used to it. Top pool smaller and warmer. Room view outstanding. Housekeeping was excellent on a daily basis with cheerful staff. Maintenance extremely efficient when required. WiFi amazing, available everywhere and no password. Staff always obliging when asked. Walk in and out to town was basically flat, lots of hikers. Could not fault this hotel, came for rest and relaxation, definitely a good choice. Only has 31 rooms so very quiet, no towels on sunbeds! We had 3 aspects from our room with a lovely sunny balcony in the morning. Only used the fridge and the kettle in the kitchenette but very well stocked if you wanted to cook. A true gem in Luz. Would definitely return. Shower was like standing under Niagra Falls!

Really good location in the nice village of Luz. Good beach walking distance, goed restaurants in the neighborhood. Breakfast was really good, fresh. Free pool table and and bar where we had our last drinks before going to bed. The room is spacious we had privacy with our kids there. Good cleaning every day, we have cooked a few evenings and have had our diner at the balcony with a lovely views of the swimming pool and the ocean. In the surroundings a lot to see. Lagos is nice, Sagres with a beautiful sunset and and a surfing seen, Benagil where you can kano in between the see-caves. Shortly we had an wonderful holiday

Absolutely beautiful property perched on a hill overlooking the ocean. All rooms have a patio or balcony. Ours had a view of the ocean. Staff are delightful and very helpful. Breakfast was delicious and you can eat either inside or outside by the pool. It’s about 10-15 minute walk to the beach but if you’re adventurous (and fit) you can walk down the rocks and swim off the rocky shore 2 minutes from the beach. There are places closer to the beach but they did not look as nice. Tip- if you like to hike there’s a great trail on the west side of the beach that takes you up to the obelisk on top of the cliff. Best in the early morning when it’s not too hot. Fantastic views. Because of the angle and the way the sun rises over the cliff , if you’re quick (and an early riser) you can get to see the sun rise three times- once close to hotel, another on the beach and another on top of the trail by the obelisk.

- Really friendly staff who were very helpful with suggestions for our stay. - Varied breakfast - they even provided non-dairy substitutes every morning for breakfast. - Very clean, spacious apartment with a large terrace directly onto the pool area - basically had our own sun loungers every day outside the apartment. - Pool was almost always quiet, sometimes we had it to ourselves. - Communal terrace area allowed us to do yoga with the sunrise. - Quiet location but still walking distance along the coast to the town. - Allowed a late check-out, to stay around the pool and use showers for our last day as we had a late flight.