Portugal ∙ Algarve ∙ Praia da Luz

Vila Valverde Design & Country *****
Tour operator category

FAO111
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Highlights

  • 5-star design hotel in a restored 19th-century country estate.
  • Located on an approx. 5 ha estate on the outskirts of Praia da Luz.
  • Heatable indoor pool measuring 15 m x 7 m and 10 m x 10 m outdoor pool.
  • Sustainable hotel operations with Green Key certification.
  • Accommodation suitable for guests aged 10 and over.

Location

Wonderfully quiet on the outskirts of Praia da Luz, with a view of the bay, the property overlooks approx. 5 hectares of land with mature trees, orange groves, organic vegetable farming, an on-site spring and a small pond, as well as extensive lawns. The center is approx. 1.2 km away and the beach is around 1.3 km away. Lagos is approx. 5 km away and Faro Airport is approx. 87 km away.
Illuminated pool and loungers overlooking hills and blue sky at a vacation resort.
Pool with wooden deck overlooking green fields and hills on a sunny day.
Sandy beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas under a blue sky at a vacation spot.
A country road leads to a white hotel building surrounded by trees and hills.
Two lounge chairs on a covered patio overlooking green hills.
Modern hotel with illuminated entrance and large lawn in evening light.
Flat hotel building with stone wall in front of a large, well-kept lawn under a clear blue sky.
Green lawn with a large tree in the foreground and a white hotel building in the background at sunset.

Facilities

Modern pool with waterfall and view of green landscape at sunset.
Illuminated pool with chaise lounges and rural landscape in the background at dusk.
Modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, stone wall, and cozy seating areas.
Cozy wine cellar with wooden furniture, wine racks, and long tables, perfect for tastings.
Bright, modern restaurant with velvet chairs, table settings, and green plants.
Modern hotel lounge area with seating groups, fireplace, and large windows.
Modern hotel interior with bright walls, glass ceiling, and elegant furnishings.
Large terrace with lounge chairs under umbrellas overlooking green landscape and water.
This 19th-century former country estate, under German-Portuguese management, has been completely restored and converted into a small 5-star design hotel with 15 rooms. Amenities include a reception (staffed daily from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.), a large panoramic viewing terrace, breakfast room, wine cellar, a small meeting room, lounge/TV room, and a 10m x 10m outdoor swimming pool. You can find relaxation and balance in the heated 15m x 7m indoor pool and the small wellness center with sauna. Sun loungers with cushions and parasols are included at the pool.

Accommodation

Double room

The double rooms are individually designed and feature first-class living comfort in a modern design. Amenities include bath or shower/WC (including bathrobe and hairdryer), air conditioning, underfloor heating, satellite TV, telephone, safe, minibar (for a fee), Wi-Fi (included), and balcony or terrace. Note: Some rooms have open-plan bathrooms, without a door and with a panoramic glass wall facing the sleeping area.
(Additionally bookable under FAOB02 as Double room garden side (DG).)

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden beam ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling curtains.
Elegant hotel room with a large bed, seating area, and warm yellow curtains.
Modern hotel room with canopy bed, wooden ceiling, and stylish bar in the background.
Modern hotel room with canopy bed, desk, green wall, and sunlight through the window.
Elegant hotel room with canopy bed, open ceiling, and stylish lounge area.

Double room Superior

The Double room Superior has the same facilities as the double rooms, but features a separate shower and bathtub as well as a terrace.
(Additionally bookable under FAOB02 as Superior type A (DAS).)

Double room Deluxe

The Double room Deluxe is equipped like the Double room Superior, is located on the 2nd floor, and is somewhat more spacious with a size of 55sqm.

Meals

B&B/HB

Breakfast à la carte. With half board, dinner is additionally served buffet-style or as a set menu (depending on occupancy).
From winter 24/25, dinner will be served exclusively as a set menu.

White plate with creamy risotto garnished with green leaves on a dark surface.

Sports for a fee

Special programs for golf, tennis, cycling, horse riding, sailing, and diving can be organized upon request.

Wellness

Small wellness center with indoor pool, sauna, and cold water plunge pool. Massages and physiotherapy for a fee.
Sauna area with wooden front and adjacent pool with marble tiles and rose petals.
Modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and set table at a hotel.
A modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and large window overlooking the outdoors.
Cozy spa area with bathtub, candles, and sauna illuminated by warm light.
Cozy treatment room with massage table, warm lighting, and relaxing atmosphere.
A warmly lit spa area with a whirlpool, candles, and decorative plants in a hotel.
A luxurious indoor heated pool with warm lighting and lounge seating areas.
Indoor hotel pool with calm blue water and comfortable lounge chairs on the side.

Hotel service

Parking (subject to availability, free of charge).
Baby cot (on request, subject to availability, free of charge).
Wi-Fi (included in public hotel areas and rooms).
Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit card

Mastercard and Visa.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to help you make informed decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards include social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is bookable for guests aged 10 and over.
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No dogs allowed!
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The hotel offers one disabled-friendly room for guests with a handicap upon request.
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Check-in: from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Check-out: until 12 p.m.
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The hotel was awarded the Green Key certificate on June 3, 2019. The Green Key program is an international award that promotes sustainable tourism by recognizing facilities that apply social and environmental practices, addressing them and placing value on sustainable and environmental management. The Vila Valverde Design & Country Hotel supports these practices and promotes environmental education with its staff and guests.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
VILA VALVERDE DESIGN & COUNTRY
ESTRADA DA PRAIA DA LUZ
VALVERDE
8600-209 LAGOS
PORTUGAL
TELEPHONE: 00351-282-790790
FAX: 00351-282-790799
E-MAIL: INFO@VILAVALVERDE. COM
In the "Design + Style" catalog on page 86.

Seasonal information

The hotel is closed in winter from 13.12.25-12.1.26.
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Additionally bookable under FAOB02.

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arrival by car

Directions from Faro Airport (FAO):
From Faro Airport, follow the signs for N125/Portimão/A22. Take the A22 motorway towards Portimão/Lagos and take the exit for Lagos/Vila do Bispo. Follow the exit until you reach the roundabout. Turn right here towards Vila do Bispo/Sagres (you are now on the N125).
Take the first exit to Luz on the left. After approx. 2 km, you will find the Design Landhotel Vila Valverde on the right-hand side.
Please find the rental car terms and conditions on our homepage: http://www.Mietwagenbedingungen.de
PLEASE NOTE THAT MOTORWAY TOLLS IN THE ALGARVE MUST NOW ALSO BE PAID FOR RENTAL CARS AND ARE SETTLED VIA A TOLL COLLECTOR DEVICE WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE CAR. PLEASE INFORM YOURSELF IN ADVANCE.

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:28