The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Vilamoura

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Vilamoura

If it's your first trip to Vilamoura, Portugal for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Vilamoura. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Vilamoura. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Vilamoura for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Vilamoura beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Vilamoura for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Vila Gale Ampalius

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Alameda Praia da Marina 408 Vilamoura 8125 Portuga, Vila Gale Ampalius has great rooms from $250 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


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Hotel Apartmento do Golfe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $98 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hotel Apartmento do Golfe which has nice rooms starting at $98. Offering an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Alto do Golfe, 2974. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 km from the city center. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $316 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vilamoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $316. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Av Dos Descobrimentos, 0. You'll also find a bar, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.7 km from the center of town. Don't forget to spend some time at the terrific pool bar where you can unwind and relax.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $473 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $473, Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection, at Praia Da Falesia, Apartado 811 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, golf, and a game room. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $432 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Vilamoura
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $432 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Apartado 65. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $364 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve By IHG is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $364, and it's located at Rua Do Oceano Atlantico. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $290 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Vilamoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $290. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Rua da Torre d Agua Lote 4.11.1B. Only 1.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a fitness center, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this convenient hotel. The water slides are especially fun!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $279 (before taxes). It's located at Rua do Brasil, Lote 4.11.1 and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.4 km from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Vilamoura Garden Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at Rua de França, Lote 3,5,11, Vilamoura Garden Hotel has great rooms from $145 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Vilamoura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Pestana Vila Sol, Premium Golf & SPA Resort which has nice rooms starting at $208. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 509679277, Morgadinhos. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, parking, hiking, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 2 km from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Vilamoura?

Vilamoura Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$241

After analyzing 22 first time trip hotels in Vilamoura, Portugal, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $241. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Vilamoura.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $337
  • 4-star hotels: $213
  • 3-star hotels: $161


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