All 180 rooms are equipped withAir conditioning/heating (under floor heating in Main Building), interactive TV system,WiFi internet access, minibar, safe, hairdryer, heated towel rack, pillow menu, terrace/balcony furniture.
There are 3 main areas. The Residence is adults-only, the Oasis Parc which is best for families and the main building.
Deluxe Room
All have a split-level living (with sofa bed and sleeping area with hardwood floors and are elegantly decorated. Spacious bathrooms with double sinks (either bathtub or rain shower room) and a mosaic of Portuguese tiles, all rooms face the Ocean side with views over the landscaped gardens.
40 m2
Sleeps up to 3 adults or children.
Interconnecting Deluxe Rooms
2 Deluxe rooms each with a split-level living (with sofa bed) and sleeping area with hardwood floors and are elegantly decorated. Spacious bathrooms with double sinks (either bathtub or rain shower room) and a mosaic of Portuguese tiles, all rooms face the Ocean side with views over the landscaped gardens.
40 m2 + 40m2
Sleeps up to 6 adults or children.
Oasis Suites Premium
These one-bedroom open plan suites are located on the ground floor with garden views. Each has a beautíful walk-in wardrobes leading to a luxurious bathroom with freestanding bath, separate walk-in rain-shower.
80 m2
Sleeps up to 2 adults and 1 child (up to 12 years)
Oasis Family Suites
Sumptuously furnished suites with a spacious living and sleeping area (large double bed) in an open plan layout, plus a separate twin bedroom, as well as a shower/bathroom. The lower floor suites have garden views, whilst the upper floor suites feature a 40m2 private rooftop terrace with rain shower, daybeds and spectacular views.
80m2
Sleeps up to 4 adults or children.
Dining at the Vila Vita Parc
Bela Vita:Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serving buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner. Guests on half board can eat in this restaurant.
Adega: Open for lunch and dinner
This traditional restaurant is an à la carte Portuguese restaurant offering tapas and specialities from the grill. Reservations are required.
Guests on half board can eat in this restaurant.
Ocean: Open for dinner
An adults only gourmet restaurant serving à la carte cuisine. This fantastic restaurant has been awarded two Michelin Stars. Reservations are required, and a jacket and long trousers must be worn.
Atlantico: Open for breakfast for adults only and dinner
An à la carte Mediterranean fine dining restaurant. Reservations are required, and a jacket and long trousers must be worn.
The Whale: Open for lunch and dinner.
This Italian Trattoria is a great family restaurant. Reservations are required.
Guests on half board can eat in this restaurant.
Aladin Grill: Open for dinner
An à la carte fine dining grill room with show kitchen, serving the finest meat and fish specialities. Reservations are required, and a jacket and long trousers must be worn.
Arte Nautica: Open for lunch and dinner
This beach restaurant serves a selection of grilled fresh fish, meat, salads and snacks.
Guests on half board can receive a credit towards meals in this restaurant.
Deutscher Biergarten: Open for dinner
Located in the nearby village of Porches, serving traditional German specialities. A complimentary shuttle bus is available for guests.
Guests on half board can receive a credit towards meals in this restaurant.
Some restaurants are closed seasonally.
Babysitting:
Yes, €17per hour up to midnight, thereafter €20 per hour, book 24 hours ahead. Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance and is subject to availability.
Creche
6 months-3 yrs. Open 10am-6pm 5 days a week all year and 7 days in main school holidays) Staff ratio 1:4 Large air conditioned playroom, separate room for sleeping. Parents can provide their own babyfood or order from a special creche menu.
Full day (10am-6pm.) €84.50 Half a day (10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm) €56 Per hour €17.50 Nappy changing service: €2 per child per half day.
Pre-booking essential as ratios are strictly adhered to.
Children’s' Club:
4-11 yrs. Open 10am - 6pm open 5 days all year and 7 days during main school holidays). Most activities free of charge, some charged locally.
Weekly activity programme to include sports in the hotel grounds, arts and crafts etc. There is a large activity/playroom next to an adventure playground.
Lunch and dinner are served in the club or at the Whale restaurant.
Teenagers
Activities for Teenagers (12 years and older) - some at an extra charge are arranged in summer holidays such as:
Daytrip to the water park ‘Slide & Splash’, adventure tour in a Jeep, afternoon at the beach, surfing lessons, soccer, volleyball, table tennis
Baby/toddler equipment:
Highchairs, bottlewarmers, sterilizers, kettles and potties available on request.
Beach:
Gently shelving with golden sand perfect for children: the hotel has its own lovely sandy cove (steepsteps down) and there is also access (shuttle service in summertime) to a nearby beautiful beach.
Useful:
FREE WiFI throughout!
Shop:
Hotel shop sells nappies and some baby food.
The area...
Guests at the Vila Vita will receive the 'Algarve 10 + 1 Authentic Experiences' guide, a beautifully designed fold-out map with suggestions of things to do to enjoy the Algarve such as:
- Sagres:bird watching, the wild beaches of the Vicentine coast and cycling along the Algarvian Way
- Aljezur:the winery museum in Odeceixe, the Muslim fortress of Ribat de Arrifana and donkey treks along the coast
- Monchique:pottery workshops, picnics in the Pisoes Ravine and spa treatments in Caldas de Monchique
- Silves:the castle and gothic cathedral, the museum of archaeology and the Neolithic tombs at Vale Fuzeiros
- Alte:the Seven Fountains footpath in Querenca, the flora of Rocha da Pena and the wooden toy workshop of Da Torre
- Faro:the municipal museum, the stork nests at Arco de Vila and the cobbled streets of Salir
- Ria Formosa:boat trips to the barrier islands, underwater photography courses and watching traditional salt panning in the estuary
- Tavira:the costume museum in Sao Bras, cultural tours of Tavira and the natural waterfall at Pego do Inferno
- Guadiana:river trips, the historic mine at Cova dos Mouros and historic tours of Alcoutim
- Maritime Trips:charter Vila Vita Parc’s private yacht, book a champagne sunset cruise and go deep-sea fishing or diving
- Herdade dos Grous:wine tasting, cookery courses or horse-driven carriage rides around the estate
What will the weather be like...
The Algarve on Portugal’s southern coast is blessed with sunshine all year.
May – September offers the best sunshine, warm and sunny with an average of 11 hours sunshine a day and virtually no rainfall, average temperatures ranging between 23 – 30 C, although the sea breeze usually makes it pleasant in the hottest months.
The Algarve is a year round destination and winters are mild and perfect for families if you just want to relax and be warmer than in the UK. Daily temps are 15-18'C, perfect for golf or tennis. You would expect rain on some days between November - March.