Dona Filipa Hotel, Algarve

At 20 square-metres, this room comes with twin or double beds, a bathroom and a balcony with choice of two views. The Land-View rooms overlook the hotel garden or Vale do Lobo villas, whilst the Golf-Sea rooms offer views across the Vale do Lobo Golf Corse and the Atlantic Ocean. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, 42” flat-screen TV, slippers and robe, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 2 adults and 1 child.

The 35-square-metre Premium Rooms feature twin or double beds, a bathroom with separate bathtub and shower and a balcony with land or sea views. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, 42” flat-screen TV, slippers and robe, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 2 adults and 1 child.

These rooms are 55 square-metres and feature a bedroom with twin beds or a king-size bed, two marble bathrooms and a living area. Outside is a balcony overlooking the golf course and ocean. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, 42” flat-screen TV, slippers and robe, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 2 adults and 2 children.

The Atlantic Suites are a spacious 60 square-metres and feature ocean views from a generous balcony. Inside, the suites are open-plan with a king-size bed, marble bathroom with walk-in raindrop shower and large double-ended bath, and a living area. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, x2 42” flat-screen TVs, slippers and robe, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 2 adults and 1 child.

The Ocean Suites are a spacious 65 square-metres and feature ocean views from a generous balcony. Inside, the suites are open-plan with a king-size bed, marble bathroom with walk-in raindrop shower and large double-ended bath, and a living area. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, x2 42” flat-screen TVs, slippers and robe, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 2 adults and 2 children.

The Premium Suites are 100 square-metres and boast a large separate living room, a bedroom with king-size bed and a large marble bathroom with walk-in raindrop shower and separate bathtub. The balcony overlooks the golf course and sea. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, x2 42” flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machine, slippers and robe, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 4 adults and 2 children.

This suite is also 100 square-metres and boasts a bedroom with king-size bed; a living room with a Murphy double bed; and a marble bathroom with heated floor, double-ended oval bath and large walk-in raindrop shower. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, x3 42” flat-screen TVs, slippers and robe, Nespresso machine, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 4 adults and 2 children.

This exclusive suite is 15- square-metres of pure luxury. Boasting two king-size bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms; a living room with a Murphy double bed; a walk-in wardrobe, and a balcony with golf course and sea views. Amenities include: complimentary WiFi, air-conditioning, x3 42” flat-screen TVs, slippers and robe, Nespresso machine, minibar and turndown service.

Accommodates: 4 adults and 2 children.

The hotel’s main restaurant, Kamal, has delicious buffets throughout the day, as well as striking à la carte dishes. Enjoy dining on the terrace, by the pool or overlooking the sea. For fine dining, head to Dom Duarte Restaurant, which offers a superb mix of international and Portuguese cuisine. There is also a pool bar and Duques Lounge Bar, ideal for a cocktail or five.

The Kangaroo Club at Dona Filipa Hotel is a fun club for children aged 3-12, with activities including play-doh sculpturing and painting and excursions and sports lessons for the older children. Alternatively, your little ones can play with toys or watch movies.

Dona Filipa Hotel’s outdoor heated pool (heated all year round) is bliss – take a refreshing dip whilst gazing out at the Atlantic Ocean or relax on a sun-lounger with a book and a drink from the pool bar. What’s more, the hotel has a private beach club on the Vale do Lobo Beach just 200 metres away. Here, guests have courtesy sunbeds, parasols and beach towels, as well as an exclusive beverage and snack service.

Set in the beautiful Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, San Lorenzo is surrounded by a thick pine forest, with lakes and lagoons and many holes directly on the coast. One ranked as the second best course in Europe, the 18-hole, par 72 course sits alongside the Atlantic Ocean and was designed by American architect Joseph Lee. There are many highlights, including the 18th hole, a brilliant risk-reward hole, where you have to avoid the water that runs up the left side before trying to land your shot on the island green – an incredible finish.

This beautiful course is lined with trees and boasts gently undulating fairways, well-manicured greens and well-placed hazards. On the fringes of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the course has two layouts – “Pines and Olives” and “Corks”. The two nines are vastly different in character; the outward half winds through the lovely pine trees, traversing the sandy turf of the coastline, whilst the closing stretch is distinctly more undulating, and is punctuated with a number of challenging water hazards.