Domes’ Greek hotels have long topped our favourites list when it comes to stylish, family-friendly resorts, so we were pretty excited to hear they planned to venture to Portugal, especially as it’s an easy hop for a warm Spring or Autumn short break, as well as longer summer holiday.
They’ve pulled out the big guns acquiring a palatial, landmark, property right next to the cosmopolitan marina at Vilamoura, which happens to be the only hotel with direct access to the stunning, long sandy beach at Praia de Falesia too.
As we’d expect from parent company, Domes Resorts, their newly acquired Algarve property will combine all the touches we’ve come to love about their Greek properties including stylish interiors, a Montessori-inspired creche, eco-themed kids clubs, well-planned play areas and a handy list of pre-bookable nursery kit. Added to this there are the usual combination of sophisticated dining and casual family friendly eateries including their innovative street food trucks.
Daily breakfasts and dinners at the stylish Gustatio restaurant are included with all BFB bookings for rooms and suites and are available as an upgrade with self-catering Residence bookings. Meals at Neo-Geek seafood at ‘Topos’ or Mediterranean Desgustation menus at the Makis Lake side bistro – best saved for a babysitting night! - can be taken at a supplement. Families opting for 2-bedroom suite options will find upgraded options included on selected nights. There’s also a funky ‘Raw Gastro Bar offering cocktails and sushi and a casual pergola shaded pool bar for all day dining. In general, the highly rated dining at the hotel has few venturing further a field to eat out, but with Vilamoura’s many marina eateries only a short, stroller-friendly, boardwalk stroll away, a lunch, dinner or drinks elsewhere is easy to do even with mini guests in tow.
Similarly, whilst the lovely long sandy beach is an easy, pushchair-friendly few minutes walk away, the unique sand-fringed lagoon swimming pool, or heated main pool and pretty lake-side setting, make it tempting to stay put most days. Whilst the spa, complimentary pedalos, lake kayaks and multi-sports pitch, means there’s plenty to keep grown-ups occupied whilst junior guests enjoy the complimentary kids club (creche fees apply for under 2s).
Accommodation Overview
Domes Lakes Algarve offers a range of accommodation from hotel rooms and suites with complimentary half-board to 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with full self-catering facilities and optional add-on breakfasts or half board.
Tropical Family Retreat are all 64m2 in size and comprise two bedrooms, one with a king-sized double bed (twin on request) and the other with twin beds, each with space for a cot and/or toddler bed, and two bathrooms with separate bath and shower. Each suite has a large private balcony which offers a beautiful view of the Resort's beautifully landscaped gardens. All suites come with ‘Haute Living’ upgrade. This includes 24hr access to a ‘Haute Living’ lounge offering complimentary snacks and branded drinks (all kinds), daily breakfasts & 3-course evening meals in the Gustatio Restaurant with a once weekly pre-bookable 3-course dinner in one of the resort’s a la carte restaurants. Guests may choose to upgrade to other restaurants within the resort on additional nights using a €20 per adults/ €10 per child credit. Pre-booking essential.
Haute Living guests upgrading to full board at €35 per adult/€15 per child (2-12yrs) per day may benefit from complimentary daily ‘Dine Around’ use of all restaurants subject to pre-booking. To check availability/prices or book this suite type click here.
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