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Encosta do Lago

Property class: 4
Family-friendly resort with spa, near Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Encosta do Lago puts you within a 15-minute drive of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Vale do Lobo Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in Swedish massages, aromatherapy, or reflexology, and Mediterranean cuisine is served at Tucanos, which is open for lunch and dinner. There's an outdoor pool and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences include washers/dryers and refrigerators.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (1 double and 4 twin bed)

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 119 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (1 double and 4 twin bed)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (1 double and 4 twin bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 150 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a computer, and a chair.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Ayrton Senna da Silva, Quinta do Lago, Loulé, Algarve, 8135-866

What's nearby

  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • THE CAMPUS - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Quinta do Lago North - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Praia do Ancão - 18 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Falesia Beach - 30 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 29 min drive
  • Loule Station - 22 min drive
  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 30 min drive
  • Faro Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the shack - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bold Octopus - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Maria's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪2 Passos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casa do Lago - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Encosta do Lago

  • Encosta do Lago puts you within a 15-minute drive of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Vale do Lobo Beach. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in Swedish massages, aromatherapy, or reflexology, and Mediterranean cuisine is served at Tucanos, which is open for lunch and dinner. There's an outdoor pool and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences include washers/dryers and refrigerators.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2007
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Health club
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washer and dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Dining

Tucanos - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 28408/AL

Also known as

Encosta Lago Resort Almancil
Encosta Lago Almancil
Encosta Lago Hotel
Encosta Lago Hotel Almancil
Encosta Do Lago Portugal/Algarve - Almancil
Encosta do Lago Loulé
Encosta do Lago Resort
Encosta do Lago Resort Loulé

Frequently asked questions

Does Encosta do Lago offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Encosta do Lago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Encosta do Lago?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Encosta do Lago?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total.

Is parking offered on site at Encosta do Lago?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Encosta do Lago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Encosta do Lago?

No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Encosta do Lago and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Encosta do Lago also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Encosta do Lago?

Yes, Tucanos offers alfresco dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and pool views.

Does Encosta do Lago have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes an espresso maker, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

Does Encosta do Lago have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Encosta do Lago like?

Encosta do Lago is a short 1-minute walk from Ria Formosa Natural Park and 8 minutes' walk from THE CAMPUS.

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