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Ria Park Garden Hotel

Urbanizacao Vale do Garrao, Vale do Garrao, Loule 8135-170 Portugal
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Ria Park Garden Hotel - Algarve A relaxing hotel set in decorative gardens within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. In the peaceful atmosphere of its secluded location, it plans to offer good quality accommodation that suits a wide range of holiday makers. The hotel is just 20 minutes away from Faro International Airport situated in Vale do Lobo and 800 meters from a beautiful sandy beach, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, on the south coast of Portugal. Ria Park Garden Hotel is set among pine trees in the Ria Formosa Natural Park near Quinta do Lago, is ideally placed to take advantage of some of the best beaches and golf courses the Algarve has to offer. The Algarve, with its pleasant climate, is a perfect place for leisure and sports enthusiasts. Golf is particularly high on the list of things to do, and there are numerous golf courses to test even the most ardent player. At the hotel, of course, there are reduced green-fees at most of the vicinity golf courses, available only for our guests. Horse riding facilities are within four kilometers of the hotel, and numerous water sports activities and deep-sea fishing are within ten kilometers. The nearest town, with Roman remains, shops, entertainment and a casino, is Vilamoura, just 12 kilometers away. Estoi (20 kilometers) also has Roman ruins.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Tennis court
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Wifi
Hot bath
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Poolside bar
Shuttle bus service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Dry cleaning
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Air conditioning
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Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
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leigh757 wrote a review Aug 2023
Watford, United Kingdom5 contributions1 helpful vote
This is a lovely hotel with one very big drawback. To start with all the positives; my (garden) room was lovely, spacious and clean. Breakfast was excellent, staff were kind and helpful, and the pool was lovely. On the basis of all that I would happily give it 5 stars. The very big downside, however, was parking or the near total lack of it. The hotel has no car park - astonishing for a hotel of this quality - and it was a nightmare trying to find somewhere to park my hire car during the 10 days of my stay. Even worse the very narrow driveway around the hotel was so full of cars that there were often only mms on each side of my car as I inched my way in and out. Surely for a hotel of this quality they must be able to do better. If not, they need to warn their guests in advance of the parking problem and offer them some advice on where they can park.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Palomino922 wrote a review May 2023
Virginia Beach, Virginia1066 contributions334 helpful votes
Oh my gosh! This is a beautiful hotel and resort within walking distance to the beach. The grounds are immaculate. You could tell the staff both inside the hotel and outside were very proud of their responsibilities. The pool area is gorgeous with a waterfall and plenty of lounges. The beach is about .3km (1/4 mile) down the road. There is supposedly a shuttle available until 7:00pm. We walked easily to the beach---selected an outdoor dining restaurant (there are several) and ordered a bottle of wine to enjoy while enjoying the scenery. The food selections looked wonderful though. Breakfast at the hotel was beautiful.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dylan T wrote a review Sept 2022
68 contributions9 helpful votes
Hotel clearly promotes itself as a tranquil getaway. Their own copy says ‘Ideal choice for tranquillity and a relaxing break’ and as a ‘world of tranquillity’ ‘set in a quiet location’ that ‘offers a unique location to enjoy your vacations in absolute tranquillity.' However while the first part of our stay was quite tranquil, the second half was ruined as they held a large gathering of international running teams without notifying other patrons. I was amongst other disgruntled customers who could now no longer use the pool or even sit out on their balcony without the noise of large groups carrying portable speakers and parting by the pool, group bombing into the pool for their selfies, wrestling, screaming and yelling across the gardens to eachother - anything but tranquil. I complained but was told guests were 'free to party'. The problem with this hotel is that it's in quite an isolated location, and the restaurant isn't great, so you really are compromising in order to get the tranquility. If you don't have that, then you may as well go somewhere else where you at least will have better access to other attractions, you know what to expect from what they promise and where you'll probably get much better value for money.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Rodalita B wrote a review Sept 2022
Francisco I. Madero Municipality, Mexico220 contributions28 helpful votes
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Algarve A relaxing hotel set in decoration.gardens with the Ria Firmosa Natural Park in the peaceful atmosphere of its secluded location, it plans offer good quality accomodations that suite a wide range of holiday makers. The hotel is just 20 minutes away from Faro International Airport situatedin vale do lobo and 800 mters from a beautiful Sandy beach.over looking the AtlanticOcean.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: For me, if I travel first do the inquirements or to complete the documents fir travel, like the...
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Faith5423 wrote a review Aug 2022
London, United Kingdom26 contributions58 helpful votes
We arrived late to the hotel (which we had advised) circa 10pm and were taken to our room which wasn’t in the hotel but in a separate building like a house down the road. The extra bed booked wasn’t in the room so we had to ask the porter for that and it took a good 45 mins. The mini bar was empty except for 3 small bottles of water and the phone didn’t work so we couldn’t order room service. I couldn’t leave 2 children to visit reception as it was so far from the main building so we went to bed only to be woken half an hour later by someone knocking to see if we wanted room service…!! Now nearly 11.30pm the answer was a firm no. The room was very clean but soulless, the bed was VERY hard. The room we had was in the ground floor so had zero view. Such a shame as we might have returned but have now moved our booking to another hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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ana_and_pedro wrote a review Jul 2022
London, United Kingdom272 contributions162 helpful votes
The location of the hotel is not on the beach, although there is a shuttle or a 1.5km walk. The rooms are spacious and clean, but the air conditioning is not great. Maintenance came and the front office told us the issue was resolved just for us to have to complain again, the we were told that the air con needed more gas and it could only be sorted two days later. They changed us to another room that was marginally better. The pictures on booking.com show both the 4 and the 5 star hotel. There is no gym, tennis court or restaurant, although there is a shuttle and nice places to eat nearby. Funny enough when we ask about amenities they keep telling us only on the 5 star resort… The staff is really nice, they make some great cocktails, and the swimming pool very pleasant. The hotel seems very empty, I am not sure why they could not put us in a room where the air con works. I would say the hotel is 3 stars at best.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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The_Cunninghams14 wrote a review Aug 2019
Kent, United Kingdom14 contributions10 helpful votes
I stayed at this Hotel for 5 nights in Aug 2019, very good hotel, lovely pool and helpful staff, i stayed with my family in a suite with a good sized room. Good breakfast and pool side menu for lunch during the day. 10-15 minute walk or free shuttle bus down to the beach where there are great restaurants for day time or evening meals. Make sure you use Uber a lot cheaper than Hotel Taxi. I have also stayed at the Ria Park Hotel & Spa and the Garden Hotel is just as good.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Don_Fitzgerald wrote a review Jul 2019
Porlock, United Kingdom10 contributions12 helpful votes
We arrived by accident, as our flight home had been cancelled. The staff, from the front desk to the restaurant to the cleaning staff, could not have been more welcoming or friendly. They shrugged off the difficulties with booking confirmation from the airline, refusing to take my credit card as a guarantee, printed off fresh boarding passes for us, found high chairs for my grandson when needed, and generally ensured that our stay was a pleasant one - all with a smile. The hotel is set in lovely grounds, with a great family swimming pool, VERY comfortable beds and quite spacious rooms which are kept immaculately clean and supplied. All in a nice location, convenient to the airport and with a private beach within a 5-10 minute walk.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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SteveDHar wrote a review Nov 2018
Laurencekirk, United Kingdom94 contributions59 helpful votes
Myself and a group of friends came over for a golfing weekend at a nearby course (Vale do Lobo - really nice courses) and stayed at this hotel. It was relatively well priced, clean and the staff were on hand. The only reason that I have given this an average rating is that for the price I have stayed in far better in terms of outside space - the front of the hotel struck me as a little tired and the pool was decidedly small for the capacity of the hotel. Still, a nice place to spend some time and it filled our requirements very well.
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Date of stay: September 2018
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grenoblerweqt wrote a review Sept 2018
Warsaw, Poland33 contributions18 helpful votes
Rooms small, service poor, food not fresh, Tv not working Air con not working Juices served are diluted with water Eggs rotten Beach far away - no shower Far away from everything People at the bar very rude
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
€166 - €281 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
PortugalAlgarveFaro DistrictLouleAlmancilVale do Garrao
NUMBER OF ROOMS
109
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ria Park Garden Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Igreja de Sao Lourenco de Almancil (4.9 km), Museu Cerro Da Vila (8.0 km), and Marina de Vilamoura (7.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Qd. Limoni, Natraj Indian Tandoori, and Haweli Indian Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Ria Park Garden Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Ria Park Garden Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Ria Park Garden Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Vale do Garrao.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ria Park Garden Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Ria Park Garden Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.