The Lake Resort in Vilamoura ★★★★★  

Ideally located within a short drive from Faro Airport, The Lake Resort is a superb 5 star hotel and spa in Vilamoura, in south Portugal. It is surrounded by vast gardens, next to the marina and facing the sea, and is ideal for a relaxing holiday in the Algarve coast. With a free shuttle to the Vilamoura world-class golf courses situated in the surroundings, golf enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at The Lake Resort. Other activities that can be done at the hotel include kayaking on the private salt-water lake, relaxing in the first natural sand bottom pool in Europe, playing football or tennis, or pampering yourself at the hydrotherapy Blue Spa, the Green Spa or the Lake Beauty Centre. The Lake Resort offers the perfect spaces for meditation, reading or simply relaxing, surrounded by the gardens and 3 outdoor pools. The main building of this Algarve hotel features a a neoclassical entrance and a stunning Moorish style lobby and, next to it, a gallery with a series of arches inspired in a Roman aqueduct. The library is an inviting lounge where guests will find books about Portugal and international magazines. Fine dining is another relevant feature, offering several venues with flavours from all over the world. Other amenities at The Lake Resort include the Koala kids club, wireless Internet access and Internet Point, a quality gift shop, a play room, and a conventions centre, all in a distinguished atmosphere against the natural backdrop.