Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection

We liked amazing sunrise views a lot with our 6-month old baby. Hotel spa, heated outside pool, great breakfast, well-maintained gardens and walking paths, hotel interior architecture, and christmasy atmosphere were super cool for us. I think it’s worth travelling to Algarve just to experience this hotel.

Everything! The rooms are spacious, the pools are heated, the staff are all helpful and friendly. The beds are very comfortable and the sheets get changed every day. We also did half board and were impressed by the quality and variety of food, we didn’t get bored even after a week. Use of the spa is complementary and is a good size with everything you’d expect. Everything has been thought of already, from little things like chocolates appearing on the bedside table before bed to pool services providing as many towels as you need right by the sun loungers. You can charge everything to your room so you don’t need to take anything with you except your room key. The location is an easy walk to the Vilamoura marina if you’re after some nightlife/cheaper cocktails. Albufeira and Quarteira are within very easy reach by car (although we did walk to Quarteria through the marina/beach a couple of times. An Uber back was €5). We also did the tasting menu at Makris on the Lake, which was amazing; getting the wine flight is a must! It will run to €200pp but for a special occasion it’s worth doing. I really can’t emphasise enough how good the staff were, you really got the feeling nothing would be too much trouble and the high level of customer service really sets this place apart even more so than the facilities or quality of the food.

The guest relations staff were fantastic making us feel very special when we arrived and throughout our stay. Special call out to Ineos who was exceptional with her customer service, and Catrina (may have name wrong) on reception when we arrived. Rooms, food and facilities were all great. All the staff from the cleaners to the waiters were always pleasant and helpful. Well done to the whole team!!

Breakfast was very good. Wide choice of fruits ,meats cheeses breads and lovely hummus. I like to eat quite healthy and some hotels offer limited options. The choices for me were quite imaginative. These were replenished quickly on busy times. I don’t eat hot breakfast but I did look at what was available and it looked well presented and tasty. Feeling of space in all areas, plenty of beds and good pool service. Quiet but near centre. Staff were very helpful. I forgot converters , after asking reception they brought 2 up to room for me to use.

Domes Lake is a beautiful hotel resort set in a tranquil garden. With the lake, sea and Marina a stone throw away. Perfect location. The rooms were extremely comfortable and clean. Having a beautiful spa on the premises was fantastic especially when it was cooler. The food was gastronomical. One of the outdoor pools was heated to 25 degrees C. We made use of the tennis court, complementary bicycles, table tennis, pool table, gym and spa. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the wine tasting by Xeno was the best I have experienced. Todos Restuarant was brilliant - thanks Chef for treating us.