The 5-star Vila Joya features a Two Michelin Star Restaurant and scenic Ocean views. The award-winning resort features two outdoor pools, spa facilities and a golf academy, offering customized training. The luxurious guest rooms feature a Moorish-inspired design and offer balconies overlooking the coast. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a cable TV, a mini-bar, and a CD/DVD player. Free WiFi is also available. Vila Joya Spa offers various therapies and features a sauna, a steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. Guests of Vila Joya can also relax at the hotel’s garden or terrace and enjoy the landscape. Vila Joya’s prestigious restaurant was ranked in San Pellegrino's World´s 50 Best Restaurants. It proposes a set menu of Mediterranean seafood with high-quality French haute cuisine, using fresh local ingredients from the Algarve markets. Hotel Vila Joya is located next to Praia de Galé beach and is less than 25 mi away from Faro Airport. A private limousine transfer, to and from the airport, is available for an extra fee. Free on-site parking is possible.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Albufeira
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Grace
    United States of America United States of America
    First class boutique hotel with wonderful and caring staff. Away from the bustle of Albufeira.
  • María
    Spain Spain
    The environment, the garden, the beach, the room, the food. It is an amazing and relaxing experience
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfasts were amazing and anything you asked for arrived with a smile piping hot and very fresh. The terrace was beautiful over looking the gardens and sea.
  • P
    Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic well trained staff Lovely welcome and atmosphere
  • Judy
    United States of America United States of America
    The food was exceptional as was the staff. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would high recommend Vila Joya to anyone traveling to Portugal. Many thanks for a great experience.
  • Annet
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De locatie is adembenemend. Uitzicht over de oceaan en wuivende palmen. Welcome to paradise was de openingszin. En dat klopte inderdaad. Elke avond een ander sterrenmenu .........welke chef doet dat .......
  • G
    Giulio
    Italy Italy
    La struttura è una villa privata trasformata in Hotel fronte oceano, con un bellissimo giardino, due piscine. Ci sono due ristoranti uno in Hotel ed uno sulla spiaggia veramente eccellenti. Il personale è competente e gentilissimo.
  • Paul
    Germany Germany
    Ein traumhaftes Hotel in perfekter Strandlage !!! zum Wohlfühlen, einfach traumhaft & paradiesisch !!!! sehr familiär und persönlich !!!

Area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • Vila Joya
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Romantic
  • Vila Joya SEA
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Restaurant #3
    • Cuisine
      Japanese

Resort facilities at Vila Joya
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • 3 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Car rental
    • Laptop safe
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Saltwater pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Haircut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Portuguese

    House rules
    Vila Joya takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    Check-out
    Until 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 years old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    € 85 per child, per night
    4 - 11 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 85 per child, per night
    12 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 130 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    License number: 6747/AL

    FAQs about Vila Joya

    • Vila Joya offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Cycling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Facial treatments
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tennis equipment
      • Steam room
      • Pedicure
      • Fitness
      • Beauty services
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Manicure
      • Yoga classes
      • Haircut
      • Spa facilities
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Swimming pool
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vila Joya on this page.

    • Vila Joya has 3 restaurants:

      • Restaurant #3
      • Vila Joya SEA
      • Vila Joya
    • Check-in at Vila Joya is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Vila Joya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Vila Joya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Vila Joya include:

      • Suite
      • Double
    • Guests staying at Vila Joya can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
      • À la carte
    • Vila Joya is 3.1 miles from the center of Albufeira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.