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The White Shell is an Eco-friendly Resort is BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certified. Featuring a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout the property, White Shell Beach Villas is located in Porches. Among the various facilities are an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, as well as a bar. The resort has a garden and features a terrace. Consisting of 55 Villas of various sizes - from one to three bedrooms - with a simple but contemporary architecture signed by the renowned Saraiva+Associados studio, White Shell is a five-star eco-resort inspired by the organic forms of nature.The units at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen and a dining area. White Shell Beach Villas offers a range of wellness facilities including an indoor pool, a hammam and a hot tub. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking and tennis. Speaking English and Portuguese, staff are always on hand to help at the 24-hour front desk. Albufeira is 7.5 mi from the accommodations, while Portimão is 8.7 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 24 mi from White Shell Beach Villas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Porches

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Very modern and couple minutes walking to closest beach! Amazing customer service and very clean!
  • Elisa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The villas are very beautiful, the swimming pool is great and the location is perfect. We really enjoyed our stay here! Staff is kind and helpful.
  • Nadine
    Germany Germany
    Everything was amazing, beautiful hotel with beautiful villas and pool space. Clean and staff were wxtremely helpful and nice. Thank you so much Anna Rita and bryan!
  • João
    Portugal Portugal
    The villas are nice and well-clean. As vegetarians, we very much value having a kitchen, and it was very well-equipped. The hotel was calm, green, and close to beautiful beaches (10-minute walk). Free access to e-bikes, tennis, and padel courts...
  • Doug
    United States United States
    Really cool and stylish. The staff were amazing and so friendly.
  • Minchung
    United States United States
    We like everything about this resort. it is modern and all equipment are up to date. Beaches are only 10 min walk away, 10 min drive from Beganil Caves, super friendly staff, tasty breakfast with a reasonable cost, roomy with a lot of space for...
  • Michael
    United States United States
    The villas are absolutely gorgeous with everything you want or need. The indoor pool and hot tub were very nice. The electric bikes that were available free of charge was a very pleasant bonus.
  • Maryia
    Belarus Belarus
    Great location. Everything needed for a comfort stay in the villa! I enjoyed the territory and equipment of the villa. I would definitely recommend it!
  • Cdp
    Belgium Belgium
    We liked the apartment because it was big and well appointed with AC in every room. The parking was great. Kitchen was excellent.
  • Haytham
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The villa was amazing and it have 2ans 1/2 bathrooms which is a plus

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • White Shell
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Resort facilities at White Shell Beach Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform White Shell Beach Villas of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

License number: 9802

FAQs about White Shell Beach Villas

  • The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from White Shell Beach Villas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at White Shell Beach Villas is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • White Shell Beach Villas offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Bike tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Personal trainer
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Themed dinners
    • Tennis equipment
    • Locker rooms
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Swimming pool
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes
  • White Shell Beach Villas has 1 restaurant:

    • White Shell
  • Room options at White Shell Beach Villas include:

    • Apartment
    • Villa
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at White Shell Beach Villas on this page.

  • White Shell Beach Villas is 1.9 miles from the center of Porches. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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