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Vasco da Gama Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Exterior
Poolside views
Aerial view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Av. Infante D. Henrique no. 1, Monte Gordo, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-412
  • Monte Gordo Beach
    5 min walk
  • Casino Monte Gordo
    6 min walk
  • Cabeco Beach
    11 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    51 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 2 children)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View (2 adults)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (3 adults + 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (2 adults + 2 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony, City View

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 adults + 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Sea View (3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (2 adults + 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (3 adults + 2 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 adults)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

Superior Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

Superior Double Room (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (4 adults + 1 child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (2 adults + 2 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (3 adults + 1 child)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room (3 adults)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View (2 adults + 1 child)

Superior Double Room, Sea View (2 adults + 1 child)

Superior Double Room, Sea View (2 adults + 1 child)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room (2 adults)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Monte Gordo

With a stay at Vasco da Gama Hotel in Vila Real Santo Antonio, you'll be on the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Monte Gordo Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Casino Monte Gordo. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santo Antonio Sports Complex.

What's nearby

  • Monte Gordo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Casino Monte Gordo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cabeco Beach - 11 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Verde Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Monte Gordo Station - 3 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El papagayo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪@ Willem - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Restaurante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Agostinho - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Vasco da Gama Hotel

Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
Vasco da Gama Hotel offers 186 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 186 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a communal living room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Vasco da Gama, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Vasco da Gama - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A Barraquinha - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Portuguese cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Lobby Bar - Onsite lobby lounge.
Onsite venue #4 - This poolside bar serves light fare only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Vasco da Gama
  • A Barraquinha
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
All guests, including children, must present an ID card or passport during check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1571

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Vasco da Gama Hotel
Vasco da Gama Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Vasco da Gama Vila Real Santo Antonio
Vasco da Gama Vila Real to An
Vasco da Gama Hotel Hotel
Vasco da Gama Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Vasco da Gama Hotel Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio

Vasco da Gama Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This an older property but has charm! Easily assessable for wheelchairs! Beech counted to property by a boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful beaches in Algarve. It is really on the beach, so it is a great place for people with disabilities or young children. Yes, it is dated, but the staff and constant remodeling make it very comfortable. It is a favorite among older crowds, and many people return to it year after year. We have stayed here for many years and will continue to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value
Clean room. Pleasant efficient restaurant,bar, housekeeping staff. Reception needs updating and reception staff are not particularly welcoming and appear disinterested until itcomes to paying.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
In itself, the property is beautiful. Very clean and the bed was super comfortable. The pool area is well kept and it a lovely large pool. Unfortunately, my whole experience of the place was marred by a very rude receptionist who decided to accuse me of stealing part of the deposit I had left for my pool towel. She insisted that she had placed two 10 euro notes onto the counter when she had only placed one. It was especially upsetting as it was my birthday and my first conversation of the day. I would not go back due to this member of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but has all the amenities and close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location right on the beach and in walking distance of bars and restaurants. The grounds are attractive and well kept with pools, play area, tennis courts etc. However the building is very dated and badly needs renovation.

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Raimond

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Achilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Bathroom needed updating looked tired and dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dipaque

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this Hotel and its excellent breakfasts, close proximity to the beach and town. We have stayed many times but not for the past few years and appreciated the refurbishments which had been carried out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach front!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location
Great location with a view of the beach from our balcony. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Would personally prefer a walk in shower to a bath/shower combo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth, horseheath

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good meals dinner and breakfast. Evening entertainment was entertaining if you like the organ. Clean rooms. Nice condition. Good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Somewhat dated looking and caters to older clientele (average age seemed to be about 75). Misleading room assignment (promised garden view looked into driveway and was in basement). Nice pool, close to beach, good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pessoal muito simpático e eficiente. Limpeza dos quartos impecável.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Jim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs tlc
The whole place needs a bit of tlc and general maintanence as well as a good clean. Meals are boring and repetitive.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020