Baluarte da Vila Apartments

3.0 star property
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Studio | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Studio
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Largo Porta da Vila, Lagos, 8600
  • Arch of Sao Goncalo
    3 min walk
  • Santo Antonio Church
    4 min walk
  • First European Slave Market
    5 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM)
    23 min drive

Room options

Studio

  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Duplex, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lagos

With a stay at Baluarte da Vila Apartments, you'll be centrally located in Lagos, within a 10-minute drive of Lagos Marina and Arch of Sao Goncalo. .This aparthotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Algarve International Autodrome Raceway and 20.5 mi (33.1 km) from Rocha Beach.

What's nearby

  • Batata Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lagos Marina - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Camilo Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 20 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Collab Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Churrasqueira Praça d'Armas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nah Nah Bah - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria Baluarte - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Baluarte da Vila Apartments

Lagos aparthotel in Lagos City Center with an outdoor pool and a spa tub
Baluarte da Vila Apartments offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site.

Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and a vending machine. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sunloungers
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchenette

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the historical district

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Surfing lessons nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 28 rooms
  • 4 floors
  • 1 building

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact the property if they plan on checking in after 8 PM.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during December, January, and February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1.50 per day

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
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 No Registration ID

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa tub

Property is also known as

Porta da Vila
Porta da Vila Apartments
Porta da Vila Apartments Lagos
Porta da Vila Lagos
Porta Vila
Porta Da Vila Apartments Hotel Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Apartment Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Apartment
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Lagos
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Aparthotel
Baluarte da Vila Apartments Aparthotel Lagos

Baluarte da Vila Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Jesse

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The accomodation was in a great location, near some of the best beaches in Lagos, and a short walk from the town centre. The rooms were fairly clean and well sized and the pool area was nice. Despite this, there are a number of property's in the vicinity that are significantly better value for money as this accommodation was expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing stay at Baluarte da Vila Apartments
We had an amazing stay at this property. We arrived by train from Lisbon and took an Uber to our hotel which is very affordable, about 5 euro. Our one bedroom duplex was spacious and clean. The staff is very nice and helpful. The hotel is very central, about a 10 minute walk to the old, historic part of town with lots of restaurants, shops. There is a grocery store nearby as well. The trail along the beaches is also about a 10 minute walk. There are lots of amazing beaches to discover in the area. I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jessica at the front desk was amazingly helpful and super friendly. The room was cozy and well finished and the area quiet but walking distance from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient
Easy check in, very helpful front desk and fantastic property. Kitchen had all the basics and small fridge. Living space was perfect as was bedroom and bath. Easy walking to restaurants and parking in the area.
Wonderful view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the low beds and there are no safety bars in the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, spacious, and ideally located
Beautiful, spacious, and ideally located. We felt as if we were staying in a five-star resort. An extraordinary value, at least in April when we were there. We simply could not have been more pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location. Staff was helpful and efficient. Appartment styled with taste and conveniently equipped. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Belfast N.I.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, quiet hotel
Hotel is high up on the hill, a 5 minute walk up from the town. Although it was hard to get into on first arrival, just as we arrived at 11am someone was leaving so let us in. There was someone on the desk and although we were not due to book in from 3pm they had one of the two rooms ready and we were able to leave our bags etc. The hotel is lovely, although there is no bar or restaurant. The pool has plenty of sunbeds and room to sunbathe. Our two 1 bedroom apt, were both spacious and had everything we needed from toaster, microwave, hairdryer. Great hotel, very quiet, very reasonably priced. Loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location in old town with a pool
Great location, right in the old town near the beach. Very quiet with a pool, clean and good service. Would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Winnipeg, MB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the beach
We stayed here for 2 nights and it was beautiful. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The apartment was clean and huge! There is a beautiful pool and the apartments are close to everything. 5 minute walk to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great apartment near town and beach
Loved this place!! Well exceeded our expectations. We had a one bedroom which had a sitting room/kitchen and toilet on ground floor. First floor had a twin bedroom which was quite large as well as a full bathroom. Up the stairs to the second floor - was a private roof deck with beautiful views! Pool was very nice too. Not too windy which was great. Will absolutely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Ruth, Devon

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, adequate but basic facilities
We revisited Porta Da Vila this October for a 9 night stay and can see how much it has improved since our last visit 18 months ago. Cleanliness is now far better with a cleaner who called 6 days a week and the towels and linen were also changed regularly this time. We had one of the Garden rooms (107) which is relatively quiet and has a roof terrace with excellent views across the town and Meia Praia beach. There are no views from the ground floor lounge or bedroom - but the roof terrace compensates for this. Like another reviewer we had a problem with noise on Friday and Saturday nights when some young Portuguese residents returned at 4.00am with a huge amount of shouting and laughing which resulted in no sleep until they finally all got into their apartments and presumably went to sleep. Happily they only stayed for the weekend. Things to bear in mind: kitchenette facilities are basic with two rings only and very cramped. OK for a snack but not too much more. TV - a few English channels, but nowhere near as many as privately rented apartments which usually have the full range of Sky channels. Lounge has just one settee and a dining table and chairs, so you either all sit on the sofa or on an uncomfortable wooden dining chair. Just one additional lounge chair would make a lot of difference. Reception is usually unmanned although the receptionist can be contacted on her mobile if you need her and she speaks excellent English. For us the best thing is the location at the top of town within the city walls. Value wise, it is not as good as some of the apartments we've rented privately in the marina area for the same sort of cost which we've found are generally far better equipped. But on the plus side you are only 5 minutes walk from the city centre with the Porta Da Vila apartments.

10/10 Excellent

serge, quebec

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hébergement dans un bâtiment historique bien entretenu
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
très bien
notre séjour à été très agréable, reposant, hôtel calme , tout près du centre ville, ménage fait au quotidien, nous avons été bien reçu. Le personnel très sympatique
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
n.a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien!
Appartement très propre et bien équipé. Très bon suivi et très bons services du début à la fin des sympathiques propriétaires Conceicao et Benoit qui parlent tous les 2 français. Allez-y en confiance. Cependant sachez qu'il y a beaucoup de marches à monter vers l'appartement qui est au 4 ème étage et pas d'ascenseur. Pour nous ça n'a pas été un problème. Vous êtes aussi dans un quartier typique Lisbonnais Bairro Alto.

10/10 Excellent

Amel, Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confort extreme dans un calme absolu
La situation de l'hotel est exceptionnelle. Sur les hauteurs de Lagos avec une vue imprenable sur l'Ocean deja depuis la rue. Le quartier est local et typique mais on rejoint le centre ville pavé avec tous les commerced en 5mn à pieds. Quant à Jessica elle est parfaite ! Elle nous a arrangé une sortie en mer exactement comme nous la voulions nous permettant ainisi de ne pas aller prospecter tous les stands ! Elle est toujours souriante et avenante ! L'appartement etait parfaitement équipé et d'un grand confort ! Si nous retournons a Lagos, c'est là que nous séjournerons a nouveau !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Eine gute Unterkunft in optimaler Lage. Hätten nicht anders wohnen wollen. Die Nähe zur Lagune und Altstadt mit Aussicht über die Bucht war optimal. Die Apartments sind zwar etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber absolut sauber und schön.

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Terrebonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantique
Splendide