Nossa Senhora da Rocha
Our Lady of the Rock, Forte e Capela de Nossa Senhora da Rocha, 8400-450 Porches, Portugal- Viewpoint
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Luxurious Spa and Outdoor Pools
Indulge in thalassotherapy treatments and hot stone massages at the luxurious spa. Relax by one of the 6 outdoor pools overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Gourmet Dining Options
Savor gourmet Portuguese cuisine at the B&G Restaurant or enjoy seafood and summer barbecues at the Terrace Grill. End your day with a drink at the Tonic Lounge Bar with stunning sea views.
Direct Beach Access and Wellness Activities
With direct access to Praia das Gaivotas beach, enjoy a day of sun and sand. Stay active with 3 tennis courts, 1 padel court, a fitness center, and yoga classes offered at the resort.
Book your stay at Vilalara Thalassa Resort for a luxurious and rejuvenating experience by the Atlantic Ocean.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
115 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 4 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
145 sqm
Resort View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
74 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
Pool View
In-room amenities
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Luxe comfort personeel varieteit restaurants
Relaxing and cozy space with a beautiful seafront, multiple pools and an excellent wellness spa.
Beautiful property. Big gym. Pretty beach. Good food. Farm to table restaurant was a highlight of our stay!
If you are a couple without children, you won’t be able to have a relaxing holiday here. It is, basically, a children’s camp. All pools are full of either screaming children or teenagers playing ball and being loud. They have 3 pool areas and none of those are quiet / adults only. We spent three nights and were not able to find a quiet place during this time. Also, they assigned us a room facing the biggest kids pool … Where is a common sense to give this room to a couple! Had to change rooms. Beach was polluted and impossible to swim. If you don’t go early in the morning you won’t be able to secure a bed by the beach or the pool. People are allowed to smoke in the beds by the beach. So if you are not a smoker you have to suffer your neighbors.
Beautiful location - staff very very friendly and helpful- great hotel for all generations and yet peaceful
The spa
Las instalaciones y el personal que es maravilloso.
Precios hípercaros, cervezas a 9€ y platos sencillos a 25-30€, excesivamente caro. Cierran de las piscinas muy pronto(18h)
The gardens and pool area were exceptional, as was the beach. The on site restaurants were also sublime. We especially enjoyed Raizes - it’s a must try! The staff were all amazing with our 8 month old baby, it was our first holiday as a family and they couldn’t have made it any easier for us.
A buffet style dinner area, similar to how the property serves its breakfast, would be a good addition to the à la carte restaurants. This gives more flexibility when with kids - otherwise we loved everything!
Instalações espetaculares e funcionários muito simpáticos, sempre preocupados com o nosso bem estar. Dos melhores que já estivemos.
Nada a apontar
As instalação são excelentes. Jardins bem cuidados, piscinas de água salgada sempre mto bem tratadas e um staff dedicado e atenciosos.
As refeições de almoços e jantares é muito mal. Paga-se muito para o que é servido. Já é a 2’ vez que lá fico hospedada, normalmente 12 dias e se quiser comer melhor temos que sair do resort. Exceto o pequeno-almoço, que este é de excelência. Muitos parabéns ao responsável. É muita variedade e a qualidade do melhor. A equipa é de uma atenção, dedicação e profissionalismo 5*.
Everything. Its peaceful, clean, convenient.
NA
Strand, Lage
Resraurant Coral, zu teuer, wenig Auswahl
Breakfast was fabulous
Lage und Anlage sind aussergewöhnlich schoen
Kaum vegetarische Optionen im Restaurant; Gastronomie war nicht ganz so gut wie der Rest
La ubicación La playa privada La variedad de restaurantes
No había enchufes en las mesitas de noche de la cama Avisa con antelación que llegábamos a las 8:30 al hotel y quw estuviera la habitación disponible. También avisé con antelación que nos iríamos pasadas las 5pm en la vuelta y que tmbn nos dejaran la habitación. Ni en la llegada ni en la salida.
Wunderbare Lage. Sehr freundliches und immer hilfsbereites Personal. Man kann dieses Resort nur wärmsten empfehlen.
Le jardin magnifique le personnel 5 étoiles
Je pense qu’il faut faire attention avec les enfants qui sautée dans la piscine quand on est en train de lire c’est pas agréable
Excellent service, truly great people working at VilaLara
Too many families with small children. Should be adults only at the main pool, and also separate for breakfast zones
Vistas, desayuno maravilloso, la playa con acceso directo, los jardines y personal muy agradable
Nada
Wundervolle Anlage! Sehr gepflegter Garten, weitläufig, die Gäste verteilen sich gut. Alles tip top gepflegt. Vier Restaurants mit guter Küche teilweise mit gehobenem Anspruch. Service, Sauberkeit alles top!
Getränke & Cocktails völlig überteuert! Es lohnt sich außerhalb essen zu gehen. Tolle Restaurants gleicher Qualität 30% günstiger, teilweise mit grandioser Aussicht aufs Meer inklusive Sonnenuntergang. Zimmer sind sauber aber teilweise in die Jahre gekommen. Die Unterkunft ist zwischenzeitlich kein reines Hotel sondern auch eine Ferienanlage mit vermieteten Wohnungen.
Stunning location. Great service. Excellent food. Special mention to Daniela who did so much for us during our stay. My wife was celebrating her birthday & Daniela arranged all of the extras to make it a special day.
N/A
Great beach
Problems with restaurants. Had to leave hotel for dinner constantly because of overbooking.
This was our second visit and Vilalara is still as wonderful as last time - the location on top of the cliff with a beautiful beach, the breakfast buffet is excellent, and this time we travelled with friends and enjoyed the padel court and thalasso therapy - both were great!
Das Frühstück ist phänomenal, leckeres frisch gebackenes Brot, regionale Spezialitäten, der Meerblick von der Terrasse einzigartig. Die Zimmer sind gut durchdacht, geschmackvoll und bieten Rückzugsorte. Der Strand ist fussläufig unterhalb des Hotels und nahezu privat, Liegenservice, frische Handtücher bieten besten Comfort. Leider war im Meer dieses mal baden verboten - das hat etwas das traumhafte Erleben getrübt. Es gibt weitere Pools, die aushelfen.
Das Meer war leider nicht sauber, baden war an einigen Tagen nicht erlaubt. Sonst gibt es wenig zu bemängeln. Tolle Anlage, sehr angenehm und freundlich.
Naprosto vyjímečné snídaně. Veľmi kvalitní obsluha a servis.
Sehr schöne Hotelanlage mit fantastischen Park und einem wunderschönen Strandbereich. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Frühstück ist reichhaltig mit qualitativ guten Produkten. Diverse Golfplätze in der Umgebung.
Etwas harte Betten.
ligging
geen drinken in de koelkast ,de kamers suite zijn heel erg gehorig
Breakfast was great, needed to have turkey sausage for breakfast
Didn't have turkey sausage on the breakfast menu
Excelent service and fantastic location
Это мой любимый отель в Португалии, красиво, потрясающий сад, и прекрасные виды, море великолепное. Нам шли на встречу во всех пожеланиях, что не может не радовать
При парковке автомобиля нам сбили настройки сидения и это было очень неприятно, возможно нам пытались зарядить автомобиль и поэтому листали бортовой компьютер, но автомобиль мы получили в измененном состоянии и это было не приятно. Персонал забывчив и сух, но, возможно, это наплыв туристов
- Sehr grosse, weiträumige Anlage, die Leute verteilen sich auch sehr gut. Es ist nie zu voll. - Gute Restaurants & Brunch - Gutes Fitness & Wellness sowie Tennis- & Paddelcourt - Sehr Sauber und gepflegt - Personal ist sehr freundlich
- Matratze bei den Liegen sollten langsam ausgetauscht werden. - Zugang SPA (Sauna, etc.) ist nicht inbegriffen, was schade ist
Hotelul este ca o gradina botanica, flori peste tot, piscine chill.
Mirosul pe holuri, provenit de la mocheta noua
alles was top zeer vriendelijk personeel
niets
La tranquilidad y el buen servicio que ofrece
Il giardino molto curato
La cena al ristorante è stata pessima, mal servita e molto costosa
Lo que más nos gustó fue el trato y la amabilidad de todos los empleados. La cortesía de agua que te dan en cada momento
Nos tocó una habitación bastante alejada de todo
Gradinile
Preturi destul de ridicat la restaurante
acesso à praia e café da manhã
pequena variedade de experiencias
Service, Staff, location, cleanness, pool + beach
The food and drinks were a little expensive
This property has the best gardens, no competition! Absolutely beautiful. Also, the staff, especially the Indian staff (Kumar and Santosh) were really amazing.
Only one thing: they charge for using steam/sauna. This seems a bit a bit surprising, for a 5 star resort that charges $600/room. That's one reason why we will go with Vila vita next time, as they don't charge for steam and sauna, which we like to take daily.
Tudo, o lugar é maravilhoso
amazing beautiful property, very well maintained and the 2 bed room ocean facing apartment was stunning, staff went out of the way to make us feel comfortable and important . Special thanks to all the golf cart/buggy drivers who were always available at short notice, also special word of thanks for Harman at the Italian restaurant , she was very nice and helpful and knew all about the best dishes to order . The breakfast was superb too on all days and we tried most of the restaurants there and food was delicious everywhere . The view from our apartment as well as from so many other places in the resort was Magnificent.
If I really have to be picky could say the wifi was bit weak at some places in the resort, and the fact that all the restaurants in the resort are a bit on the expensive side .
Everything, it’s one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in.
Nothing
posizione mozzafiato, colazione e ristoranti healty
Housekeeping could use some work.
Het ontbijt is echt uitmuntend: verse broodjes, alle mogelijke ei-gerechten vers gemaakt, prachtige kazen en beleg, fruit en allerlei taarten en goede verse koffie. Personeel is heel aardig en behulpzaam. mooie ruime kamers met een groot balkon. Het resort heeft meerdere zwembaden met handdoeken en fijne ligbedjes. Het was er rustig en aangenaam.
Fantastic Family Vacation! Superb breakfast Very attentive personnel
Tudo é excelente! Sobretudo os jardins, maravilhosos e bem cuidados, bem como a simpatia e o profissionalismo do pessoal. As ofertas e a qualidade da alimentação são igualmente de excelência.
Gostei de tudo
los jardines espectaculares y bien cuidados, el personal muy amable, las piscinas nunca con multitudes, el spa estupendo
Aunque el personal es amable, el servicio de limpieza de habitaciones, poco eficiente, debe mejorar. habíamos reservado 7 noches, finalmente por razones personales tuvimos que recortar dos días la estancia, nos obligaron a pagar ala s siete noches, primero con el pretexto de haber reservado por booking, cuando booking dio conformidad dijeron que era política del hotel. ni siquiera descontaron el coste de los desayunos no consumidos. lamentable, no volveremos
Die Anlage ist atemberaubend schön!
Die Restaurants sind zu klein. Das Buchen eines Platzes ist umständlich und teilweise unmöglich, weil für die Dauer des Aufenthaltes bereits ausgebucht.
Rustige ligging.
Niets
The property was gorgeous and the staff were so wonderful!
Wonderful site and facilities. Excellent restaurant and nice beach.
N/A
Great atmosphere, very professional staff. Team made my daughter´s birthday a more special event
na
El lugar y la ubicación. Tiene excelentes instalaciones
Los precios de algunos productos son abusivos, demasiado exagerados para la calidad de los productos
Sehr freundliches Personal, tolles Ambiente, großartige Lage mit wunderschöner Gartenanlage.
Kein Sonnensegel im Kids Club
tudo
nada a apontar
Breakfast fantastic, balcony amazing , cozy room
Perfect
Uitstekend
Wunderschöne Anlage, alles sehr gepflegt. Zimmer grosszügig, Betten sehr bequem. Frühstück vielseitig Lage sehr schön.
Vorsaison: etwas viel Personal. Einer nimmt Bestellung auf, Zweiter serviert, Dritter schenkt nach, Vierter räumt ab. Nach dem Essen wurden wir 4x von unterschiedlichem Servicepersonal gefragt welchen Dessert wir ausgesucht haben.. Wir hatten noch volle Weingläser und wollten erst austrinken. Das nervt! Die Speisen & Getränke in den hoteleigenen Restaurants sind sehr, sehr teuer.
Setting, staff.
The room we had no electrical outlets near the bed for CPAP and charging of divices.
Pokoje, baseny, plaża, obsługa, jedzenie, czystosc
Wszystko mi sie podobalo
The setting here is truly stunning and the access to the beach below is super easy. Staff was excellent and relaxed. Beautiful setting for breakfast.
Pool usage on the main deck is a bit tricky since there were times folks were eating so you just felt like using the pool was off. Maybe the meals shouldn’t be by the pool until dark?
Muito bom e variado. Excelente vistas da sala de pequeno almoço.
Alles
Everything was perfect
None
De ligging op een prachtige plek aan zee met mooi aangelegde tuinen. Restaurant Raizes is geweldig!
beautiful views and quiet location. within easy driving distance from sights or stay on the beautify resort!
we had dinner in the restaurant, poor service and overpriced. definitely room for improvement.
La situation en bord de mer, l’architecture des bâtiments qui se fond dans le jardin magnifique. La qualité de la restauration des différents restaurants ainsi que le service et la gentillesse des équipes. L’accès direct à la plage.
Rien
It was an absolutely fantastic stay. From someone who has traveled all over the world and stays predominantly in 5 star hotels. This was truly a 5 star experience Breakfast was fantastic, the staff were kind and helpful and the hotel itself very well designed particularly with the landscape.
Nothing
Der Garten ist wunderschön, eine traumhafte Anlage. Wir haben sehr gut gegessen und das Bett war extrem bequem. Das Zimmer sauber und schön und das Gym einfach top ausgestattet mit besten Geräten/Hanteln.
Kleinigkeiten. Das Hotel hat viele Kleinkinder beherbergt, was man in der Nacht (und auch am Pool) dann deutlich hörte (Baby durgeschrien usw). Es ist ein Familienhotel und das gehört dazu. Daher war es ok :-)
I loved the beach and the deco and staff
Only one outside pool was heated Room service could have more options
The facilites were fabulous, the ocean spot is gorgeous. Breakfast was amazing.
Our room was a bit sparce for furniture and I think they recently painted it so had a paint smell that was obvious when we closed door at night. The second night we left doors open and it was better.
Everything Simply beautiful
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Cleanliness
9.5/10Multiple reviews note a very well-kept, clean resort and gardens; rooms described as clean and well maintained (sea cleanliness issues were external and noted separately).
Service
9.8/10Consistently praised staff and service (friendly, helpful, special mentions for staff like Daniela); service described as 5-star by several guests.
Location
9.8/10Excellent cliff-top location with private beach, direct beach access, great views and park-like grounds repeatedly highlighted as outstanding.
Room Quality
9.1/10Rooms described as spacious, tasteful and well thought-out, though a few comments mention some rooms being slightly dated and some guests noted firmer beds.
Amenities
9.6/10Strong amenities mentioned (multiple pools, thalasso therapy, padel court, beach service, four restaurants and extensive gardens); generally seen as a comprehensive offering.
Value for Money
8.1/10Perceived as high-quality but guests repeatedly noted expensive drinks/cocktails and recommendations to eat outside for better value; some mention of the property operating partly as rented apartments affecting value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.9/10Breakfast and many dining experiences praised (excellent breakfast buffet and variety of restaurants), but there are recurring negatives: limited vegetarian options, occasional restaurant overbooking and the need to dine off-site.
Overall Experience
9.6/10Overall stays are described as wonderful and highly recommended by many returning guests; occasional negatives (restaurant issues, sea cleanliness days, families at pools) do not dominate the guest experience.