Charming Residence & Guest House Dom Manuel I (Adults only)

The room was very clean, spacious and well equipped. The breakfast buffet was varied and excellent. We didn’t try the pool as it was too cold during our stay ( october). The location is excellent, you can walk to the beaches nearby and to the old city center. Therés also a surprising amount of good restaurants 2-4 minutes walking distance, try the Palacio da China nearby if you want a change from Portuguese cuisine. The Spar supermarket just down the road is fairly large and offers a great selection of wines, cheese and snacks at good prices.

This hotel‘s name says it all. Once we checked in and were able to explore the hotel we were captivated. It really was as beautiful as the pictures. It’s a very small property, but every inch of it seems thoughtfully designed and all details are well maintained. The staff were kind and helpful. The breakfast each morning could not have been higher quality and more diverse. The courtyard you get to enjoy it in was one of those places you usually only see in a magazine, not experience in real life. It’s not a big hotel and it’s not smack in the center of the old town, but it is well situated to both old town as well as the beach. The space in the room was perfect and the beds were comfortable.

Breakfast was great, staff very nice, rooms were average, and parking was sometimes difficult. We would stay again.

Clean Beautiful You feel like Home Great breakfast I plan to go there again

Very cozy vibe. Staff were so kind. Pool area was quiet and relaxing. Beds were comfortable. Walking distance to old town and beaches. Would recommend to friends and family. 10/10 stay!

This was one of the nicest places I’ve stayed. Very quaint and unique. The facilities and staff were wonderful. Breakfast was top notch. Very walkable to the city center and to the board walk out to the west.

Room cleanliness 10/10, we also had a cute balcony we loved. Staff 10/10 and breakfast 10/10. We absolutely recommend this hotel!

Excellent Hotel

We absolutely loved Dom Manuel. We were in a guest suite just 2 minutes from the main hotel and it was wonderful. Terrific space, great amenities and super shower. The pool was cool and refreshing, although we only used the one at our building. The main one was gorgeous, too. And the buffet breakfast was sensational and plentiful with so many fresh choices, hot and cold. Dom Manuel was the best place we stayed in, in our 5 week Spain and Portugal trip. Dom was damn fantastic. Obrigato.

We loved our stay here! The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a fantastic breakfast selection every morning including dairy free options for me. The pool area was beautiful as well. Just a short walk to beaches in the area and the old town.

There wasnt enough chairs around the pool, to many people. Staff were really accommodating but very busy, parking around the back is recommended, breakfast is nice, got choices.

Friendly staff, great breakfast. Very accommodating

Attention: lorsque vous réservez a cette hôtel et que vous prenez la Guest house, vous devrez sortir de la propriété pour vous rendre à votre building; donc pas de service de boissons ou de nourriture à la chambre ou à la piscine. Par contre, c’est magnifique, mais pas du tout dans le style de l’hotel. Au depart, j’ai été déçue car j’avais choisi cette hôtel pour son ambiance portugaise. Nous étions dans une chambre petite mais bien décorée d’une guesthouse de 6 chambres, donc tranquille avec piscine privée. La propreté de cette hôtel est irréprochable. Le petit déjeuner est excellent; beaucoup de choix vegan. Pas de crêpes ou gaufres mais un excellent choix! Bémol: le stationnement dans la rue qui peut être difficile. La piscine pourrait être chauffée pour en profiter au max. Il y a un réfrigérateur minuscule dans la chambre qui ne fait que tempérer, donc ne pensez pas l’utiliser pour refroidir. Vous pourrez vous rendre à pieds dans la vieille ville de Lagos.

This property is so beautiful with gardens everywhere you walk a nice pool walking distance to main beaches and old town Breakfast is WOW really exceptional Stayed 4 nights in August 26

The breakfast was great, but the rooms felt pretty basic and not very cozy. The bathroom had a bit of a mildew smell. Parking seemed random, with cars on sidewalks and scattered spots. The beach is about a 10–15 minute walk away.

We absolutely love this property! Excellent location, amazing food, amazing bar, wonderful pool. Would definitely be back here again.

We paid for what perceptively was one of the nicer “Suite” rooms - Room 14. Which is in the main part of the hotel complex but sandwiched between the breakfast/kitchen below and rooms above. Consistently each morning between about 6-10am the screeching of furniture across tiles, slamming doors, and the sound of grinding metal gates kept us up from a relaxing sleep. I come on holiday to relax and rest, not wake up at 6am as if I were going to work. One of the key tenants of a hotel is providing sleep, and unfortunately this room fails miserably. Other improvements are there really aren’t enough sun loungers for the size of hotel, and bizarrely the breakfast doesn’t have pastel de nata which was a shame considering it’s Portugal. It’s a shame because the room itself is nice, and the rest of the hotel and staff are great overall. I’d just recommend getting a top floor room, bringing ear plugs, and being a heavy sleeper. I probably wouldn’t stay here due to not being guaranteed a quiet night sleep

For starters, Jessica was amazing—she helped us plan a perfect day with a great local lunch and a peaceful beach where we easily found chairs and an umbrella. The staff was super attentive, and the AC here was the best we had during our whole Europe trip! The hotel is quite a walk to the marina, but close enough to restaurants and bars in the town center. It is also close enough to a few picturesque beaches. The main pool was a bit crowded in the afternoon, but luckily there’s a second pool across the street. We stayed in the attic suite—spacious and charming, though the spiral staircase and slanted ceilings were a bit tricky. Still, totally worth it for the relaxing atmosphere and great service!

The accomodation was perfect for exploring Lagos. It was a 10 minute walk into the old town and a 10 minute walk to the boardwalk for the beaches and spectacular clifftop views. The hotel has great staff who were willing to help you and always greeted you with a smile. The rooms had everything you needed and lovely traditional decor tastefully done. They aren't trying to be a 5 Star hotel but you can see everyone takes pride in the hotel to make your stay as enjoyable as it can be. The breakfast had plenty of choices for a continental breakfast. Very happy with what was offered and it was available until 11am which is perfect for a lazy morning person like myself. I normally go for hotels or guest houses that have tidy rooms, so I can leave my bags and go explore. This time I was happy to stay around. I think many guests were thinking similarly because some stayed by the pool all day. The pool lounge chairs are a premium, which meant that if you didn't time it right you would miss out on a lounge chair but it didn't stop me from taking a dip to refresh

Beautiful authentic Portuguese place with friendly staff and walkable convenient to the beautiful beaches of Lagos. Will come back again.

Great two nights here. We ended up in the newer building just off site. At first it seemed strange to be away from the main section but it ended up being a great advantage. It was a newer building with fewer units and a great pool that we pretty well had to ourselves. Breakfast was good and lots to choose from.

The ambience was very calming with the beautiful gardens along the walkways. Breakfast had a large selection of hot and cold items and was one of the best we have had included in a hotel price. We stayed in the guest house which also had a pool. Only drawback was our patio was right beside the pool loungers others were using. Overall a quiet stay in a convenient location. 5 minute walk to the beach with great service,

Stunning property with excellent staff. We originally planned to stay here for a few nights but liked it so much we extended our stay. Both rooms we stayed in were clean and comfortable. The breakfast bar was great!

Comfy bed in spacious room and good balcony. Breakfast was amazing with a great choice of dishes. The residence was a little out of the town centre but only took a few minutes to walk in once we had established the route. Swimming pool was quite small and not so many sunbeds which were reserved by guests from fairly early in the morning.

Beautiful

Fabulous boutique hotel with excellent service and a delicious breakfast. About a 10 minute walk from town and Praia Dona Ana.

Mostly couples. I was with my Sister and we had the best facials on site. The landscaping was fantastic. Breakfast was out of this world. We were in the Jr. Suite, room 131. So worth it, huge balcony and great view over the pool area. The only bad part was we couldn't stay another day. The staff was superb.

The place was great. Be aware the hotel doesn't provide any parking. It is in the street and not easy to get one. Close by you have some restaurants, not too bad. Reservations required of course for hotel and highly recommend for restaurants. Breakfast included . If you have difficulty with stairs , asked for a bedroom first floor.

We were a late (11pm) arrival. We called ahead when leaving the airport & the desk staff assured us they would wait for us.

We thought this place was amazing and the breakfast was delicious, great location and very quiet and relaxing. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

This hotel met all our needs, staff really welcoming and friendly. Hotel itself is tranquil and calm. The breakfast is also very good with everything anyone would want. We will definitely be back if we get the opportunity ☺️

A quiet hotel, great for couples. Very friendly staff. A great spot for exploring Lagos and the coast.

Beautiful hotel with lovely pool in the back. Within walking distance of the old town of Lagos. Good breakfast but the snack menu in the afternoon was very poor and the service was bad too. But overall a very good hotel.

Amazing. We traveled for 5 weeks across Spain and Portugal. This was the best hotel we stayed at for value, style, friendly and helpful staff and a really good breakfast.

What a breakfast . Great linens

Very comfortable hotel. The pool area was lovely. The breakfast was very extensive.

We loved the attentiveness of the staff who were so helpful. The room was large with a great balcony and even a rack to dry clothes. The breakfast was exceptional and it was easy to walk into town.

We only stayed one night, but we wished we stayed longer! The pools were great, having the pool right outside our room was a lovely touch. The location was also one of the best parts, so easy to get to the beach, the old town and lots of lovely restaurants. The staff were also really friendly and accommodating.

The 3rd floor suite was wonderful ... it had a private balcony. The buffet breakfast was great and the staff were helpful.

Stunning. I would stay here every time I’m in Lagos! Beautiful property and room; and amazing breakfasts!! Perfect location for adventuring around town

Great stay!

The name says it all “charming”. This charming hotel is in the perfect location. Walkable to old town. Lots of dining options close by. Lovely pool area (though the weather did not allow for us to enjoy it) Breakfast was repetitive but good options. Highly recommend

Staff are amazing and everyone is so helpful

The property was very appealing. My room was attractive and very comfortable. The town was in walking distance (15 min). There were several good restaurants about 2 mins walking distance away. Parking was street parking but easy to find.

This place is in a perfect location for seeing all the sights and the town. We especially loved the very unique and delicious breakfast buffet!

This property is excellent, spacious rooms beautifully appointed and comfortable. Every member of the staff friendly and helpful. Their Customer Service is brilliant.

It was a quiet oasis close to town and beaches. Check-in was quick and informative. The facility was beautiful and, charming. The room was a good size, with a deck overlooking the pool, lounge chairs, and lush vegetation. Everything was impeccably clean. The beds were very comfortable. They had a spa and rooftop lounging…also a bar. The breakfast was impressive with a plethora of choices everything was delicious and the staff was so pleasant. Honestly, stay here! It’s one of those places that just brings calm to your life

Street parking can be difficult.

Excellent stay. Under 15 minute walk to multiple beaches and the old town. Lots of good dining options within a 5 minute walk. The breakfast buffet greatly exceeded out expectations.

The property was charming, the breakfast was amazing, but the reservation

Perfectly located just outside the City walls, made it easy to access the bluffs and the City. Charming property with great design and accommodations.

Great location to walk to everything and yet away and quiet.

The staff were very friendly and the room was beautiful! We enjoyed the evening out on the balcony looking out of the pool. The location was an easy walk to the historic part of Lagos. The breakfast was AMAZING! So many options and beautiful presentation- best hotel breakfast on our trip! My only complaint was the noise during the night- it sounded like there was construction happening in the hotel or neighboring property. Overall I would recommend this spot!

Incredible stay. Very friendly at check in and check out. Breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had. We will be back!

Very professional staff, very helpful. Well kept clean place with lots of character

All was excellent, except for one check-in staff member who was bit clueless and robotic. The rooms are spacious and very good, breakfast is otherworldly great, and the location convenient. Overall experience was most charming, as the name implies. We loved it! Their breakfast is the best we had, after three weeks in a Portugal and Spain.

Excellent breakfast. Staff very helpful. Good proximity for boardwalk to beaches.

If I could give more than 5 stars to rate rate this property I would do so. The property is so beautiful not only the ground but the lobby areas and the decor in the bedrooms. Would love to everything about this place. It’s also a great location. The staff were wonderful very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really good and there was a lot of variety in the food offered. The only thing to be aware of is I’d requested a garden view room and my room face the street and I don’t know if that’s considered the same thing but it didn’t appear so on Expedia. However, I didn’t say anything to the staff. I was still happy with the room. The grounds around the pool and even the main lobby are just so beautiful. The Chinese restaurant near the hotel is spectacular. Probably the best Chinese food I’ve eaten in 10 years.

Very poor room maintenance, staff with no empathy.

Overall the property was very charming, eveything was clean and the service was very good. The breakfast was excellent.

Great location, traditional style, helpful staff and great breakfast

Very nice hotel. Great room amenities, clean and comfortable room with balcony, beautiful gardens and good breakfast.

We loved this charming accommodation! It was halfway between the old town and the beaches so we could walk everywhere. The breakfast every morning was so delicious and a beautiful spread. Victoria at the front desk was always so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back :)

Lovely hotel with antique furnishings, comfy lounge and bar in reception area, helpful staff. If you don’t mind climbing a spiral staircase to reach the top floor, you can have a spacious room with private balcony there. Breakfast buffet was great and cooked by dedicated staff onsite.

Excellent place want to go back and didn't want to leave.

A great hotel with a very good breakfast which runs until 11 am. Highly recommend

Good breakfast daily included. Close to beach

This hotel was fine, but not exceptional (other than the excellent breakfast). A little farther from the town center than anticipated, and much more hilly. Bed was too soft for my taste, which didn’t make for a particularly comfortable sleep. Personally, I would select another hotel on a return trip to Lagos.

Great experience - proximity to nice beaches, city. Super breakfast. Friendly staff.

Fabulous inside and out , loved the atmosphere. Just a perfect hotel ! Breakfast fabulous !Would go back again ❤️

We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was very warm and helpful, the hotel was well situated between some stunning beaches and also easy walk into the old part of the city. Also, the breakfast was a real standout. Great meat and vegetarian options , they changed things each day , and most importantly, it was delicious. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Lagos

Very nice residence. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Room was perfect. Breakfast was incredible. Highly recommended.

Nice and clean. Excellent breakfast and everyday the breakfast is different. Walking distance to downtown and to the beaches. Easy to park a car on a street behind the hotel.

Room was nice and we enjoyed the brunch in the mornings. The front desk staff was less than helpful and extremely rude overall. I was here with my wife, and the staff talked down to us until they realized we were staying in a premium room. In addition, they insisted on writing out my credit card info on a piece of paper that they keep at the front desk in case of any charges at the hotel bar. This is an extremely insecure process as anyone in the hotel could find this information in their open boxes on the wall. We stayed here in part because of the pools, but the water was so cold we couldn’t get in.

Vitória at reception was amazing!! She was helpful when we encountered a booking issue that was totally our fault - she recommended and booked us a short tour. The rooms were lovely and the breakfast excellent. Location to the old town was a nice short walk. Highly recommend this lovely hotel.

The hotel was like an oasis in the city and very convenient. The breakfast was extraordinary and staff very helpful. The room was very nice, but was located at the front of the hotel - something I’d not recommend because of the noisy garbage pickup early in the morning. I would return to the hotel but choose a different room.

We enjoyed our stay! Rooms were spacious and clean, breakfast was fantastic and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The beach and town are a 10-15 min walk from the hotel. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Lagos.

Large clean and comfortable room. We were in a separate building a short distance away from the lobby and breakfast area. Nice small pool and patio was dedicated to our building. Very quiet which we loved. Decent breakfast with lots of choices. Good location, walkable to town without the traffic hassle.

Four senior women travelling together. We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 nights here. Charming is the exact word for this hotel. Beautiful decor inside and out. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were clean and quite spacious. The complimentary bottle of wine was much appreciated! Breakfast was beyond our expectations and we were given a packed lunch to take with us on our journey after checking out early in the morning. Highly recommend this lovely hotel!

The property is situated near amenities, has real character, and beautiful exterior areas. The room was clean and spacious. The breakfast was excellent. We would definitely return.

This was a very nice boutique hotel. Location was very nice. Parking was on the street, first come first served. Breakfast was awesome. Room was clean. Comfy and a good size with balcony. We would definitely stay again

Great hotel just outside the old town. Quiet room and the pool was nice to relax. Breakfast buffet was very good as well

Good area

Very pleased with the accommodations. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was clean. Quality of breakfast was very good. Certainly expect to return next year.

We loved this property and will refer friends & family

Our stay was amazing. When we arrived they said there was am issue with our room so we got upgraded from a room to a 2 bedroom suite with a kitchen and patio. It was a 5 minute walk from the main property for breakfast, but nothing to complain about. Our property also had a pool, it wasn’t as big as the main one, but I found it was more private. The breakfast is the absolute highlight of this place. Everything is clean and the staff are all very kind. No complaints.

First off, the breakfast was amazing. Words would fail me. Just look for Google images. The place was beautiful, quiet, clean, and comfortable. The staff was fantastic. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again.

Hotel is good.

Everything was fabulous!

As other reviewers have said, the breakfast was truly excellent. It’s a slight walk from the center of Lagos - but that also meant that it was very quiet at night (so we got good sleep). We enjoyed walking to and from the old town for dinner every night! We also got a complimentary bottle of wine in our room at check-in, which was a nice touch.

My partner and I stayed at Horel Dom Manuel for 6 nights and loved every single second of our stay here! The room was incredibly clean and the cleaners are extremely friendly and thorough when cleaning your room (this can be requested each day if required!). We also watched them cleaning around the pool area and the extent to which they go to to clean the area was fab. The pool area is super quiet which is great for anyone wanting to relax, there were always beds free when we wanted them and umbrellas positioned in great locations for when you get a little too hot. Or a dip in the pool does the job too (the pool doesn’t get much sun so it is super cold but still lovely). The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful. The breakfast is vast and some things change each day to keep it interesting (the cakes, fruit and pastry selections) but they always have the standards each day too (eggs, sausages, bacon, a variety of bread, cereal, salad, juices etc.). The rooms have a hairdryer in the bathroom, a fridge and clothes horse on the balcony as standard (which is a fab touch!), we were also greeted on arrival with a free bottle of red wine and water. Irons are available on request. The location is also brilliant: a 10-minute walk into the centre of Lagos, and a shop close by for any additional room requirements. We genuinely don’t have a bad word to say about this hotel and would love to return in the future!!

Beautiful rooms and grounds - just like the pictures people posted - service was excellent from checkin, breakfast to check out. Great breakfast in the morning. Great location 10 minutes in one direction to Largos old town and 10 minutes walk in the other direction for the Anna beach. Was always able to find parking on the side streets.

The building has a lot of charm. Plants, flowers and classic Portuguese interior design. It feels you are in a farmhouse, not in a hotel. The breakfast was great with so many options. The attic room where we stayed was so spacious, with a huge bathroom and a private terrace. I'd point out that they gave us combined twin beds and not a queen/king bad, which wasn't ideal. Also, the listing mention that they have three pools which is not true. There is only one pool available. The other images are for another properties across the street, which I'm assuming they also manage. This should be fixed on the listing since is quite misleading. The one pool available is great though. I'd stay in this hotel again and would highly recommend to anyone looking for an adults only hotel in Faro.

This was one of the best hotel experiences we have ever had. It was perfect in every way - the staff was always so helpful and even went out of their way to organize a take-away breakfast for the morning we checked out because we had to leave before they opened. The room was great and beds were very comfortable, pool is stunning and it’s very close to the beach and old town. Do not skip the spa!

Highly recommend staying here in Lagos. Staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was excellent and had a wide variety of delicious food. We had access to a large private balcony which also had a set of beach lounging chairs. The room was spacious and the bathroom had an excellent shower. Truly the best hotel experience.

Quaint and peaceful

Hotel is charming older inn style but in amazing condition. Staff are very helpful and friendly. All speak English well. Breakfast is amazing. Nice pool with comfortable deck lounge chairs. Beach towels are provided. Short walk to downtown where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. Beach is about a 10 minute walk. Lots of stairs to get down to the beach though. Warning; while Portugal is a beautiful country, it’s very hilly and so you need to have good mobility and able to climb lots of hills and stairs.

Nice hotel. Located close to beaches and restaurants. Lots of choices for breakfast.

We originally booked a city view room but the one we were given was on the main road and we were warned about the 3am dustbin collections and were even supplied with earplugs! Luckily they were more than accommodating when we asked about changing rooms. The new pool view room was like a breath of fresh air compared to the first. Breakfast was amazing and had so many options it was difficult to choose so just have some of everything :-) Although the pool area was quite small we always managed to get a sunbed. The water is not heated but is still warmer than the sea! Finally, a big thank you to the girls on reception for rescuing our holiday and looking after us.

Breakfast was amazing!! Could use more chairs around the pool. Easy walk to old town