Overview

Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection is the luxury brand’s first venture outside of Greece, and it doesn’t disappoint. Along with the Domes’ signature focus on style and lifestyle, this resort offers a private saltwater lake – with a range of water sports to boot – and direct access to Falesia Beach. It also houses a kids’ club, a semi-outdoor spa and award-winning dining options.

The resort is sat on the southernmost tip of Portugal, in the Algarve’s trendy town of Vilamoura – home to plenty of fine dining restaurants, chic bars and a marina dotted with superyachts. From the resort, the ruggedly beautiful Falesia Beach is just 400 metres away and Vilamoura’s town centre is under a mile away. The protected wetlands of Ria Formosa Natural Park, home to a collection of rare birds, is 10 miles away; join the resort’s guided tour to make the most of your experience. Faro Airport is just 15 miles away.

Upon arrival, you'll receive a personal check-in over a local drink of your choice, plus a complimentary welcome amenity. This includes a selection of traditional products and one bottle of Domes local wine. Inspired by the island’s traditional architecture, whitewashed and cream buildings (some with terracotta roofs) comprise the resort. Wooden walkways wind through the resort gardens, connecting its different areas. Inland, Tropical and Sapphire Retreats feature cool tiled floors, weathered wood furniture and sliding doors to separate smart bathrooms. In addition to neutral colour schemes, Tropical Retreats feature minty green accent colours to reflect their garden views, while Sapphire Retreats mimic their lake views with blue furnishings. Emerald Retreats, Tropical and Sapphire Family Retreats, and Absolute Suites are all part of the Haute Living Selection. Alongside modern room amenities, a complimentary bottle of mineral water will be replenished daily in your room.

Accommodation details

Address:

Praia da Falesia
Apartado 811
Vilamoura
Portugal
8126-910

Check-in Details:

Normal Check-in: 15:00
Normal Check-out: 11:00

Location:

1.1 mi / 1.7 km from city centre

Room types and facilities

Inland Retreat

Sleeps 3, Bed Type: King(s) or single(s) and rollaway  Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television

Tropical Retreat

Sleeps 3, Bed Type: King(s) or single(s) and rollaway  Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, In Room Movies

Sapphire Retreat

Sleeps 3, Bed Type: King(s) or single(s) and rollaway  Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, In Room Movies

Emerald Retreat

Sleeps 3, Bed Type: King(s) or single(s) and rollaway  Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, In Room Movies

Sapphire Family Retreat

Sleeps 5, Bed Type: King(s) or single(s) and rollaway  Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, In Room Movies

Absolute Suite

Sleeps 4, Bed Type: King(s) and rollaway  Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, In Room Movies

Absolute Family 2 Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 6, Bed Type: King(s), double(s) and rollaway  Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television

Tropical Family Retreat

Sleeps 5, Bed Type: King(s), single(s) and rollaway  Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, In Room Movies

General facilities

  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Laundry/Valet service
  • Business center
  • Sauna
  • Onsite laundry
  • Baby sitting
  • Spa
  • Concierge desk
  • Exercise gym
  • Internet services
  • Tennis court
  • Beauty shop/salon
  • Ironing board
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 4 Restaurant
  • 4 Pool
  • Aerobics instruction
  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 Lounges/bars
  • Pool Bar
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Kids Club
  • Massage services
  • Indoor pool
  • Safe deposit box
  • Elevators
  • Live entertainment

Other facilities

Set just in front of the lake, bordered by white sun loungers and umbrellas, the semi-circle sand-bottom pool provides a unique spot for relaxation. Towering palms surround the two other pools which are linked by a sunbathing bridge otherwise, stop by the tranquil adult-only pool, sinking into a sumptuous day bed for two. The award-winning adult-only Soma Spa offers invigorating Turkish and Roman baths as well as Greek-inspired treatments combined with products by renowned brand Elemis. Here you’ll also find an indoor pool, relaxation garden and gym. They run fitness classes on the lake pergola and sunrise yoga sessions, too.

Walk or cycle alongside olive, almond and fig trees on the resort’s nature trails, which span five kilometres. Otherwise, cruise around the resort lake in a pedalo or canoe, and continue your exploration of the Algarve with olive oil and wine tasting experiences. The ‘famous six’ golf courses of Vilamoura are within 12 miles of the resort, including the Dom Pedro Old Course, Dom Pedro Millennium, Victoria, Pinhal and Laguna golf courses. The concierge team are also on hand to assist with booking tee times, local restaurant reservations and nearby island excursions.

Younger guests, aged 4 to 12, can retreat to the kids’ club, which provides Ofsted-standard supervision. They can also plant their own flowers and herbs, while learning about healthy eating and sustainability at the KiEPOS learning garden. There’s a creche available, too.

If you’re staying in an Absolute Suite, Emerald Retreat, Sapphire Family Retreat or Tropical Family Retreat, you’ll also have Haute Living Selection benefits, which includes access to an exclusive lounge from 10:00 to 23:00. The Haute Living Lounge provides complimentary hot and cold snacks throughout the day, as well as fruit, salads and traditional delicacies. Teas, coffees, beers, branded wines, soft drinks and juices are also available, as are branded spirits in the evenings. In addition, the lounge features dedicated concierge, high-speed Wi-Fi, tablets, magazines and coffee table books.

Dining information

This hotel brings a Portuguese flavour to its celebrated Mediterranean menus at all three of its restaurants. Start your day with a tempting buffet breakfast at Gustatio Restaurant, which also serves Portuguese comfort food and showstopping desserts. Tuck into Greek seafood paired with a carefully selected list of Greek wines at the Topos restaurant, led by Executive Chef Dionysios Pliatsikas. Sat atop the water, BLEND Nikkei offers a tempting tasting menu featuring fresh sushi and steaks. Blending the bold flavours of Peru and Japan, this restaurant serves up a delightfully original dining experience that’s seriously memorable. Dine at Acosta by Olivier Algarve, for the freshest fish dishes crafted with premium Portuguese ingredients and modern culinary flare. This beachside eatery sits directly on the beach Praia de Falesia. Open daily, it’s the perfect spot for a breezy lunch or dinner. Please note, reservations are required and can be made via the hotel's Guest Relations team. Perched right on the beach with stunning sunset views, the Sora Food Truck (open from the 1st June 2024 until 30th September 2024) offers a relaxed, one-of-a-kind dining experience, serving up tasty sushi and light bites. Centrally located between pools, the Estrella World Street Food serves up the best of Greek and Portuguese flavours with a fabulously indulgent street food-style menu to the pool bar at Domes Lake Algarve.

The standard half board package includes daily American buffet breakfast and a daily International buffet dinner, both served in Gustatio Restaurant (main restaurant). Drinks not included.

If you’re staying in Haute Living Selection accommodation, you’ll have access a daily American Buffet Breakfast served in Gustatio Restaurant and a daily International Buffet Dinner (in case of low capacities buffet will be swapped to three course-set menu) both served in Gustatio Restaurant (main restaurant). Drinks not included. As part of your package, you'll also receive a credit of EUR 20 (per person, per day) to spend in any of the resort's other restaurants (excluding the beach restaurant). Those staying for a minimum five nights are also entitled to one three-course a la carte dinner and for a minimum ten nights’ stay, you can enjoy two, three-course dinners. These are on an la carte Dine Around basis (some items excluded) of your choice (pre booking required). Drinks not included. If you wish, you can also swap your a la carte evening meal for an a la carte lunch (three-course) at Estrella World Street Food instead (bookings required and subject to availability). Please note that these inclusions do not apply for the 31st December 2024, instead a compulsory NYE buffer dinner supplement will apply. Please also note that Acosta by Olivier Algarve is excluded from the half board lunch swap option and you will also be unable to use any half board credit at this outlet.

In case of force majeure, health, manning, occupancy levels or other constraints, the hotel maintains the right to change the assigned ΗB restaurants or the HB dinner style to buffet, without prior notice.

Additional information

Please note that during winter/low season, subject to varying factors such as occupancy levels, weather conditions or other variables, the resort may substitute Gustatio Restaurant with another alternative and Half Board buffet dinner, with a three-course set menu instead (two options per dish, non-allergenic/food intolerance options available on request). In addition, open air venues (Apricus Pool Bar and Makris On The Lake restaurant) will not operate for winter/low season due to weather conditions.