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Ria Park Garden Hotel

This laidback and family friendly hotel is popular with holidaymakers looking for a relaxing break in the sun. With friendly staff, clean and comfortable accommodation and attractive outdoor space this is the perfect base from which to explore this region of the Algarve.

Easily accessible from Faro airport, Vale do Lobo is a deservedly popular resort offering visitors the perfect mix of outdoor pursuits, golf courses, sandy beach and vibrant nightlife. With so many activities and facilities to keep them amused, children will also love a holiday at the Ria Park Garden. Couples and families alike will enjoy the laidback ambience of this attractive hotel, which makes guests feel relaxed and revived within minutes of checking in.

Location

Located on Portugal’s southern coast, the Algarve has established itself as one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. With clear, blue skies above long stretches of sandy beach lapped by cool, clear waters it is not difficult to see why the Algarve attracts thousands of visitors to its many resorts and towns every year. The fantastic climate ensures that guests are welcomed all year round, with long, hot summers and mild, clear winters.

The Ria Park Garden is a pretty hotel situated in the purpose-built Algarve resort of Vale do Lobo, just 20 kilometres from the city of Faro. Faro airport is just a short drive away so visitors can find themselves relaxing on the beach just a short time after touching down. Vale do Lobo is set amongst fragrant pine forests and well-kept parks and gardens, creating the feeling of really getting away from it all. Despite the tranquillity, the resort is packed with activities and facilities for all visitors so there is always plenty to keep you amused no matter how active you wish your Algarve holiday to be.

Facilities

Guests can make use of the attractive swimming pool whenever they feel like a refreshing dip and there is a separate children’s pool where the younger members of your group can splash around safely.

The health club provides guests with spa facilities to really unwind as well as sport and fitness services to keep you active throughout your visit. This family friendly complex is ideal for those with young families and offers a kids club with a full range of organised and supervised activities and a children’s playground. The hotel’s popular Garrao Restaurant serves up delicious Portuguese cuisine as well as international fare and light meals and snacks can be found at the poolside bar throughout the day. The staff on the 24-hour reception are always happy to assist guests with any queries or questions and can provide information on activities and excursions in the area.

Each of the hotel’s 109 rooms benefits from individually-controlled air conditioning, private bathroom and hairdryer so you can look your best throughout your stay. There is a direct dial telephone and internet access to help you keep in touch with friends and family back home and let them know what a fantastic time you are having in the sunny Algarve. All rooms offer satellite TV to keep you entertained as well as a terrace area where you can enjoy the fantastic climate in your own private space.

Things to do nearby

With so many activities to choose from at the hotel itself, you might have to drag yourself away to explore further afield but it is well worth doing so to discover the wealth of interesting sights on offer in the area. The Vale do Lobo resort includes a stunning beach area where visitors can swim in the sea, try their hand at water sports or simply relax on a sunlounger and soak up the warm Algarve sun. For an alternative perspective of this attractive Algarve coastline, a boat trip is a fantastic way to cool down and discover the fascinating marine life.

The Vale do Lobo area is a great base from which to explore the region and there are some lovely day trips to try whilst staying here. The Algarve’s capital of Faro is a fascinating city and, despite many visitors simply passing through on the way to or from the airport, it is well worth spending a day exploring the winding streets and stunning architecture of this intriguing city. Also accessible is the Spanish border just a short drive further east from Faro and it is entirely feasible to cross into Spain for the day. The closest major city is Seville and this is an excellent introduction to the traditional Spanish culture, with its flamenco, tapas and Moorish architecture.

What have previous guests said?

The majority of past guests of this pretty hotel complex have found their stay to be extremely relaxing and peaceful, making it ideal for those looking to get away from it all and enjoy some well-deserved rest time in the sun. A recent visitor described the hotel as having “a good location and pleasant atmosphere” and praised the shuttle service to the beach.

A common theme among guest reviews is the friendliness of the hotel staff, who are always eager to help guests with any queries or concerns and can also help to arrange excursions, car hire or activities in the area.