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Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and 2 outdoor pools

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Outdoor spa tub
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath
Exterior
Beach nearby, beach umbrellas, beach towels
2 outdoor pools
Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa offers a tranquil retreat near Albufeira Old Town Square. Relax at the poolside bar, enjoy golf or hiking/biking adventures nearby, and unwind with reflexology or yoga classes. Previous guests rave about the kids' meals and Michelin star rated meal at one of the two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included

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Junior Suite Eleven | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite Eleven

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Royal Suite (Joya) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite (Joya)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Seven ) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Seven )

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Royal Suite Two | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Royal Suite Two

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 93 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Master Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Master Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Royal Suite (Master) | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite (Master)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 140 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Estrada da Galé, Albufeira, 8201-917

What's nearby

  • Gale Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Evaristo Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Salgados Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Albufeira Marina - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 18 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Praia da Galé - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Praia da Galé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Praia dos Salgados - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Paper Moon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bellavita - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Gale Beach
Consider a stay at Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa and take advantage of free breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and a poolside bar. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, Ayurvedic treatments, or a facial at Joy Jung Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and a Michelin star rated meal. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a library.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, free bicycle rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Childcare services and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Segundo
  • Vila Joya

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1983
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 95.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 95.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 13 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Vila Joya Joy Jung Spa Albufeira
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Vila Joya Home Restaurant Hotel Albufeira
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Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Vila Joya Home, Restaurant & Spa located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Albufeira hotel is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Praia da Galé East and Gale Beach. Sao Rafael Beach is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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