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Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments

3.0 star property
Beachfront aparthotel with spa services

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Praia da Lota Resort - Apartments welcomes guests to a tranquil retreat featuring a poolside bar and rooftop terrace. Visitors relax in the garden, challenge friends to billiards, or book spa services. The resort offers bike rentals for exploring the nearby area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Praia da Lota - Manta Rota, Vila Nova De Cacela, Vila Real Santo Antonio, 8900-037

What's nearby

  • Manta Rota Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Altura Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Verde Beach - 8 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Cacela Velha Beach - 14 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Cacela Station - 7 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘRistorante Pizzeria Mamma Lucia - ‬11 min walk
  • â€ȘRestaurante PĂ©rola do AtlĂąntico - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘRestaurante Ti’luis - ‬18 min walk
  • â€ȘDona Lota - ‬8 min walk
  • â€ȘPĂ© na Água - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments

Beachfront aparthotel with spa services
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as spa services and a children's pool. Each apartment offers free WiFi, a balcony, and a TV with satellite channels. Amenities also include a safe and a phone.
Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Spa services

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Library
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • 52 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2004
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.00 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: EUR 1.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.50 per night for guests aged 11-13 years old, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 11 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.00 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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 3459

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Real Lota Hotel
Real Lota Hotel Vila Real Santo Antonio
Real Lota Vila Real Santo Antonio
Real Lota Apartment Vila Real Santo Antonio
Real Lota Apartment
Praia da Lota Resort Apartments Vila Real Santo Antonio
Praia da Lota Apartments
Praia Da Lota Apartments
Praia da Lota Resort Apartments
Praia da Lota Resort - Apartments Aparthotel
Praia da Lota Resort - Apartments Vila Real Santo Antonio

Frequently asked questions

Does Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments have a pool?

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

Is Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vila Real Santo Antonio aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Praia da Lota, Altura Beach, and Manta Rota Beach. Praia da Alagoa and Ria Formosa Natural Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Praia da Lota Resort – Hotel & Apartments Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Disliked: Amenities, communication
The resort is in a very quiet area. They could have a small shop for essentials. There was a pool bar but unfortunately it was closed. The cleaners were hit and miss not their fault, but meant we had no cleaning and the bin not emptied. There was no facility to empty the bin ourselves. The rooms were dated and could do with some sprucing up. No information on what was around. Handy for the beach.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Un apartahotel muy cĂłmodo junto a la playa

Con todo lo necesario para pasar unos días estupendos en la playa con los niños. Apartamento amplio, limpio y con todo lo necesario.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronaldo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
friendly staff, cleaning property Miguel was really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Steen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

God placering i forhold til stille strand

Ligger godt i forhold til stille strand. Er man ikke i bil, er der et stykke vej til shopping, Aldi eller Lidle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Tranquilo y agradable

Hotel tranquilo y agradable, con acceso directo a la playa. Personal amable. Instalaciones completas, pero algo antiguas. La limpieza del apartamento era mejorable, y en el apartamento no habĂ­a ningĂșn detalle de los que te hacen la estancia mĂĄs agradable: pastilla lavavajillas, bayeta, sal...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom local para dias prĂłximos da praia.

Apartamentos com bastante equipamento, camas confortåveis.Atendimento muito preståvel e simpåtico.Grande proximidade (a pé) à praia. Local a repetir!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDERSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feliz com a escolha

Sandra funcionåria maravilhosa, tratou nossa família com presteza. Parabéns Sandra!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positive points - Quiet get away from it all place. Bike hire on site which we used for 4 days to get about. Approx. 1 hour to cycle to Tavira (at a quick pace) and about 45 minutes to cycle to Monte Gordo. Detoured off to visit small villages on route back. Enjoyed the Tennis Court. This resort is not for folk that like shopping as we did not come across any shops with the exception of the 2 Supermarkets in Manta Rota. Glad we chose apartments and not hotel as the one meal we had at the hotel was not great. There is a nice restaurant overlooking the beach at Manta Rota. Negative points- Sun Loungers around the piscina/pool at the apartments were very dirty so bring some disinfectant wipes if you wish to use them. Also a big pagan stone idol on stairs of hotel which we were not happy with and when we went to do Zumba we were taken down to a room with another 2 pagan idol shrines causing us to leave promptly and the Zumba teacher to lose his payment. We did not tolerate pagan idolatory being promoted at the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bien
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location to the beach is awesome. Rooms are dated but clean and quite large. Kitchen waa stocked well enough. We just needed a place for a one night stay. Was great for what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

ZĂ©lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estadia bastante agradavel. A repetir.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Appartamento da 4 ma Ăš per due persone.

Bagno cieco, energia elettrica si stacca ogni volta che togli la chiave da apposito alloggiamento, accessori cucina scarsi.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

robert , surrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very dated/old apartment needs updating, plus bedding smelt
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and Relaxed

The reception is in the back of the building to the left. We were able to check in early and there was a minimum of paperwork. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They changed our room at our request. Our apartment was sunny and very clean. Quite comfortable really and fully equipped. The cleaning staff came often and were also friendly. WiFi was a available in the common areas, although we use our own hot spot for security reasons. The location is between Manta Rota and Altura, making it a short walk to either place. It is right on the beach and we were given a key to the gate to accessthe beach. Overall it was very nice and quiet. A great place to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Concepcion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lugar y personal agradable

Buena limpieza y personal agradable aunque algo escaso. Muy buen ubicado en la playa. Lugar ideal para relajarse en estas fechas.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

JesĂșs Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Betis

La verdad que todo estupendo, la relaciĂłn calidad precio muy buena, volverĂ­a otra vez, gracias un saludo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
APPARTEMENT BIEN SITUE
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skönt strandhotell med trevlig och hjÀlpsam person

Ett familjÀrt boende med mkt trevlig personal. Rent och vÀlstÀdat i lÀgenheten varje dag. BelÀget i ett mkt lugnt omrÄde och tvÄ minuters promenad till en underbar sandstrand. Kan dock inte förstÄ att man inte har bÀddmadrasser och pÄslakan nÄgonstans i Portugal! Bland annat för att hÄlla en hygien! Nu finns ju IKEA inom kort avstÄnd sÄ man kunde förnya och komplettera porslin och bestick. Diskmaskinen kÀndes onödig eftersom porslin och bestick var ganska fÄ! Kaffekokaren var utbytt mot vattenkokare vilket Àndrade förutsÀttningarna för kaffedrickning nÄgot. Vi saknade WiFi pÄ rummen men om man satte sig i lobbyn var wifi:n helt ok dÀr!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

very average

not advised that everywhere is closed for the season from 27th October
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buenos

Los apartamentos son estupendos. Amplios y limpios. Con todo lo necesario para pasar unos dĂ­as. A un paseo de una magnĂ­fica y enorme playa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Siisti ja edullinen

Keittiön varustetaso heikko

6/10 Okay

Andrés

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Tranquilo y relajado

MagnĂ­fica calidad precio, solo estancia. Necesitas coger el coche para cualquier cosa. Playas y entorno fantĂĄsticos.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Vi stannade en natt pÄ vÄr vÀg till spanien. MÄnga pensionÀrer.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday

It was a nice, quiet and very relaxing staying. The apartments are large and very comfortable.

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

plein centre mais trĂšs calme

TrÚs agréable hÎtel avec parking. L'accÚs en voiture est trÚs difficile mais l'hÎtel est plus que correct.

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