Luxury Hotel · Portugal
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa
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At a glance
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa sits within a landscaped complex overlooking the Els Club Vilamoura golf course in Vilamoura, one of the Algarve’s most established resort destinations.
The property was formerly managed by Anantara and is now operated by Accor, retaining the same 280-room layout across adults-only and family wings, four pools, multiple restaurants, and the Victoria Spa.
The Els Club Vilamoura, designed by golfer Ernie Els, sits directly adjacent to the resort, with five further courses including the Old Course Vilamoura accessible by complimentary shuttle within ten minutes.
Vilamoura Marina sits around ten minutes by complimentary shuttle from the resort, with the beach at Falésia approximately three kilometers away. Faro Airport is around 30 minutes by road.
Highlights
- 280 rooms and suites across adults-only and family wings, each with a private balcony and daybed.
- Four restaurants, multiple bars, and a Champagne cabana pool bar.
- Anantara Spa and the Victoria Golf Course on the doorstep.
Accommodation
Rooms
All 280 rooms feature a private balcony with a daybed, free WiFi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a coffee machine, and open-plan bathrooms with walk-in showers, separate baths, and Banho bath products.
The family wing includes connecting room options and swim-up suites, the first of their kind in the Algarve, which open directly onto the pool from a ground floor terrace.
The adults-only wing provides a more contained and private environment suited to couples or guests who want separation from the family facilities.
Suites
Suites in the adults-only wing include butler service, a separate living and dining area with a sofa bed, and two private balconies with daybeds facing the golf course and gardens. The suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower, a separate deep bath, and a second bathroom off the lounge.
Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suite sits at the top of the collection with a private terrace jacuzzi, a separate living and dining area, butler service, and views across the resort and the Els Club.
Further information
Food & Drink
Ria
The seasonal seafood restaurant serves fresh catches from local waters alongside Ria Formosa oysters, goose barnacles, ceviche, and carpaccio from the Algarve. Open June through September.
Sensai
A restaurant serving a contemporary Portuguese menu with seasonal local ingredients, open year-round for breakfast and dinner.
Le Palms
A poolside bar serving Champagne, cocktails, and light meals throughout the day, with a Champagne cabana service for guests who want a more contained poolside experience.
Cascades
An adults-only pool bar running from June through September with cocktails, light snacks, and chilled wine.
Botanic
An indoor garden bar serving gin cocktails, digestives, and nightcaps in a setting designed around lush greenery.
Spa & Wellness
Victoria Spa sits on the second floor with views over the golf course and includes six treatment rooms, a vitality indoor pool reserved for suite guests, a sauna, a steam room, and heated stone beds.
Treatments draw on Algarvian and Thai wellness traditions, with body treatments, massages, and facials available throughout the stay.
Yoga, Pilates, and tai chi sessions are offered on a complimentary basis each morning. A fitness center sits alongside the spa. Non-suite guests can access the spa facilities when booking a treatment
Portugal
Portugal runs on Central European Time, one hour ahead of the UK and six hours ahead of the East Coast of the US. The country is small enough that domestic travel between Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve is straightforward, by road, rail, or short-haul flight, with no meaningful time zone complications on multi-region itineraries. Tipping is less embedded in Portuguese culture than in the US.
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Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
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We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
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