Encosta do Lago

Family-friendly resort with spa, near Ria Formosa Natural Park

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Dates

December 2025

2

January 2026

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, pool views

Encosta do Lago resort offers an idyllic escape near Ria Formosa Natural Park, where you can unwind with a sports massage or rejuvenate at the steam room. Take advantage of golfing, cycling, and yoga classes while the kids enjoy the children's pool; afterwards, savor al fresco dining at Tucanos restaurant.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet friendly
Spa
Laundry facilities
Gym

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
2 outdoor tennis courts
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Children's pool
Pool bar
Swim-up bar

Feel at home (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Separate dining area
Living room

Why we love this property

Spa and wellness haven

The full-service spa offers treatments from aromatherapy to reflexology in a serene setting. After a massage, guests can explore the sauna or join yoga classes.

Cozy room touches

This resort wraps guests in comfort with bathrobes in every room. Unique decor, blackout drapes, and balcony spaces elevate the experience.

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Tomorrow

Dec 3 - Dec 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

119 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

150 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Very good

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (1 double and 4 twin bed)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

150 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

100 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Very good

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

119 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Garden Area )

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

150 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (2 double beds and 2 twin beds)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

150 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (1 double and 4 twin bed)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private pool

150 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 7
1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

100 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

100 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

100 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Avenida Ayrton Senna da Silva, Quinta do Lago, Loulé, Algarve, 8135-866

What's nearby

Ria Formosa Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
THE CAMPUS - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Praia do Ancão - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Quinta do Lago South - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Quinta do Lago Beach - 8 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 23 min drive
Loule Station - 17 min drive
Faro Station - 25 min drive
Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Casa do Lago - ‬8 min walk
‪the shack - ‬6 min walk
‪Koko - ‬5 min drive
‪Lahana - ‬5 min drive
‪Tony’s - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Encosta do Lago

Adjacent to a golf course, Encosta do Lago is a great choice for a stay in Loulé. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in Swedish massages, aromatherapy, or reflexology, and Mediterranean cuisine is served at Tucanos, which is open for lunch and dinner. There's an outdoor pool and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences include washers/dryers and refrigerators.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 20 units
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets stay free (dogs and cats only, 1 total)
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Swim-up bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children's pool
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu

What to do

Tennis lessons
Yoga classes
Scooter/moped rentals
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby

Working away

Computer station

Services

Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Facilities

4 buildings/towers
Built in 2007
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Mosquito nets
Health club
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
2 outdoor tennis courts
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Washer and dryer

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Furnished balcony/patio
Fireplace
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate dining area
Separate living room

Freshen up

3 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Toaster
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dishwasher
Dining table

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Dining

Tucanos - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fee & policy details

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 1.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

Children & extra beds

Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard

Cashless transactions are available.

Property Registration Number 28408/AL

Also known as

Encosta Lago Resort Almancil

Encosta Lago Almancil

Encosta Lago Hotel

Encosta Lago Hotel Almancil

Encosta Do Lago Portugal/Algarve - Almancil

Encosta do Lago Loulé

Encosta do Lago Resort

Encosta do Lago Resort Loulé

Frequently asked questions

Does Encosta do Lago offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Encosta do Lago does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Encosta do Lago?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Encosta do Lago?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total.

Is parking offered on site at Encosta do Lago?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Encosta do Lago?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Encosta do Lago?

No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Casino Vilamoura (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Encosta do Lago and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Encosta do Lago also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.