Crowne Plaza Vilamoura

The blue waters of the Mediterranean and Praia da Marina beach are the closest neighbours to the Crowne Plaza Vilamoura. Luxury Algarve holidays don't come much better than a stay at this facilitypacked hotel. Fine dining, an indulgent spa, a state of the art fitness centre and stylish accommodation are just some of the treats in store. The pool area is the real crowdpleaser. Tucked away at the heart of landscaped gardens, the water's edge is lined with spacious sunbedfilled terraces. Choose your spot in the sun and work on your tan or relax in the shade with a book. Splashing times are on the menu for the little ones with a pintsized pool alongside. The adjoining beach is perfect for sandcastles and paddling in the waves.

Step indoors and uncover light and airy lounges with comfy seating areas. The spa area is an oasis of calm and offers up a host of treatments to invigorate your mind and body. Kickback in the sauna, enjoy a hammam Turkish bath or simply chillout in the pools. No excuse for missing your morning workout, the fitness centre comes with all the latest cardio machines and equipment. The children get a look in too; they have a funpacked mini club and playground to discover. The contemporary guest rooms are done out in neutral colours and light wood furniture. Expect all the latest hightech touches that make your holiday special, from satellite TVs with pay to view movies and WiFi access. A wellequipped bathroom and furnished balcony complete the picture.

When it comes to mealtimes, the onsite eateries offer a tasty mix of local Portuguese fare and international dishes. The main restaurant has a terrace for al fresco dining and the choice of a la carte or buffet style options. No need to wander too far from your sunbed during the day, refreshments are close at hand in the poolside bar. After dark, relax on the cocktail lounge terrace with a drink or enjoy a glass of wine in the minimalist lobby bar. The evening entertainment line up brings live music and shows to the hotel. Discover why the Crowne Plaza Vilamoura is one of the favourite places to stay for Portugal holidays.

The Crowne Plaza Vilamoura has all the facilities you would expect from Vilamoura hotels. Highlights include: A large outdoor swimming pool with sun terraces, sunbeds and parasols, restaurant, barbecue grill area, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, pool bar, wireless internet in public areas, sports court, ice machine and daytime animation programme. The 24 hour reception offers a concierge, porter/bellman, dry cleaning and laundry service. The spa features a hammam, fitness centre, vitality pool, sauna and indoor pool. For the children, discover a kid's pool, playground and kid's club for 3 to 12 years.

This Algarve hotel has a total of 327 modern guest rooms. Rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, cable/satellite TV with pay per view movies and premium cable, sound system, direct dial telephone with voice mail and speaker, complimentary standard internet service, wireless internet, bathroom with bathtub/shower, bidet and hairdryer, coffee maker, mini bar, iron/ironing board, double glazed windows and trouser press.

Portuguese and international dishes are on the menu in the Cataplana Restaurant with the choice of buffet and a la carte dining. serves buffet style meals. The minimalist Lobby Lounge is open for hot and cold beverages. Drinks and snacks are also served in the Pool Bar. Carvela Bar & Lounge is sea of white sofas and comes with a terrace, lively music and a full menu of cocktails and drinks to savour.

The Crowne Plaza Vilamoura is located by the beach in Vilamoura. Faro Airport is approximately 26kms from the hotel.