You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Crest
At this villa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Vilamoura Marina. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. A children's pool, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other features.
Languages
English, Portuguese
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9 AM - 1 PM) and Monday - Sunday (2 PM - 6 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Family friendly
Children's pool
Kitchen
Fridge (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Dining
Snack bar/deli
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Dressing gowns
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Terrace
Barbecue
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Climate control
Air conditioning
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
No lifts
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Safe
Phone
Luggage storage
Blackout curtains
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Things to do
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
10 rooms
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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 to 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 to 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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Crest Hotel Loulé
Crest Loulé
Crest Hotel Almancil
Crest Almancil
Crest Villa Almancil
The Crest Villa
The Crest Loulé
The Crest Villa Loulé
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at this villa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at this villa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by this villa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at this villa?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at The Crest and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the villa's other amenities, which include a garden.
Does The Crest have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes cookware, a fridge and a microwave.
Does The Crest have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this villa features a balcony.
The Crest Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
29 May 2021
Disappointing
Having stayed at the Crest previously I was quite disappointed in the way the property has deteriorated, specifically in relation to maintenance issues, cleanliness was not fantastic to be honest, shower would not work and we have an ant infestation, on a positive note the reception staff were very pleasant, unfortunately I would not stay here again.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2020
The property was amazing 👏. It was clean and spacious and had all that we needed. Although we were told the property would be cleaned every other day but we had the cleaners in daily. And the gift of bread rolls every morning was much appreciated. I would definitely recommend staying at the Crest.
F.A
F.A, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2019
We asked the reception if they could accommodate early check in and late check out. While early check in was not possible we did get to check out at 2pm rather than 10am for free.
We stayed for 7 days and housekeeping came to refresh our linen on day 5. We had read that this was meant to be every 3 days though apparently the do not clean on a Sunday which is why ours was delayed a day.
Plain Warm bread is provided daily for free as well as daily dishwasher tablets and bathroom shower gel/shampoo and soap. Amenities are excellent, dishwasher, washing machine, iron, hairdryer and tumble dryer included. Tv includes many paid for uktv channels including all sky sports. One safe is provided in the master bedroom and includes a charging plug inside. Most rooms also have a couple of uk plugs as well as european ones.
We had the 10 person villa and this included 4 bathrooms. Two of which were en suites on the top floor.
The garage contains a table tennis table, ball and rackets. There is also a squash ball but no rackets.
We had a private pool. The pool is not heated. There is a communal pool and jacuzzi behind main reception too, they are not heated either.
Overall an excellent stay. 5/5!
Riyaad
Riyaad, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2019
Beautiful 5 bedroom villa with private pool and 4.5 bathrooms. Fresh bread delivered each morning. Secure gate. Parking garage under villa. Beautiful landscaping. Near beaches
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 August 2019
Lovely place but with one disappointing aspect...
The Crest is a delightful place and the villa we stayed in was amazing. The only disappointing thing about our stay was that we weren't allowed to use the communal pool. We arrived early and the villa wasn't ready. We were categorically told we weren't able to use the communal pool whilst we waited. We have four children so they were obviously disappointed and bored whilst we waited.
And then on the day of check out, our flight wasn't until the evening. However once again we were told weren't able to use the communal pool!? We've stayed in a lot of places and this has never happened to us anywhere else!? It meant another long and boring day for our children waiting for our flight and not being allowed to use the communal pool. It was a real shame.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2019
Another fantastic trip to the crest ! The staff were great and helpful as always ! And Karla in the kids club was just great my little boy loved doing it everyday !
Verified traveller
11-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 June 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 June 2019
We loved the pool and the decor of the property. It was juat what we needed and we had a great time.
Cali
Cali, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 March 2019
location is the only thing really not accessible without a car really. and being a runner no where to run.
Verified traveller
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
11 January 2019
(expensive) holiday from hell
On arriving we could hear the noise from the neighbours but weren't too bothered as everyone has the right to enjoy themselves on holiday. Unfortunately the noise grew louder and louder as the evening went on and by 11pm the music was blasting out and the shouting began.
With no one in the main office we managed to find a security guard and he did go and ask them to be quiet - this lasted for all of 10 minutes the music and noise continued. We couldn't find the security guard despite walking around the complex a number of times and had to endure the noise until 5am.
Staff said there was nothing they could do and there were no thoer villas ready that we could be moved to so for a few days so we had no choice but to move out and find a local hotel for our second night.
If you enjoy loud music and groups of lads partying and getting drunk then this is the place for you.
Kevin
Kevin, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2018
The Crest it’s one of the best residence that I’ve ever been.
The location it’s perfect close to everything and the apartment itself was amazing for me my wife and our friends. I definitely recommend the Crest to everybody that wants first class accommodation and service.
Carlo
Carlo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 May 2018
Fantastic Holiday
The Crest is very clean and high quality would stay again and the staff were excellent.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2018
Nice facility
It’s like a vaca rental vs a hotel, townhome style, quiet, safe, and beautiful, close to the main attractions of Algarve area (sea cave, beach, Albufeira, Faro ...)
Roadrunner B
Roadrunner B, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
4 January 2018
Lovely stay in a beautiful and quiet area
Clean, spacious and well appointed.
Beautiful and quiet area, close enough to shopping and beaches in the Algarve. You will need a car as it is 15 to 20 minute drive to beaches and shopping.
Note the housekeeping is done every 3 days and you need to provide your living goods. It is an apartment style, not a hotel, so towels are not refreshed every day, but there is a washer/dryer in the apartment.
We really appreciated the benefits of the apartment style living. The full size kitchen, the living room, 2 bathrooms with shower. Our apartment came with a garage but we did not use it. The living space is on 3 floors with garage and laundry room in the basement, kitchen and living room on main floor and main bedroom upstairs with its bathroom ensuite. There were a total of 3 bedrooms in the apartment. One in the basement and one on the main floor. Both were not accessible as we had booked a one bedroom apartment. So the place is very big.
We stayed in a townhouse duplex and similar to other reviewers, the last night we were there, we had neighbors in the adjoining duplex and we could hear them, so it not soundproof…
Verified traveller
4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2017
April
April, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2017
amazing
Just spent a week at the crest and it's perfect will be back soon
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2017
Enjoyable and relaxing.
Fantastic villa with everything you could possibly need on a self catering holiday. Beds are really comfy, spotlessly clean and very good quality linens which were changed frequently. Quiet location, secure and we'll placed as long as you have a car. Used a local taxi once which was reasonable too. Impressed the tv had English channels and all the sports channels you could want. Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday.
Sally Carole
Sally Carole, 6-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2017
Lovely, Clean, Modern Townhouse
Very surprised at how modern the villa actually was, lovely position close to the shared pool. Grounds & Pool Area were immaculately kept.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2017
Fantastic stay
Loved everything about the Crest peaceful well run small resort, Was made to feel very welcome .
Martyn
Martyn, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
26 September 2017
the crest hotel
The hotel itself is hardly a hotel more like a timeshare complex. Very nice villa and nice surroundings with shared pool. The reception staff are helpful but some of them are a bit miserable. The one chap calked Pedro was the most helpful. Accommodation not child friendly as Vila in a three levelled building with a bedroom on each level. The biggest grip we have is no bar and no restaurant! Also if you don't have a car you are stuffed!! I would sa if you are looking for a peaceful holiday and insure you are a car then then the crest may suit your needs.
michael
michael, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2017
I would go back there again, loved it.
Perfect place for a rest, 10 minute drive to the beach, 15 minutes to vale de lobo.
Cleaned every day.
Brilliant.
nick
nick, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2017
Excellent and peaceful place.
Family friendly.
Rooms are clean and well maintained
Verified traveller
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2017
It is a great villa and everything is fantastic, strongly recommend that to everyone who visits Faro.
Hessam
Hessam, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2017
A 6 day break in May 2017
This was our 2nd visit to the Crest. It's a very relaxing venue and very quiet. It's about 6km from the nearest beach so is a great place to stay to avoid any crowds. You do need a car though to get anyway but the roads are quiet throughout the Algarve that the concept of rush hour doesn't seem to exist. Highly recommend this place based on our two trips - Sept 16 & May 17 - both out of main holiday season