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5. Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort and SPA

Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort and SPA

This resort is a paradise recreated, taking an idyllic environment to another dimension. The hotel is nestled in five hectares of idyllic, romantic gardens with enormous pools, as well as hanging gardens, cascading waterways, lakes, grottos and pavilions creating a sense of complete serenity. The modern architecture has a distinctive Moorish accent, in keeping with Vilamoura's heritage. Built in 2007, it is air-conditioned and offers a total of 183 guest rooms. Facilities on offer include an entrance hall with 24-hour check-in and check-out, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, lift access, a newspaper stand and a bar. There is also a games room, a restaurant, conference facilities, WLAN Internet access (charges apply) and room and laundry services (charges apply for the latter). The hotel also offers a cycle hire service and parking for those arriving by car, including a garage. Younger guests can let off steam at the kids' club or in the playground. Location Vilamoura offers the finest golfing on the Iberian Peninsular and is a history of success being the biggest, most complete and diversified tourist complex in Europe. It offers the perfect tranquil setting with the Algarve's quintessential olive groves, protected woodlands and some of Europe's finest fairways combined with an unparalleled wealth of leisure activities. Falésia Beach is just a 15-minute walk away. Faro Airport is approximately 25 km from the hotel. Rooms All the spacious and modern guest rooms enjoy large balconies or terraces, and overlook nearby golf courses or the resort's lush gardens. The rooms are a subtle blend of light toned pastels and contemporary décor, have a distinguished, tasteful ambience and offer a very relaxing experience. The beautiful sunlit guest rooms feature a wall-to-ceiling glass wall in the bathroom, as well as exclusive, world-famous Portuguese ceramic tiles, hot tub, bathtub, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. A direct dial telephone, high-speed Internet access, a hi-fi system, 32-inch LCD TV, cable and satellite channels, in-room movies available, radio, electronic minibar, iron and ironing board, double bed, safe and tea/coffee machine all come as standard, along with other amenities. Sport The state-of-the-art spa is currently the largest in Portugal at over 2800 m², but it is not its size that will impress guests, it is the repertoire of health, beauty and rejuvenating spa treatments on offer (charges may apply). A total of 6 heated swimming pools are available to guests, along with a children's paddling pool. There is also a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols, a hot tub, a sauna and a gym. The on-site golf simulator, unique in Portugal, will surprise guests with its impressive virtual reality and accuracy and will definitely warm them up for the real fairways, which can be found on the very doorstep of the hotel. A programme of entertainment is provided for younger guests. In the local area guests can try banana boating, water skiing, jet skiing, diving, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, riding, cycling tennis and table tennis, all for an additional fee. Meals Experience the exotic diversity of Portugal´s colourful gastronomic repertoire at exceptional hotel restaurants and bars. Breakfast is served in the form of a buffet, while lunch and dinner can be selected from a buffet, chosen from a set menu or ordered à la carte. Payment American Express, Diners Club, Maestro, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted as methods of payment. Notes The a la carte restaurant Cilantro opens seasonally. Also the Paradise Island Kids Club opens seasonally and pending on weather conditions. The poolside restaurant Aquarela and the Beach Club at Falésia Beach are only open during summer months.