Loule, PortugalVilamoura
Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, Managed by Accor
Fairway golf resort
Fairway golf resort
Life here revolves around the golf course, where days move from morning tee times to quiet poolside afternoons.
What it’s good at
Listed
Private balconies face the golf greens, with poolside drinks service across the grounds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa’s partnership with the exclusive Ernie Els–designed Els Golf Club, which sits just next door to the hotel, naturally makes it an ideal choice for fans of the sport.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Vilamoura Marina and the Atlantic beaches sit ten minutes south by car, putting waterfront dining within easy reach.
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The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony looking out over the championship fairways, swimming pools, or gardens.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden pergolas and palm trees border the outdoor pools. Indoors, a heated hydromassage pool looks out through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The spa
Six treatment rooms look onto green balconies for Algarve-inspired therapies. A Turkish steam bath sits nearby.
At the table
Breakfast buffets look out over the lawns. By the pool, dining terraces serve fresh Ria Formosa seafood under timber pergolas.
How it began
Portuguese practice PROMONTORIO designed the resort in 2009, orienting its two accommodation wings directly toward the fairways.
Loule
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.