Hotel Vasco Da Gama - Monte Gordo
37.178937, -7.446295Overview
3-star beachfront hotel with Green Key sustainability certification in Monte Gordo
Amenities & Pools
The Hotel Vasco Da Gama Monte Gordo holds a Green Key certification for its environmental practices, including water-saving measures and reduced plastic use. The property offers two outdoor pools, one of which has a shallow end and a pool with view, plus a separate children's pool. Guests can use complimentary beach towels, access private sun loungers, and rent towels with a €20 refundable deposit.
Dining & Entertainment
On-site dining includes the Vasco Da Gama restaurant serving Portuguese and international cuisine, the Barraquinha restaurant on the beach terrace with fresh fish and salads, and a snack bar by the pool. The Pool Bar offers generous happy hour specials daily from 5pm to 6pm with 50% off selected drinks. Evening entertainment features live music, magic shows, and a Portuguese folk dance group.
Rooms & Accommodations
Most rooms at Hotel Vasco Da Gama have private balconies or verandas, many with sea views, and include air conditioning, a minibar, and a free safety deposit box. The Superior Double Room with Sea View offers a large open terrace with sun loungers and a parasol. Bathrooms are equipped with Rituals toiletries, and some rooms feature walk-in showers or baths with overhead showers.
Location & Nearby
The hotel provides direct access to Monte Gordo Beach via a boardwalk, with private sun loungers and umbrellas available for a fee. It is a 10-minute walk from Monte Gordo Train Station and a 15-minute drive to Tavira, with a ferry service to Ayamonte, Spain, located 3 km away. Nearby attractions include Castro Marim Castle, Praia Verde Beach, and the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve.
Family & Activities
Families can use the dedicated children's pool, an indoor play area, and outdoor playground equipment, with daily entertainment staff organizing activities for all ages. The hotel also has two tennis courts, a 9-hole mini golf course, billiards, darts, table tennis, and a games room. Bicycle rental is available, and guests can enjoy cycling, hiking, and fishing in the surrounding area.
- Sustainability: Green Key certification awarded for environmental practices
- Pools: Two outdoor pools with a dedicated children's pool and pool bar
- Activities: Tennis courts, 9-hole mini golf, fitness centre, billiards, darts
- Dining: Vasco Da Gama restaurant, Barraquinha beach terrace, pool snack bar
- Location: Direct beach access, 10-minute walk from Monte Gordo Train Station, ferry to Spain
- Entertainment: Live music performances, nightly shows, happy hour at Pool Bar
- Family: Children's playground, kids' pool, indoor play area, daily entertainment
Licence number: 1571
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Casino
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Solarium
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Sea view
- Landscape view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Hotel Vasco Da Gama
| 💵 Lowest room price | 60 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 500 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 61.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Faro, FAO |
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