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The Crest

Villa in Loulé with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor pool
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Villa, 5 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

Sleeps 61033 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Urbanização The Crest, Lote 31 L, Vale Formoso, Loulé, Loulé, Algarve, 8100-267
  • Place, Aqua Show Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Vilamoura Marina
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Falesia Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Loulé

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Karting Almancil, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Church of São Lourenço. This 10-room villa welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Aqua Show Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Loule Castle - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Quarteira Beach - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Vilamoura Marina - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Falesia Beach - 15 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 8 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piri Piri - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taberna Poco D’almancil - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Japã - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Casavostra - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barbacoa - Steak House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Crest

Villa in Loulé with kitchen and balcony
Guests staying at this villa enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
The villa features a kitchen and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a flat-screen TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers, free toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include an electric kettle, a portable fan, and a safe. Limited housekeeping is available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • 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 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

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 at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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 - 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 - 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 39340/AL

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is 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

What can I see close to this villa?

This villa is located in Loulé, close to Falesia Beach, Quarteira Beach, and Vilamoura Beach. You'll also find Aqua Show Park and Ria Formosa Natural Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this villa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the villa.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Crest?

Couples staying at this villa will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and bathrobes as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at The Crest?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.

Does this villa provide breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), which is 11.7 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Crest?

Yes, every villa at The Crest comes with a balcony with some featuring pool views.

The Crest Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

F.A

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Riyaad, Swindon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Cali, London

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool and the decor of the property. It was juat what we needed and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location is the only thing really not accessible without a car really. and being a runner no where to run.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

(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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlo, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Holiday

The Crest is very clean and high quality would stay again and the staff were excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Roadrunner B, Fremont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 ...)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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…
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

amazing

Just spent a week at the crest and it's perfect will be back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sally Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martyn, Burgess Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Loved everything about the Crest peaceful well run small resort, Was made to feel very welcome .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

michael, scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

nick, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and peaceful place. Family friendly. Rooms are clean and well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hessam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great villa and everything is fantastic, strongly recommend that to everyone who visits Faro.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

JG, surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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