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 Hotel Apolo

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Avenida Dos Bombeiros Portugueses, S/N, 8900-209 Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1152 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
1,152 reviews

great location. Great Breakfast and friendly staff

Finn United States of America

Location, location, location. Also Renalto at the reception made us feel very welcome and recommended a choice of 2 great restaurants, one of which, La Cuca made the best fish we had tasted the whole week in Portugal.

David Israel

Everything! The staff were fantastic, they couldn't be more helpful. They even decorated our room when I told them that we were there for a special occasion. The breakfast was great, hot food as well as the usual continental breakfast. Parking was good. Great location, very central. We will return.

Jacqueline Portugal

Location, complimentary slippers, balcony, and water Pressure. Overall, a Good stay.

Coreen United States of America

Tremendous location on the edge of Old Town. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Peter United States of America

We really enjoyed the deck on the 4th floor, the location was very good andthe breakfast was about normal....Parking on lot was a bonus.

Mike United States of America

Excellent value. Staff (Francisca) super nice! Love to stay there. Just sorry that I can not stay on my return trip because we adopted a puppy Wonderful experience and great recommendation for a local fish restaurant (Cuca). Hope they change policy to ‘dog friendly’. Would love to stay there again!

Lina Spain

Very helpful staff. Best suggestion for fish restaurant !!! Very comfortable and clean

Lina Spain

Great location with well-marked signs in town directing our drive there. Free parking in lot in front of hotel. Lift to rooms and large, clean rooms. Helpful staff who gave us a map and information about the area. Great breakfast buffet! Amazing value for price!

Mark United States of America

Comfy bed and roomy room. Great staff and excellent breakfast. Bike storage in a secure shed. Nice location for access to town.

Judy United States of America
8.7
Excellent
1,152 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “great location. Great Breakfast and friendly staff”
    Finn Finn United States of America United States of America
  • “Location, location, location. Also Renalto at the reception made us feel very welcome and recommended a choice of 2 great restaurants, one of which, La Cuca made the best fish we had tasted the whole...”
    David David Israel Israel
  • “Everything! The staff were fantastic, they couldn't be more helpful. They even decorated our room when I told them that we were there for a special occasion.”
    Jacqueline Jacqueline Portugal Portugal
  • “Location, complimentary slippers, balcony, and water Pressure. Overall, a Good stay.”
    Coreen Coreen United States of America United States of America
  • “Tremendous location on the edge of Old Town. Staff was very friendly and helpful.”
    Peter Peter United States of America United States of America
  • “We really enjoyed the deck on the 4th floor, the location was very good andthe breakfast was about normal....Parking on lot was a bonus.”
    Mike Mike United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent value. Staff (Francisca) super nice! Love to stay there. Just sorry that I can not stay on my return trip because we adopted a puppy Wonderful experience and great recommendation for a local...”
    Lina Lina Spain Spain
  • “Very helpful staff. Best suggestion for fish restaurant !!! Very comfortable and clean”
    Lina Lina Spain Spain
  • “Great location with well-marked signs in town directing our drive there. Free parking in lot in front of hotel. Lift to rooms and large, clean rooms.”
    Mark Mark United States of America United States of America
  • “Comfy bed and roomy room. Great staff and excellent breakfast. Bike storage in a secure shed. Nice location for access to town.”
    Judy Judy United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.5

This property is a 15-minute walk from the beach. Hotel Apolo offers a pool and rooms with balconies and free Wi-Fi in central Vila Real de Santo António. The Guadiana River, marking the border with Spain, is 5 minutes’ walk away.

All rooms have air conditioning and a colorful décor. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bidet. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel.

Guests can take a refreshing dove in the hotel’s outdoor pool or sunbathe on loungers on the poolside deck.

A daily breakfast buffet is served in Apolo’s dining room or on the terrace overlooking the pool and a public garden. A well-stocked wine bar is also on site.

The Hotel Apolo is 0.9 mi from Santo Antonio Beach which is accessible by a seasonal tourist train, available in the summer, which stops 350 feet from the hotel. Boat trips along the Guadiana River depart from the Marina, 1,650 feet away. The hotel is 2,650 feet from the Vila Real de Santo António Sport Complex.

Apolo Hotel is 30 minutes’ drive from Faro International Airport. It offers free private parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Apolo has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 5, 2010

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Closest beaches

  • Playa de San Bruno

    8.5 Very good beach
    5,200 feet from property
  • Praia de Santo António

    Praia de Santo António

    8.7 Excellent beach
    1.3 miles from property
  • Monte Gordo Beach

    Monte Gordo Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1.4 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.7
Excellent · 1,152 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.5

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Finn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location. Great Breakfast and friendly staff”
  • David
    IsraelIsrael
    “Location, location, location. Also Renalto at the reception made us feel very welcome and recommended a choice of 2 great restaurants, one of which, La Cuca made the best fish we had tasted the whole week in Portugal.”
  • Jacqueline
    PortugalPortugal
    “Everything! The staff were fantastic, they couldn't be more helpful. They even decorated our room when I told them that we were there for a special occasion. The breakfast was great, hot food as well as the usual continental breakfast. Parking was...”
  • Coreen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location, complimentary slippers, balcony, and water Pressure. Overall, a Good stay.”
  • Peter
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Tremendous location on the edge of Old Town. Staff was very friendly and helpful.”
  • Mike
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We really enjoyed the deck on the 4th floor, the location was very good andthe breakfast was about normal....Parking on lot was a bonus.”
  • Lina
    SpainSpain
    “Excellent value. Staff (Francisca) super nice! Love to stay there. Just sorry that I can not stay on my return trip because we adopted a puppy Wonderful experience and great recommendation for a local fish restaurant (Cuca). Hope they change policy...”
  • Lina
    SpainSpain
    “Very helpful staff. Best suggestion for fish restaurant !!! Very comfortable and clean”
  • Mark
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location with well-marked signs in town directing our drive there. Free parking in lot in front of hotel. Lift to rooms and large, clean rooms. Helpful staff who gave us a map and information about the area. Great breakfast buffet! ...”
  • Judy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Comfy bed and roomy room. Great staff and excellent breakfast. Bike storage in a secure shed. Nice location for access to town.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it possible to book half or full board from 24th December to 28th December 2019 in Hotel Apolo
    Good afternoon, It is possible to book on these dates, but our hotel only works with breakfast.
    Answered on November 4, 2019
  • Hello, I will be staying in your hotel with my training group from 6th to 22nd of May. I want to find out if the hotel has a self-service facility for me to wash my clothes?
    Hello. We have a laundry on our Hotel for groups with the cost of 10€/machine. Otherwise we can recommend a self-service laundry near by.
    Answered on March 23, 2022
  • Is there still secure bike storage? We would arrive by bicycle. Thank you.
    Hello. Yes, there is a secure shelter to storage your bikes during your stay.
    Answered on May 13, 2022
  • do you have adjoining bedrooms
    Goodnight, Please be advised that our Hotel does not have adjoining rooms. Best regards, Patrícia Oliveira
    Answered on February 23, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Isla Canela Golf Course
    1.7 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach
    2 miles
  • Castro Marim Castle
    2.1 miles
  • Cabeço Beach
    3.1 miles
  • Praia Verde
    3.4 miles
  • Castro Marim Golf Course
    4 miles
  • Quinta do Vale Golf Course
    4.1 miles
  • Alagoa Beach
    4.6 miles
Top attractions
  • Monte Rei Golf Course
    7.2 miles
  • Cacela Velha Beach
    7.3 miles
  • Quinta de Cima Golf Course
    8.3 miles
  • Quinta da Ria Golf Course
    8.4 miles
  • Cabanas Beach
    10.2 miles
  • Benamor Golf Course
    10.8 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Rio Guadiana
    0.3 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Playa de San Bruno
    5,200 feet
  • Praia de Santo António
    1.3 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach
    1.4 miles
  • Playa de Isla Canela
    2.1 miles
  • Cabeco Beach
    2.6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Monte Gordo Train Station
    1.6 miles
  • Train Castro Marim Train Station
    3.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Faro Airport
    32.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Hotel Apolo

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Themed dinners Off-site Additional charge
  • Bike tours Additional charge
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM on site
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe Additional charge
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
Spa
  • Full-body massage Additional charge
  • Head massage Additional charge
  • Couples' massage Additional charge
  • Foot massage Additional charge
  • Neck massage Additional charge
  • Back massage Additional charge
  • Foot bath
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
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House rules Hotel Apolo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
€ 15 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed by request
€ 20 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB American Express Hotel Apolo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Access to Monte Gordo Beach is by bus and the bus stop is in front of the hotel.

Please note that breakfast is served from 08:00-10:00.

Please note that free parking is available but is limited to availability. Please contact the property directly for more details.

Guests requiring an invoice should include their invoicing details (name, address and VAT number) in the Special Requests box when booking.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 754

FAQs about Hotel Apolo

  • Guests staying at Hotel Apolo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • Buffet

  • Hotel Apolo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Couples' massage
    • Bike tours
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Full-body massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Foot bath
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Head massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Foot massage
    • Walking tours
    • Back massage

  • Hotel Apolo is 1,500 feet from the center of Vila Real de Santo António.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Apolo by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 50min

  • Room options at Hotel Apolo include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Double
    • Single

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Hotel Apolo.

  • Check-in at Hotel Apolo is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Hotel Apolo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.