Surrounded by many pines and amidst beautiful scenery, this elegant hotel is located in the Algarve, in the famous exclusive villa complex of Vale do Lobo and just 200 m from the nearest long sandy beach. Located close by is Ria Formosa nature reserve and the hotel golf course, San Lorenzo (about 5 km away). The town of Almancil with its many shopping and entertainment venues is to be found just 5 km away. A diverse selection of shops, bars and restaurants are also situated in the surrounding area and it is some 20 km to the nearest airport.Renovated in 2001, this resort comprises 5 floors with a total of 154 rooms of which 10 are single rooms, 132 are double rooms and 22 are suites. The spacious hotel foyer features a 24-hour reception desk, a lift, a cloakroom, a safe and a currency exchange facility. The tradition-rich building with individual service and Portuguese traditional flair features a hairdresser's salon, a TV lounge, a conference room, a café Atlantic Club port lounge as well as a piano bar with a patio. Furthermore, there are 2 air-conditioned restaurants with highchairs for infants within the hotel, a restaurant offering Italian cuisine (Primavera) and an à la carte restaurant with local and international specialities (Dom Duarte). Guests may make use of the public Internet terminal, bike rental service, medical assistance, room and laundry services (additional fees apply). For younger guests, there is a well-kept garden complex with a playground and those arriving by car may take advantage of the car park and garage facilities.The extremely spacious, comfortable rooms comprise a bathroom with a hairdryer, a balcony (views out over the golf course or the sea), a direct dial telephone, satellite and pay TV, a radio, a minibar, air conditioning and a hire safe. The junior suites are similarly equipped, but feature an additional combined lounge/ bedroom.