THE LAKE RESORT 5*

There are 192 deluxe hotel rooms and suites, in addition to 95 apartments, all featuring private balconies that look down over the private lake, the marina, or the Falésia beach. The hotel's ethos throughout is simplicity combined with luxury, and as such, the rooms are not overly ostentatious, but they are finished with the finest touches like sumptuous bedding and linen, and stunning bathrooms.

For families travelling with small children, parents may appreciate the Koala Entertainment Club and the baby-sitting service, while the excellent facilities and proximity to Vilamoura's endless delights make the Lakes an outstanding luxury option for your next trip to this popular holiday destination.

Golf at the Lake Resort:

Hotel guests can benefit from complimentary transfers to the golf courses in and around Vilamoura

The Lake Resort's unique spa is influenced by all five continents and all five senses to provide the total relaxation experience. The Blue Spa offers the full range of hydrotherapy treatments, taking advantage of the therapeutic capabilities of water, while the Green Spa provides many sensations from all over the world, from Japanese Shiatsu to Javanese massage, all infused with the scents of Africa, Asia and beyond. The resort also has three outdoor pools, one of which is unique in Europe in that it has a natural sand base, in addition to tennis, football, basketball, kayaking, a gymnasium, sauna and relaxation areas.

In Vilamoura, head to Casa del Forno for Italian food, or the Ostra d'Ouro Grill at the Marina for sublime seafood.

The Lakes Resort has a number of its own fantastic restaurants; eat Oriental in Fusion or try sublime local flavours in the Gustatio Mediterranean Restaurant, while the Marenostrum Floating Restaurant is a phenomenal setting for a meal.

The resort's bar includes the Jaipur tea room, the water-surrounded Blue Lagoon Bar, the Voyager, and the African themed Zanzi Bar.