Official Rating - 3* - Bed & Breakfast / Half Board / All Inclusive
The Hotel Pinhal Do Sol is magnificently located in the centre of the Algarve, between Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura.. The Hotel offers good value for money, and is a perfect place for a relaxing vacation. You may enjoy the best Algarve has to offer, explore the region, enjoy the beaches (nearest beach is 3 km ), and have at the same time a choice to enjoy the facilities and entertainment provided by Vilamoura Marina ( approx 6 km ). Vilamoura is easily accessible, with its bars, restaurants, nightclubs, casino, golf courses (nearest golf course is 1.5km), among many other activities available. The nearest water Slide Park is Aqua Show.
Accommodation
The hotel boasts air-conditioned rooms that are comfortable and equipped with contemporary amenities such as balcony or terrace, hairdryer, and satellite T.V. The superior double rooms are equipped with mini-fridge, iron and iron board.
Food & Beverage
A bar, a restaurant and a snack bar are available on site. The Hotel provides evening entertainment in the summer months in the bar.
All Inclusive Food & Drinks
The AI programme consists of breakfast (08:00-10:00), lunch (12:30-14:30) and dinner (19:00-21:30). Breakfast & dinner are served in buffet style while lunch can be ordered from the snacks menu. Snacks such as sandwiches and toasts are available between 14:30 & 19:00. Tea time with biscuits is at 17:00. Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like soft drinks, beer, local spirits, white & red wine, sangria, tea, coffee and bottled water are served from 11:00-22:00.
Sports & Leisure
There is a swimming pool and a tennis court. The Hotel location can also be considered as ideal for golfers, being located amongst some of the best known golf courses in the Algarve: Vilasol, Vilamoura, Vale Lobo, and Quinta do Lago. Golf packages and tee-off-times reservations are available. Available for children there is a play area next to the swimming pool.
Facilities & Services
The Hotel offers a range of services to its customers: 24 hour reception, baby sitting (on request), laundry facilities, library, a lounge, currency exchange, facilities for the disabled, fax, golf course bookings, internet access, parking area and children play area. The Hotel provides a courtesy bus 5 times a day from May ? Oct and 3 times per day from April ? November to Al-Sakia gym, resort centre, Vilamoura Marina, Vilamoura centre and to the famous white sandy Falazia beach-Vilamoura. Also free shuttle bus three times a day to Quarteira and Vale De Lobo is available.
Useful Information on Distances
Pinhal Do Sol is 17 km from the airport, 3km from the beach, 1km from the bus stop, 4km from the train station, 400m from Al-Sakia Gym & Spa, 1km from Water Slide Park Aquashow, 1.5km from Vila Sol Golf & Spa, 6.2km from Vilamoura centre, 8km from Vilamoura Falesia Beach, 7.2km from Vilamoura Marina beach, 7.2 from Vilamoura casino, 8.2 from Vilamoura golf courses, 5.8km from Vilamoura medical centre, 8km from Vale Lobo golf courses and 11km from Quinta do Lago golf course. Hiring a car is recommended.

How to get there
If taking a taxi from Faro airport, please ask for Hotel Pinhal Do Sol in Quarteira. If driving from Faro airport, follow the road signposted A22 for Portimao. Before reaching the A22, turn right onto EN 125 Portimao and Almancil. Follow EN125 for around 15 km until the first round about. On the round about turn left, signposted Quarteira. Drive for around 1km, passing Aqua Show water park on your right, you will take a left turn signposted Hotel Pinhal Do Sol, drive for approx 1km. Hotel Pinhal Do Sol is on the right hand side of the road.