I popped into Vilamoura in Sept and the main one that you can see from the Marina is the Tivoli Marinotel if it's location you are after.

We have stayed at the Vila Gale Marina hotel many times before we bought our own place, Its a lovely 4 star hotel, the Vila Gale Ampalius is also a nice hotel and is owned by the same hotel group. The Tivoli Marinotel is 5 star and is a little bit pricey. Cheers Jayjan

thanks jayjan

have looked at the gale marina, it sounds really nice but looking at the reviews on HT not so sure now.the tivoli is a bit out of our price range.
have also looked at the dom pedro marina but there is such conflicting reports that i am totally confused.it amazes me that two people can go in the same week and one love it while the other hates it.
I am now looking at the oriental in praia de rocha which sounds nice no doubt there wiil be someone out there who says different

jeanie

What's Vilamoura like in the winter ?
I know the weather wont be good, but wondered if anything at all is open ?

Kath x

Good deals currently on offer at the Tivoli;

LINK HERE

Robby

Hi Kath Vilamoura can be quiet in the winter but still plenty restaurants open. They cater for the golfing season so quite a few still going on, on the marina Fairways & the 19th Hole are popular joints. Seven bar on marina is open all year round and can be busy but its the old preverbial karaoke thing etc. Lots of bars & restaurants based behind the marina are still open also, its just a matter of having a good look round the place. Cheers Jayjan