Hotel Vila Joya

We have been coming to Vila Joya regularly for several years. Everything is correct, delicious food, beautiful rooms/suites and super friendly staff. It's a shame that the prices are no longer in proportion. 1000 euros plus for a room and also without dinner is a bit too much.

We stayed at Vila Joya for 3 nights celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary and absolutely loved it. From the minute we arrived we felt as if we were being welcomed into someone’s luxury home rather than a hotel. The staff were so friendly and could not do enough for you. Before we went to our room we were shown to the bar and offered a complimentary drink. We had gin and tonics and the barman chatted to us about the various gins and was very knowledgeable. Whilst we were enjoying our drinks we were asked by one of the staff members in the restaurant, I believe his name was Paulo but I could be wrong! Anyway he offered us a light lunch as we said we were dining later so we sat outside overlooking the sea in the Michelin starred restaurant eating the best Caesar salad ever! After lunch we were shown to our amazing room which has an incredible view from the balcony and a bottle of champagne waiting for us! A lovely surprise. We ate at Sea restaurant and the Michelin starred restaurant twice during our stay and the food was amazing in both. For breakfast we sat outside with the fantastic view and enjoyed both the vast buffet and a freshly prepared hot option. It was a lovely way to start the day drinking our coffee and gazing at the view. We spent the days by the pool which was so lovely and peaceful and also enjoyed lunch in the pool restaurant. The whole experience was incredible and when they describe this place as paradise they are not wrong. Every member of staff was polite, friendly and welcoming and we cannot wait to return to the fabulous hotel. Thank you for making our 40th Wedding Anniversary so special!

Another day in paradise. Wonderful food, beautiful setting and excellent staff. A must visit that still enchants over many visits.