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Kimpton Atlantico Algarve
Albufeira · Portugal
72.1EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- Beach
- Wellness
- beach
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #6735
Vila Joya
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
325 guest reviews analysed
Albufeira, Portugal
Distinctions
Global excellence index- Industry awards
EMPTYJET Consensus
89.1 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 325 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.
Most noted: dining.
Best for
- couples
- food & wine
- beach
- wellness
About Vila Joya
Vila Joya is an EMPTYJET property in Albufeira, Portugal. The hotel comprises 21 rooms and 9 suites. Dining is a focus: Restaurant Vila Joya offers fine dining and Vila Joya Sea serves modern Japanese inspired cuisine. The property has 1 pool and rooms with private pool facilities, including a heated pool and counter current jet system in private gardens.
Facilities include beach access at Praia da Galé, a sauna, a fitness centre and private yoga sessions. Vila Joya’s restaurant was the first in Portugal to be awarded two Michelin stars.
Why it stands out
Listed as EMPTYJET, Vila Joya combines fine dining credentials, including the first two-Michelin-star restaurant in Portugal, with beach access, private-pool rooms, 1 pool and spa and fitness facilities, plus multiple restaurants and an international award.
Key facts
- Keys
- 21 rooms · 9 suites
- Type
- Beach
Amenities
Verified 22 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — Nested above the hidden treasure of Praia da Galé on the iconic Algarve coastline
- Swimming pool — private garden with heated pool and counter current jet system
Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: Vila Joya was the first restaurant in Portugal to be awarded two Michelin stars
- Multiple restaurants — Vila Joya; Vila Joya Sea
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — private garden with heated pool and counter current jet system
Wellness
- Sauna — evidence: round the day off with a sauna
- Fitness centre — evidence: we have a fully equipped gym
- Yoga — evidence: private yoga sessions, wherever and whenever you like
Dining
Verified 22 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 22 Aug 2026Services
Verified 22 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
37.0897, -8.2458 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
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