Tivoli Lagos

Frommer's Review

A 20th-century castle of Moorish and Portuguese design, Tivoli Lagos lies within its own ramparts and moats -- okay, a swimming pool and a paddling pool. It's at the eastern side of the old town, far removed from the beach. This first-class hotel spreads over 1.2 hilltop hectares (3 acres) overlooking Lagos; no matter which room you're assigned, you'll have a view, even if it's of a sun-trap courtyard with semitropical greenery. The main room has a hacienda atmosphere, with white-plaster walls enlivened by sunny colors. The surrounding area is rather unappetizing.

Some of the midsize guest rooms have ground-level patios, but most are on the upper six floors and have a 1960s feel. All units are equipped with well-maintained bathrooms containing tub/shower combinations. Many rooms open onto a wedge-shape balcony where you can eat breakfast. A 31-room wing, complete with pool and health club, was added in 1989. The hotel owns the Duna Beach Club on Meia Praia beach, which has a saltwater pool, a restaurant, and three tennis courts; guests have free membership during their stay. A private motorcoach makes regular trips to the beach club, 5 minutes from the hotel. Arrangements can be made for golf at the nearby Palmares course (where guests get a 10%-20% discount on greens fees), skin diving and sport fishing in the waters along the coast, horseback riding, and sailing in the bay.

Facilities:
3 restaurants; 2 bars; 3 pools (1 heated indoor); 3 tennis courts; health club; game room; room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; 1 room for those w/limited mobility

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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