White Shell Beach Villas - Porches (Algarve)

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White Shell Beach Villas - Porches (Algarve)
Empreendimento White Shell, Quinta Da Sra. Da Rocha, Porches (Algarve), Portugal, 8400-489·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.2
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Families59%
Couples25%
Groups13%
Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities9.2
Free WiFi8.9
Who stays here
Families59%
Couples25%
Groups13%
Solo3%

4-star BREEAM-certified eco-resort with villas by Saraiva+Associados and comprehensive wellness facilities in Porches, Algarve

Villas by Saraiva+Associados

White Shell Beach Villas Porches comprises 55 individually designed villas ranging from one to three bedrooms. The architecture, signed by the renowned Saraiva+Associados studio, was awarded with BREEAM certification for sustainability standards. Each villa includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and private patio or terrace.

Wellness Facilities

Guests have access to a heated indoor pool, a hammam, and a hot tub in the spa and wellness centre. The on-site spa provides treatments such as full body massage, couples massage, and yoga classes. Additional facilities include a fitness centre with personal trainer and fitness/spa locker rooms.

Dining and On-Site Services

The on-site restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a pool bar offering snacks and drinks during the day. The 24-hour front desk and concierge service can arrange airport shuttle, car hire, and express check-in/out. The property provides free parking including electric vehicle charging stations.

Activities and Nearby Attractions

Guests can use the tennis court, padel court, and borrow complimentary bicycles to explore the area. The resort is within walking distance of Senhora da Rocha Beach, and nearby attractions include the Roman Bridge of Silves and Albufeira Old Town Square. On-site activities include hiking, themed dinner nights, and bike tours.

Family and Pet-Friendly Accommodations

The resort offers baby safety gates, babysitting services, and board games for families with young children. Pets are welcome at White Shell Beach Villas, with pet-friendly policies available upon request. The spacious villas with multiple bedrooms and private outdoor space suit families and those traveling with pets.

  • Accommodation: 55 one- to three-bedroom villas by Saraiva+Associados
  • Wellness: Heated indoor pool, hammam, hot tub, and spa treatments
  • Dining: On-site restaurant, bar, and pool bar with daily breakfast
  • Activities: Tennis, padel, complimentary bicycles, and hiking trails
  • Location: 10-minute walk to Senhora da Rocha Beach
  • Eco: BREEAM-certified resort with EV charging stations

Licence number: 9802

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 12.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:55
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site car park

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting

Babysitting/Child services

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Playpen

Cots

Board games

Private beach

Beach access

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Playpen
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about White Shell Beach Villas

💵 Lowest room price 126 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.8 km
✈️ Distance to airport 23.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Portimao, PRM

Location

Empreendimento White Shell, Quinta Da Sra. Da Rocha, Porches (Algarve), Portugal, 8400-489
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Empreendimento White Shell, Quinta Da Sra. Da Rocha, Porches (Algarve), Portugal, 8400-489
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Alporchinhos Sra da Rocha
Trilhos do Algarve
330 m
Beach
Praia do Barranquinho
410 m
Restaurant
MB Hamburgueria
700 m
Restaurant
Lords Algarve Bar
550 m
Restaurant
Restaurant Aquamar
540 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Rodizio
880 m
Restaurant
Ristorante Belmondo
630 m
Restaurant
Vilarinho
720 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Snack-Bar Palmeiras
800 m
Restaurant
Vila de Italia
1.1 km
Restaurant
Vinha da rocha
1.2 km
Restaurant
Indian Curry House
1.3 km

Reviews of White Shell Beach Villas

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FAQ about White Shell Beach Villas

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the 4-star White Shell Beach Villas?
Staying only an 11-minute stroll from the 4-star White Shell Beach Villas, guests will find one of the top-rated landmarks, Praia Nova Beach, whereas Praia do Carvalho Staircase is 4 km away.
What popular attractions are closest to the White Shell Beach Villas?
Guests of the White Shell Beach Villas can visit Trilhos do Algarve (relatively close to the accommodation), or Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Is airport shuttle provided by the 4-star White Shell Beach Villas hotel?
Bus shuttle which will take you to the 4-star White Shell Beach Villas hotel with a 27-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there free parking in the resort?
Yes, at the resort a car park is provided on site for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel does not have on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property. Visit pizzeria Ristorante Belmondo for the taste of Mediterranean cuisine (650 meters from the accommodation) or Restaurant Aquamar, which is famous for its Mediterranean dishes (550 meters away).
Does the White Shell Beach Villas hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the White Shell Beach Villas hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in White Shell Beach Villas?
Guests of White Shell Beach Villas can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 08:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the resort?
At the resort, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the 4-star White Shell Beach Villas comprise?
The 4-star White Shell Beach Villas provides such room types as Three-Bedroom Villa, Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment, and Three-Bedroom Apartment.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the White Shell Beach Villas hotel?
All rooms of the White Shell Beach Villas hotel are highly rated for comfort-9.6 according to guests' reviews-which is ensured by an air conditioner.
Does the resort offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the resort there are accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Which facilities does the resort provide?
Top locations of the resort include a restaurant and a storage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Does the 4-star White Shell Beach Villas feature any spa facilities?
Pampering amenities in the 4-star White Shell Beach Villas include a Turkish steam bath, a hot tub, and an indoor pool.
Is swimming pool available at the White Shell Beach Villas hotel?
Yes, the White Shell Beach Villas hotel features an outdoor swimming pool.
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