Location. Set opposite Vilamoura's marina, shops, and restaurants, the Olympus Vilamoura Suites is 400 metres from Marina Beach, 450 metres from the casino. Faro Airport (FAO) is 25 kilometres away, approximately 30 minutes' drive. Hotel Features. The Olympus Vilamoura Suites shares a 10-storey property with a ground- floor arcade that includes a golf shop, restaurants, pubs and a beauty salon. A lobby computer provides high- speed Internet access (surcharge), and parking is available in nearby public car parks.

Guests enjoy a complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast each morning, whilst the lobby bar serves drinks from early morning to late night, and in summer, a snack bar offers indoor and outdoor terrace seating. There are also independent restaurants in the ground-floor arcade.

The property has a 21-metre pool and separate children's pool bordered by a sunbathing lawn and gardens. There is also a tennis court (surcharge) with floodlighting for night play. Beach chairs, parasols and water sports equipment can be hired from independent operators on Marina Beach (400 metres away) and Falesia Beach (750 metres). A complimentary shuttle service is provided to all four golf courses within the 5,000-acre Vilamoura development and to another course, Vila Sol. Other recreational facilities within Vilamoura include a sports complex, equestrian centre, shooting club, lawn- bowling green, and jogging and bicycle trails.

Guestrooms. Olympus Vilamoura Suites offers 25 air-conditioned self-catering apartments. Furnished balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows provide views of Vilamoura town. Decor is contemporary. Equipped open kitchens include hobs, microwaves, refrigerators, toasters, and kettles. Amenities include safes, partial daily housekeeping (twice-weekly linen changes), direct- dial phones, cable TV, safes, and bathrooms. The town of Loulé, 10 kilometres from the hotel, is known for its artisans such as coppersmiths and leather workers, as well as for the partially restored ruins of a medieval Saracen castle that houses an archaeological museum.

Room Types:

Two Bedroom Apartment:   Two twin beds in one bedroom. One double bed in second bedroom. Furnished balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows with town views. Fully equipped open kitchen with four-burner range, microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster, electric kettle. Breakfast bar with three-stools, dining table with six chairs. Safe. Direct-dial phone. Cable TV with international channels. Bathroom with shower/tub, single-use toiletry packet. Partial housekeeping daily (linen changes twice weekly).

One Bedroom Apartment:   Two twin beds. Furnished balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows with town views. Fully equipped open kitchen with four-burner range, microwave oven, refrigerator, toaster, electric kettle. Breakfast bar with three-stools, dining table with six chairs. Safe. Direct-dial phone. Cable TV with international channels. Bathroom with shower/tub, single-use toiletry packet. Partial housekeeping daily (linen changes twice weekly).

Driving Directions: Taxis from the airport cost approximately EUR 30 to the Olympus Vilamoura Suites. Driving directions: From Faro Airport, exit towards Faro. Turn right toward Loulé, loop under the highway, and join the 125 motorway. Proceed west in the direction of Lisbon / Lagos. Exit motorway where signs indicate for Vilamoura. Follow signs to marina. Proceed on one- way street to marina. The Olympus Vilamoura Suites is on the left near the marina's landside end.