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The Sanctuary

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Dining
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Porto de Mos, Largo
  • Place, Porto de Mos Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, First European Slave Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Batata Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Sanctuary

Luxury 2 bedroom air conditioned apartment on the exclusive Porto de Mos estate, with pool, 400 yards from the beach 5 mins to the nearest golf club. On the outskirts of Lagos, Porto de Mos is an exclusive area, built and finished to a high specification. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a twin bedroom, a sofa bed and an additional bathroom.

Air conditioning throughout. Each room has it s own large balcony which leads onto its own private garden which overlooks a communal garden and pool area. The apartment has outside seating for al fresco dining. There is a shared swimming pool.

Lagos town centre is 5 mins by car or an easy 20 minute walk. It is a lovely town with a fantastic marina, excellent restaurants, shopping and many things to do for couples or families. Only 5 mins by car to the nearest golf course.

google maps coordinates
37°05'20.6'N 8°41'31.5'W

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 13282/AL
Property # 11301273
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lagos

Porto de Mós, a neighbourhood in Lagos, is home to this apartment. Marina de Lagos and Portimão Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia da Luz and Porto de Mos Beach. Check out an event or a game at Algarve International Circuit, and consider making time for Slide and Splash Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Porto de Mos, Largo

What's nearby

  • Porto de Mos Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • First European Slave Market - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santo Antonio Church - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Batata Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ponte da Bandeira Fort - 6 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 7 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinguim - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante António - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Villa Branca - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Prato Cheio - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanctuary?

As of 26 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanctuary on 2 Oct 2026 start from AU$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary located?

Located in Porto de Mós, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Porto de Mos Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Praia da Luz and Dona Ana Beach. Marina de Lagos is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Preston R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Good space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable convenient home in Lagos
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, great location, excellent communication with host. We have booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pretty location, the apartment was spacious and mostly clean. The bathroom could use a little extra cleaning and the lights had dead bugs in the covers but other than that, it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kirsten b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely, peaceful place to stay while exploring the Algarve

Clean, lovely staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice complex. 10 minutes drive from the downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heidi c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

Great location very quiet some days had the pool area to ourselves Would recommend
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great spacious apartment

Great spacious apartment- not far from local attractions (will have to drive to go to most attractions).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to stay

Excellent facility, walk to the beach, great swimming pool....we will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abiah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st time in Alvarge

Loved the stay at The Sanctuary, for the first time in that part of Portugal we will definitely be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really wished we could have stayed longer we liked this location so much. It is in a quite neighborhood that is outside of Lagos, but within walking distance of a cliff-side trail and a beach. The inner courtyard and pool are beautiful.Check-in and check-out were very easy. We had one small hurdle when my phone did not cooperate with caller-ID, so I had to use WhatsApp instead. There was ample parking which is good since a car is recommended if you are going to stay here. The apartment is a bit outside of Lagos and there aren't a lot of restaurants or supermarkets in the immediate area. We did initially have some ants in the kitchen because a previous guest had left part of a potato crisp under a tray in a drawer. I don't blame the housekeeping crew since this was just one small piece of food that was hidden and everything else was clean, but it did show the need to watch where you leave food. Once we got rid of that crisp, the ants went away too. From then on we were careful not to leave things out that might attract them.The house was well stocked with most items we expected - towels, kitchen equipment, beach chairs, drying racks, hair dryer, and an ironing board. You will need to bring your own hand soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent. There is only a washer, but the drying rack and typical Lagos weather help things dry quickly. If we are fortunate enough to come back to Lagos, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

Clean, good location and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roman E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and relaxed holiday

Thanks for the apartment we have very nice and relaxed days. Pool and apartment have a awesome location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nacio L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Sanctuary

Very peaceful. Very clean. Close to beach, town center and supermarket (must have a hire car though)
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Central Location

We thought the location of our stay was just perfect for us. We could hike the cliffs in either direction which we enjoyed. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the birds in the mature gardens.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ghislain B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great appartment in a great location!

It’s a very nice and big appartment located in a beautiful place. It’s perfect for vacations. We wished we had planed more nights at this place. The beache is awesome. The pool and semi-private garden is a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

Really enjoyed our stay; great location near Lagos especially if you have/rent a car. Host was flexible and courteous and willing to answer any questions. Unit was clean and comfortable although we found the bed mattresses fairly hard and no amenities like extra toilet paper or garbage bags were supplied.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

anne h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Very beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lagos Getaway

We enjoyed our stay in Lagos very much. The hiking and scenery were beautiful! Thank you for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manfred G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was not heated so it was very cold. Same as the hot tub. I'm not sure why but it was ok because we were doing other things. Laundry was great. Host was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anders L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wonderful apparment with two great terraces. You can allways find shadow somewere.The pool is excellent and large area arround with four sunbeds for relax. Sorrounding of the pool and also view from one of the terraces are a almost tropical garden. Large bedrooms and two nice bathrooms make it a perfect place for a familly with kids. A great place for relaxing during hollidays.Also Joe is the most caring landlord we ever have had. Strongly recomend this apparment.
Pool area during night and late evening.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulisses G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

The place was clean and cute. The pool area looked very nice, but we didn’t have time to enjoy it bc we were busy exploring the town. Having washer in the unit was a big plus, so we did some laundry. João made the check-in and check-out very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful 2 bedroom condo close to the beach and good area

2 bedroom unit is clean and in a nice quiet complex and furnished well. The outdoor furniture were extremely comfortable and of good quality. One minor problem that was resolved quickly with property manager. Would definitely stay here again if back in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property - we will be back

This property is absolutely amazing. Beautiful surroundings, very well designed interior for two couples. Front and back private terraces. Inground pool cleaned daily. Lots of flowers and trees, sunbeds and shade. Close to town, close to the beach. In short, it was perfect! And the price was excellent. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

solid property with a lot of space

New property that is clean, large and well equipped. Swimming pool is right behind the property. You will definitely need a car or motorbike. There is not much in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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