MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location
Exceptional location in walking distance to the marina, beach, supermarket, restaurants, bars, shops and casino. No need to rent a car or to queue for taxis!
The apartment is generously sized and has two patios in the ground floor and one balcony in the first floor!
The perfect central location for both a relaxing holiday and great entertainment!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Please respect the condominium quiet hours at night and early morning:
11 PM to 8AM on week days
Midnight to 9AM on weekend days
We kindly ask our guests to treat the apartment responsibly, replace any damage done and deposit all garbage in the containers next to McDonalds
We kindly ask our guests to practice sustainable tourism. Please use Energy and Water rationally as it will contribute to reduce carbon footprint.
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 27423
Frequently asked questions
Does MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location on 23 June 2026 start from AU$196, 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 MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is MARINA GARDENS, relaxing duplex in central location located?
Located in Vilamoura, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Casino Vilamoura and Vilamoura Marina. Falesia Beach is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Diogo was a wonderful host, he even picked us up at the train station which was totally unexpected. The apartment is very central to everything. Many restaurants in the Marina area. The closest beach was a ten minute walk. And only a 25 minute stroll to the Quarteira boardwalk and beach.
Very clean and spacious apartment, amazing location to cafes, bars and restaurants. The rooms had great shutters to keep it dark and get a good sleep. Our host was quick to communicate and help out. Thanks for a brilliant stay
K B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment in a great location . Very good access to pool. Could do with a little modernisation but great otherwise .
This beautiful and very comfortable apartment is close to restaurants, beaches, and the marina. The apartment has a beautiful patio and a nice balcony and a nice kitchen. The host was very kind.
A great location to explore the Algarve. Lots of restaurants, bars and hiking trails within walking distance. Also, the bonus of a grocery store a 2 minute walk away. We prepared alot of our own meals and enjoyed walking to the fresh fish market in Quarteira meals
Me and my wife spent two weeks here and we had a lovely time. With everything within walking distance it was the perfect place for exploring Vilamoura and Quarteira. We will be back :)
We really enjoyed our vacation at this property in Vilamoura. It was very clean and the location was perfect. It was just a short walk to the lovely marina where there are several restaurants to choose from. We couldn’t have had a better host, Diogo was so helpful and friendly and went out of his way to ensure that we had everything we needed.
The home was amazing. I stayed with a friend, both of us women in our 60s. We enjoyed its location which was walking distance to the marina (for meals and boat tours) and the beach. The home was very clean and spacious. The host was very responsive to any questions. He left a “welcome package” of wine, coffee and crisps. We were able to leave our suitcases after the checkout time so we could go for a meal before traveling. I hope to return with my husband in the near future.
Paula H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
17 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Diogo kindly provided meet in person and provided detailed walk around of property and pool
Central location in the middle of Vilamoura. One of the first blocks build there and with the original single glazed windows. We had a nice stay with sun on the terrace until 15:.00 (December/januari)
Stayed with 3 friends for 4 nights. Great communication from host before and during our stay. Pool is a short walk and a great size, good set up. Location for marina is as close as you're going to get without actually being on the naeina iteself, 3 minute walk away.
Would highly recommend for independent travellers, looking for a solid base to explore Vilamoura and Quarteira.
I've stayed in different towns in the south of Portugal, but our most recent trip was by far the best. The apartment's location was great, close to food options and the beaches. The Apartment was clean and communication with the owner was easy and simple. 10 out of 10!!!
Location and space was great. Furniture a little tired although functional - larger bathroom towels would have been nice. Check-in instructions were not up to date and this is a problem after you have been travelling for 24 hours. We had an issue with the electricity and fire alarm which might have been avoided with better maintenance checks?
Doreen H.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Thank you for reviewing your stay. We thank you as well for bringing into our attention the reported issues.
Please notice the furniture is actually upgraded when compared with the pictures in the advertisement namely the large wardrobe in the main bedroom, the dresser in the twin bedroom as well as the large Smart TV, dinner and coffee table in the lounge.
The bathroom towels are sized for both hand and bath size and we left 2 sets of each for each guest (4 bathroom towels and also 1 swimming pool towel per guest).
We are very sorry for the temporary breakage of the gate of the private car park at arrival which wasnt mentioned in the check-in information.
We apologize as well for the unforseen issues with the eletricity and fire alarm which couldn’t have been predicted and were unfortunate to happen during your stay.
We apologize again for these unforseen issues which were promptly fixed as soon as reported and for the inconvenience it caused during your Stay.
Situated close to everything you need, walking distance. The accommodations are superb and reflect the host's character and helpfulness. A supermarket 2 minutes away, cafe 1 minute walk, restaurants and bars 5 minutes away. Beach is also close by at 10 minutes walking. The duplex is well equipped, very clean and very comfortable. We can't say enough about how great this stay was and we will definitely be coming back and for longer. Thank you Diogo and Natasha for your outstanding caring and helpfulness.
My friends and I had a really enjoyable stay at Marina Gardens duplex. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and 2 seating areas, back and front both sun traps. It was nice to go upstairs to 2 spacious bedrooms. The location was excellent as just a few mins walk to the Marina and all that has to offer , there was a pool available for us to use at another complex which again was a 2 min walk away.The owners were incredibly kind when we contacted them with questions and actually popped in to see us to show us how a couple of things worked. I would fully recommend a stay at this apartment/duplex as its far enough away so you dont hear all the music and noise from the Marina. There is a spar just over the road and a lovely little cafe/pizzeria/bakery just at the end of the road and we made use of this daily.
This is a nice apartment in a great location. It's proximity to the Marina, beach and bars & restaurants is difficult to beat. However the photos possibly oversell the apartment as it is looking tired and would benefit from some modernisation and TLC, which would undoubtedly take this to the next level.
The only slight negative to the location is that being so close to bars etc, it can get very noisy particularly on a weekend with a very lively bar at the rear of of the apartment block.
That said the apartment was spotlessly clean and check in and communication with the owner Diogo were first class, and nothing was too much trouble.
kevin h.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Lance N.
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in
Vilamoura stay
We were given the wrong address and codes. after a local helped us and putting a call to the host we luckily were in the right area, as Uber was gone, and the host talked us through the apartment address and entry process. The unit was in an excellent location. Loved the proximity to ocean and restaurants. We did however have to clean our outdoor patio as we wanted to us it. Chair mats were wet so needed to get those aired and dry. Very bare bones on any supplies. We were there for 11 days and would have expected to have a towel and bedding exchange
Lance N.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2024
Thank you for reviewing your Stay.
We always do our best for our guests to have a great Stay and we are sorry for the unsatisfactory issues you now report. We are sorry as well you didn’t mention any of them previously as we would have been glad to help to sort them out to make your Stay more pleasant.
On the day of your arrival we apologized immediately when we realized the first information we sent 10 days before arrival was for another apartment (which is actually located far away).
Fortunately we always communicate frequently with our guests and on the day before your arrival we sent you again the apartment location, main references and address to your WhatsApp and that is why you arrived at the correct location. As soon as we received your WhatsApp call we were able to guide you through the check-in process quickly and smoothly and within no longer than five minutes you were comfortably settled at the apartment.
Regarding the patios issues we set up the apartment on the day before your arrival, but later on that night there were rain showers that probably caused a few leaves and flowers to fall from the 2 trees located in the south patio and also for the water to accumulate in the sun lounges mats of the North Patio. If any of these Patio issues had been reported either on arrival or in the two occasions we went to meet you on the next day, we would have been glad to sort them out.
Regarding the bed and towel change we left an extra set of sheets and towels in the top of the closets of both bedrooms which was complementary to the 3 beds (1 double and 2 single) we prepared for your Stay of 2 guests. Please notice that midholiday cleaning service is not included in the apartment rental description, but we would have gladly organized it upon your request.
Finally we believe the items we provide for our guests are appropriate and clearly described in the apartment description and we also provide extra items we think to be useful that we don’t even mention. Please notice for any additional needs our guests have the nearest Supermarket just across the street.
Once again we are sorry that all these issues were not reported as we were glad to have helped as our guests happiness and comfort is for us the most important.
Tout c’est bien passé. La maison est bien située juste à côté de la marina et des commerces. La plage se trouve à 10 min à pied Les chambres sont spacieuses et climatisées Il y a 2 terrasses au rez-de-chaussée et un balcon au niveau de la chambre parentale Nous avons été super bien accueilli par notre hôte (avec des petites intentions) Je recommande fortement ce logement
Excelente estadia, numa casa que não podia estar melhor situada! A pé, temos a praia, o supermercado, a farmácia, várias lojas e restaurantes. Mesmo no centro de Vilamoura, e mesmo assim muito sossegada. A casa é muito prática, sendo completamente autosuficiente. E o anfitrião é super simpático e muito preocupado em fazer-nos sentir como “em nossa própria casa”! Adorámos estes dias e fazemos intenção de regressar!
Filipa L.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Diogo
We are commited in providing our guests with a great stay. Their amazing holiday is our priority!
Why they chose this property
This dulplex apartment is surronded by trees and flowers. It benefits from a central location, but is also away from the busy car streets. Everything is within very close walking distance.
What makes this property unique
Central location, but still quiet. Plenty of room and areas to enjoy a great holiday.