Just stayed 3 nights at Dona Filipa, rooms very dated but clean ,reception staff very miserable would say you dont exacly get a brilliant reception when you arrive,apart from the enthusiasm of the porter. Breakfast was excellent and a nice selection. San Lorenzo golf course was first class but again did not feel great customer service. We checked out after... More

The Dona Filipa Hotel is allegedly a 5 star facility (with 5 star prices) and was no doubt one in the 1970s. It has been in need of upgrading for some time and is now on its last legs. The only attraction to staying at the hotel is to play the San Lorenzo golf course (which the hotel owns) as... More

A good hotel, perfect location overlooking a great beach. 30 minutes from Faro airport. A short stroll away is a large promenade which has a variety of restaurants, bars, and live music in the evening.We enjoyed our room, which was very typical Portuguese in style and furnishing, with a view over a golf course and to the sea from the... More

Ideal base for recent golf trip with group of mates. Rooms fine for the small amount of time spent there. Breakfast is excellent as stated in other reviews. Bar is small and a little pricey. Golf course in excellent nick. Look forward to going again. More

We stayed in the Dona Filipa in early November 2011 primarily to enjoy golf at San Lorenzo which we had not played before. A summary would be that the golf course is as good as everyone says but the hotel is not five star except for the prices of its food and drink. To start with the positives on San... More

The hotel is used by many groups for golf. San Loreenzo part of same group and near many other courses. Good lockers rooms. Used to dealing with groups of golfers and their needs. Execellent brakefast and also special evening buffet occasions. Rooms adequate but nothing special. Bar small crowded with golfers. Other public areas limited and unimpressive. Pool again reasonable... More

We travelled to the Dona Filipa hotel in September 2011. The hotel was nice but as many previous reviews have mentioned, it was a little worn and maybe not quite the 5 star they claim. There was nothing terribly wrong with it, it just isn't up to the standard that you expect in rooms or communal areas. The staff are... More

This large hotel caters to golfers. We selected "ocean view" and had a nice balcony. There is a large pool and ample chaises as well as access to the beach. Rooms were clean and staff helpful- golf storage on first floor so you don't need to schlep your clubs and shoes etc. up to your room every day.Rate Includes a... More

Hotel generally well presented, public rooms good, however bedrooms ( we stayed in suite 300) require updating. San Lorenzo golf course a little disappointing, not in the great condition we expected, and having to share tee with others off putting. More