The facilities offered in each room include two direct-line telephones, a safe, minibar, individually controlled air conditioning, video and satellite television, and a variety of deluxe bathroom amenities including hairdryer and full-size bars of soaps.

* Lagoon Side, Direct Sea View: These rooms offer a full ocean view and overlook the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, with spectacular afternoon sunsets. Single/Twin. * Lagoon Side, Partial Sea View: These rooms offer a partial ocean view and overlook the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean, with spectacular afternoon sunsets. Single/Twin. * Lagoon Side, Garden View: These rooms overlook the hotel's charming gardens, with spectacular afternoon sunsets. Single/Twin. * Golf Side, Partial Sea View These rooms offer a partial ocean view, with sunrise overlooking the golf course. Single/Twin. * Golf Side, Garden View: These rooms overlook the hotel's charming gardens and main entrance. Single/Twin.

The deluxe rooms are larger than the standard rooms, offering an additional lounge area within the room with sofa and armchair. Another plus is the refined, comfortable and appealing decor. The rooms have corona beds, either two twins or one king. * Lagoon Side: These rooms offer a full ocean view and overlook the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. They have a larger bathroom, some with separate shower. * Golf Side: These rooms offer a partial sea view and overlook the golf course. They have a larger bathroom, some with separate shower.

There are two rooms designed specifically for disabled guests. They feature wider bathroom doors, special handrails in the bathroom, lower beds and lower light switches. These rooms are situated on the golf side of the hotel, with garden views and direct access to the exterior.

Amenities and facilities are the same as for the standard rooms but with larger sizes of bathroom toiletries. There are two small, decorated pots and one large one containing fresh flowers, and a complimentary box of confectionery and chocolate is provided in each suite.

* Lagoon Side, Garden View These suites are situated on the ground floor, overlooking the hotel's beautiful gardens. They have a bedroom with separate lounge and dining area, a bathroom with bath tub, and an additional guest bathroom with shower. They also offer a balcony.

* Garden or Direct Sea View These suites are located on the higher floors of the hotel, some with a full ocean view, others overlooking the hotel's beautiful gardens. All are equipped with balconies. They have a bedroom with a very large, separate lounge and dining area, a bathroom with bath tub, and a separate guest bathroom. Two of the suites have the ability to interconnect with an additional bedroom. Flower arrangements are also provided.

* Royal Suite The Royal Suite is the hotel's largest suite with two separate bedrooms, one king and one with two twin beds. Private terrace with full ocean view. Special amenities include bar area, living room with large dining room, dressing room, small private pool and 3 bathrooms including one Jacuzzi, satellite/cable large screen TV, VCR, DVD and CD players. Huge suite is 4,306 sq ft/456 sqm.

* Leave the airport and drive for approximately three kilometres until you see signs for Faro and Portimao. * Turn left toward Portimao. * This will bring you to the main coast road - EN 125. * Continue for approximately four kilometres until you see signs for Loule and Portimao. * Turn right toward Portimao and continue straight ahead for approximately three kilometres. * You will then see a billboard for Quinta Do Lago on your left and Sao Lourenco church on your right. * Turn right, following the sign to Almancil. * Drive for a further two to three kilometres until you reach Almancil. * When you get to Almancil, you will see a sign for Quinta Do Lago. * Turn left at the second set of traffic lights. * After approximately 500 metres you will come to a fork in the road and see a sign for Quinta Do Lago. * Take the left fork, passing a golf shop on your right. * Carry straight on for another two kilometres until you come to a roundabout. * This is the entrance to Quinta Do Lago. * Continue straight ahead, passing five more roundabouts until you come to the end of Quinta Do Lago. * The beach car park will be in front of you and the hotel is on your right.

Guests can enjoy cocktails in the Laguna Bar before dining in one of two superb restaurants - the Ca d'oro serves fine Venetian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere, while the Navegadores offers a varied menu featuring many traditional Portuguese specialities. Only the freshest local produce is used. Light meals are also available at the poolside bar. Room service is available 24 hours per day. For the convenience of our guests, there are non-smoking areas in our restaurants.

A Venetian restaurant with a Mediterranean twist, the Ca d'Oro offers a comprehensive menu that includes a number of classic dishes you are unlikely to find elsewhere in the Algarve. The famous Carpaccio Classico con Salsa Cipriani (thinly sliced raw tenderloin beef with Cipriani sauce) is a notable example. The pastas are all home-made, and many of the ingredients that give Venetian cuisine its distinctive flavor - the finest olive oils, flour, vinegars, Parmesan and seasonings - are all imported from Italy. An excellent wine list includes 22 different Italian wines which are unavailable in Portuguese wine shops, and there are 20 different types of grappa to choose from. The restaurant's intimate atmosphere, with Venetian style decor, is enhanced by resident Brazilian guitarist Percival. Guests can enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the adjoining bar and outdoor terrace, which has glorious views of the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the ocean beyond. Open every day for dinner only. Reservations are recommended

Name: Brisa do Mar Restaurant Cuisine: International and Portuguese specialities Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hours: 7:00am to 10:30pm Days open: S M T W TH F S Location: Restaurant located at hotel Dress code: Casual for breakfast and lunch, smart casual for dinner Price range: From Euros 45.00 per person (3 course meal, excl. beverages) Entertainment: Twice weekly buffet evenings with Fado/traditional music Seating capacity: 200 Reservations required: NO Other information: Breakfast is from 7am to 11am/Lunch is from 12:30pm to 3:30pm/Dinner is from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Reservations are recommended during buffet evenings and in July and August.

* The Laguna Bar, situated near the two restaurants, is the hotel's main bar and offers spectacular views of the Ria Formosa. It is a quiet retreat and a good place to meet and enjoy a sunset cocktail or after-dinner drink. It features a live pianist every night. During the winter is is open all day, but in the summer it only opens in the evening. There is a snack menu available on request. * During the summer, the Pool Bar provides drinks by the pool. Snacks are served at the Pool Terrace.

* Portugal's leading golf courses are to be found in the Algarve, including nine within easy access of the hotel, and are of world-championship standard. They provide an exhilarating experience for both the seasoned golfer and the occasional player. Conditions are ideal for golf all year. * Miles of superb, golden, sandy beaches are a sunbather's paradise. Every kind of watersport is available, including excellent sailing, with remote coves to drop anchor and relax in, marinas such as Vilamoura and picturesque fishing villages. Hire a dinghy or charter a yacht and experience the excitement of sailing the Atlantic. Deep sea fishing is also on offer for those who want to wrestle with swordfish, ray, tuna, shark or snapper. Waterskiing, windsurfing and scuba diving are also available. * Horseriding is one of the more exhilarating ways to explore the countryside, from the luxuriant pine woods to almond groves and soft sands. There are dozens of good stables stocked with Anglo-Arab Lusitano horses. * For tennis fans there are tennis courts located throughout the Algarve, with several specialized centers such as the David Lloyd Tennis Center near the hotel. * Enjoy a boat trip along the coast, with a barbecue lunch on a secluded beach. * Visit a local market to choose from traditionally made handicrafts such as grass-matting baskets and rugs, beautiful handpainted pottery and tiles, beaten copperware and intricate lace. * Visit Faro with its lovely cafes, smart shops, cobblestoned streets and grand houses with wrought-iron balconies. In the Cidade Velha (Old Town) you can browse around the 13th century cathedral and bishop's palace. * Take a day trip to Cabo de Sao Vincente - the southwesternmost point of Europe - with its famous lighthouse and dramatice views of sea and cliffs. Nelson defeated the French off this cape in 1797. * The old Moorish capital of Silves is well worth visiting for its sandstone castle and battlements standing proudly against a backdrop of rugged hills. * Monchique - a quaint, Roman spa town with picturesque 17th century architecture, set high in the hills. The summit of Monchique offers superb views towards the coast.

-Spa Facilities- The new Spa, which was inaugurated in 2004, features the most recent health and beauty therapies within a tranquil and exclusive atmosphere. Apart from 6 massage rooms, the Spa also includes a heated indoor swimming pool with water jets and massage jets, Turkish bath and sauna (male and female), and a gymnasium. From the Spa services we would highlight the different facial treatments, classical and oriental massages, volcanic hot stones massage, reflexology, hydro-massages as well as various Quinta do Lago exclusive programs. Other than those, the Spa also has 1, 3 and 5 days special programmes which combine various specific therapies. Hours are 800am - 800pm. Location- SPA located on site. Fees- Basic facilities are free - fee for some services. Aromatherapy on Site - (fee) Fitness Trainer Available - (fee) Massage on Site - (fee) Pools Heated Indoor/Outdoor Rowing Machine on Site Sauna on Site Stairmaster on Site Weight Equipment Off site- Golf Driving Range - 2 kms (fee) -Sports and Recreation- Sport and Recreation at Hotel - Bicycle Rental - fee for rental - Fitness Center/SPA - free to use facility - Jogging Trails - on hotel property - Massage - fee for service - Playground - Pools Heated - indoor/outdoor - Sauna - Tennis - fee to use Sport and Recreation Near Hotel - Beach - 0.5 kms from hotel - Beach Volleyball - at beach 0.5 kms from hotel - Boating - 0.5 km from hotel - Boat Tours - 10 kms from hotel - Canoeing - 0.5 km from hotel - Casino - 14 kms from hotel - Fishing - 15 kms from hotel - Golf - 0.5 kms from hotel - Golf Driving Range - 1 kms from hotel - Horseback Riding - 2 kms from hotel - Jet Skiing - 0.5 km from hotel - Parasailing - 0.5 km from hotel - Racquetball - 16 kms from hotel - Rock Climbing - Scuba Diving - 16 kms from hotel - Snorkeling - Water Skiing - 0.5 km from hotel - Windsurfing - 0.5 km from hotel - There are 6 golf courses within 15 minutes drive from the hotel.

Meeting/Banquet Facilties Sao Lourenco Meeting room- Measuring 194 square metres/ this room can host a cocktail party for up to 200 guests/ a dinner dance for 100 guests/ a banquet for 120 guests/ and is suitable for up to 120 people seated classroom style and 200 seated theatre style. Access is available from the exterior as well as through the hotel. Ria Formosa Room- Measuring 97,20 square meters/ the Ria Formosa Room is suitable for small meetings or gatherings and can be used for private cocktail parties or dinner functions. It has a capacity for 80 guests for a cocktail party and 70 guests seated theatre style. Atlantico room- Measuring 58 square metres/ this room can host a reception for up to 40 guests/ and up to 30 people seated classroom style. Possibility of converting some bedrooms into syndicate rooms.