Welcome to Herona Bay
On the marina, with the casino below
Herona Bay sits on the quiet arm of Vilamoura marina, where the boats come in and the promenade starts. Forty-two rooms look over the water or the gardens, the pool is on the roof, and the lower floor houses a casino for anyone of 18 and over, guest or visitor.
- Balconies over the marina
- Rooftop pool and bar
- Five minutes to the beach
- Casino on site, 18+
— The Herona Bay teamYour hosts in Vilamoura
Rooms & rates
The room and the view that comes with it
Included in your stay
Hotel facilities
Private parking
Shaded spaces under the building for hotel guests. Book one at reception when you reserve your room.
24-hour room service
Breakfast in bed, a late sandwich or a bottle of Alentejo wine at 2 am. Just call down.
Fitness room
Open 06:00 – 23:00 with free weights, two rowing machines and a view of the marina.
Fast Wi-Fi
Fibre connection in every room, the lobby and on the roof. No login pages.
Airport transfers
Faro Airport is about 25 minutes away. Our driver meets you at arrivals.
Seafood kitchen & bar
Breakfast from 07:00, grilled fish at lunch, then cocktails and small plates once the casino opens.
Rooftop pool
A heated pool with sun loungers, towels and a bar that opens at noon from April to October.
Spa & hammam
Steam room, massage rooms and treatments with Algarve sea salt and fig oil. Book a day ahead.
18+ Casino floor — entry from 18
The Herona Bay Casino
One floor below the lobby, the casino opens when the marina lights come on: slot machines along the wall, roulette and card tables in the middle, and a bar where the marina crowd gathers once the boats are in. Open to residents and visitors alike, from 18 up.
Slots & jackpots
Three-reel classics, video slots and linked progressive jackpots, arranged in banks along the wall. Seats are easy to find and the tempo is your own.
Roulette
French and European wheels with low and high table limits, plus electronic terminals for a quieter game.
Blackjack & baccarat
Our croupiers open the card tables each evening. Private play is possible in the VIP room.
Poker room
Texas Hold'em cash games through the week and a tournament held every Thursday. Check the poker desk for the times.
- Opening hoursDaily, 16:00 – 03:00
- Entry18+ only. Photo ID checked at the door
- Dress codeSmart casual, no beachwear after 20:00
- Hotel guestsFree entry and a welcome drink
Gallery
A look inside Herona Bay
+351 912 604 318
Reception: open 24/7
Address
Avenida da Marina 48
8125-401 Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
Request a booking
Tell us your dates and we will reply with availability and the best rate, usually within a few hours (08:00 – 22:00 Portuguese time).