Domes Resorts add Domes Lake Algarve to Marriott’s Autograph Collection

This article has been sponsored by Domes Resorts

We’ve written a few times about the Greek resort brand Domes, as many of the resorts are Marriott Bonvoy properties and they provide a consistent format for luxury stays across Greece.

From my experience, the hotels are well-designed, stylish and have excellent service. The family-friendly resorts have both a creche and kids club and are well equipped if you have a young baby and adult-only resorts are equally thoughtfully designed.

The Domes brand is growing quickly, with 11 resorts open this summer including three new additions to the portfolio.

You can read our full guide to the resorts here.

Introducing Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection

There’s now a new resort within Domes’ Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, but interestingly this resort is not in Greece but in Portugal.

Situated in the popular coastal resort of Vilamoura in southern Portugal, Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection is set within the protected Formosa environmental park, but is also just a 20-minute walk from Vilamoura and a 30-minute drive from Faro airport. It additionally benefits from being the only hotel with access to Portugal’s stunning Praia da Falesia beach.

As part of the conversion process, Domes implemented a full renovation and reimagination of an existing hotel – the Lake Spa Resort, to bring it in line with Domes’ stylish approach to quiet luxury. Similar to the other Domes hotels, you can expect lots of natural tones and materials and plenty of greenery at Domes Lake Algarve.

As well a full design makeover, a new adults-only swimming pool has been added, and Domes has brought some of their signature concepts to the resort such as the seafood restaurant Topos – familiar to anyone who has stayed at the more established Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection or Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection – and Soma Spa.

The popular kids’ club ‘Kiepos’ has also been included with access to some fun-looking additional children’s activities such as horse-riding and sailing.

Domes have also introduced ‘Residences’ to this property – large suites that can comfortably host families, or alternatively can be booked by up to 5 adults. This is perfect for any small groups of golfers, with several excellent golf courses on the resort’s doorstep. However, it is important to note that The Residences are not booked through the Marriott Bonvoy site, but through Domes Lake Algarve’s proprietary website here.

As part of Marriott Bonvoy, you would be able to earn points from your stay and access any elite status benefits (excluding the Residences). Depending on the brand and your status, this could include free breakfast, upgrades and the ability to use Suite Night Awards.

Offers at Domes Lake Algarve

Currently there are a couple of offers live for Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection when booked direct      :

• Stay longer and save – Book your stay for a minimum of ten nights at one of the Residences and enjoy a 15% discount
• Family moments – Book your stay for a minimum of 3 nights at one of the Residences and enjoy a 5% discount, plus complimentary access to the under-4s creche for one session per stay,

You can book or see more about Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection using this link. Rates start at about £240 per night or 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, during the low season.

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How to earn Marriott Bonvoy points and status from UK credit cards (April 2025)

There are various ways of earning Marriott Bonvoy points from UK credit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

The official Marriott Bonvoy American Express card comes with 20,000 points for signing up, 2 points for every £1 you spend and 15 elite night credits per year.

You can apply here.

Marriott Bonvoy American Express

20,000 points for signing up and 15 elite night credits each year Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points by converting American Express Membership Rewards points at the rate of 2:3.

Do you know that holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Marriott Bonvoy Gold status for as long as they hold the card?  It also comes with Hilton Honors Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Marriott Bonvoy points indirectly:

• American Express Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Rewards Credit Card (10,000 bonus Amex points)

and for small business owners:

• American Express Business Gold (20,000 bonus Amex points)
• American Express Business Platinum (50,000 bonus Amex points)

The conversion rate from American Express to Marriott Bonvoy points is 2:3.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Marriott Bonvoy points.