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Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection - Vilamoura - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

Praia da Falesia, Apartado 811, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, 8126-910

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on levels 1 and 0.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • There is a public toilet with adaptations next to Acosta Restaurant.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on levels 1 and 0.
    • Female and male standard toilet facilities with stepped access are located in the grounds next to the main pool.
    • There are public standard toilets on the beach next to Acosta Restaurant.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the spa area.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the level 1 and 0 toilets with adaptations and the poolside standard toilets.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the poolside standard toilets and the spa.

Pools (Grounds)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The main pool is located next to the main buildings.
    • There are ramps on the route to the pool.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 3 steps.
    • There is a handrail on the left going down.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The beach pool is located to the left of the main pool, next to the lake.
    • There are ramps and slopes on the route to the pool.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • The surface around the pool is sand.
    • The pool has step-free access via slope.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a bar.
  • Pool 3 View
    • The Sora adults only pool is located in the grounds opposite the lake.
    • There are ramps and slopes on the route to the pool.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • The surface of the area around the pool is grass.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a bar.

Entrance (Spa Internal - Wet Area)

  • This entrance is located along the level 0 corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Entrance (Spa External - Wet Area)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the grounds, near the beach pool.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Entrance (Spa - Dry Area)

  • This entrance is located along the hotel level 0 corridor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception (Dry Area)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter.
    • The distance from the spa dry area entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
    • The reception has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Spa

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The wet and dry areas are separated by hotel corridors.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Seating available in the building includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 99cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Sauna View
    • The sauna is located next to the pool.
    • The most accessible route to the sauna has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the sauna.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 72cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Steam Room View
    • The steam room is located next to the pool.
    • The most accessible route to the steam room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the steam room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • A Roman bath steam room is also available, which has the same access as the main steam room.
  • Treatment Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the treatment room.
    • The treatment room is located within the dry area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
    • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
    • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Changing Area (Wet Area)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located next to the reception.
    • The distance from reception is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Spa Pool

  • Pool 1 View
    • The pool is located to the left of the spa reception.
    • There are double manual doors, with one door locked. This can be opened on request.
    • The width of both doors open is 150cm.
    • This is an indoor relaxation pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the swimming pools and jacuzzis.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Access into the water is via 6 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The pool is staffed at peak times only.
    • Additional facilities include: jacuzzis.
    • There is stepped access to the Jacuzzi's.

Gym

  • The gym is located in the spa.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 155cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.