3 Star Algarve Holidays

David Green

Cannot recommend highly enough! I would love to say everything is perfect but there are tiny things that could be tweaked to make it perfect, however it is by a distance the best 3 star we have stayed at. The food is great and better than a lot of 4 star hotels, can't fault it. So much selection at all three meal times which should keep everyone happy. The room could do with updating however given the resort is three star you really can't complain. The house keeping staff even seen it was my fiance's birthday and left a bottle of bubbly in the room which was a lovely gesture. Could not ask for a better view from the balcony. The resort facilities are good, nice clean pool with lots of sun loungers (these could do with upgrading) lots of things to keep boredom at bay. The animations team are amazing in particular Mauricio who made us all feel so welcome and always made time to check how we are without forcing games on us. Every member of staff at the resort is a credit to the company, everyone is so friendly. Keep up the amazing work!

D W

I stayed in this hotel several times. Overall am ok with it. The location is the absolute highlight of this hotel. The room is unfortunately outdated but i would say clean. The dinner can be hit or miss I had great dinner sometimes but some nights i did find the dinner very boring . For example in my last stay for one week, i had two or three dinners which i find not so great (only the standard 3 star hotel food) but then the other nights they offered great meals (great special fish, grilled BBQ ribs) I recommend you book only few nights first and try it yourself then decide if you like it or not

Michael Fower

Stayed here in October. Rooms were basic but spotlessly clean. Food was fantastic. Entertainment was quite basic. The pool was very cold, as most guests stayed out. Staff were very friendly and helpfull. Due to the amount of steep steps throughout the complex, it is no good for infirm or disabled guests.

Manni W.L.

A good 3 star hotel, the key to enjoy it is to have low expectations. And keep in mind it is a standard 3 star. The view is one of the best in the region. And that is the greatest asset of the hotel. Other than that do not expect more. Then you will enjoy it.

Steven Huyens

Rooms were adequate although a bit old. Very noisy sometimes during the night. Airco was placed on the balcony facing the chairs and table, very awkward. Large and kid-friendly main pool. Staff was very friendly. Food was as good as it gets for an all inclusive regime. There was always something good to eat during the main courses. The food in between however was not great at all. Nor were the alcoholic beverages but again that's something to be expected. Location was great. Direct access to a large beach.

Aideen

The pool was spacious and when we went it was quiet so we were able to relax. The girl that served us at the bar was very friendly. The apartment itself was grand for what we paid for it, there wouldn't be a chance I'd pay the asking price for it coming into a peak season. It was clean, had pots and cutlery of you wanted to use it, we never did. The fridge and freezer was grand. The bathroom had only a tiny window that you couldn't open. The shower holder was broken so we had to hold the shower hose to use it. The water was really warm to be fair. On our first night we discovered ants on the floor, behind our bed and to my dismay in our bed. So we immediately messaged the next morning as nobody is at reception until 4pm and in fairness the lady did come and change and sheets and put ant killer down, there wasn't an issue after that in our bed but still visible on the floor. For a last minute holiday, the price as location it was grand for the money we paid but wouldn't pay any more for it.It's grand to walk into town it's not far. The only thing is walking back at night, when entering the apartments the road had no street lights on atall until we got closer to our apartment, it didn't feel too safe just because there's a grass areas and trees beside us and we saw lots of lads just hanging out there or walking through, although could be innocent it also may not be, you just can never be too careful. Some lighting would have made up feel safer walking up.

Mark Brassington

We absolutely loved our stay here the room was basic but perfectly clean. We was in A4 right at the bottom of the complex so not far to walk into town. The pool area and pool was lovely and clean and the area in which all the apartments were in was immaculate. They take care in the appearance of the place by maintaining the gardens and the whole area. Check in was quick. I would recommend 👌

Jade Haughey

Just returned after spending 8 nights here and had an amazing stay. Arrived at 12pm and when we arrived we was told they will try to get the room cleaned faster and we were able to check in at 1.30pm. The pool was closed when we first arrived for cleaning but was reopened by the next day. The on-site restaurant served reasonably priced food and staff were lovely. Room was spacious and clean, we were in block A13 and it was quite a walk up the hill and stairs but after reading other reviews we were already aware of this. Had a lovely view of the sea from our apartment, had no issues with electricity or shower as previous reviews state and air con worked great (we stayed in a superior apartment). There was a toaster, kettle, microwave, hob and basic utensils in our room. We tended to avoid the walk back up as could get an Uber for as little as €3.75 in the day time, on a night would be slightly higher but we never paid more than €5. Cleaners didn’t visit our room during our stay but this wasn’t a problem for us, would definitely return here.

Hannah

Booked here for 7 nights for 7 people…. Checked in at 1am and we checkout out at 10am the next morning!! Our apartment was located a ten-minute uphill walk from reception. The apartment was absolutely filthy! We could not walk on the floors without shoes, could not sit on the toilet seat without covering it with toilet roll, we had to use our beach towels as pillows as their pillows were stuffed with black and yellow cotton balls and the cases stained yellow, the shower curtain were yellow at the bottom and shower rail broken, marks all over the walls with cobwebs in every corner, the balcony table was disgusting and the floor sticky with stains. The whole apartment smelled musty and you could smell surrage from one of the bathrooms. None of the windows would close so we were all freezing, they kept blowing open and the latches were broken also. To top it off the curtain pole fell on my nephews head as he was sleeping which could have kilt him! We ended up having to book another premises last minute!! This was by far the worse accommodation I’ve ever visited!! I would honestly give it zero stars if I could!

Ann Malcolm

Bit of a problem when there was no air conditioning and no alternative apartment but they were very pleasant about it and provided a fan. It is 3 ☆so it is better than that Beautiful location if your young The steps !!! Panorama Bar/Restaurant at the pool were fantastic, all so helpful and friendly could not fault them or the other bar which opened after Panorama closed All in all a very enjoyable family holiday.

YVONNE JACOBS

Some staff were nice but manager George incredibly rude. No kettles in rooms and when you ask for hot water they refuse. First in line for breakfast but still cold at 7.30 am. Mould in room. Dilapidated furniture. Building site outside balcony. Receptionists and housekeeping staff were nice and friendly. Very noisy location directly on the strip but no attempt to abate the noise.

Peter Kieran

The hotel is old and needs some modernisation. There is no air conditioning but the fan in our suite sized room did actually work well for us. So much so that we hardly noticed that there is no air con on. Could be more stuffy in smaller rooms. The breakfast is free but you’ll see why. But it isn’t the worst. Their location is perfect for the young and lively. A €100 deposit is required FOR MEN ONLY as we noticed and confirmed by asking some female groups. The deposit was €250, so that’s not too bad now at €100, if you’re a male. The photos are the suite at the very end on the level reception is on. It was handy for access. Would I stay here again? I think I would to be honest. The staff were nice and friendly.

Simon Elliscasis

If you like party the location is good, directly next to the strip. We paied way to much for two nights in this hotel. When we arrived, there was no toilett paper. The air condition was not working, the room was very used and uncomfortable. The girl at the reception was not friendly at all. If i could turn the clock back, I would do it. I do not recommend this hotel to everybody.

Amber Thorne

old hotel needs updating. room for 2 was ok ,basic but clean.nice walk in shower, I use a wheelchair so lifts are a must .the one was out of order one day , it was fixed by the nxt.its nxt to the strip so loud music all the time .room overlooking the pool is quieter we had room 404.bar should turn the music dwn after a certain time in my opinion. the staff we good and very helpful .

Ynk A.

Not even checked in and already have had enough! 1) You arrive at the hotel and get told that check in is solely possible at 4 pm. There’s absolutely no way around that because there isn’t even a staff who is capable of doing the Check ins. Come on.. what kind of joke is that?! 2) As a consequence every guest trying to check in on that day arrives at 4 pm - what a mess! In the meantime guest have to wait in the lobby which isn’t even air conditioned! 3) you really think the check in starts at 4? Absolutely not, the staff doing the check ins isn’t on time and once the check ins start being massively overwhelmed. So still waiting here since 2,5 hours and not seeing any chance of getting checked in during the next hour

aine clements

Considering the price range of these apartments that are self-catering although you do have the option to purchase breakfast. It is absolutely well worth the money. Very clean and well looked after with exceptionally helpful . Swimming pool is always clean. Reasonable prices at the bar and if you eat there as well the food is not find dining but is affordable and again for the price you pay. The staff could not be more helpful or friendly and always greet you with a smile and this place is well worth every penny.

Stephen Haymes

Writing this review before my holiday has even finished, genuinely can't say a bad word, value for money is an understatement, rooms are huge, pool and service are amazing. The food is better than anything I have had elsewhere in praia da rocha. Big up to Bruno and the team, you are doing a wonderful job, made my stay an absolute pleasure and I'm not even half way to the end of my holiday. Big up guys, well done and thank you!

Joan Bagshaw

Been using this hotel for over 10 years,no problems, one piece of advice, book larger apartment for bedroom comfort, sleeping on sofa beds a no no, do Not sleep on! Book a bed per person, costs more , worth extra.

S RASHEED

25 years old and needing an update. The staff are friendly. Nice view of the football ground . Breakfast and food are basic. Value for money

Bill Barr

A nice apartment complex that is family friendly and not expensive. Some.issues with maintenance (air conditioning not working) but overall the standard of what is provided is very good for those who prefer self-catering. The restaurant is in the process of upgrading now and should be back in business by February 2024. Very helpful staff on the 24 hour reception.

Mike Finn

We enjoyed a week in November 2024 where we were very lucky with the weather. A car rental allowed us excellent access to places we were keen to visit. Positive things to say Nice traditional buildings, with some attractive features, including marble kitchen surface and lovely tiles in lobby and kitchen Plentiful hot water always available Excellent shower Towels changed once mid-week Good parking. Reception helpful to a degree in addressing equipment requirements. Good restaurants quite close by Apartment clean. Negative things to say TV no English channels. And if we could watch anything, the sofa bed was pointing at right angles, and we are instructed not to move position of any furniture Sofa in fact was a single bed, very unsuitable as too deep and even a six-footer's feet did not reach the ground when sitting on it. No small table for resting drinks on No drinks mats available Round kitchen table but only large square plate mats Kitchen lacked: coffee making equipment, nothing to drain rice or pasta, no fish slice for cooking eggs, no non-stick pans, no wine glasses. Cooking was by means of a 2 old type electric plates cooker that took an age to warm up and then an age to cool down. Bathroom, offered only 2 of the poorest quality toilet rolls and an inadequate supply of shower gel. No ventilation so room and whole apartment quickly became damp and attracted mosquitoes, which were an issue every night. Ventilation was either open doors, where cats would wander in or with windows open and external shutters closed so completely dark. Had to pay 17€ for use of safe. Apartment in block of 4 and sounds travel very easily between them. We suffered from other people in our block returning at 4 in the morning every night and others who played music loudly. Only one black rubbish sack available. No oil or salt and pepper or other cooking basics available. Microwave and toaster positioned without access to electric sockets No Internet for two full days which seemed an unacceptable delay in sorting. It worked well when finally sorted. No information about TV, heating system, facilities, locality or things to do. Two copies of costs of replacement for any damage caused Ridiculous damages deposit required on check in.

Natasha Wixted

We've had a great week, staff have been friendly, rooms are clean and just what you need for a base. Beds are comfy enough there plenty of room for a family. Pools are clean and have a very chilled atmosphere. I would say you'd definitely need a car in the heat of summer. Beaches are walkable, but it's a fair distance. Shops,bar and restaurant are all in walking distance. I would definitely come back.

girts Smerlins

Hello! That was the most disgusting place I have ever stayed. The mafia operates there; they launder money. The staff, especially at reception, are involved. I have never seen such negative people. Their attitude towards customers was simply awful. Never again in my life, never again.

Salon Social

Amazing service. Slightly out of the way to walk places but taxis are quick and if you're up for a walk. Lovely neighbourhood and everything within 20 minutes walk. Clean apartment. Air conditioning. Nice living space x

Alec Bozas

Great accommodation. Games room, pool nice gardens. Good value. We'll run. 10/10 Fillipe Obrigado

jason vines

Bit of a mixed bag really with this hotel , rooms are not that big and if your stopping on the front at night it's on a busy road so expect noise , the pool area is nice but pool is very cold , the staff are great nothing to much trouble. So if your not expecting to much and don't pay to much then yes this ain't a bad hotel if you can get it cheap . The location ain't to bad either, 15 minute walk to the old town 10 minute walk to the noisy strip , 5 minute walk to the beach .

L D

I enjoyed a lovely stay at the hotel. The room was spacious and clean with a mini bridge and plenty of storage. The swimming pool is refreshing but right next to a slightly busy road which was annoying at times. It is located a 10 minute walking distance from the strip so perfect for night outs. The receptionists were professional and polite. There is also a restaurant for food and drinks which is convenient.

Jack Mandley

My partner and I had a four night stay here. The staff were really keen to help and serve us as we had breakfast each morning. The location was good for walking to both the old town and the strip, but far enough away from the noise of the bars and clubs, however the road was quite noisy with fast cars through the night. The lack of fridge or tea/coffee making facilities in the room was disappointing but other than that our room (302) was separate from the main building with direct access to the terrace that’s next to the communal sitting area by reception which was a nice addition of privacy. Overall a pleasant stay and would recommend for couples and friends.

glenn andries

Just an ok budget hotel, front desk could barely speak English. Clean rooms

Julieanne Black Reel

Great clean hotel, 15 mins walk from old town

jane Doe

Loved our stay here... Not easy to get to the room as it's quite a distance from the lobby but it was clean and has all you need for self catering. Good location too - not so close to the main strip as to be super noisy but not too far either, in walking distance of the beach! No complaints, I'd recommend it.

paul rawsthorne

Please ignore the comments about bugs coming out at night!!! We recently spent a week here and seen 1 tiny big in the bathroom and 1 cockroach out i the street further down the road the whole time we were there. The hotel was immaculately clean and the room was amazing with lots of space We didn't really use the pool as the hotel is litteraly a stone throw away from the most amazing beach. The staff here were really helpful and polite. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Matthew Fitzpatrick

This was a nice very clean hotel but, there was no WiFi at all in the apartments, the AC didn’t work very well, the fridge wasn’t very cold, and the beds were very hard to sleep on but it is in a great location and you do have great views.

André Sousa

Rooms great Hotel need improvement as it’s too old (Elevator, general areas,…) and other facilities( a bar/restaurant for starters) Great price for the location

Monika Świerkot

The hotel is huge, the location of the hotel is great. The apartment was very large and clean with a balcony, bathroom, bedroom and kitchenette. The price is attractive and I can recommend this hotel but the hotel is already old, the elevators, the furniture are old, there is no cleaning service, no towel replacement and no wi-fi. The hotel takes an additional deposit 100e.

Michelle Mc Gurrell

Had a really lovely time here, staff are just so nice, really helpful. Changed my apartment with no problem. Rooms are dated and it would lovely to see it being updated! Pool is just fabulous. I would for sure recommend for a nice quiet stay out of the town. We would for sure go back.

Radoslaw B.

Our recent stay in Colina Village was great. You get everything you need... spacious villas, beautiful surroundings, space for activity (pool, tennis court, etc), nice food but most importantly very nice and helpful service whether at the reception or in the restaurant/bar. Ok, some facilities may need a little refreshment as they look a bit worn. But overall I would highly recommend it!

Lynn Steele

Rooms are atrocious, damp/moldy, dirty, no lights working in master bedroom. Wardrobes smelt - we didn't dare unpack. Beds are like concrete and we were in pain during night and in the morning. Facilities lacking, pool area unsafe due to uneven and broken tiles...same with base of pool. Bar and restaurant staff very friendly but insufficient number of them to cover guests so some long waits. Not able to walk into town with children as no paths and roads too busy/fast. Wouldn't recommend it at all.

Carol O'Carroll

My family stayed here for a week in Aug 24. Such a beautiful place, staff are so friendly and helpful. Pool was fab. Bar food and restaurant where both fantastic although waiting times for food to come may frustrate anyone hungry!! We have a very spacious 3 bed 3 bathroom villa and it was well equipped. Beds not very comfy! My main complaint was the fact they say there is a mini market on site.......it sells bread and water and sun cream!!! Not what I would call a mini market 🙄

A Lucas

Old resort but because if that extremely spacious. The rooms/ apartments are very large, the outside pool is huge. Not sure about the usage or sense of the indoor pool since it is not heated 🤔 Very quiet, we slept very well, great place to rest for a night or two. Parking on the spot, very convenient, kitchen fully equipped and there is even a fireplace! The whole Algarve struggles with lack of rain and water and the future of the grass in the garden is a question mark... which is very sad.

Deivydas Toleikis

Fine for short stay and if you are not picky on things and mainly travelling, not spending your day in hotel. Could do with refurb, fridge in a room, more electricity sockets and more light, breakfast choice is very minimal comparing other 3 star hotel. Location is great, nice views from balcony, area around hotel is also nice with parking on site.

Caitlin Radford

If you are wanting a cheap hotel and are not picky on cleanliness/facilities or how it looks then this is the place for you. Better suited probably for Stag Parties as they do not charge any form of deposits on rooms, and the staff do not interact with you at all, unless you speak to them and then it is very unfriendly and unhelpful. You definitely wouldn’t want to come on romantic break/couples holiday here. There is a nice view of the castle, which is about a 20min walk from the hotel. But lots of graffiti and derelict buildings unfortunately spoil the view also. The room feels like it has been left in the 1950’s, as soon as we walked in we noted a musty smell, with old style bed spreads that fit single beds and scratchy blankets on top of a thin sheet, I could not bare to use the blankets so became quite cold at night. The beds are like stone and very hard to sleep on, the pillows are more like cushions so cannot get comfortable and they only provide one spare, so if there is 2 you would need to ask for another. No fridge in the room to store any food/drinks, plug sockets are placed randomly and sparsely around the room. No USB ports anywhere. Our bathroom was awful, with lots of ants found each morning we went in to use it, oddly set out with a toilet that hides behind the bathroom door, the bath was not desirable at all, with a discoloured shower curtain to avoid water spillage, it made the floor very wet and slippery to walk on. When we turned on the xpelair fan to clear the steam from the bathroom, we could smell burning plastic so quickly turned off, which explained the musty smell in the room! When we woke up the bedroom was covered in condensation with or without the aircon on. Breakfast was very poor, only dry, over cooked scrambled eggs, mini hot dog sausages as hot foods available, dry, stale bread, croissants or brioche rolls available. The service is incredibly slow as they only have one member of staff running the reception & bar at the same time and when talking to them they are not interested in your queries or concerns and become quite rude if you ask them a question. Overall I really wouldn’t recommend this hotel, much better to spend a bit more money and be comfortable and enjoy your stay as not tons to do in this area, so you end up staying in the hotel more than you expect unfortunately.

Benoît Landreville

Road to close, super noisy, room are super old and brown. Staff are mostly friendly. Stay away if you are looking for a charming place

Niklas Schinwald

The hotel offers what you can expect for the price. The rooms are okay with old furniture and the paint of the walls is a bit scrappy. The only way to close the doors is to slam it shut and with the super thin walls the whole floor can hear someone enter/leave the room... you can even hear a phone vibrate on the nightstand in the room next door - so for people with light sleep this hotel is gonna be a nightmare. There were breadcrumbs on the bed when we arrived which were cleaned the next day but the room was never fully "clean". The variety of the breakfast buffet is not the widest but for the price okay. The pool area is quite nice and hanging out there is enjoyable. Also the view to the castle is beautiful. TL:DR: For ~70€ for a triple room it's okay but I, personally, wouldn't pay a cent more.

Izzy Izzy

This hotel was just perfect for us.. lovely pool area, staff are excellent and nothing seemed to be a problem.. we had to leave at 5 am for our flight, so we would miss breakfast.. they made a lovely packed breakfast, 2 filled morning rolls and fruit juice, and thoughtfully put in bottled water. It had been extremely hot, so this was a very kind thing to do.. We were extremely grateful. Thank you for a lovely stay. We can't wait to return ... the hotel has the most wonderful views.. and short walking distance to village .. 😃

Emily Madden

We went as a group of ten ladies for a hen party, and we’d read quite a few reviews that made us dread the reception we’d receive upon arrival but the staff couldn’t have been more friendly. We arrived earlier than anticipated so our rooms weren’t ready, but we were directed to a luggage storage room and advised that we could wait at the pool bar. They did take a £100 deposit from each of us but we got this back with absolutely no issues at the end of the holiday. I would go back here in a heartbeat, lovely clean spacious rooms, friendly staff, plenty of sunbeds around the pool and affordable (and strong) drinks. Food was also good prices and very tasty.

Vivienne Rafferty

This is a lovely place. Contrary to some reviews, we found the staff so helpful and friendly. Nor were we asked for a security deposit!! Apartments have all you need, including an iron, microwave and clothes horse for drying clothes. There are three pools, a paddling pool, and then a proper pool, neither of which are too deep, plus a heated indoor swimming pool, complete with jacuzzi. Heaven. To walk to the old town is about 15 minutes downhill, but watch out as the pavements are really uneven and bumpy. No level paths anywhere. We used Uber and Bolt to get around as so cheap. Good supermarket in Albufeira Terrace shopping centre. But also the local supermarket at the end of the road to the apartment complex is well stocked, well run and very clean. The little cafe beside is also excellent value and delicious food. All in all Pateo Apartments may be classed as three stars, but it punches above its weight.

Marta Jandzis

Great place. Nobody asked for a deposit as stated in one of the reviews. Check in was fast and before 3pm as the flat was ready. We had a ground floor apartment. Lots of space inside, kitchen is fully equipped, including microwave, toaster, coffe maker, fridge and cooker with pans and pots. Everything you need to cook any meals. Dryer outside on the patio, extra blankets, towels, soap, bath wash and shower gel, hair dryer and bidet. Cleaning service coming every 2 days. Indoor pool and jacuzzi were warm and clean. Small internal shop with goodies, free parking space. We picked self catering option but you may choose eating in. Great place, I would highly recommend, great value for money, lovely service. There was some work to improve exteriors and to make it nice for the summer.

Helen Major

Avoid avoid..... Turned up early hours to find we had to hand over 100 euros in cash per person. We were 7 ladies celebrating 50th birthday. There was no flexibility to discuss in the morning with manger. Disappointed as the place was lovely. Rooms very basic but ok. 20 min walk from the atmosphere. Bars. And beach. 7 euros for taxi.

Lucy Guard

Got ill from the jacuzzi. Pool bar was fab. Apartments spacious. Contains residential flats with roaming dogs and cats in the gardens, take that as a bonus if you will. 10-year-old son was met with intensely disproving stares by permanent residents whilst he was playing in the pool. Territorial vibes from the permanent residence there towards holiday makers.

Ed Excluss

A quite smaller hotel with an amazing pool. Away from the razzle dazzle touristy noise but with good free transport to beach and quarteira 2 km away. Great for quite holiday in easy reach of amenities. Very clean and smart hotel with very friendly staff. Will be featuring on our travel website Exclusive Travel

Daniela Paixao

The staff couldn’t be more pleasant and always on hand than they are. The deluxe room is absolutely gorgeous, very spacious and clean (daily). The included breakfast is a welcome plus: plenty of options to choose from all included in the room price. The surroundings are beautiful and it is so peaceful that you forget you are close to Quarteira’s beach front. A special thank you to the reception ladies who are extremely professional and kind. Thank you Vera for rearranging our stay and turn it into a time we won’t forget. Will definitely be back soon.

Robert Narings

Although the hotel is at the rim of Quarteira about 3km from the beaches and town center we spent a nice time there. Especially thanks to the very good care and cleanliness of the personnel. Our room was quite old fashioned and will need a renovation to bring it up to current standards. Cabinets- and door -locks can be better, more modern as well as all plumbing like tap on the sink, sifon and showertap and showerhead. The hotel has a nice Swimmingpool and enough parking space. As there is no well organised public transport the hotel offers shuttle service into Quarteira. We, however, followed their advise and rented a car for the time we stayed there. It gave us the freedom to go where we want, whenever we want.

Sarah Chalkley

Wow what can I say, the staff are amazing and go above and beyond to help the hotel is quiet and the rooms are spacious we were upgraded when we arrived happy days, beach is close by few mins in a taxi we used Uber cost €5 and there is a free bus from the hotel we sure will be back soon thank you for an amazing time

Courtney Harding

Rooms are a little outdated but I believe you can get nicer ones. The most special part of the hotel is the staff, they are so kind and welcoming. They help with anything you need and have great recommendations for local places to visit. They have a shuttle service to the nearby town which is driven by a lovely man. They have 2 pools one attached to the various/restaurant and another one more quieter which was lovely. They have all the usual amenities such as a tv, hair dryer and a safe. There was no mini fridge or kettle in our room and the hot water does take 10-15 minutes to turn on. The local community is lovely with a few restaurants in short distance including an aldi. It is extremely drivable but Bolt and Uber operate very cheaply and you can get to Faro for around 10€. It was a lovely stay and would go back but probably in a different type of room

claire taylor

Woke up to a cook roach on my bed! Kitchen sink full of ants. Shower door wouldn't close. One of the beds were broken. Balcony chair broken. Says WiFi throughout but couldn't connect at all in my room. Don't expect to sleep if you stay here.. felt unsafe the whole stay.

sergiy moskalenko

We arived late at the evening to apart hotel. Met very friendly receptionist paid tourist tax and got our room. Room just for 2 people with self-catering clean enough with new cutlery. Nice sea view from the balcony. Had small table with two chairs on the balcony too. Beds located one under another had to pull out to install it same as first one. Room has safe box need to pay deposit. TV wasn't working as batteries needed to be changed. Over all good for few days stay

Eileen Hickey

A lovely comfortable and spacious apartment. Aircon, and TV with multiple channels. Fab seaview, balcony and only 2 mins walk to the beach. It's very central to shops, restaurants and bars and just about 2 mins walk to the Strip for the night life. All the staff were amazingly helpful and friendly.

Veronica Carrera

They don't change bedsheets except on the 7th day. The breakfast area was flooded with ants. Not many things to choose from anyway. Not very friendly front desk workers with the exception of one guy who worked the morning shift the day we left. I will not recommend to anyone. The best thing about that place is the location.

Yevgen Fomenko

If you are considering a stay at this hotel in Albufeira, Portugal, think again. Our experience was dreadful from start to finish. Firstly, the hotel driver refused to wait for us for just 5 minutes at the airport and drove off, but they still made us pay for the service. The staff were incredibly rude and unfriendly, making us feel unwelcome from the moment we arrived. The neighbors were unbearably loud, adding to the overall discomfort of our stay. The living conditions were deplorable, far from the standard you would expect. To top it all off, the Ukrainian maid was exceedingly rude, which added to our frustration. The photos on booking sites do not match the reality at all. Avoid this place at all costs.

Caitlin Bemis

We stayed just enjoyed our November stay. The hotel itself is quite pretty, and the apartments are spacious and have all the amenities you need. The staff are super helpful and they’re quite happy to help with anything. The restaurant is overpriced for what it is though, and the food isn’t great. The coffee is lovely though. The pool was freezing. It does state on the website that pool is only heated during the holiday season, but I feel if you’re still accepting guests and advertising the pool, it should be little warmer than absolutely freezing. There’s a small shop on the basement level but there’s barely anything in it. The hotel is located in a residential area a fair distance from old town, so It’s a lot of Ubers back and forth. Luckily they’re quite cheap. It’s a €20 deposit for the T.V remote which is fine but they did lose our deposit. This was amended with a later check out time, so that’s fair enough. Overall it was a nice stay. The poolside loungers & atmosphere are really nice, and the staff are great.

Stephen Gibson

Loved our stay here. Everything we needed. Rooms a bit dated but very spacious. We stayed in block 3 basically had the pool to ourselves each day. Staff friendly and something on every night. Beers prices bit more expensive than down the street but the best thing about choromar is the food. From breakfast to dinner it is unreal. The Indian menu is top class. Best I've ever tasted. Well done to all involved

Blaine Ross

On the edge of the Albufeira, which is not a bad thing as it is very quiet and you avoid any of the partying noises you would get if you stayed more central or anywhere closer to the old town. Still very easy to get about. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Some great swimming pools and everything was very clean.

Ken Lillis

Booked the Choromar based on price but was then concerned by the negative reviews. As it's a bit far out of town, we hired a car. On arrival, we were assigned an apartment in the next door building. Short walk from reception. Apartment was very spacious and quite clean. Kitchen was good and well equipped. Spacious balcony overlooking the road but quiet at night. Good TV, took our Firestick so had all the programmes from home. Aircon was excellent, yes a deposit was required but no issues. There were two 'sofa beds' in the sitting room one doubled as the main couch - this was very uncomfortable. Ants, we saw some on the balcony but not in the apartment but we were careful about brushing up crumbs etc. Mostly very quiet but cleaning started at 8am and furniture noise travelled through the floors. Pool area of the annex was run down but quiet so my other half enjoyed it for sunbathing in the pm. The hotel itself is very ornately decorated, almost tacky but cute. Entertainment most nights was OK. Some rowdy clients but not too bad. Drinks in the bar were good and staff pleasant, €7 for a mixed drink, €4.50 for a wine. Onsite shop ridiculously expensive but you'd expect that. Not much nearby but 10 minute walk to Erin's Isle and some restaurants, 15 min to Aldi. The pathways are in poor condition so caution required. Uber and Bolt are very reasonable and reliable in Albufeira. We wouldn't book Choromar again but were pleasantly surprised. It was great value.

Gurjit Rai

Came here with my friends for a weekend to relax and relaxing it way. This house was extremely luxurious. Accommodates a large number of people and the quality of the build is great. Outdoor amenities are fantastic which includes a pool, hot tub, shower, hammock, sun loungers and ping-pong table. Great place to entertain and have fun!

Terri Murphy

Having just returned from a lovely week in Albufeira and seeing other reviews, I wanted to share my experience of this hotel. We had a ground floor apartment with a pool view and it was ideal and really convenient. The staff are friendly, facilities are great, good location and the pool area is fab - no fighting for sunbeds. There was a nice mix of different people on holiday, couples, families, groups of friends etc. We are a young couple and for us we didn't deal with a lot of noise or issues with loud groups. We were also in an area with a lot of people passing and once we popped in the ear plugs it was all fine! I understand that previous guests may have been unlucky with other louder groups but we would definitely return to Natura Algarve Club.

John Bright

Returned here a good few times now ! Brilliant location away from noise But close enough to shops and bars 10 mins walk to the lively strip , 40 mins walk to old town ! 5 euros in a Uber ! Natura is lovely , best staff ! Clean rooms there basic but everything you need for your stay , pool and cafe area so clean Love it here so worth a visit as you will return 👍

Patrick Braum

Rooms are basic but everything we needed for spending most of our time at the pool or beach. The location is perfect. Close to lots of restaurants and most importantly, a couple of nice beaches. Service was great, even when small things happened, like losing the internet, they were given immediate attention and resolved quickly.

Roseanne Santos

Would not stay here or recommend this hotel to others. Myself and four friends stayed here recently while on holiday. The hotel is very basic. the pool area is nice and there are some daily pool activities. We got a good deal on the room so we didn't mind it being standard. When we checked in the woman on reception was nice enough and went through a few bits. She was putting a huge emphasis on how no noise was permitted after 10pm and her speech felt a little bit extreme and we were made sign an agreement that our €100 deposit (per room) would be kept if any of these rules were broken. We didn't make a big deal of it as we are all in our 30s and aren't exactly wild or too loud. The first night we came back to our room after 12pm and while having a cigarette on our balcony we admittedly may have been making some noise laughing and we got a call up to the room saying there had been complaints. We immediately called it a night and went to sleep. What really bothered us all was the following morning we received a call from the receptionist that checked us in scoulding us and warning us about 'our chat' she had with with us at check in. This almost felt like we were being called in by a school principal to be told off and we felt very agitated by this. It was very extreme to call us for a second time to warn us. As i mentioned we are all in our mid 30's. we felt like we couldn't make a peep after 10pm for the remainder of our holiday which was frustrating. We received a call on the Friday night at 10:20pm saying there had been a complaint made by our Neighbour again about the noise we were making (which was none as we were very conscious of the noise being an issue and we were getting ready to go out. We realised it was the room above us who were having drinks on the balcony that the neighbours must have been talking about. To be clear we had no problem with the rooms around us making noise, after all people are on holiday. We marched down to reception to correct them as we were terrified of our deposit being taken away. the whole situation put a dampener on our experience. The rooms were basic enough and somewhat clean. you are hit with a smell of bleach as you walk in which wasn't great. one of our rooms was very run down and the other had obviously been somewhat refurbished within the last year or so. wouldnt no come back to this hotel with far nicer options in the same area.

Kevin Brady

Good location, close to Beach (10 min walk) and The Strip if that is your thing. The Apartment is a little dated but absolutely spotless, cleaned daily with regular towel changes etc. apartment is kept really well. Pool is great, nice atmosphere and they do remove towels that are left on sun loungers early in the morning. Staff overall are good . However, this is not suited for families. We traveled with our teenage daughters and it is noisy at night, lots of noise on balconies until well after midnight and parties starting at 3:00 & 4:00 in the morning. While staff did say ring reception if this happens, to me the implication is if you don’t complain the noise is ok !! Some of the noise was people coming and going at all hours rather than specific rooms. This is a good spot, but just know what to expect. We won’t be returning, more suited to younger groups.

Graham Shields

Decent hotel to be fair, well looked after, reasonably clean buildings wise, although the rooms are showing signs of needing some attention. Our kitchen had a cooker, fridge & microwave none of which were very clean & no cleaning equipment is left to use, surprising really as the room service doesn’t include cleaning! The first floor toilet was so small, we didn’t even know there was a toilet in there as the door blocks it off unless you shut it fully, meaning you were squashed against the wall & the door, definitely a large person would struggle to get in it. Upstairs shower room was a basic shower over a bath, that was a bit grimey, toilet & sink was fine. Our apartment was towards the back of the complex nothing scenic to look at, only the front of the other apartments. The pool area is good, the water was cleaned remotely pretty much daily. Jacuzzi & indoor pool were good too. The bar for drinks & food is fairly small but good enough during our visit as the hotel was not very busy. The location is good & is set back from the main road, we found it very quiet during the night & day tbh. The reception staff (we only saw 2 people) were a bit miserable & didn’t exactly go overboard with the welcoming! Also be aware they require €100 per person, retuned when you check out, after your apartment has been check over by a staff member! In summary, it’s worthy of its 3 star rating, if the apartments were modernised & cleaner I’m sure it would be entitled to even 4 stars.

Mark Carley

Can't fault the hotel,staff very friendly apartments cleaned regularly and towels changed daily. Only fault is the pool side bar little expensive,would be full everyday if prices were cheaper

Stella C

Lovely apartment but alot of stairs ...and not for anyone with any disabilities ...for that reason I won't be back..pity because they were lovely and clean and peaceful location.

Edward Keniwell

Stayed here for 2 nights in January 2024. A great accommodation at great value, in close proximity to Albufeira and Oura, but is quiet and peaceful (at least in January it was anyway). Staff in reception were friendly, no problems helping me out with questions I may have had. I would definitely recommend booking a One Bedroom Apartment rather than a Studio.

mia

Crawling with ants… we had to move rooms 3 times due to bug infestation and faulting wiring, no assistance with bags from help. The staff are very rude, ignorant and borderline racist. Would not recommend. Services are poor quality, tennis court equipment all broken. Safety is questionable, had random strangers drunk off the street knocking on our apartment door.

Aurelie Van Wesemael

The place is wonderful. The flat was spacious (2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms) and well equipped. There was a balcony and beds are comfortable. There's a well priced restaurant on site by the pool. The pool is much bigger than the picture and well maintained. There's enough loungers for everyone in sun or shade. Very peaceful and relaxing. No loud crowd around. Also a pool table and ping pong near the pool. Easy access to the beach and shops within walking distance (or 4.5 euro by taxi ). It's a brilliant place. Only improvement could be WiFi and TV but we were not there for that.

John Rhind

We had ten days here and it was great value to money. Large suite with super large balcony that got sun at any time of day. Great restaurant with peri peri chicken my favourite. Lovely lad Gabriel who manned the bar with Ola Mar who was very helpful. Superb pool. Beaches around 15 minute walk but all bays so very child/swim friendly. 20 minutes to the town but other restaurants nearby plus a Super Marche at the top of the hill (7 minute walk).

Reindina Lagcher

Outside wonderful inside old and could use some renovations ..towels and sheets are changed frequently...cleaning of bathrooms and floors could be much better

David Lewis

May 2023. Very good value for money. We had the two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, overlooking the green area of the 5 star hotel. The room was on a self catering basis with a large supermarket only a five minute walk away. The beach, in a small pretty cove was only a twenty minute walk away. The apartment had good sized rooms with a large balcony and roof terrace. If you want a quieter, restful break with lots of walking routes around the coast , it is an ideal location. The pool areas have been recently renovated and the apartment recently refreshed. Ok, so there is a lot of brown flooring, tiles and woodwork, but this is Portugal. Out of season this is lovely place for a break and each apartment had a car parking space built into the design. There were eating places on the road with the supermarket and it was about a thirty five minute walk either way to a small town.

Julia Waddington

Don't go by the photos, the studio we were allocated was nothing like them. It was clean and housekeeping came from Monday to Friday but not at weekends. However there was no oven, so cooking was limited. The lack of plugs in the kitchen meant not more than 2 appliances could be used at the time. Utensils etc were of poor quality eg. blunt knives, no small spoons. The bathroom was clean but no grab bars by the over bath shower meant slipping was always a possibility. There was only one mirror in the whole place (over the bathroom sink) and that was cracked. No hairdryer which was surprising as most places provide one. The beds were rather lumpy. The whole place looks tired and doesn't appear to have kept up with modernisation. Also be warned, the shop is closed and unless you are reasonably fit, the walk to either the beach ( average 5euro taxi) or the supermarket isn't doable for anyone with mobility problems. Having said all that, the owner was very friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was very nice and reasonably priced. The view over the gardens (not part of the same complex ) from the balcony was very pleasant while eating breakfast. All in an interesting place, but we won't be back.

Bill Westlake

Quiet location. Villa was excellent. Rooms spacious. Fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, and cutlery/plates for 6 people. Hairdryer in bathroom. Air con in bedrooms. Front/rear gardens with sunbeds/umbrella. Fan in living room. Veranda at top of villa. Cleaners are great. Property in modern condition and clean. Swimming pool is exceptionally clean and kept well. A recommended place, but a car would be very handy. Free minibus service to the town 6 times a day from reception, only holds 8, but driver will come back for any extra people.

Freya Hunter

Rooms are simple and well equipped.cleaners are regularly and keep the rooms clean.The food in the cafe is great for lunch or an evening meal with a range of different options, and prices are fair. The area is beautiful with nearby restaurants, bars, and beaches. I definitely recommend and would stay again

Dan H (Danhufc)

What a wonderful place! Beautiful pools, very nice apartment for a family of 5. We had a great week here and would definitely return.

Fishing Fiend

We stayed here for a fortnight in August with our two children age 12 and 9 The pool was great, the beers were cold, the pizzas tasty and the staff very friendly What more can you want ? 5 stars.

Bisexual I don’t care

We stayed here from the 14th to the 21st August 2024 would not be going back. There was ants all in the kitchen. And the living room the pool had far too many chemicals in it compared prepared to Aqua land and zooMarie waited forever in the café every time we went except from wants would never be coming back close is in the middle of nowhere you need to get taxis everywhere and there was nothing really to do in the area also there was only five bed three of them are in the same room which I find a bit weird

Elaine Rae

We have just returned back from a 4 night stay at this hotel. It was a brilliant hotel and all the staff were lovely. Overall, my husband and I had a fantastic time at this hotel. We only booked for breakfast. We, however, did pay for our dinner, and I have to say it was money well spent. The food was amazing and lovely and hot. You can tell everything was fresh. Would definitely go back to this hotel in the future.

Paul Tereszczak

Had a great week at this hotel! Friendly, safe, very near golden beaches, food excellent and very clean. Yes, some of the fittings are looking tired but that's why it's a bargain! The important stuff is as good as it gets. Thanks go to team Atismar for a thoroughly enjoyable week!

Carl Kendall

A good hotel in Quarteira, in the Algarve Portugal. It is located only a stone throw from a beautiful sandy beach. There is a small pool area and the hotel is spread over 11 floors. The hotel has a good choice of food for both breakfast and dinner. There is also a friendly bar with good priced drinks. The rooms are typically of a 3 star hotel and are kept clean and tidy. The only thing missing from the rooms is a fridge, but if you are able to get a room with a balcony then there is a great view from the higher floor rooms. There is free parking by the hotel and the main local bus station is only a few minutes away. I have visited this hotel over 7 times and I would happily recommend it.

sonia nobre

To say that I'm impressed would be an understatement. The hotel was fantastic, the kids were in the pool, regardless of the cold weather and the morning buffet was perfect. The front staff, especially Marina were so kind and helpful.

Anýta Barochová

We have had a great experience with this hotel! The staff is amazing, the food is great and the location is excellent. A little bit everywhere! Thank you so much, you are great! The staff, bartenders, and front desk are great people!!! Thanks a million times! 🇵🇹🇨🇿🫶

anuka joxadze

I have stayed in this hotel for 5 nights and it was completely a disaster, the hotel is not as big as its shown on the pictures, I have sent an email for room upgrade and got no response, tried to call the hotel and the line was always busy,when I checked in i mentioned that i sent an email but receptionist asked me:”Why?” The wifi does not work at all, hotel staff was a disappointment, as i asked if the wifi had a problem and i got a response from receptionist that “you don't need a wifi you are on holidays” and i could work from reception where was the only place to get wifi working, the hotel does not meet 4* standards at all.

Galina Bazarkina

Great place to spend a vacation in Albufeira! We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel. Very friendly staff, cute rooms, a bar with breakfast and good coffee. We feel so refreshed after the stay!

Renad Khalaileh

NOT RECOMMEND. It’s way overpriced for the facility itself. The rooms are tiny, it’s not clean, the bedsheets are stained! And no hot water in the shower. Horrible experience overall

Holly Chandler

Rooms are cleaned everyday and have air conditioning and free wifi, powerful shower and really nice pool. The room was the perfect size for me and my boyfriend. The hotel has a roof sunbathing area which overlooked a lovely view. Couldn’t have wished for a better area, there are restaurants directly across the road and it’s only a 5min walk from the beach and around 10min into a strip. Would 100% go again. Also not too far from faro airport😁

Robert Panikowski

The hotel cheats customers. Superior rooms differ in standard. When booking via common booking platform, standard and superior rooms differ only in price, the photos show the same rooms. The information shown on the website is also misleading. We ordered a room with a higher standard and received a room whose standard differs from what is shown in the pictures (Floor, Bathroom, view of the parking lot). Location on the ground floor, right next to the reception, the door is leaky - you can hear everything from the main hall. The hotel staff sees no problem and refers to the agency. Impossible to contact the manager, he has been avoiding us since our arrival, making appointments and not coming. Contact with the agency (whatever that means) that supports the hotel is difficult, it is not available all the time - partial responses and after a long time. By the service we are sent do contact The Expedia platform, which we did not use. The bathroom in the supposed superior room was old and dilapidated, there were cobwebs in the wardrobe, and there was someone's hair on the sheets. I absolutely do not recommend it.

Steve Williams

We were given a room upon arrival. An hour or so later after unpacking our cases we was informed we were given the wrong room and had to move. We were given a small room with a double bed. The room was so small we struggled to find a location for our 2 normal size cases. After rearranging the room a little we managed to squeeze both cases at the side of the bed between bedside cabinets. The rooms are clean and basic. The location is second to none. Right in the the Old Town itself. With in a minutes walk you could be right in the centre square. It had a nice little roof terrace and jacuzzi over looking the Town roof tops. The Italian restaurant does cooked and continental buffet breakfasts in the morning for €10 per person. I would recommend doing this as it was pretty nice compared to other breakfasts in the town.

DoinaB

Downsides: - super small rooms - if you book a double bed, it’s actually two twins beds next to each other, with a gap in between. The mattress quality is bad. Good luck getting a good sleep. - the bathroom has no vent, so it’s super humid. So humid that even your towels don’t dry overnight - those TVs are sooooo small - must do a tremendous amount of effort in improving the cleaning quality- it was dusty just as we entered the room; the carpet was iron burnt - no soap or shampoo! What the hell! Just shower gel - the water in the bathroom has issues draining properly - I booked at a discounted price, I had proof of that and I explained to the manager about the payment issues on the website. She found all type of reasons not to refund me “oh, this is for next booking”- no, it’s not, the discount code was clearly activated and the discounted amount is shown. Then she goes “oh you did not activate the coupon code”- yea, I did, I have a screenshot of that. I had to dispute my payment to get my money back. I don’t understand how these kind of people are in managerial roles - the jacuzzi and the rooftop bar close at 8! The sun is still up at 8 😂 - no power socket next to the bed. Good ones: Great location, close to the beach and restaurants. They offer a room where you can drop your luggage once you checked out. What’s great about the luggage room is the fact that it comes with a shower, so you can spend the rest of your hours to the beach after check out time. The receptionists are nice, friendly, always greet you when they see you, super helpful. The rooftop bar is great. Nice views, great drinks, great staff.

Michael Keown

A good value, simple hotel. Good food with a reasonable menu. Rooms are simple and suffice. The big plus is the location.

sunil wadhwa

Rooms were okay with the air condition, location is perfect right in the middle of the old town. However, bar service was horrible, there was a lady named Carina I guess (short hair) on the rooftop bar. Really rude and misbehaved, I mean how you treat people and talk to them can really make their mood or spoil it. I guess, she doesn't like the work she is doing may be but still should treat people good. May be she needs a good etiquette and behavior training or check with her why is she unhappy and showing that attitudes to the guest also.

Mahesh Gauchan

Room were not that wow for the price we paid for 3 star hotel and the lady in the front seems to be unpleasant with our arrival (myabe) overall great location breakfast was good ,enjoyed had fun in the local market ....

Anne Gayson

Basic accommodation. Our apartment was across the road from main reception. The place is clean. Could do with some updating. Overall it worked well for us. The staff were very pleasant with a shuttle bus supplied free to bring us to the marine in villamore

jo dan

Came here the end of march on half board basis with jet2. Before getting there was advised that they were renovating a couple of rooms but wouldn't be near them which was true. Was in one of the renovated rooms. They are quite big and i had a lovely view of the pool. The food was lovely. You got a daily menu which you choose from . You can also order a main course from the hotel menu and get a discount if you prefer. The bar was good. In the evening they discount the drinks. There is live football on. There are a couple of bars a few minutes walk away. The tourist train also stops outside. The weather was really warm. The staff were excellent. Special thanks to the receptionist who dropped me back to the hotel when he saw i was lost 😁

Rodrigo Abreu

If your looking for a place for 1 night then this can be an option. However it is very outdated, and the building is in a completely different location to where you check in, which was slightly confusing. Apartment did not feel very safe inside with super light and flimsy front door. Despite this, was very clean.

nicola nickson

We had a fantastic room and the kitchen was generally stocked for and good cook. Absolutely stunning (room 19) was a treat for us budget traveler’s. Just know you are responsible for disposing of rubbish at the front near reception. We picked this place because of the free shuttle (minivan) to vilamoura beach and marina and had a mini market near by on site. Will be back if I can get my hands on that room again. Great value for money breakfast offer but early is best.

Mairead Collins

Lovely apartment. Staff were really friendly. Food in restaurant was very good and good value. Pool area was very nice, clean and loads of loungers. Will book again.

Grace

Beautiful holiday village with numerous pools, bars, restaurants and even a well stocked shop. Great for tourists if your looking for a relaxing holiday abroad. Location is close to Faro airport so easy access with Uber and walkable to the marina or beaches for days out. All of the staff at receptions and working the pools are really nice too. Reception has information on local days out/things to do such as waterparks, aquariums or a tourist land train. This place is definitely family friendly and has a really safe feel. Lots of children enjoying the pools and even some play equipment dotted around the village. However, I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a more authentic trip to Portugal. Most tourists here are English and it's spoken perfectly by staff (the pool side speaker also constantly plays English pop music). The restaurants mainly sell foods like pizzas and burgers as well as even a full English breakfast in the mornings. This of course is not a bad thing at all, but not representative of authentic Portugal. Overall this could either be the perfect holiday destination for you or the complete opposite of what your looking for. If you want to experience sunny weather, refreshing pools and happy hour drinks without the stress of language barriers or the worry of leaving behind home comforts like English cuisine - booking a trip away here would be perfect for you. But if you are looking to experience the real Portuguese culture and lifestyle I would consider other places, this place would definitely feel like a slice of England just moved abroad into sunnier weather. Even outside of the holiday village (into Vilamoura) finding authentic Portuguese restaurants/food has proved challenging and again there is a very "England if we had better weather" kind of vibe. Not to say the surrounding area isn't stunning, because it is but definitely just lacks authenticity due to the nature of the people who visit here.

Julie Smith

What a great place it is clean and safe. The houses are amazing and there are good restaurants and bars here. Also a mini supermarket. You can book trips and tours from here and uber is a godsend Three pools and much more. Food is very good. Would recommend 100%

rachel coyne

The most relaxed holiday we have had. Beautiful surroundings

Andy Hobson

Absolutely stunning village, pools are clean and staff are great. Happy hour is amazing value and if you want to go around the bars it's pretty much 10am -9pm. At time of writing €2.20 for a pint of San Miguel. The supermarket on site is a decent price and there are Spars within 10mins walk anyway. Very close to the marina, you can be there in 15mins walking or use the train which is €5 return and tours the local area too and is lovely.

stephen clayton

Whent here last week, full of pubs restaurants. We went at lunchtime, plenty of people around food top class. Didn't go at evening time but would say it would be a really nice place to be.

Aashish Deswal

I recently stayed at Hotel santa Catarina two nights, and it was a fantastic experience! The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring every need was met promptly. My room was spotless and well-appointed, with a comfortable bed and a beautiful view of the city skyline. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. I also appreciated the hotel's location, which made exploring the sea views . Overall, I would highly recommend Hotel to business travelers and tourists alike. I’ll definitely return on my next trip.

Mohammad Barati

Everything was great. Breakfast included and good Very good location Good and friendly staff Hotel has free parking but just between 10 -15 space only. You can’t reserve it but you can park there without any problem.

Jeki M

Good 3 stars hotel, very kind stuff, excellent service, rich breakfast 👌

Irina Karlikova

It's a nice,clean hotel,with beaches close by. What was frustrating-there is bad sound isolation, you will hear everything what's going on in a hallway,specially toom cleaning service,and alarms of phones of your neighbours, so be ready to awake earlier than you would love to.

Scott Hunsley

Nice hotel in a very good location. Rooms are very clean, however a little bit on the small side. Staff was friendly and helpful whenever we needed anything.

Audrey Hickey

Central location, supermarket just next door. If you're in a hurry add another ten to fifteen minutes to your journey. Lifts are very slow! Hotel reception staff are just the nicest. The pool is fabulous with lots of Sun loungers. The rooms are clean and have everything you need. The air-conditioning was greatly appreciated as it was very warm during our stay.

John Russell

Really worth while place to stay, (3rd time here) exceptionally clean, from apartment, to pool, to poolside toilets, all spotlessly clean.. room cleaning & towels changed 5 times per week.. overall highly recommend.. Kids loved it here..🙏

Robbie Saunders

Excellent hotel / apartment, helpful and friendly staff, excellent pools. Situated in the perfect location, close to shops, market, beach and restaurants. Definitely recommend this place

Seasir29

Probably the worst experience on holidays ever…from unfriendly hotel staff to outdated rooms…no bar not even a snack bar to get a tea or coffee…Requested a double room and got a twin… beds are tiny and more like camp beds than beds…the TV is 22” (not a typing error) with no English speaking channels except Sky News…when I asked at reception the person just shrugged 🤷🏻‍♂️ his shoulders…the kitchen area was so dirty it was unusable…it is also a residential property so people are smoking on the balconies which means the smell of smoke is everywhere…the road outside is like a race track the noise is unbearable…there is also a charge for the internet which doesn’t work anyway…Definitely won’t be back…AVOID…

Nadine Steadman

Great view and location. The bed is a bit small but firm. You can walk to anywhere you want. It's a lot easier than an Uber because it's in a popular tourist/vacation area.

Marcel

Very nice apartment also very clean. Fantastic view over the ocean (from apartment 1A) swimming pools are nice with most of the more than enough seats around the pool. (No neer to put a towel for reservation) Its a short walk with the stairs to the beach.(les than 5 minutes) and the supermarket is also very nearby,

David Goode

Great staff very friendly .very close to beach shop few bars and restaurants nearby

Coreen Doucett (#Coreenstravels)

Great staff. Very clean. All condos are oceanview. Our 3rd time here & booked for 2025. #coreenstravels recommends this resort to our clients. Walk to 2 grocery stores & a market. Walk to al least 10 or more restaurants. The restaurant is beside 1 of 2 pools. Food prices are fair, and food is pretty good. The restaurant is oceanview. Fully equipped kitchens. They just installed brand new upgraded wifi this week. Great for my work.

Jane H

Perfect place to stay if you prefer peace and tranquility as opposed to the busier resorts in the area. Apartments have everything you need and are in close proximity to a beautiful beach, great restaurants, well stocked supermarket and both the open topped tour buses and buses to other locations off the tour routes. Highly recommend Glory's restaurant on the beach front where Gloria is wonderfully welcoming and the food is delicious. If you're there for more than a couple of days, it's worth buying a 2/3/4 day pass on the hop on, hop off open top tour bus as this works out much cheaper than using the other buses and covers most locations between Olhos de Água Vilamoura and Albufeira.

Carm G

I visited Portugal in October and stayed at the Apartamento Do Parque. We had the top floor with a great view of the ocean. The rooms were clean and spacious. The kitchen had everything you needed. The staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. I would recommend this hotel to friends, couples and families.

Ma Se

The first two days we had cockroaches in our bedroom and living room. The next three days we had problems with the safe. The code couldn't be set and we always had to wait for maintenance the next day to help us. We lent a hairdryer which only worked for one use. After those issues the sewer water of of the toilet from above the apartment as well as our toilet came up the drain of our shower and didn't flow back. We had human feces in our shower. The problem couldn't be dealt with right away. Always the following. Therefore we had to change the apparent during our stay. The employees were friendly and tried to help us the best they could but these problems shouldn't appear in the first place and took my time away.

Nalin Srichan

We had a great stay. The apartment we booked was very spacious. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, nice kitchen and living room area. Parking right in front of the building. About 20 min. walk to the city centre.

Divya Deepankar

EXTEMELY POOR VALUE FOR THE PRICE Rooms are nice, decent size and clean but it’s super basic. No kettle (we were refused one even after requesting it again and again on both nights of our stay) no hair dryer (take an extra €20 deposit), no toiletries after charging €140 per night! . They even ask you to reserve a breakfast slot and you must arrive in that slot only. Breakfast is okay, nothing great but not too bad either. Staff are polite but the facilities are BASIC. €140/night is a premium price in a place like Algarve and the hotel does not even provide the basic amenities you would expect at that price for a 3-star hotel. Suggest staying elsewhere…

Sarah Millar

Appartments lovely clean and spacious had to wait a long time from we arrived to get settled in to Appartments which lost us a whole day I think time-limit should change as we vacated room on departure at 6 o clock in morning also r sofa was made up for 3rd person as a bed which meant we had no relaxing place to sit for 3 persons

Petra Nova

Very nice apartment, clean and spacious, the location is great as well, I recommend these apartments.

Ferdinand Lucke

The hotel is within easy walking distance (15 minutes) of the centre of Lagos, a few minutes from the beach and has a wonderful rooftop pool and restaurant overlooking the sea. The hotel is clean and tidy and the staff very helpful and friendly. The rooms could do with some updating, but for the price of 150€ per room for 4 people per night you can't be too critical.

Erik Tarpley

Great hotel, excellent location. Clean, good-sized rooms. Two minute walk to the beach. Restaurant was very good, and the continental breakfast was impressive. Solid selection of protein, fruit, and pastries.

Famille Senechal

First night at room 307 and it's completely crazy how it is too noisy. I have 3 more nights here !!!!!!! It's cool to have a rooftop restaurant but not right above your head. Impossible to rest and sleep. We pay way too much for not being in peace during our vacation. The service is good since she accepted to move us even if I was a little bit upset by the room. When you booked They should say it was in construction near all over the Hotel. The pool is not super clean also.. first day we came earlier so we left our luggage in reception and went to enjoy the pool... Well when I saw the toilet paper under the water it stopped what I came to enjoy..sun, pool on roof to have a view on the reef and a drink... Nope!! Right now this hotel doesn't represent what you see on social media and advertising.

Tehirah Hoosain

We stayed in the Junior Deluxe Suite and felt super safe as two young women on vacation! Firstly - Bogdan and Carlos were INCREDIBLE hotel staff who were super attentive, kind, went out of their way to help us during our stay. Incredible service! The beach was super accessible, ~20 min walk to Old Town Lagos with a wide range of choices for food, bars, and shopping! Room was immaculate - balcony was HUGE and had slight view of the ocean. Did I mention the beach was a one minute walk away! Thank you Carvi!!!! ☺️☺️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Olivia Schmitt-Walter

The hotel sells itself very well photographically in the pictures and on its own website. We stayed there for two nights at the end of our hike on the Fishermen's Trail from Porto Covo to Lagos. The hotel is well located for Ponta da Piedade visits and right on a beach, which is definitely an advantage. A 10-15 mins walk to the city center though. In addition, the view of the ocean at breakfast is really great. Unfortunately, from our perspective, the extra charge for a room with a side sea view was not worth it - you can only see a bit of the sea at the very edge of the (huge) balcony. Otherwise, your looking at a parking lot. All in all, we had nicer and newer accommodations when travelling in the Algarve region, many of them with more attention to detail (including breakfast) for the same price... so, unfortunately, the hotel did not really meet our expectations considering the price that we paid as our room was also a bit worn and noisy (we talked to the reception - unfortunately they were fully booked and no room change possible).

Megan Janicke

Great value for the money. We had a good sized apartment room that was clean and comfortable. The location is near the beach and also a short walk into town and the other beaches. The pool was small but clean and relaxing. Very kind and helpful service. My one complaint is that coffee was not provided and when we bought our own we found that the coffee maker was nearly unusable. Still, I would return to this hotel and recommend to others.

Kevin Riding

Stayed here for a short weekend break and was pleasantly surprised. Recently refurbished rooms are of a nice standard, and the hotel staff where very friendly and helpful. The location was great for a relaxing beach break only 50 steps down to Praia Maria luisa beach. Would recommend to anyone who loves Olhas de agua like we do. You feel part of the local area as its set in a residential location. 5 to 10 minute walk from the centre.

Y H

We checked in late evening, everything seems smooth until we discovered the Air Con unit in our room (Room 21) was blowing out hot air even when dialed to the coldest temperature setting, it was better to switch off. Our young toddler got woken up due to the heat in one of the rooms. We had raised this with the nightshift receptionist, who I dragged over to test the AC to which he agreed a few times "yeah it is hot here". His solution was to bring a few fans to blow while he waits for his superiors to give him an answer about moving rooms. We didn't want to open any windows because we were bitten by flies and insects a few times already (and yes this was an issue exclusive to Clube Maria Luisa or just our room on the ground floor facing the car park. Not sure what bugs and how). Our best outcome was to change to another room. But it became apparent that the hotel knew about this problem, at least in Room 21. So why offer it to us? The hotels weren't full, it's early off-season in May 2024? We have highlighted our concerns over health and safety reasons. A few times the receptionist said he "can only raise this with his superiors", we never got an answer, no explanation, no partial refund, nothing over whatsapp or email. Even now, I threatened them to give me a partial refund after a week for this inconvenience, still nothing. Well this review is a follow-up of their automated email, they asked for a one so here's a genuine account. Generally the place is ok. I didn't realise it was only a 3-star hotel until my partner pointed it out to me. As far as 3-star hotels go, it's definitely not as plain as your travelodge/premier in and you would expect a degree of sloppiness, but it wasn't exactly low price neither. It was clean. The pool was nice. The brief encounters with the staff seems fair. My partner said the interiors are fancy, locations great, but it was spoiled by this technicality. The clue in their multiple listings on Airbnb shows there might be an issue with reviews there, anyway, our overall 3 nights holiday in the Algarve was ruined only by this small detail which 'management' or receptionist of they had more power could have rectified quite easily - at least, give a response that I had requested. But I would appreciate a partial refund for the inconvenience. Through reading older 1-2 star reviews i realised they tried this 'fan for AC' trick on other customers even in 2023, except they were given a much more pathetic fan. They are well prepared for failure it seems.

Sian Daniels

Stayed here for 3 nights as a group of 3 girls. The location is great although a car or taxi is needed if you want to visit albufeira strip or old town. My room view was someone's caravan which i found the funny side of but id request a better view. The apartment is brand new as pictured, but unfortunately there are still ongoing works along the corridors. The apartment is well equipped but unfortunately the shower runs off a water tank so by the time the first person had washed their hair it turned luke warm, by the third - it was cold. The receptionist told us that the breakfast was full english, Bacon & Sausages. It is not, basic continental & when queried I was offered hot dogs. Maybe I would stay again as the room was nice but I would not pay peak season prices.

Andy Carroll

Just spent a week here, and it was a lovely apartment. It looks like it had a refit very modern. I would stay again a couple of things for me that need addressing to improve the stay air con is rubbish and the pool is cold could do with being heated, and I think it would be nice for a welcome pack ie coffee ,tea,milk our flight got in very late but it looks like most flights from UK do and the shops here close at 9pm so no chance of getting anything till the morning.

Karla O' Rourke

Spotless hotel. We got a 2 bedroom apartment in the prestige and it wad lovely and spacious with huge balcony. Came with toddler and 4month old. The hotel caters for all ages and the kids pools are great. Some are a little cold so bringing a wet suit in colder months would be a good idea. We had great service across the whole hotel, until we attended the cafeteria... one of the waiters was very rude and ruined what was a lovely experience for us up till then. Kids loved the mini disco. Food was standard, would have loved a few more options for lunch but overall good experience. We will be back.

Dave Slater

Very nice and quiet. Excellent activities for children. About 30 minutes walk to the main part of town but has a regular bus service. Our room has nice features that just make the holiday easier, such as a cupboard that holds your suitcases

Proactive Solutions

It's a large complex with lots of different pools. The service is outstanding. We had a few small issues during our holiday and every one was dealt with promptly and to our satisfaction. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Kent Clark

Our second time staying while in the Algarve. Had a lovely one bedroom with a spectacular sea view. Very nice amenities, beautiful pools (though they were a little too cool to use in November), nice restaurant options (particularly liked the Cafeteria Restaurant), and good little shop to get food essentials on site. Also a nice walk down to the beach area (but you will have to navigate a lot of stairs). We will definitely stay here again in any return to the Algarve.

Lucy Flaherty

We stayed in the alfagar village last year and absolutely loved it!! The rooms were clean and fresh and had everything you needed. It was a bit of a walk to things such as the main road, reception area, etc. Service is incredible! The staff are amazing, and I loved every minute of our holiday. There were lots of options for food near the place and a great variety of pools and beaches. Overall an amazing experience. We loved it so much we came back this year again!

Karl

This place is very basic. There is really no guest services and after check in at the reception you are given a map of the urbanization, and you are on your own. We spent almost one hour running around, suitcases in hand, trying to find our bungalow. With such a complex layout and numbering, someone should have escorted us. You physically have to carry your suitcases, as there is no walkways and the bungalows are surrounded by grass. No WiFi The breakfast was very primitive and served buffet style in a crowded cafe with stressed out and unfriendly staff. At 300 Euros a night it’s definitely overpriced. The positives are the nearby beach and an excellent restaurant inside the resort. Food and service were amazing! ( and a huge contrast to the rest of the resort ).

Mandii Mueller

The place can be complicated to find but it’s got a nice location that is easy to walk to a lot of sights, transport, and food. Lovely soaking tub- though the jets didn’t work. Bed is very hard and creaky. Overall, pleasant for our short stay. The AC was wonderful. Best outdoor roommate!

Elena S

Unfortunately quite expansive for what you get. No Internet in the rooms, no coffeemaker( only after asking), no sunbed on the terrace. Room is very outdated, old interior, stuffy bedrooms. Very loud due to neighbours. Pool small for that huge resort . Very confusing to drive through- huge “resort” but not one sign ( pool/ reception etc) plus - Nice reception ( trying to find solutions h , cleanness of the room and the outdoor areas are taken care off. overall more experience . 280€ per night for this apartment - even in July is hillarious. For people looking for peace and quietness and a bit of spoilt vacation this is not to recommend. The location and the little train to the beach is on the other hand very nice

Jojo Collmann

We are a family of 4 and had a long term stay in Pedras for 9 months 22/23. So a light delay for our review;-) It’s a cool place to be, we liked the park grounds a lot with the old trees and well kept lawns. Not to forget the pool area and the architecture of the whole condo. One of my personal favourites is the weekly two yoga lessons with Rita, best teacher ever:)) I would like the apartments have a refurbishment as they are a bit outdated

A A

It’s was a shame. But great staff team at reception! We went to Barril beach. They’ve got this train which takes people to the beach and is part of Pedras D’el REI, holiday accommodation, Tavira. On our return from the beach, there were two queues to wait for the train to return; one for people who are at Pedras D’el REI and got a card and one for people who got a day ticket. We had a day ticket and didn’t know the rules. Unfortunately this was our first time at this place and we were not aware of the info plaques either. A staff member at the beach train service Ms Marina, was extremely rude and inappropriate when she seen us at the wrong queue. We apologised as we didn’t know, and we moved to end of the right queue whist Ms Marina was yelling at us things like how much she is ‘fed up of ignorants who don’t read the info plaques’ and how she is ‘fed up of having these type of discussions all the time’ with ignorants on holiday. This was a one sided discussion as she didn’t stop yelling at us and was using us and the situation to vent by a number of unresolved personal issues she had come across before. This situation has left a lot of people present uncomfortable and shocked as this was completely unnecessary. The staff team at reception were kind and compassionate, so many thanks for this.

Helena Garrod

Great hotel on the outskirts of Alvor but not far from the town centre and the beach is walkable. Lovely to have such a spacious apartment with the option of breakfast. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Great to return home after a meal out in the evening to sit in the bar or on the terrace with a drink. Beautiful grounds with a pool. Would highly recommend and we will be returning.

Fausta Anikinaitė

Was upgraded to Pelican Alvor from another hotel, and was not disappointed! The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a pleasure! Lovely and tranquil, peaceful hotel, not overcrowded. Beautiful outdoor area, nice pool and it's area. Nice breakfast buffet. The apartment is clean and nice, with all the necessary furniture and nice terrace, overlooking the garden and the swimming pool and it has a sea view as well. Our air conditioning was very quiet.

Emma warren

I visited the pelican Alvor for a little break with my sister and cousin ( we are in our early/mis thirties). We were so impressed with this hotel, it looks super new and clean. We had a three bed apartment which was huge! lovely big outdoor space, comfy beds and two bathrooms.The staff are so friendly and we really enjoyed the lunches and cocktails. The location was great for us as was super quiet at the pool with lovely gardens surrounding, a short 10 min walk into alvor for our evening meals and a 15/20 min walk to the beach which for us was great. Would definitely return and will be recommending to friends and family. Emma

barry evans

Just back from a 10 night stay at Pelican. Straight off, the staff do an excellent job at representing the hotel. They are friendly and efficient. We stayed in the 2 bed penthouse suite. The apartment was big and spacious. With a good level of furnishings. We over looked the pool and had sea views. Location is good.. it is about a 10 minute walk to the pubs and restaurants in Alvor. Some negatives we have is that while the penthouses advertise, on some sites, that they have a outdoor hottub these in fact are non operational and in truth left in a terrible state. The cover on ours is there years and had rotted through and left it very unsightly, so much so it put me off using the terrace. There's a jacuzzi bath, again non operational. The main air con unit was extremely noisy and is placed outside 4ft away from the head of the main bed. I was worried about disturbing the neighbours at night when it was on. Overall it was a very pleasant stay but with a few obvious fixes it would have been even better.

Lauren Waterman

2nd time staying here. Super comfortable room, good air con, friendly staff, impressively well stocked kitchen, lovely balcony. Food is really good - the best toasted sandwiches I've had! Shame they stopped serving food by the pool or allowing food by the pool. Would be useful to have drying hooks, more power outlets in the room, and a 2nd key for rooms with more than 1 person. 10 mins walk to Alvor town centre which is cute, and plenty of free hotel parking.

Thomas Dahlberg

This is a great place to stay. Very welcoming and responsive employees. And also very family friendly. We were a group of 6 in our family and had 2 rooms .the hotel doesn't have to many noisy neighbours in terms of night life from youngsters. And a very good pool area..

Sue Allen

We have stayed here for the last few years and absolutely love it. All the staff are really friendly and remember us each time we return. Location is excellent near to the beach, bus stops to Faro and Albufeira and of course lots of lovely restaurants. Aparthotel has its own car park which you gain entry to with a code number do its only guests who park in there.

Richard

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff close to the beach and restaurants Great value for money and a real fine Quiet and friendly atmosphere with all you can imagine

Kimberley Carter

Amazing hotel apartments. We stayed for a week at the end of September and couldn’t fault it. When we checked in the staff were super friendly and explained everything to us. Bar staff were friendly and made us feel very welcome, nothing was too much trouble. The room was cleaned everyday. In a great location close to local bars, shops and restaurants and the pool area was brilliant. Will definitely be back!

Matthias Matting (Brandon Q. Morris)

Nice apartment, close to the beach. Don't expect great views. You only need a balcony for smoking. You can park outside at public parking for free.

Apoorva Pawar

The location and rooms are amazing. But they have not provided any toiletries in bathroom like shower gel, tooth paste and shampoo. There were not enough blankets as well. We are 4 people with 1 kid but total blankets were only 3.

Donald MacLeod

Nice apartments that are well equipped. Choice of three swimming pools, two larger ones and a baby pool which is quite shallow. The attached bar and cafe Littrus is handy for a beer or snack while at the pool. There is a small supermarket across the road selling everything you'll need for a self catering holiday. It's about a 30 min walk to the beach but taxis are easily available if this doesn't suit. There are a few places to eat and drink in the vicinity. Reception staff are fairly helpful in general.

Dymo Chapps

Just a base to see family from uk who were staying nearby... arrived sat left Tues, no cleaning in during that time. Spotless on arrival, didn't appreciate the yapping dog most of the day and evening...for 2 days,

Anthony Simmonds

cozy family atmosphere in a quite spot. Very spacious 2 bedroom apartment with everything a family needs when on holiday large bedrooms bathrooms and kitchen fully equipped. Balcony sitting area on our apartment was roadside but really didnt matter pool view would of been nicer but still excellent. 2 pools and splash pool for toddlers we preffered the salt water pool. 1 poolside bar for refreshments and a bistro style bar attached for food and refreshments. Supermarket across the road for all your shopping has everything you need. Gale beach a 30min walk away and a must is a trip to the old town recption will get you a taxi and its only 10 euro to get there. Family of 5 and we cant wait fkr our next holiday we will be back here.

Francisco Rebocho

Really nice apartment, lots of space, highly recommend. Only negative aspect was the hot water: it doesn't last for very long even for two people.

Andrew Codling

Amazing hotel, I’ve been a number of times now. Very clean and tidy, simple breakfast included. Nice (non-heated) pool. Bar that serves most of the day and lunch options available. 10 min walk to the beach/seafront. Free parking.

jonny lamb

What can I say!?! An amazing check-in experience with Daniel and then Felipe and Manuela had some great customer service in the restaurant and bar area. The pool and surrounding areas were clean and well looked after. Could not ask for a better hotel or home away from home.

Kurt Memmert

A very satisfactory stay for 3 nights, distance work and holiday combined. Good stable wifi in my room and throughout the hotel. Lovely staff. Easy quick check-in and out. Buffet breakfast, good coffee. Nice pool. Excellent value for money. Obrigado!

Leon Maitland

Excellent little hotel. Has all you need. Good sizes clean rooms, big old shower. Pool, pool table, bar/ restaurant all onsite. 5 minute walk to the beach.

Brendan Osborne

Good motel like place. Lovely po area. Nice bar. Bedrooms good

Ethan P

The rooms were very modern and well-equipped (especially the kitchens). There was a very conveniently located supermarket (Spar) where we could buy a lot of groceries, snacks and toiletries. There was a complimentary shuttle service to town but we were happy to walk to the town. The staff were very friendly and helpful as well. Overall, excellent value for money!

John Kampman

Booked this vacation very very last minute and what we got in return was super.. refurbished clean and modern room. A little away from reception, but no problem at all. Good service friendly staff.. a place to go back to

Carolina Agbaje

It's a lovely holiday destination. Not too busy. Quiet and kids friendly. The apartment was equipped with everything you can think of. The downside is the shower drain was very slow and on the last few days it was flooding.

Keith Stafford

We rented two separate properties at Quinta do Paraiso in July 2024; a superior bungalow for three days and villa for a week. Firstly the staff are super friendly and helpful. They were a pleasure to deal with during our stay. Both the Bungalow and Villa were very nice, and the general resort was kept well also. The shared pool can quite busy but we still managed to get some sun loungers even during buys periods of the day. There is a nice pool bar onsite offering lunch and drinks. We didnt avail of all the kids club activities but there was some good evening entertainment including live music, bingo, karaoke etc. The resort is about 12-15 min walk downhill to the town. Steep hills on the way back! But we mixed it up with getting Bolt taxis back to the resort, for circa 4euro one way. There is also an Italian Restaurant opposite the resorts reception. We dined there twice and got takeaway pizzas/pastas a few times. Again, the staff were always super friendly and the food was really nice also. The restaurant can get very busy, so slightly slow on service but nothing too major. Would recommend!

Keith Rickards

Update. An argument broke out with us at the restaurant tonight. An untranslated word on the English Menu meant a vegetarian dish came out with meat. (I don't eat meat) When we told them they wouldnt acknowledge that they hadn't translated well and that I made an honest mistake thinking bread, cheese and rocket was vegetarian. When they refused to swap it, we asked to leave and not have our main. They demanded we pay for it all (not just what we had on the table) or they would call the police! Complete shock. Who calls the police over a bad menu and a piece of meat on some bread. Terrible service. They eventually allowed us to leave with just paying for what was on the table. Never in my life.. we are staying in an expensive complex and were threatened with the police. What a wonderful place to stay. Picturesque, friendly, clean and lots of little activities to do, to relaxation and enjoy your stay. It's a 15 minute walk to the beach and far enough away to not be amongst the little tourism there is. There is a beautiful restaurant in the complex, bar and entertainment venue and an area for morning yoga and other activities. Last night we watched a singer who blew us away with his talent. Top class entertainment.

saskia risselada

Tomorrow we go home. Unfortunately my husband contracted food poisoning or salmonella from a restaurant in the town. Since we will be picked up in the evening we can stay at the studio we booked till 16:00 free of charge. We are very grateful for the services and the understanding and compassion. The studio is clean and the beds are good. Although it is a big resort it doesn’t feel big. It is peaceful and almost serene. A very lovely stay! So yeah, 5 stars isn’t enough in our opinion. Thank you all!

vicki Jermy

Beautiful place , lovely rooms . The restaurants were cheap and had great food. The pool was a good size , but it was like having a bath LOL . I really enjoyed our holiday there. The free boat and train ride was amazing we used the boats every day to the beach . I would definitely come back 💘

Tracey Dean

This is our second time here. First, with teenage kids, second as a couple. Good location for town, bar, seafront and supermarkets. Beautiful setting and excellent, well maintained grounds and facilities. It is a great place to relax. We've had a one bedroom apartment and studio. Both well maintained and equipped. Decent sized clean pool and tennis courts. Reception staff are really friendly and helpful. WiFi is free in reception and pool area, but for €1 a day, you can hire a router for your room. Bus stops outside reception and is reasonably priced.

Sylvie Batchelor

Some apartments are better than others. Ours was damp. Leaking water. Day 4 no hot water. Got moved, next one alot better.

John Campbell

Great place, great location. Loved the villa we rented and staff could not have been nicer. Decent food with a particularly good breakfast. Highly recommended

Kathy P

The rooms are a little dated but clean and tidy. Beds were hard and we ended up padding the mattress with blankets from the wardrobe. Staff are great and couldn't be more helpful. All areas of the communal areas are kept very clean. A short walk into the town with all local amenities.

Adam

It's alright. It's a good base for people that want to rent a car and explore. The rooms were very dated and sparsly equipped. Beds were uncomfortable and the place was quite noisy but given the price it was about what I expected. Staff were great and very friendly. The pool was ok but absolutely freezing and very deep (3m) so not ideal for younger kids (although there was a smaller 60cm pool for really little ones) Location was ok, 20 or so minute walk from the main shops/restaurants. Half hour from the beach All in all it did the job but I don't think I'd stay there again

Flynt Burnham

Location of the hotel is great with many things to do within walking distance. Hotel rooms are very spacious however don't be surprised if you find several things broken or not working in your apartment for example during our week long stay our cutlery drawer broke, the toilet came away from the floor and one of our room blinds broke and could no longer be put back up. In addition to this during our whole stU the bathroom stank of fish for no reason at all even after being cleaned 3 times while we were there as they're done Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also if you want a comfortable stay do not stay here as the beds a rock hard with no duvets just wool blankets. Few good things about the site are that it is cheap so we didn't expect much when booking but we still expected a little better than what we did get also the pool is great if you want to go for a swim because it's very spacious and barely anyone actually goes swimming mostly just people using the sun beds. The breakfast was also good for what we paid and an all you can eat buffet style. Finally the on site shop is okay just a bit pricey so if you want something cheaper then the Intermache is a little walk down the road or there's a Lidl/Aldi a 10 mins walk away. Personally our group of 6 would not return as each apartment seemed to have a problem just ours happened to be the worst of the 3 we had.

James Toomey

We stayed there for a week and we had no complaints. We had a 2 bedroom apartment which was really nice. The breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. The staff were extremely friendly. I would definitely go back there.

jackie robson

I've put three but rate more as 2 1/2. Rooms basic but spacious. I didn't like having to lug my suitcase up 4 flights of stairs to my room ! Location was a bit far out for me. 10 mins walk to intermarche but 15 -20 mins walk to main part of Alvor and beach

Lyndsay Hastings

We stayed at Silchoro in October. Staff were great, always helpful and friendly. We used the courtesy bus into the Old Town most days. This runs three times a day. There were always sunbeds available around the pool. The rooms were spacious and had what we needed. There's no air con (we didn't need it with travelling in October), no kettle or hairdryer but has everything else. The hotel is in a quiet location a short walk from the strip and easily accessible.

S M

Good budget hotel for basic self catering needs and 15 minutes walk approximately to the strip. Hotel provides free transportation at scheduled times to the old town & back, which is a bonus! Pool good, although bar drinks a bit pricey. Aldi store about 7 minutes walk on way to the strip

katharine Comerford

Honestly shocked at the price we paid for this. We were not in the main building but one adjacent. The room was very basic and tired. No air con, beds very uncomfortable. Toilet seat wasn't attached and kept falling off. Tap kept on coming off the shower. Maybe the rooms in the main building are better? Nothing really around the area except an Aldi. Unless you are paying next to nothing, I wouldn't recommend it.

Steven Conway

Just got back from a 9 night stay. Yes it is basic, yes it is dated. But that did not worry us at all. It's clean and we found the reception and staff help full and polite. We had Breakfast included, and the young man, Yen pronounced Ian I think was very helpful. All in All a pleasant stay. Many thanks Stephan.

Adrian

Good enough location but the ants were everywhere. Brought this to reception but told its the farming in the area and they could do nothing about it no towels changed in 7 nights I was there needs to do refurbishment badly

ellen lacey

Nice apartments situated right on a lovely beach. A little bit tired in places but the rooms were clean and changed daily. The service road around the apartments needs some attention and I can imagine pushing a buggy really hard work (we thought we had the worst potholes in England) but for location it's absolutely amazing. We went all inclusive for 6 days and was very happy with the food choice and variety. We didn't see any repeats while we were there only that chips were out every day but that is great for families who's children might be a bit of a fussy eater.

Claire Baxter

All great, lovely and clean. They could do with another toilet downstairs, as there's only one between everyone, but it is very well maintained. The all inclusive is a bit limited. Lunch is the best time to eat here.

charles “Kingcarr” carr

We have an apartment the size is great sea view. I'd say it needs updating a little. No kettle in the room. Microwave fridge and TV. All inclusive food is standard not a great deal to choose from but you'll not starve.

Julie Shaw

There was plenty of choice at breakfast but all was cold including bacon eggs beans etc Dinner food not good. Not only Luke warm alot was just not nice. Very limited drinks at dinner and that was help yourself. Rooms were clean and well looked after by cleaners. Bed for me was very uncomfortable and it affected my back although I appreciate that everyone is different. I didn't find staff very helpful or friendly apart from cleaners and bar staff. Room do have thin walls and can he noisy. Did find my patio doors open a couple of times even though I hadn't opened them.

Nigel Severn

Just back from our visit to this hotel and what a great place it's in a fantastic position right on the beach and as lots of nice walks nearby and is also not to far away from both the old town(which is well worth a visit) and the new strip ( also nice but more aimed at the younger people). The food there was all really good and was definitely not in short supply the pool although little on the small side was good as can be said for everything there. The big question is would I recommend it to my best friend.......... YES 100%

Ramzey Crawford

We recently stayed at the Vasco da Gama hotel for a quiet off-season holiday. The hotel exceeded our expectations, offering a peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation. The majority of guests were 50 years and older, with only one or two children present, which suited our desire for a tranquil getaway. Vasco da Gama's cleanliness was impressive throughout. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and well-appointed. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure our comfort. They even advised us on fair taxi fares when we called upon landing, demonstrating their commitment to guest satisfaction from the outset. The hotel's proximity to the beach was a major highlight, with easy access just a short walk away. The on-site pool, measuring approximately 15m by 10m, was a delight - clean, spacious, and featuring a small fountain that created a soothing ambiance with its gentle water sounds. A conveniently located bar near the pool area provided refreshments. While we didn't participate, Vasco da Gama hosts nightly entertainment events, catering to those seeking evening activities. For quieter moments, there's a charming library area where we observed guests playing cards or engaging in friendly conversations. The town offers diverse dining options within a 5-10 minute walk, including fresh seafood, traditional Portuguese dishes, burger joints, and even a sushi place. The beachfront restaurants on the decking provided particularly scenic dining experiences. Overall, our stay at Vasco da Gama was thoroughly enjoyable. The quiet atmosphere, friendly staff, and perfect location offering romantic beach walks and numerous dining options were exactly what we wanted. It struck an ideal balance between peaceful seclusion and easy access to local amenities. We would definitely return to Vasco da Gama for another relaxing holiday.

Glenn Dawson

Haven't stayed here in a while but when I did rooms were great. We normally visit for the bar happy hour, top class cocktails at half price. Staff very friendly, no 1 barman Gil, real character.

Amy Feeney

We stayed here for my sisters hen weekend in June 2024. The whole weekend was absolutely beautiful! The hotel and location was perfect. Plenty of bars, restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance. Hotel on the beach with bars along the pier too. The hotel room was cosy and clean with a balcony. The all you can eat breakfast was delicious. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely clean pool. The hotels dated decor I loved it! I would recommend the hotel for an adult only stay due to low balcony and air conditioning fan unit on the balcony floor (not safe for children). I would definitely visit again.

Alex Smith

Relaxing holiday. Staff on the whole were friendly and approachable with the exception of one in reception who thought that giving guest information was not her job, unfortunately cannot remember her name. Rooms comfortable with plenty of storage space. Plenty of room round the pool and a beautiful beach on the doorstep. Not a place to go if you want a wild nightlife. Entertainment supplied in hotel was not our sort of thing.

k.k. p

The hotel is very nice. View to the beach. Live music in the evening at the bar. Breakfast is very nice. You also can eat a dinner in the restaurant. Free parking. In the night there is security. The hotel ia near by the shops and restaurants. It has a swimmingpool, playgarden for the kids, tenniscourt and golf. Friendly staff. In the room you get a bottle of water and a basket of fresh fruit. You can hire bikes. Walking area to the beach. In the summer full of restaurants.

Helena

I recently rented an apartament C10 at this property, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. The apartment was shockingly dirty upon arrival, making it evident that the cleaner hadn’t done their job. I paid an extra 20 euros for my cat, only to realize later that he was probably the cleanest thing in there! When I brought this up at reception and showed them the photos of the dirt, they refunded the pet fee with no issues, which I appreciated. They also offered to send a cleaner in the afternoon, but due to our schedule—and an unexpected issue with a broken wheel on our car—we couldn’t arrange for it and ended up leaving very early the next morning. The only clean part of the house, ironically, was the bed sheets. The door of the apartment doesn’t close properly and there a lot of wind and hair coming trough/insects. The property itself, especially the covered pool area, shows signs of neglect. What could be a lovely area feels abandoned, and the gate access from the beach entrance, which used to be open, is now closed. On a positive note, the restaurant staff was friendly, and we had an enjoyable meal there. The receptionists were also kind, but given the odd experience with our car wheel, we left with a rather uneasy feeling. Overall, my experience was negative. This place could truly be a paradise again, but in its current state, it’s difficult to recommend. I was hoping they’d offer a different solution to make up for the unpleasant arrival but they just limited themselves to the extra fee that I was paying for my cat.

Steve Pollard

The location is excellent, beaches superb shame about the things that let it down. The access ramp handrail to one of the pools is not firmly fixed it is unsteady and unsafe. One of the two entry steps to another pool is broken and removed and not replaced. A good number of footpaths are poor and dangerous exacerbated at night by street lighting that is not effective or working. Finally the gardens are in a disgusting state that management blame local authority water shortage laws but other resorts locally do not suffer from this issue?

Adel Daroga

Too expencive for the service. Check-in written at 15:00 but we only got to the house at 16:20 because the cleaning service is late. Wi-Fi is as bad as no WiFi .. TV signal lost for a whole day and I don’t know when it will be back. SOS kit is an empty box with moth !! The slide door is broken and does not lock .. The only good thing is the location .. NOT RECOMENDED.

Tim Evans

Big room, full kitchen, patio with distant ocean view, free parking, near Nova and Cova Redonda beaches and restaurants. Wifi required hotspot deposit, weak pillows, restaurant has uncertain hours, dark cramped shower, beach pass did not work.

Fredrik E

Great apartments/villas with newly renovated restaurant in the area with lots of food options. 4 pools (one ~25 metres pool). Walking distance to 3 beaches and the cool medieval castle ”the chapel of nossa senhora da rocha”. Highly recommend.

Sverrir Adalsteinsson

it was quite nice the view was amazing the pool aria was relaxing had great AC at the point it got to cold rooms got cleaned everyday the view of the beach was awesome. it's easy to get to there the place is a little far away from food and services, but it doesn't take to long walking tho. one down side was there´s to be honest no thots for people in wheelchairs the entrance doesn't have a ramp if id remember but i'm a little fuzzy but there is a ramp if i remember to the pool aria

Nazanin Sepehri

The flats are very nice and clean. Not very sound proof though but we were lucky with our neighbours :) The pool is wonderful! Cleaning staff are amazing. Beach 5 min away (not trolley friendly road). The only negative point is that there is a lot of construction work just next to the hotel so some days it was impossible to stay home or enjoy the pool. Important to know, I think. This was September 2022.

Bruce Schottland

Very comfortable. Great location between beach and old town.

Alice Marmieri

We stayed here for 5 days last year with my boyfriend at the end f June and loved it. The room are very nice and spaciuos, with a small kitchen so we managed to have some nice dinenrs on our private terrace. The barbecue and the pool (you don't really need a pool in Algarve) made the perfect location to stay with great quality/value.

Luis Braz-Ruivo

I didn't get a chance to actually stay at this place but I did make a reservation just to find out when I got there that the pool was undergoing construction. Fortunately I found this out before check in and was able to find another place nearby. On a positive note they were nice about the cancellation. It would have been nice if they had sent a notice via email disclosing the work being done in the premises.

Kayleigh Parlato

Great hotel rooms need better beds and more sled catering amenities and plug sockets but it is a lovely place. We ate put every night and a bolt was only 5€ into old town. Lovely quiet location

Sophie Bailey

Great hotel with really nice rooms. The rooms are clean and modern. Only downside is that there were a lot of ants in the room. When we arrived, we were told that we had to pay a deposit as we are young girls and are more likely to damage the rooms. We weren’t pre-warned about this and couldn’t find it written on their website anywhere. They didn’t take card for this, they directed us to a cash machine to pay with euros. We did get the full deposit back but did feel that we should’ve been notified beforehand. We booked via Love Holidays but the hotel should make sure that the information advertised is updated and correct. Around the hotel, there aren’t many restaurants or bars but a taxi to the old town/strip is around 5 - 10 euros each way. Lots of food and drink options around those areas. The beach is a 10-15 minute walk away and not as overcrowded as the main Albufeira beach. The pool is clean and has plenty of sunbeds. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this hotel if you want a chilled holiday, yet have the town not too far away if you’d like a night out.

S MD

Beautiful hotel, with lovely pool, and everything you need for a chilled and relaxed break. You need a taxi to get to busy areas but the beautiful beach and a few great restaurants are in walking distance. All the staff at Bayside could not be more helpful. Our room was cleaned daily and this place is great value for money. Thank you 🙏

Jade Wright

Not a single complaint to make about this place. We paid £220 each for a week here in a one bed apartment and it was beautiful and relaxing. There was just enough space in the apartment for 4 of us but more counter space would've been perfect. Room was spotless and cleaned 5 out of 7 days. Couple mins walk to closest supermarket and there was a few bars and restaurants within a 15 min walk/radius of the grounds. Beach was about a 15 min stroll away too. not much in the way of entertainment, a few things a week including karaoke, bingo, race night which were all good fun. All staff were friendly and efficient and a special shout out to Josef who had to cope with our antics more than once hahaha! The staircase up to our first floor apartment was a crazy tight spiral so if you have mobility issues request a ground floor. Snacks at the hotel were tasty and prices were very fair.

Ian Stubbs

Booked this holiday as the site says "No stag or hen parties", but didn't mind unruly groups of late teens. All swearing and being inappropriate around the pool where children are playing .. We came back with Weds this week and was disappointed with the complex for this.The beach is amazing and there are some amazing restaurants..Primmadonna and Bellavita are well worth it ..

Benjamin Grim

Great hotel! Several pools, nice rooms (antique flavour) great breakfast. Located close to the old city. Lots of things to do. We were here in late November..... still able to lay by the pool! Everything good. Staff friendly and happy to help! There is no parking facilities but plenty on the street. Lots to see in the old city. Cliffs are close ... Great views! Easy walking. Restaurants within walking distance.

Stephanie Lamb

Breakfast was its saving grace. The room was musty and smelled of mildew. Staff was friendly and helpful. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable and gave back and neck aches. Our bed was hard as a rock. We tried to get a room with a better mattress since it seemed like our friends room had a newer mattress, but all rooms were booked. We got a very very old mattress that was very flat. Pillows were lumpy and sank in. Heat and ac was quiet and worked well.

Rick Morrow

What a wonderful place to stay. Very comfortable with a nice garden area in which the pools are located. Probably the best complementary breakfast I’ve ever had in Europe. But the best aspect were the staff. Very kind and helpful. I would certainly recommend this establishment.

Amelie Talbot

We picked this hotel when we started planning our trip to Portugal a while ago. What a great surprise it was when we arrived there. The site is simply beautiful, and from a walking distance to beaches and several points of interest. The room was super clean and spacious. It felt like we were in our own little world. The breakfast was phenomenal!!!! And the staff were really helpful and friendly. Only great interactions with them. We can only recommend strongly this establishment. We would go back tomorrow!!!

Kaitlyn Jade

Amazing 1 night stay here. 2 pools, cute rooms. We stayed on the top floor, very private 2x balconies. Coffee machine!! reasonable price for two. Friendly staff, great location. Very happy with our stay, we wish we could stay longer.

Louise Borg

Great price and decent location to beach. The walls are thin and echo. You could hear everything! It's like a large house with individual bedrooms The towels are quite rough and thin and the shower pressure is insane!! Water gets everywhere. There is construction next door and it is quite noisy if you want to sleep in or take a nap. This is October 2024. Parking in driveway and on street Friendly reception that speaks English but you can smell the cigarette smoke the lady at reception smokes!! Really nice pool area with lots of Loungers but the pool is not heated! The little kitchenette is fantastic for cooking small meals. The beds and pillows are very comfortable for me😁. Great overall value.

Victor Le (The Fighting Cook)

Great location not too far from the beach and the Ponta Da Piedade. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating and the amenities were more than satisfactory. If you want to relax close to the beach, Canavial is a great lodging option.

Jordan Deshane

Great location to walk the Meia Praia boardwalk (east) into the old town or go to Praia Porto do Mos (west) or any of the beaches below the boardwalk. Lovely hike along the cliffs between Porto do Mos and Luz and the start. is only about 15 mins walk. Super quiet, lovely pool, good AC, and making breakfast to eat at the pool was a great way to start the day. Uber is so cheap too.

Jacques Obadia

Great place to stay . Very quiet neighborhood with beautiful gardens and table and chairs outside the rooms. Very friendly and accomodating staff. They offer great advice and give you directions to services nearby .Two minute walk to the boardwalk over the spectacular cliffs overlooking the ocean. The very clean room is pretty well equipped with a microwave, stove top, fridge, tv with good choice of channels, whisper quiet ac, blackout curtains, lots of power outlets, strong water pressure, cooking accessories, big comfortable bed , extra blankets and pillows and enough storage. The neighborhood seems mostly residential but there are about eight restaurants and supermarkets within 1 kilometer. I highly recommend it if you don't mind being a little out of the center.

Angel Roca

Nice apartments, more like studios, there are two units, we stayed in the II, it had a nice pool and the ambient was really calm, so is not a party place, is for families looking to rest. The studio has a small kitchen, with almost everything to cook the daily meals, the place is close to the beaches, maybe 20 min walking at calm pace, the people use to come by car to move around. There is a close market, but is expensive, the recommendation is to buy things in the city center. You will save a few euros doing that. Overall, is a nice calm place, not fancy, but good enough for some rest days.

Jane Wells

Just back from an amazing stay at this hotel. It had all the necessary amenities to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. All the staff were pleasant and friendly from the moment we arrived and went beyond their way to help you. The rooms and the whole property are well maintained and are clean and safe. This location is close to the beach and to restaurants and bars. From the minute we checked in to the time we checked out our stay absolutely brilliant. Many thanks to Catia, Gina and Victoria for going over and beyond in helping us and ensuring that our stay was brilliant.

Neil Smith

Right on the beach, huge rooms, much more than needed. You could honestly live in them. Like little apartments. Staff were friendly and welcomed us warmly. They encourage being kind to your fellow travellers with noise, nice pool and bar. Loads to see and eat very close. This may not be for everyone. However the rooms are very quiet and are shielded from the outside busy street noise particularly at the weekend and busy periods. The beach close by is beautiful and we had a great sea view from our balcony (room 34!) 29th September so today 26 degrees with clear sky all day. Honestly nothing bad to report at all. Worth checking out as it’s a quick 2.5hour flight (UK) and a 45 minute minibus ride to the apartments.

Cathy Surgenor

Amazing place! Close to beach, shops restaurants and bars without venturing to The Strip. Staff friendly and professional. Rooms are exceptionally clean with daily service and towel change. Faultless. Gardens are beautiful, well maintained and safe. Pool area and sun loungers are well placed to enjoy all day sunbathing. Child-friendly areas. Pool bar staff go out of their way to provide amazing cocktails and sangria to your specification. Relaxing holiday.

C

The rooms were consistently clean with fresh towels provided daily. The hotel boasted excellent amenities including a gym, swimming pool, and jacuzzi. The staff were exceptionally polite, friendly, and helpful, especially Gina at reception who went above and beyond. Despite check-out being at 11 am and having a late flight, I could enjoy the beach thanks to the hotel's luggage room and communal shower/toilet facilities. I would definitely choose to stay here again.

Jess King

Arrived on the 9th of September to friendly smiles all around from reception staff & other hotel staff, our room was upgraded to a 3 bed deluxe sea view apartment and it was beautiful! (Pics of views from room 53) As three younger women we felt very safe with the hotel security on reception at all times. The rooms were ALWAYS clean & the housekeeping did such a good job. The apartment was so spacious and could very easily house a whole family, the only minor issue we had was very occasionally get the smell of sewage from drains but nothing significant that bothered us enough to complain as it soon went away. We had no issues with getting sun beds and the sun terrace was lovely so we made the most of that daily. The pool was chilly but not freezing so was very refreshing. Overall we had a 10/10 stay and would most definitely come back again.

Alex Benfica

I did not like at all that they charged to simply lend a plate and cutlery. This is ridiculous for hotels in this price range. Other than that, good hotel, well located, easy parking. I liked the breakfast a lot. Staff was super friendly, especially the lovely Carla Maria. Super good and happy person and definitely made a difference on our stay.

Andrew Bell

Lovely small hotel. Rooms ar modern and clean, lovely breakfast, helpful staff. Small pool and sunbathing area. It's a small hotel but is perfect for a family or couple in lagos as it's in a quiet area. 15 min walk to old town and 10 min walk to beach.

Christine Martin

Lovely quiet hotel. Delightful staff. Great breakfast buffet. Very clean & tidy in all areas. A very enjoyable stay. 😊

Mark Gosling

Delightful 3 days stayed here. Charming staff. Great Breakfast. Nice afternoon light meals. Nice room. Set in nice gardons. Short walk to town didn't bother us and it's why it is quiet here.

Ebru Yuksel

Our stay at this charming family hotel in Lagos was wonderful! Clean rooms, nice breakfast buffet, good location-close to the beach (approximately 10-15min) and to the old town (appr 20-25 min by foot), polite and helpful staff…highly recommend this sweet little gem for a relaxing holiday!

diana furlong

The staff made my stay. Every single person was kind and helpful. For the price you get a wonderful large room with verandah. It is silent at night and I slept extremely well. Om floor 1 overlooking pool I think maybe quieter and lovely to look out at pool and palm trees. Beach and coast trail 2 min walk, town 20 min along the beach, other services and restaurants a 10 min walk if you need. The perfect mix and I felt safe and comfortable for a great price. Breakfast and sunset sangria at beach restaurants can't be beat. Further afield uber works well and also affordable. A great base for me and less than an hour from faro.

Emily Stewart

The front desk staff were wonderful. But, the gym, jacuzzi, and our room door were broken. There is no restaurant or bar. We booked on the premise of a gym and jacuzzi and were disappointed. A positive: the rooms are massive and well-equipped.

Andrea

My 5th time of staying! Clean rooms and comfortable… perfect location to walk to old town via the beach and new town only 15 mins away. Bit disappointed with the pool this year looks like it needs a good clean, scum and leaves floating on the top have complained a couple of times but maintenance have not been down!

Aoife

Lovely big apartment was nice and quiet in October. Beach 4 mins walk and nice bars right beside the hotel. Very short taxi ride to strip

Jonathan Mutlu

This hotel needs an update or some renovation. Pros: 🏬 Big room 📍Location is good 🧹 Clean 🛌 bed & Pillows were ok Cons: 📡 Wifi only works near the sofa Doesnt work in the sleeping room . Must say the slowest wifi experience I had for a long time in a hotel. 👨🏻‍🔧Staff ok, not so helpful when it came for fixing internet issues, and when need other stuff. 🚪Door lock was a bit problematic hard to open the door 🛋️ Room was very old Noisy ventilation in bathroom 🛀 Shower was not great 🛗 Elevator not great one day both were in maintenance

Tata Gamer

Amazing apartment , clean, tidy , lots of space . Customer service was on spot . Apartment is better then it looks on pictures . Cleaning person did an amazing job , even took time to sort our kids plushies , just, all was spotless and great experience. Apartment is 3 mins from beach and restaurants . 5 mins from store. 10 mins with car to lagos . Just all was great .

Marianne Damstra

Very simple, clean and large apartment. Only the bathroom is a bit small. The people were extremely friendly and location is perfect.

Andrej Friesen

Staff is pretty nice and helpful. The apartments a good and really clean. Every 2 days they get cleaned which is nice. There is a small pool outside and WiFi is good here. The beach is just a 5 minute walk away and the neighborhood is pretty quite. I can recommend it for a nice and quiet vacation.

anon ymous

Lovely spacious and very clean, staff are very helpful and nothing is to much trouble for them. Pool area is nice and plenty sun beds ,pools are well maintained. Would recommend a visit here if your planning on a holiday.

Sérgio Marques

Perfect! Very friendly staff, superb accomodation and very clean. The pool is really good and the place is 5 minutes waiting to the beach. Roccomended!

Corinna Stevenson

How lucky were we to book this apartment for our holiday. So well equipped and clean. Great location. The beach is 5 minutes walk, but a fairly steep hill down, then of course, back up. Torre Villa at the top is a good pub/ restaurant. So good to have the pools so close outside apartments, some are a little further away, but those have private gardens. All first floor apartments have a balcony. There is a barbecue area, toddler's pool and a decent sized pool which goes from shallow with easy steps down, to about 2m deep. Bars and Eateries all within easy walking distance. 2 - 15 minutes gives you a good variety, catering to all tastes and budgets. A Spar supermarket is 20 minutes walk but there is a good supermarket half way down the hill towards the beach - about 5 minutes walk. Albuferia Old Town is a long walk or very quick by Uber. This small complex would suit anyone who wants to come and relax. Families and slightly older couples especially.

Leigh Smith

Just had a week here with family. Exceptionally clean and staff very helpful. Set in a quiet area but only a short walk to beaches, bars,restaurants and a local supermarket. Would definitely revisit. Pool area excellent with well maintained gardens, lots of sunloungers and a large bbq area. Rated as 3 star but I have been in worse 5 stars!! Definitely recommend this complex.

Dubravko Koretic

Very nice apartments with a pool! The apartment is basic but spacious and comfortable with a beautiful garden!! It's in a quiet neighborhood and very close to the beach. Through the Free now service you can get everywhere for cheap money (Albuferia Old Town, Lidl,etc ). Every recommendation! Note: It is a remote so you will either rent a car (you have this option in-house) or you'll book a taxi every time you're going somewhere (this was our option as it was cheaper and I was finally without the car for at least 7 days :) ) Edit: The beds are really uncomfortable 😣😣. Hard as hell. Since, I'm having a bad back this is something I didn't take into account when booking, and even my wife is in pain every morning. :( I've reduced the stars regarding rooms just because of that. Everything else is fine i.e.bathroom is nice, the kitchen has all the necessities you need if you're going to cook, it's spacious enough and definitely a garden is wow! The staff is really polite and helpful. Takeaway/snack bar is immediately beside and you won't have to think about cooking!! The prices are wow! Bacon and cheese burger with fries 6,5 euro which is cheaper than McDonald's in Ireland but way better and fresh grilled meat!

Gary Watmough

Modest self catering apartments in a great location. The kitchens have most equipment required. If you stay with an infant make sure you add in the comments section that you need a ground floor room as the balconies on the first floor are not suitable for little ones

Kerry Bowes

Beautiful place. We stayed in room 104. Beautiful garden that we all enjoyed very much. Pool next to us and smaller pool next to that. Great park at end that we made lots of use of. Kids absolutely loved it. Would recommend to hire a car as most places are quite far. But has 2 lovely beaches close by. Castelo beach is left of the apartment and a nice walk. Evaristo beach is a 10 min walk along a bendy road. Very lovely walk and views. A supermarket is about 5 min walk left of apartments. Opens in morning till 12pm and again opens 4pm till 8pm. Lovely people around here. Fantastic sights. Scoobys bar is right of the apartment approx 8 min walk and a must see as is a friendly place with fab food. Must visit old town a big market with loads of shops and great sights with a lovely beach. Very helpful people and a must see.

Joyce Mei

This is an apartment-hotel and not sure how it is a 4 star one. It is spacious and conveniently located on the marina. You are a few steps from the marina, where there are plenty of restaurants. The grocery is also a short walk away if you are not planning to rent a car. However, this hotel has little to no amenities. They give you 2 coffee capsules and any additional, you will need to purchase with front desk. We reserved a marina view but was given a pool view. When asked, they said it was all booked. Ridiculous. Didn’t even bother to do any compensation for it. The self-service if nice but a pain in the rear to use. You will need to purchase a token from the front desk. And many times it is not working, then you will need to walk back to front desk. The pool is spacious. However, there isn’t a lot of umbrellas. And the few they have people wake up early to claim the chairs by clipping their towels to it all day. Wish the hotel could control this. A lot of the chairs are unkept and dirty. Would I return? Most likely not. For the price you pay, you get the same amenities if not more with an AirBNB near by.

Aidan O'Connor

We're just back from a really enjoyable stay at the Marina Club Lagos; our second time. We (2 adults and 2 seven year old children) stayed in a one bed apartment in the Suite Hotel part of the development. Room - had everything we needed. The double bed in the bedroom and two sofa beds in the living room were all comfortable. The sofa beds were 2 meters long and were open on both sides which made them feel like proper single beds when sleeping on them. The kitchenette has a full sized fridge with a small freezer section, hobs, a microwave, kettle, toaster and coffee maker and plenty of utensils - would be handy to have a small oven. Bathroom was nice. Towels were changed regularly (plus you can drop into the spa reception to get free towels for the pool!!!). Pool area was really nice. It's got a splash pool for toddlers. The main pool has a shallow end that takes up around a third of the pool. It gently goes to about 1 metre (3 foot) deep, then a drop to a short section at 1.2m deep and then 1.8m deep. The pool could benefit from some depth markings, or lines, within the pool as the depth markings are on the surface outside the pool. The were plenty of loungers available. And I always found it a relaxing place to be - thankfully no music, just the sounds of other guests and splashing of water. Food options were fine. We ate breakfast at the hotel for a few days and had lunch at the restaurant a few times. There's loads of choice for restaurants in Lagos, at the town, at the marina and at the beaches. Service was generally very good. Reception was always efficient, gave good advice and were very friendly. The spa staff were very friendly when we were getting the pool towels. Housekeeping staff were good. The restaurant service was a little hit and miss depending on the server - they accused us of not paying for a previous day's breakfast which was pretty irritating and took time to sort out. Any tips? Pingo supermarket is 5 minutes walk away (adult pace) and has everything. Bahia Beach bar on Meia Praia Beach was really good.

Frank Zarboni

Exterior of property is a little bit run down. Pool area in need of updating. Rooms need to be updated. Couches and carpet in need of replacement. Great view of parking lot. Building laundry is down the block.

Clifford Perlman

Front desk people seemed not to care about much. 10 euros yo work out I the gym. That’s not in the advertisement. Room is a large and good for families but if you’re solo traveler or a couple, stay away. There are many many small children. Stayed at many other hotels in the Algarve with the same price. They were much much nicer. Disappointing.

Walid Hawileh

Very centrally located hotel. Close to shops, downtown center, and grocery stores. And of course, right on the Marina. If you are planning on taking a boat tour, you are within a couple of minutes away from all those activities.

Shauna McKenna

Cleaners were inconsistent with times, some days it was 12pm others 3pm. Knocking on our door and ringing our bell at 10am when we came to have a break. They also left our front door completely open when cleaning even when we asked them to keep it closed as we were right on the street, they kept it open for the rest of the days. Furniture could be modernised, ants in the bathroom. Peaceful place and friendly receptionists.

Dave Harris

Stayed here as the place we booked messed up. Very friendly staff, lovely quiet place in a good location. Rooms are big. Beds a bit hard but fine.

Lillian Rosevear

Bøje Jakobsen

It was a positive experience for us to stay in one of the apartments for a week. Quiet hotel with a relaxed atmosphere, in the middle of the city. With walk away from it all. Big thanks to the hotel for serving a fantastic breakfast even though we hadn't booked in advance. The serving staff / staff were top quality. 👍

Claudia Mendes

O mais desagradável atendimento do recepcionista que alguma vez vi - O recepcionista foi muito mal educado desde o primeiro dia. - Em primeiro lugar, e apenas por curiosidade, (nós já tinhamos o teste antigénio efetuado em farmácia) ao chegar perguntamos porque não podíamos ter feito um teste rápido de antigénio (autoteste) no momento, à porta do estabelecimento. E a resposta que obtivemos é que o patrão é que mandava e ele não queria e ponto final. Explicamos que segundos as normas essa era uma opção que nós deviamos ter tido. Mas a resposta que obtivemos foi tão arrogante, que não continuamos a conversa. - Em segundo lugar, tivemos um infeliz episódio onde esse mesmo recepcionista veio expulsar aos berros (literalmente) e de forma agressiva 2 familiares nossos que estavam de visita. Em vez de se limitarem a explicar que àquela hora não podiam lá estar. Fomos tratados como se estivessemos a assaltar ou a criar estragos no alojamento, ao invés de sermos clientes. Faço questão de deixar aqui por escrito que, depois desse episódio assustador, não abandonei o alojamento nesse mesmo momento porque faltava apenas 1 dia. - O quarto, cozinha e wc tinham formigas. E várias coisas da cozinha cheiravam a mofo. - Em 2021 não faz qualquer sentido um alojamento pedir pagamento pela password do wi-fi. - Também é muito incómodo não existir ninguém disponível entre as 18h (hora de fecho da recepção) e as 22h (hora de entrada do segurança noturno).

Tetley Paranos

Had a great time at the hotel. Booked over Jet2 package holidays and everything was great. The apartments are big and spacious, with all things you need for a normal stay. Location is top. The view from the restaurant is amazing. Food is great, both breakfast and dinner. We went at the end of August so it wasn't too busy. I would like to come back here again. The only downsides are the money tricks they tried to play on me at the reception during paying a tourist tax. Tried to rob me for €10 when he handed the change back, which is poor. I experienced that many times at the hotels, so just be aware of it. The same thing happened at the pool bar, my wife was actually robbed by the waiter for €10 since she wasn't paying attention when she handed her the change back. One more thing, if you are leaving early at the check out you'll receive a takeaway breakfast pack which is a poor quality, compared to what you normally get at the breakfast buffet.

Renae Robert

What a lovely hotel! Very nice spacious rooms! Clean! Hot showers with great pressure. The breakfast was very yummy! Lots of options. Pool was nice! Quick walk to the beach and what a great view of the red cliff sides and ocean! Would 100% stay here again! :)

David Holdsworth

Great staff who care for their guests. Outstanding food in the restaurant, delicious and beautifully presented. Lovely pool, never overcrowded. Clearly in a tourist area with tourist inflated prices. All in all a good holiday hotel.

Zeenat Yaz

10/10! The apartment was soo dreamy, quiet and clean! I had the best 6 nights here, the breakfast and dinner buffet was delicious and never crowded. Absolutely loved my stay and was gutted when I was unable to extend my nights here! Not keen on hearing children next door + during dinner, perhaps keep families and solo / couples in separate blocks.

Natalie Cornish

Brilliant place for some October sun with great staff, good pool, stunning cliffs and beach, plus fresh gluten free buffet options daily. Only a 10min walk to a very well stocked local supermarket and many excellent local restaurants in Olhos dÁgua. Highly recommend.

Richard Radley

Small and quiet. Adults only. Met some lovely people. The host and the staff could not do enough for you. One lady who not only did the rooms she did the breakfast every morning and would sing happily all day. Never seen her without a smile. Will definitely go back.

Ronnie Kain

A really good 3 star family run hotel. In a good quiet location close to a bus stop for going to Albuiferra or Villamora, and close to several good restaurants, and short walk for others as well as several bars. Although a simple hotel, it is well maitained, extremely well run, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff, with Manish being the mainstay member of staff when we were there. Simple contintal breakfast each day, decent prices at the bar, especially if you stick to local beer and wine which are great. Tha bar also serves some food which seemed to be nice although we never tried it. And the salt water pool was very welcome on the hot days and the surrounding area and sunbeds are all clean and in good condition. If you're looking for a relaxing quiet destination the hotel and area are definitely a good choice.

Marcin Woźniak

A very nice place to spend a holiday. An intimate hotel where you can relax in peace. Very clean, with available parking spaces. Very friendly service. Greetings to Mr. Paul :)

Colin Mills

A lovely quiet family run small hotel. Some might find it a bit sleepy but we thought it was great very relaxed.

Graham Cuff

Exceptional clean and friendly. The pool is well kept , the bar food good and great value. Lots of people return including me

roney mathew

As a solo traveler this was perfect for me. Everything I wanted to do was within 20 minutes on feet!! The location was great for me, I was able to step out right into the bar / restaurant Street. Rooms were very clean. Shout outs to the receptionist Adrianna! You were extremely helpful to me. Thank you for putting up with my bad Portuguese! And thanks for the many tips you gave me. I did check out Portimao! Amazing! All the best with your Tattoo artist career!! It will be fantastic! Chao!

Ray Harty

Great little hotel. Newly updated rooms, comfortable beds, very clean. Noisy at night until 2 am but how is in bed at 2 am 😁

Barry O Rourke

Right on the strip. Clean and modern rooms. Very good value. If you're not prepared for noise, don't stay here. If you don't mind it, it's perfect.

Cliff Woodward

Great little hotel located slap bang in the middle of Albufiera old town. Staff were pleasant, rooms were clean and tidy and it offered great value for money.

Linda homan

Just back from a week stay at the hotel. This hotel is fantastic. The rooms are spotless and are cleaned every single day. Not just tidied, but scrubbed. Linen changed twice in the week, towels too. The double glazed doors blocked out any noise so we had no issues regarding that. We had room with terrace and 2 loungers, table and 2 chairs. The only downside is no fridge, which during high temperature be nice to have cold water. The location is incredible, right on Bar Street so we never needed taxis. Hotel was very quiet. No shouting or banging doors. The staff at the hotel where so so lovely and very helpful. If you heading to Alburfeira for some enjoyable nights out, this is highly recommended. Will be back

janice ford

Studio is basic, but kept clean every day. Does need updating. But ample for us as we were half board. Good facilities in the hotel. A lovely beach which is private. Staff are accommodating. Buffet food is good with a varied menu. Lovely pool with loungers. Good for the money I paid.

Debbie Smith

Thought we were going to be in the cute little houses shown in the pictures...No. What they did not advertise are the block of flats based behind the apartments. These were self contained flats, very dirty and dated. The bathroom facility I had was disgusting and looked like it wasn't cleaned from the previous people. We had to go out and buy cleaning detergents and clean our self. Good points, staff very friendly and welcoming, shop close by gardans are kept beautifully and beach side view is amazing.

Chloe CS

Perfect for a student budget and a quiet area. You can walk through the hotel onto the beach and you can also use the hotel's swimming pool. I stayed in a 2 bedroom villa which was quite dated but it had everything I needed for a 7 night stay. Hotel staff were very helpful and even printed our boarding passes. Would definitely recommend for a quiet, budget holiday.

Jb Black

We booked a studio apartment and wasnt expecting it to be great because it was cheap. When we got here we were told the rooms arent available until 2pm. Then we had a long walk to the room dragging our suitcase trying to follow a dodgy map. When we got in the room I was gob smacked. It was very, very dated. I havent unpacked and I dont intend on doing so either. The beds are really uncomfortable the bathroom is so old it looks dirty. The chairs I nearly fell through them and the balcony doors come off in your hand when you try to open them. The place is really old and run down. I wouldn't recommend anyone staying here.

nuno silva

Honestly... i want to say Thank you for all the staff, and i am very pleased that u received me this 2 weeks. Food is amazing, staff always ready to help, but i would like leave a quick advice for people that complain about the room conditions, or this or that. When you book a room, or a few days anywhere... u book a service, not people for you demand and put your bad attitude. The rooms are not the best, but you pay for you get. Feel happy because you have an opportunity to stay in Algarve, in Albufeira, in the beach, for a cheap price. Thanks for all of this week

ross magee

Me and a few of my friends arrived and got hassled by staff from the get go. Looking for any excuse to take money out of deposits. Constantly getting stared at by staff if we talked slightly loud or laughed. No music, no ball games, and we overall just felt like we were not welcome simply because they seen a group of lads looking to have a bit of a laugh. We were respectful and quiet compared to other guests at the hotel but we seemed to get shouted at every day for something. Staff was rude and the old man who owns it would literally just start staring at us for no reason. Quite a hostile environment. And to top it all off on our last day our flights weren’t to late that night so they allowed us to leave our bags in the hotel to only then ten minutes later say we were no longer allowed in the hotel and we had to take our bags with us. Absolute joke and they were very aggressive telling us to leave. “We have no place for people like you” that is exactly what they said. A nice spot in a good area ruined by ignorant staff. Will 100% not be back. Any younger lads going over with friends stay well clear I’ve never experienced ignorance like it. Also there was a couple who checked out the same morning as us but they were allowed to stay by the pool and keep they’re bags in hotel but we for some reason were not.

elizabeth’s channel

Absolutely insane value for money. Had very reasonable expectations of this hotel as you cant expect the world considering how cheap it is but my group all said it surpasses their expectations. The pool area is lovely and the hotel is decorated very nicely. Location spot on and the staff are also lovely.

Kieron Clarke

Our first time here in Portugal and we decided to stay at the Balaia Sol Holiday Club which unfortunately wasn't a very impressive stay. First of all the rooms are small, some reviews have stated that they are spacious but not in the room we stayed in it kind of resembled a prison cell. Secondly the room came with air conditioning which barely even blew a breeze let alone cool the room down so we had to endure 27 degrees of warmth when trying to sleep, the beds are basic singles which are not comfortable to sleep on, I would find that my pillows would fall off the bed in the night so I constantly had to keep picking them back up. The biggest con in this hotel was the problem with cockroaches, I woke up early in the morning only to find 1 on my bed and another on the wall at the side of me which made me not want to go back to sleep incase more of them appeared. The people staying in the apartment at the side of us also had the same problem spending almost an hour trying to kill them. The bathroom was small, toilet seat didn't go down all the way and the shower was placed in the middle of the wall rather then on top so it was difficult to wash your hair. The only positive I can say is that the hotel is nice and quiet so you won't have problems with noise as they don't allow it, they don't play music by the pool side during the day which is kinda boring. Portugal on the other hand is amazing, the hotel not so much so we won't be returning.

Oisín F

This place is an absolute kip, you cant even have a chat on the balcony after 10 without getting a noise complaint, staff are very unfriendly, not to mention the fact that we seen RATs go into our ground floor appartment. Do not waste your time staying here unless your an old person. Silchoro appartments way better.

cockey git

Most importantly the Balaia Sol was clean, both the room and exterior pool area etc. It's quite basic but the room was sufficient for all our needs. A really good shower and cooking facilities, a fridge which was definitely needed with the heat in the week we were there. The beds were okay, could be a bit bigger, that would make a lot of difference to comfort. The staff are quite friendly and work hard, they don't allow guests to cause disruption around the pool that is good. It makes for a relaxing experience, also there is no banal thumping music pumped out so you can chill out properly! Overall we would go back, that tells you everything you need to know.

robyn johnston

I had the best stay in this accommodation and I would stay here again. This was my first holiday where I did not want to leave the accommodation as the pool area was so good. The pool area is what made my holiday better than others. The pool area is made for families and groups of all sizes. It was such a great atmosphere and the kids LOVE the pool. The drinks are so cheap inside and the food is amazing. The bar man at the pool is really nice and caters for all people. The rooms are also great and have all cooking and cleaning facilities. The location is amazing as you can walk to old town Albufeira and the strip. There is an amazing clothes shop beside the accommodation too.

Declan Doolin

Some staff were very friendly, nice pool outside which was great, the rooms are big with clean bedding & nice air con which cooled us down after being in the hot sun. Location was perfect between the strip and old town in close walking distance. Howeber, upon arrival, the reception was closed so our welcome was affected. When we got to our room, the shower and sink overflowed during usage, beds were very uncomfortable & the wi fi in the room did not work at all. Worst thing that happened was a rude receptionist, on our fourth day, tried to say they didn't recieve our final payment even though we had sent proof of our prepayment days before. He was patronising, unhelpful and rude & stuck a notice on our door (very unprofessional). We ended up having to pay again so we will be disputing this with our bank. Just beware incase this happens to you.

Jason Scherer

Perfect spot for us it's a 10 min walk downhill to old town and 10 mins other way to strip got several bars and shops nearby and a kfc and McDonald's if that's your thing and 2 big super markets on doorstep it has lots of free parking spaces and the rooms are large

Clare Gascoigne

On arrival staff member attending was pleasant, friendly and offered help with luggage. Accommodation has no double glazed doors or windows and noise levels can be very high here. If you are looking for peace and quiet or you are a light sleeper, this is not the place for you! Facilities were as expected for the cost of the stay. The pool was not filled and the grounds are lovely. Restaurant didn't appear open and I was not informed of any options upon arrival thus assumed was not. The room us spacious and comfortable. Hot water minimal so used kettle to make a little more acceptable. Microwave, cooker, toaster and location fabulous.

Dave Kavanagh

We recently enjoyed a 2-night stay at Bellavista Avenida in Albufeira, and overall, it was a fantastic choice! The location truly can't be beat: just a 5-minute walk to the beach, surrounded by restaurants, and with a mall and grocery store right across the street. It was incredibly convenient. The apartment itself was spacious, with a large bedroom the kitchen was well-equipped for our short stay, and the highlight was definitely the huge balcony with chairs overlooking the beautiful pool area. It was perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. My only complaint was the couch’s weren’t very comfortable,

Sara M

Title: Unpleasant Experience at the Hotel I recently had a disappointing stay at a hotel due to various issues. Firstly, the room quality was subpar, and I encountered cockroaches, which significantly affected my comfort. Additionally, the absence of toilet paper and a hairdryer added to the inconvenience. The staff's attitude was unsatisfactory, and there was a two-hour delay in the check-in process. Overall, the combination of these factors made my stay quite unpleasant.

Molim karbalaei

This is one of the worst places I've ever booked. 1. The room is full of cockroaches!!! 2. The hot water is not working for more than 5 mins then if you are 2 people, only one of you can take a shower!! 3. The service is awful, we told them the toilet paper is not enough they told us, oh sorry go and buy one! 4. There is no air dryer in the room. 5. They don't respect the time and we waited for the check-in around 2 hours!!!

Julia Mccabe

What an amazing place to stay the view and atmosphere is amazing but no onsite reception to check in there was no toilet roll in the bathroom by the pool and no one around to check us in was a bit of a disaster but I would most definitely go back and stay in the windmill again it had the most incredible views 360 degree view with the exception of a tree or 2 the windmill has a beautiful seating area outside with a BBQ and pizza oven. You can see the mountains the town and the sea! I was absolutely delighted with the room and my stay because I had no issues I didn't need to contact them other than to check in which took over 45 minutes. Also they take a €200 deposit that they spring on you when your checking in but offer a delay payment. All in all I wouldn't select the windmill if you have kids of mobility issues it's very tight and accidents could happen easily. This has to be the best place to wake up in Albufeira in this windmill ❤️❤️ Excuse the mess in the video showing the inside I was packing and realised I hadn't even took a video!

Sian Daniels

Booked here as my electric had gone & needed somewhere I could take a hot shower & recharge my phone/laptop to get work done. Pros - apartment was gorgeous - clean - warm welcome Cons - shower flicked between boiling hot or freezing cold. The hot being dangerous for children - rooms have lots of breakable items so probably not suitable for young children - no staff on site to report to - on the day of leaving there was no running water - you can hear EVERYTHING from the other rooms, again not child friendly

Eli Team1

This place: Potential: A Class Rooms: B Class Service: C Class Well: nice spot. some rooms nice. others very simple. if you have kitchen in a room you must have Kitchen Exhaust. About the service. looks that somebody trying to give the minimum. Early check out. (3 minutes after 10 i got already somebody at the room door) Late check in (from 16 only) No renew of toilet paper. Kitchen with no salt, sugar or anything else. Shampoo and dish soap in 10ml bottles. 1 per week Cleaning once a week. towels 1 per 3 days. Wifi Partly work. Answer at WhatsApp service after 3 days.

maryam bayat

We stayed here for a week. We had a pleasant stay. Staff of hotel were nice and very polite. Food is fantastic and very delicious. It was really top quality. We didn't have bed unfortunately. In our booking was written sofa beds in the room. However it was only sofas. So while booking you should consider this point.

Ines Baptista

Terrible experience that we won't repeat! Apartment very expensive for what it was. All things inside were old, dirty and without hygiene. The towels looked like used for years, yellow and with others peoples hairs. No AC on the bedroom, it was impossible to sleep there. Elevators small and all the building need refurbishment because the expensive amount of 1250euros only for sleep one week doesn't match with the minimum of what we expected. No cleaning on Sundays but we paid 7 nights!!! Terrible Terrible! Swimming pool so so small that we can't swim there.

Mathieu Sano

The rooms are very comfy and well-equiped. The swimming pool is clean and refreshing. Access to the fitness room, sauna and jacuzzi is quite cheap. The food isn't really good, though. Still a great place to stay.

João Ricardo

It is a pleasent stay but there are room for improvements. Common areas are ok but the rooms could use some renovations. They are spacious but the soundproofing could be much better.

Kim Day

We love this place,its quite basic but it suits us re location and pool and dog friendly, we are very happy here, only once had rowdy neighbours

S K

Te best food we had in Portugal! Everything was just perfect. Great selection of food and drinks. Amazing service. All food was very tasty! Keep up great work! Highly recommend! Cheers

Ronnie Kain

Give this place a try, they do a small menu for a fantastic fixed price. We had sea bream with potatoes and peri peri chicken. Both lovely. We had the special sweet and a cream sweet too. All lovely and great service.

Amy E. Park

Great food! We had Cataplana, Grilled Salmon, and Grilled Chicken plates. Amazing my kids loved their dishes!

Kamil Pekar

Enjoyed a lot of great wines thanks a lot. Went for, Portuguese cheese must try i loved it, paella very good and lamp chop good deal. Had a pudding flan is good enough.

Linda Yamaguchi

Tonight, we dined at Cantinho do Mar, an establishment clearly aimed at English tourists with its affordable 16 euro menu and cheap house wine. While the service was commendable, the overall dining experience left much to be desired. First and foremost, the food quality was quite average. Having eaten at many places in Portugal, we were disappointed by the portion sizes here, which were notably small for the price. This was particularly evident with our order of Seabass. Typically, you would expect to receive the whole fish in a traditional Portuguese setting. However, we were served only two tiny fillets, as shown in the attached picture, which felt insufficient and underwhelming. Despite the friendly and attentive service, the meal did not meet our expectations, especially given the abundance of excellent Portuguese family fish restaurants in the area. If you are looking for an authentic Portuguese dining experience, I would recommend exploring other options.

Andrew Henderson

Spacious apartment, good outside space, good sized kitchen washing machine,fridge freezer filter coffee machine, staff are very good and helpful, the apartment was clean. The negatives are the apartment does need some updates and repairs of outside spaces, the sun loungers need replacing, the complex is closed to the strip so it can be loud until the early hours. Would I stay again possibly but maybe out of season when the big clubs are closed

Marina Sheehan

Just home after a 4 night break in Smy, had a lovely stay, met with Flavia on reception on arrival who was very friendly & welcoming, as it was too early for check in we were able to put our bags in a storage room and head out in the sun. The appartment was beautiful, very spacious, well equipped & clean, any requests that we had were dealt with promptly. It was an added bonus that the swimming pool was open and had lots of sun loungers to avail of. TV had a lot of film channels in English, good for a lazy night in.

Cassy Smolarek

I would not recommend this hotel. On the first day we arrived, they were over an hour late in allowing us to get into our apartment. Firstly, they said our room had maintenance issues that were being fixed; next, they said it was still being cleaned from the previous guests. The staff had extremely poor customer service and were often cold, rude and unhelpful. One member of staff being the exception, he was called Allan. He was always kind, helpful and very friendly. Our bathroom sink drain was blocked and unsanitary. There were ants all around the apartment, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. This was disappointing for a self-catering apartment as we had no other option but to use these facilities. I think this might have been an issue due to a lack of cleaning. Housekeeping only came to our room one time. After persistently asking for fresh bedding. During this visit, they made only 2 out of the 3 beds and swept the floor. This was 5 days into our one-week stay. Fresh sheets were not provided, nor did they enter the bathroom. We had to ask for toilet paper and fresh towels for this reason. As previously mentioned, 5 days into our stay, we had accumulated a large amount of rubbish which we had to stack up in and outside our apartment, further adding to the uncleanliness. Since three people were staying in the room, we had to use the ‘sofa bed’. The sofa bed consisted of a pull-out sofa with no mattress a bottom sheet that was too small, a top sheet that was left folded on top of the bed, and it did not include a pillow. It was expected that we would use the sofa cushion as a pillow. A pillow was still not provided 6 days into our stay, after asking for one. After speaking to other guests of this hotel, they informed us that housekeeping hadn’t been to their apartment once. They had to use the same towels and buy their own toilet roll as reception had ‘run out’. Upon reflection, I think our apartment was only cleaned to due persistently asking. The pool area was not the cleanest but better than the apartments. However, for the number of apartments in this complex, the pool area was not nearly big enough to accommodate the guests staying there. As a result, groups of people had to lay on the ground tiles to use the pool area. As for location, these apartments are a 5-minute walk from the new town and about a 10-minute drive from the old town. we used Uber most nights as it was only around 5 euros. Lastly, on arrival at this hotel, we had to pay a €300 deposit. We originally paid this in cash. As three young girls running low on cash, we asked if we could exchange our cash for a card deposit. We were told no with no explanation. As you can imagine, this was very disappointing. We were young girls who had saved up a lot of money all year to go on holiday together, and this was not the experience we had hoped for.

Salma Ars

Reading the bad reviews we expected the worse . Actually we had a nice appartement, the kitchen had all the necessary utilities. Everything was clean except the bed cover was smelly so we asked for clean one from the reception and they did it immediately. They asked for a deposit of 200 euros which is logical in case you break something. We stayed 7 days and we got all our deposit back with no problem. There was students making noise and talking loud during the day but after 22.00 it was almost quit. The rules are quit normal , of course you have to take your trush out yourself, it's an appartement it's not a hotel room , and you have even the cleaning utilities there. We had nothing to complain about to be honest, we had great week there without any issue. Also the staff at the reception were very friendly. I really recommend this hotel it's close to the beach, to the market, restaurants..

janice denniss

My second visit to SMY. I noted there have been a lot of upgrades since my last visit (Nov. 2023) Flavia at reception was a fantastic example of 5* treatment in a 3* hotel. Nothing was a problem for her. We were treated like family and I really look forward to seeing her on my bext visit!! Wonderful person!!

Shane Panter

The apartments are out dated but found to be clean, spacious and well equipped. There is a large pool with plenty of sunbeds and a bar selling snacks and drinks at reasonable prices. Good location only 5 min from the main strip, bars and restaurants. The old town is only another 5 min taxi trip. All in great value for the price we paid.

Bob

Vila Alba is an ideal resort for all ages. The terrain has two or three level appartements around the block, with a lage swimming pool, bar and tenniscourt in the middle. During our stay there was a pleasant mix of Families, couples and groups. The rooms we're spacious, clean and have a terrace or balcon. Also the sheets and towels het refreshed daily. The bed... Not so comfy. A Car is more then welcome since its not near the beach and city centre.

Robert Connell

Rooms are satisfactory for stag parties but not recommended for families, pool scene is ok if you like young people... my review is tainted by the fact we walked in to a blazing argument between a client and staff on reception

Luie Aard

Terrible beds and overcrowded swimmingpool. The appartememt was fine, but not great. The beach is in walking distance. There wasn't really anything to do in the neigborhood.

Alan Laird

The grounds were lovely and well kept. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The apartment was poor and at times had a very strong smell of sewerage.

Rosa Martinyuk

Overal fine but walls are very thin, almost paper, so you can hear all the neighbours. It is also loud noise because of roundbout just next to the window. This place isn't good if you want to have a peaceful and calming holiday

kev pinkerton

Poor standards very outraged and has now became a residential block but still let's out holiday let's 10 floors lifts are very often out of order

Miguel Vieira

Excelente apartamento com o nome Casa Sal e Luz no Airbnb no condomínio Casa dos Arcos.

Laura Mourato

O espaço da piscina foi mal pensado

Mouse Carrot

Overall ok, but the wait for the elevator is very long, there is noise from the road, plus music from the bars and from the windows, some vacationers are very noisy. And here you can’t sit quietly on the terrace, because at best, cigarette butts fly from above, beach towels get shaken out, and at worst, anything can fall on your head or cause damage to your property

Sam Geere

We have just got back form our first ever trip to Portugal and into the Algarve. This hotel was great value for money, the rooms were extremely clean, linen was beautifully clean, the Pool was well maintained and Breakfast for 10 Euros PP at all you eat. Bargain. The staff were very friendly and all very well presented. We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend to couples who are looking for a base to go exploring out of each day.

Miki Zlatevski

Great and affordable hotel! The pool was never crowded and the service was very good. The breakfast could have been better and more varied, I would not recommend adding cost for it.

Colette Ostle

Loved it. Friendly staff nothing too much Great rooms massive balconies Comfy beds Good cleaning service Thank you Catarina and Henrique for putting up with us xx

Mike Wild

Loved this hotel. The rooms are spotless, staff are brilliant, friendly and chatty. We had a small twin room, and they allowed us to up-grade to an apartment. The difference is vast, full kitchen, including dishwasher, and coffee machine. Three fully working air con units. Two bedrooms with double beds with on-suite bathrooms. (Muntio feliz) Three well kept pools, bar with 7 pool tables, café, the list goes on and on. The hotel is situated in the middle of two busy towns. 1km to one and 1.5km to the other town. Taxis are €3.75 at the time of writing. Walking takes about 10mins (ohlios d'aqua) and 20mins (old town)

David Gibbon

Our rooms were large, great sized rooms and balcony. Not modern but fine, nice pool, but shut at 7pm.

Benjamin Grim

Located on the beach. You can walk out to the beach. We chose the water view ($15/day)...worth it. Hotel offers a great breakfast (worth it)! And there is a buffet in the evening (believe 27€). The only issue is that re-open at 7p.m. and that is a bit late. Other issue is that a lot of food late at night does not sit well. - We enjoyed the breakfasts. Hit food, great coffee and fantastic juice & fruits. The pool is great! We were there at the end of November & people were enjoying the sun in bathing suits. Nice pool. The patio has kits if seats. Maybe a bit tight! On the boardwalk tons of restaurants & coffee shops. Great walking! Lots of people! Lots of dogs! Amazing well-behaved puppies! The paring is a bit of an issue! No parking but you can park nearby on Francisco street 24 hour without restrictions. Found lot of good spaces Found the rooms nice. The bathroom facilities good! Although, typical Europe a tad bit tight! Great area! Yes, if we return to this area, absolutely use again!

Simonwoodford woody1971

Lovely hotel on Quarteira seafront, overlooking the beach. Staff friendly & helpful. Room 218 quite small but very nice. Nice balcony, overlooking promenade & beach. Breakfast absolutely fantastic, from eggs,bacon,fresh fruit & pastries. Hotel has bike hire which is cheap & fun. Can't believe this is only a 3☆ hotel, definitely deserves a higher rating. Now we found this gem we will be back.

Ani M

We stayed at this hotel for 8 days. **Positives**: The hotel has the best location on the beach, with its own section where you can rent two lounge chairs with an umbrella for €16 per day. The hotel is rated 3 stars, but it's very clean. The pool water is checked for cleanliness every day, and the pool itself is cleaned every morning. We had a room above the restaurant, which surprisingly was very quiet, with no noise in the morning or evening. The view of the sea and the pool was excellent. **Negatives**: The biggest downside is the room's air conditioning, which is positioned directly above the beds. Due to the dust inside the unit, I developed an allergy, and it’s easy to get sick since you have to keep the air conditioning on because it gets very hot. There's also no parking available. If you visit during the high season, you either need to contact the hotel in advance to reserve parking or find a spot elsewhere and walk to the hotel for the rest of your stay. The breakfast was the same every day for all 8 days, with no variety, which became tiresome. Overall, we had a good time and were satisfied, but these issues need to be addressed for a more comfortable stay.

Clare McCabe

A beautiful peaceful location. If you are looking to get away for some sun and piece and quiet, Dom José Beach is the place to go! Staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and just down right incredable human beings. Our waiter, Andres (I think is his name); blonde long hair and glasses, was so lovely and friendly to us, if he ever serves you during your stay, you're in great hands ❤️ The hotel is beautiful, and great value for your money. You're literally on the beach where you can walk down the beach or just sit and read a book. If you are wanting to see anything best to hire a car, not overly priced and the roads are easy enough for the standard Brit to navigate and get around.

Inesa Likaite

Nice hotel with good service, especially from waitor with blond long hair, he was truly professional. Room was well looked after, always come back to nice and tidy place. Area is quiet, maybe because of off season.

Mohammed Chowdhury

I had an incredible stay at this hotel in Lagos! One of the highlights of my trip was Mikael, a wonderfully friendly and kind staff member. Chatting with him over breakfast each morning became something I genuinely looked forward to. His attentiveness and dedication to ensuring guests are comfortable and happy truly stood out—he stopped by multiple times during breakfast to make sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed. The rooms were spotless, and parking was always convenient, which made our stay even more stress-free. A special bonus was their friendly cat, Gouku, who would visit us during breakfast. It was such a delightful touch that made the experience extra memorable. I highly recommend staying at this hotel when visiting Lagos. The combination of clean accommodations, excellent service, and Mikael’s warm hospitality will make your trip unforgettable!

Lisa Roddy

Immaculately clean studio across from a beautiful beach with a nice restaurant. The towels smelled amazing. The bed was very comfortable . Nice sunny patio. Loved the infused water at the reception desk .

craig stewart

Big shout-out to housekeeping. The rooms were cleaned daily, efficiently and thoroughly. Bed linen and towels were changed frequently and were very clean. Our room (1 bed with amazing ocean view )was spacious a little tired but very clean and with great bathroom acoustics for singing in the shower! The front of house staff were all friendly, courteous and professional. Very welcoming. Bonus features- the swallows (house martins?) which nest in the eves around the back of the building are amazing, they feed around dusk and you get to watch them from really close range! Wonderful. But the real star of the hotel is Goku (I'm not sure if that's spelt right ) he's gorgeous and the most chilled little fellow you'll ever meet.❤️ If he decides to sit on your lap feel feel honoured. Slight down - it's a twenty minutes walk to the shops. (Obviously not their fault) But there's a regular bus however if you do walk remember it feels much longer on the way back in the heat of the day particularly with all you beer and shopping!

Carla Pickett

Couldn’t beat the view from the balcony looking over the beach out to the sea with a lovely terrace. The staff was wonderful. I wake up really early so I would go down early and have coffee. Arturo and Michael (Miguel) were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely recommend this hotel to anybody visiting Lagos.

Shilpa

Dom Pedro Lagos. Stayed here on beginning of June in a Club Studio, Sea View room. The view was for sure fantastic. Easy access to the beach and is absolutely not crowded at all. There is a railway track right in front of the Hotel and you have to cross that to reach the beach, but isn’t very noisy even though a train passes by quite often. Clean beach and feels like a private area. Calm and quite hotel except that they have birds nest all over and the nonstop chirping and bird poop right outside the room doors is definitely a nuisance. You have to be careful and dodge the nest so you and your bags don’t get pooped on each time you have to enter and exit the room. Reception and elevator are not conveniently located for people travelling with big check in bags. There are multiple heavy doors you have to push and pull and takes forever to get from the elevator to the rooms. You could use stairs which are conveniently located for the parking area but then you have to carry the heavy bags yourselves. Room was very spacious and clean but bathroom was very shabby and very poor quality toilet paper and absolutely no tissues. Shower was weird too and water all over by the time you finish. Horrible smell from pipes and toilet flushes are half broken. Definitely needs an upgrade. Also does not have a hair dryer in the room and you have to go to the reception and get one and return the AC remote and the hair dryer back to the reception while check out. Location is quite remote but is also within 5-10 minutes’ drive to the central marina area for food and shopping and I loved the convenience of that and parking was also very convenient.

Daniel Downey

Absolutely fantastic place. Very well located between Albufeira and Vilamoura. We had planned to hire a car but didn’t in the end. Uber always available and relatively cheap. Close to Boliqueme train station where we got the train to Lagos which winds through orangeries and farms. Accommodation itself was fantastic - very functional kitchen. Comfortable bed. Great bathroom. Owner was lovely and helpful even after delayed flight. Favourite part was the pool area - we lay in the sun, overlooking the orange trees and listening to the birds singing. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Swam in the outdoor pool in April - it was fairly cold but was nice to cool down after a morning in the sun. There was a covered pool too which we didn’t swim in, but I imagine would be warmer. We are already planning a return trip!

James Carrusca McCowan

we were blessed with a nice Valentine's Gift as we were upgraded to what was apparently their better suites. Front facing to the pool, spacious bathroom. Kitchen was well equipped. Couldn't use the pool as it was winter but looks like a great getaway in the summer! very private.

wendy howe

We've visited 3 times now and are due to go again this year. Very clean and friendly. Only a small complex but facilities are excellent. Secure site with electronic gates. Staff are brilliant. Car needed as it's away from beaches and shops but lots of nice resorts to visit. Me and my husband would rate it 5/5 and wouldn't hesitate to keep visiting.

Jorge Ocampo

Great setting, very kind staff and administrator. It's a large place with beautiful gardens and fruit trees and plants every where, all well kept. The room are a bit old but very clean and all the amenities for passing by tourism. We struggle a little trying to get the location by GPS, there is not sign and the facade bears another name,

Darius Bucevičius

Very nice place to stay. Even though it's near by street there is no traffic sound with closed windows. Rooms are clean and comfy. Receptionist is very friendly. Good place to stay with family. I strongly recommend this place.

Aigars A

Limited hot water not enough for 4 people to take full proper shower only quick one, no iron, kettle not working, no coat hangers or hooks in the hallway and bathroom, no clothes drying facilities like simple racks or ropes. No bathroom fan very dumpy. No dishwasher or washing machine, double bed made of two unfolding cots. Apartment floors are fully tiled, so your neighbors every step is like a bang on your head. We had some party animals likely it was just one day, but would be nice if staff cloud off controlled them

Vanina Coria

Apartment: 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed. It was spacious. We were given a cot for free. Enough cutlery and cooking utensils, the only thing we would have liked was a peeler. Bathroom: great shower, 4 towels of each size, changed daily if needed. Minimal toiletries provided (I brought my own shampoo) We were facing the front entrance so we had 2 small balconies but they were good enough. The airing rack was a bit too small but if you face the pool they seemed bigger. Cleaning: quite minimal but enough for what we needed 2 small lifts, quite crowded at all times but there were more lifts through a corridor Pools: excellent, enough sunbeds, people are sensible and respectful of others. We would have liked more healthy options in the pool bar but I guess pizza and hot dogs are what people want :) So close to the beach, restaurants and small supermarkets. I would definitely recommend it!

Amanda Milner

Had a lovely week here. The pool and snack bar are amazing. Food and drinks were reasonable and service was fab. Never an issue with getting a sun beds. Apartments are a little tired. Shower had a small leak and tap in sink had an extra water spout. Cleaners are great as well.

James Winfield

It's a reasonable place to stay - the pool area is nice, not that I used it much. Downsides included a lack of air conditioning in the bedrooms - I wouldn't want to stay mid-summer. Some shampoo/conditioner would have been nice. Also the cleaning was a bit hit and miss - plus I'm pretty sure the cleaner was eating my jelly sweets...which is odd. Towels were sometimes ripped, but were replaced daily. Shower was powerful, balcony was nice, my two interactions with staff were easy.

Dave Taylor

Stayed here for a week on a work trip recently. It was excellent. Good central location, close to beach and main strip. Easy walking distance to all local amenities. Near to supermarket too. Room was clean and well maintained and service was very good. Coffee in the bar downstairs was nice and very reasonably priced. Good range of entertainment in the games room too.

Carole Smith

A quiet place to stay. Well equipped and very comfortable. Within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops and the beach.

James Gleeson

My first time staying here with my wife in November. Had a great time. Its in a nice quiet setting but everything you need is within a ten minute walk (supermarket, bars, restaurants and the beech). We will return again.

Target Dental

Not as advertised! We visited in August 23 and there was only one old, inefficient aircon unit in the living area. Nothing in the bedrooms. Worse than that some of our possessions went missing when the apartment was cleaned and the Glenridge management refused to do anything about it. Stay elsewhere.

Omar Jurof

Best apartment experience of recent years. Houses are fully renewed, with lots of space and private covered parking near apartment. All o them have max 50 meters till the swimming pool, children playground and coffee/wine bar. All zero level apartments have small private terrace with small garden, green grass whole year. Kitchen was fully equipped, including dish washer, coffee maker, microwave, toaster, stick mixer etc. Probably no need to mention Algarve weather, with summer temperatures till the end of September and much longer days than most of Europe.

Hugo Costelha

Very peacefull and cosy. Room and conditions were very good and it was clean. The fact that you are in a house in a small condominium-like accomodation, gives more freedom for the kids to play (and you just watch the kids from your kitchen or living room). The only downsides was sofa-bed (not a very good bed and relatively small, just for kids, we decided to set it up in the floor instead) and that the reception closed early on the low season, but they were very friendly at the reception and things got worked out.

Peter Humphreys

Fabulous Holiday. Only a short walk into Cabanas. The complex has something for everyone. We stayed in a self catering apartment in the main reception block so we were central to all the bars, entertainment and facilities. Two coffees €4, amazing!! All the staff were helpful and polite. We will definitely be heading the Golden Club again.

Abhijeet Roy

Very well located resort with clean, spacious apartments, which also included a full-fledged kitchen. We had taken the all-inclusive package, which included drinks as well. Nice choice of drinks with a very nice presentation, unlike other resorts, which use just plastic glasses. I am not a big fan of Western food, so I will not comment on that, but my family liked it. The resort is located on the back waters of the sea, and they provide a free boat to the beach every five minutes. Which is a very nice service to use to access the beach. The resorts location is very nice and there are plenty of bars and restaurants available just a few minutes walk from the resort. The staff were also very helpful, especially Andres, Beatrice, and Guilherme. Overall, it was a very nice resort to stay and unwind. Definitely a five-star.

Wes Baggaley

Awful. Most people there had 2 or 3 children which clogged up the facilities. Boat to the beach was not working. Not much nearby. Extra charge for health club which was unavailable anyway. Hours of the facilities very short. I’d have given the room 3 stars as it was very spacious but the windows would not open and it smelled of faeces.

Eoin Higgins

Room was nice, service at the pool bar was great, although the food and drink is very pricey, especially for the quality of food that you are given. The two pools are great, although there could be more chairs as it gets very busy at around 5pm. We were allowed to check out slightly later due to our late flight which was great The location is also great and a very short walk to the local bars and restaurants

B S

The service is unique, from the reception to the waiters, everyone is great. The location is very good, you practically have your own beach ;). The animation is good, and the children's supervision stands out. Why I don't give 5 stars is that they forgot to hang a mosquito lamp in every room. Because there are a lot of mosquitoes that bite you in the evening on the terrace. The terrace always had to be closed at 8 o'clock in the evening, so that you were locked in the room. All in all a great holiday.

Jim Gilliland

Loved the hotel! Clean, modern with two pools. Great parking and decent breakfast. Located in the middle of nowhere but it’s a sweet little town that we loved with a great restaurant! We have been travelling for 7 weeks and this was our favourite hotel

Y Z

Very very loud cleaning lady. Keeps talking very loud at 9 in the morning. If you want to sleep dont Come here.

Viktorija Davidaviciute

This is great!

Leon Abbott

Deserves 5star

Jorge Silva

Na localidade de Boliqueime, local que fico a muitos anos, tem vindo a crescer, bom estacionamento, bom pequeno almoço, colaboradoras muito simpáticas, a destacar a Sofia a Sara e D. Célia, não desfazendo ninguém. Muito tranquilo. Neste momento a fazerem algumas obras de crescimento mas nada que nos incomodem.

Virginia Nuttall

Spacious rooms with ocean views. Staff super helpful and friendly. Rooms clean but a little dated. Washer room but no washing machine in our 1 bed apartment. Little kitchenette with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Shona Morrison

Just back from a 10 day stay at the almar, we had booked the premium suite and it was great, much bigger than the photos showed. We had mentioned in our initial email that it was a special wedding anniversary, and when we got into the room there was a bottle of champagne 🍾 nice touch. Also after a few days we mentioned that there was no shade at all on the balcony and within half an hour there was a house maid at the door with an umbrella for us. The weather was great, much hotter than we expected and the private pool was great for cooling down in. Very friendly staff and the room was cleaned and beds made every day. Would definitely recommend even though only self catering there is plenty of nice places nearby to eat and just a short walk down to the old town where there is an abundance of restaurants and bars. The room was great, much bigger than expected and had everything you needed

cameron smith

Select few members of staff treated myself and 3 other friends extremely poorly upon arrival. Forced to pay €150 each deposit straight away without any prior warning, the €150 was decided by judging us, as when spoke to other guests their deposit was as low as €20. Shoved in rooms in what appeared to be a makeshift basement level. Room never got cleaned once, no fresh towels. The only upside of this hotel was it being in a half decent location near the beach and the woman who worked the bar & breakfast area being lovely. Would not rush back to this hotel.

Nigel Corea

For the price, it's a quaint little hotel with great views of Albufeira and the beach with good value. We booked the Deluxe suite with the private pool/patio. The pool was too cold for the season unfortunately but it was still nice to be able to lay out in the sun. The bed was comfortable and the room was nice overall. The location is very walkable to the beach and Old Town. There are great food options around too. The staff are very welcoming and will make recommendations upon request. Overall, I'd recommend and would stay again for the view alone!

Amanda Davidson

Lovely friendly comfortable place to stay. Pool nice and quiet plenty of sun loungers

Eddan P

The service in this hotel is very good! The staff made us even more Oreo cakes because we liked them so much. I very much recommend. We will come back every year.

Renate Weber

I'll start with the positives about this hotel: Service was absolutely fantastic. Everybody from the receptionists, waiters, the bar keepers, the housekeeping ladies, really everyone was polite, helpful, friendly and honestly happy to have us as their guests. Breakfast was excellent. The trays were always stocked, quite a few options of bread, fruit, warm dishes and pastries. Also many different types of milk including vegan options. The breakfast room was tidy and each table was immediately cleaned and set up ready for the next guest. Location: although not exactly at the beach, it is just a 200 m stroll and we could see the ocean from our balcony. Laundry, pharmacy, grocery stores, bakeries and restaurants are in walking distance. Rooms: The rooms are a bit dated, however, the beds were fantastic. Can't remember the last hotel I slept this good waking up without back pain. Extra points for cleanliness and more extra points for the housekeeping ladies, who were more than willing to adjust their schedule for room service to meet my husbands workation needs. Pool: Is ok, but this area could benefit from a little TLC. Wi-Fi Service: This is probably an issue in most hotels: it's not able to cope with many guests connecting at the same time. I'm sure guests working while in Monte Gordo would pay extra for fast speed internet. All in all a very good 3 Star hotel with some room for improvement. We will definitely come back for our next running training camp.

Marie Steve

We stayed for a week. The rooms are smallish and lack things like coffee maker, microwave, fridge. At our request they very nicely supplied a small fridge. The hotel is dated for sure but in good condition overall. The common areas show a bit of wear but I’ve seldom been a hotel that doesn’t, even nearly new ones. The staff were all wonderful to help us, especially Anna at the reception desk. She’s incredible. The breakfast was certainly better than a lot of hotels would offer with cold cereals, meats, cheeses, breads, fruits, pastry, hot eggs, meats, etc. Four stars only because of lack of room amenities. We like to self-cater so require more appliances.

vivienne henshaw

Upon entering the Hotel, we were met with a very charming receptionist called Marta, she is a credit to your business. Enjoyed using rooftop pool, room was nice enough, one day there might be one English tv channel. Breakfast was first class, well done.

Paulo Vieira

The hotel is mediocre, needs big time renovations. Rooms are very outdated and bathrooms as well. They also need to redo the entire air circulation system and change lights in the building. It’s stupid hot every where you go inside the hotel, specially the restaurant and even for breakfast you break a sweat 😅 also too many lights on and they not low consumption either. All the staff is vey kind and helpful.

Paula Virtanen

We really loved our stay at Torre Velha. It was quite what we expected for the price and the previous reviews. The quiet location near the beach was marvelous, staff was absolutely amazing and service was all in all very good. Drinks and food by the bar were very affordable and again for the price, surprisingly tasty. With small changes the room would've gotten a better rating from us. There was very little counter and storage space, which caused a chaos with all of our stuff trying to fit in on the one table. There was a hanger for clothes but no closets or shelves. With a bit of effort the room would've been nicer, it was kinda cold and plain and not very cozy. There were very few outlets, our beddings weren't changed the whole week and sadly a fleet of ants ate some of our food and occupied our luggage. Ear plugs are a necessity if you're a light sleeper, since the doors are very light and the other guests pound their doors very loudly. If you're looking for a friendly place and just a room to sleep in with no extra glamour, this is the one for you! 😊

Maria Makarets

We’ve spent amazing time here! Service is amazing! 5 minute walk to the ocean. Very taste restaurant with great prices! And cool swimming pool! Thanks to all people who works here, you all made our vacation unbearable! We will come back for sure!

Paddy Allen

Quaint Typical Portuguese accommodation.. Brilliant Staff , Views over the Atlantic and competitive prices.. Amazing beaches nearby ..

darren geary

fabulous place and by the amount of people returning year after year confirms it, food and drinks very well priced and incredibly comfy bed, it a 2 star hotel and didnt expect much but this place over delivered and more, booking again for next year, thank you torre velha for a wonderful holiday.

louis checkley

Very good hotel. Rooms were very clean and spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Lovely atmosphere and very good location. You can hire a car from next door for very cheap. Come to Scooby’s for the best breakfast 10am-12pm. Also the pool at the hotel is very clean and just the right size.

K C

Just back from a week at the Alvaflor. Had everything you need in a self catering room. We had a one bedroom apartment, two single beds in the bedroom with a large wardrobe, one person slept in the living room which had a sofa with a pull out bed. Beds in the room comfy but the sofa bed a little hard. Living room had a chair & a TV which had a few channels in English. At the other end of the room there was a kitchen with a 4 ring hob, toaster, kettle and fridge. There was also a coffee machine & a juicer which we didn't use. The fridge door was hanging off when we first arrived & the ice box had defrosted into the fridge but it got fixed straight away after reporting it. There was also a freezer. A large table with chairs in the kitchen and another table with chairs on the balcony. Large balcony that could be accessed from the kitchen & the bedroom. Rooms a bit dated & tatty but what I would expect for the money we paid. Staff in reception very helpful especially Sara who was always happy to help. They could do with a better map of the area as we managed to get a little lost on our first day. Lovely pool which was freezing ( not surprising in October). Very quiet area and no bar or entertainment in the hotel. There are 3 supermarkets about a 10 minute walk away. Took about 15 mins to walk to the marina where there were plenty of restaurants to choose from. The beaches are about a 20 min walk away, one at Vilamoura next to the casino and Falesia beach on the other side of the marina. Miles of sandy beach at Falesia beach and the courtesy bus drops you 5 mins away but only goes at 10.30 am or 4.30 pm. There is a mini/ crazy golf course about 10 mins away which is good for adults & kids although a little expensive. If your feeling energetic you can walk to Quartiera in about 40 mins or get a bus from the marina. All in all had a lovely break and definitely value for money.

jeff collins

Nice friendly staff,quiet place 30 min walk to marina

Carlos Pombo

Espaço muito bem conseguido, central e com bons quartos! A Praia do Alvor tem a particularidade de fazer a divisão entre o oceano e a Ria do Alvor, assim, para além de um imenso areal encontra uma laguna interior. Para passar férias ou um fim-de-semana relaxante.

Cidalia Teodosio

Very good

Ricardo Mosquera Miguel

Owen Hardy

We booked our holiday last minute and chose Zarco apartments mainly due to cost. As mentioned by previous reviewers the apartments are slighted dated BUT they are clean and comfortable, exactly more than suitable for our needs with a tidy sized kitchen and lovely big/clean bed. Friendly and helpful staff members. We arrived just before midnight, with no restaurants open the staff offered to make us ham and cheese toasties as we checked in which were greatly appreciated. The marina is approx 15 mins walk on foot. Lovely flat/scenic path with fitness stations along the way. If you enjoy keeping fit i highly recommend you pack some trainers and make the most of this purpose built walkway. Taxis cost us €5 each way and take 2-3 minutes. We still have a few days left of our stay but are very happy with the apartment especially for low cost.

Kelvin Thomas

Very nice place, really big apartment, spotlessly clean. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean towels every day. Plenty of sunbeds to go around. Nicely kept gardens with good size pool. Snack bar for food and drink available all day at reasonable prices. Lovely 20 mins walk to marina and beach, Quatteria a further 15 mins pleasant coastal walk further on. Plenty of bars and resteraunts within easy walking distance. 2 Spar supermarkets close by. Courtesy shuttle bus to marina/beach 4 times a day. Would definitely consider coming back.

Kelly Bannister

Recently stayed here with 2 of my friends and we all thought it was great! Apartment was lovely and clean and was cleaned every afternoon so always had fresh towels. The facilities were great, there are plenty of great restaurants about but would be easy enough to prepare food with the utilities in the apartment. The air conditioning was very much appreciated and there was a unit in each room which was great 👍 The staff on the desk were always friendly and greeted us everytime we walked through the door, we arrived on quite a late flight and they offered to cook us a pizza on arrival which was a Godsend. You can also have reception book a taxi for you for 50c which then costs around €5 to get to the marina, which between a few people is very reasonably priced! However the walk to the marina is quite fun as there is a fitness circuit that runs pretty much most of the way there and is particularly entertaining when walking back to the apartment after a few too many drinks! Overall had a wonderful stay at Apartmentos Zarco and would definitely come back here if I visit Vilamoura again, many thanks! 😁

Alison Johnson

A great apartment with everything you could want for the price, kitchen had the basics, could be better equipped. Rooms were spotlessly clean, all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Look forward to returning.

Niall Duffy

BEWARE, lock away all valuables during your stay here... I left a North face jacket hanging in the wardrobe during a recent stay here (checked out @ 4:45am), and when I rang them to retrieve it @ 10am (before our designated check-out time of 11am) it had vanished!!! I have since made multiple calls to locate it and the staff were extremely unhelpful. We were told that they would look for it and call us back but 2 days on and we are still awaiting any response. It has left a very sour taste after what was a pleasant holiday in Vilamoura!