4 Star Algarve Holidays

Sian Daniels

Rooms are a good size but could be cleaner. Great size balcony too. The resort is very steep in places & guests with restricted mobility should be aware of this. The location is a 5 minute drive from the Old town. Pools are great but we found the main pool bar expensive, I think it was €3.50 for a can of Coke. 5pm check-in is a disappointment, especially if only doing a short stay.

André Santos

We stayed here for the new year, 6 nights. We stayed in 242, the apartment was very nice, big, with working AC's and with all the equipment. The downside was that the room was very dirty, we had to call the cleaning. Cleaning was supposed to go every 2 days but that was not the case. They came at 3 days and never came back. We had to ask for toilet paper in reception. The washing machine was not working, it was informed 2 or 3 times and the machine was never replaced. Loved the space and the hotel, but the staff was not organized/working properly. As the staff and service are one big thing in a hotel stay, they fail a lot in this field. Improving it would change my review.

Siong Siong Tan

When I was looking for Clube Albufeira’s location, I came across some negative comments, which made me a bit worried. However, after staying here for three nights over Christmas, I found everything to be good. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the room was clean. I believe everyone staying here also needs to help maintain the cleanliness; we can’t expect the housekeeping staff to do everything. Overall, I’m glad I had an enjoyable stay.

Angely Castro

My recent stay at this hotel was beyond disappointing. The room was filthy from the start. The shower was dirty, the balcony had not been cleaned in ages, and to top it off, essential equipment like the emergency fire extinguisher was broken—an alarming safety concern. Other equipment, like a broom, was broken too, making it clear that maintenance is not a priority here. Doors in the room were also damaged, adding to the feeling of disrepair. Despite all these issues, the hotel staff offered no real response or compensation. We tried to reach out for a refund or even some sort of compensation, but there was no good responses. To make matters worse, they wanted to clean the room while we were staying there. This was highly uncomfortable, especially since we were hoping to relax. The lack of consideration for guests' comfort was shocking. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, safe, and relaxing environment. Stay somewhere else! Also location only accessible by car

Kyle Roy

The resort is beautiful with many pools, it's a little tricky to get around at first but you get use to it quickly. The first unit (219) we were assigned was right beside the highway and the noise from the street was very loud , this is not what you want to hear when you are on holidays. We asked to be moved and on they provided us a different unit on the following day. It's a little out of the way but we walk all the way to the old town of Albufeira, about a 35 to 40 minute walk. The restaurants on site are O.K. food wise, the service at the Italian restaurant was amazing, they went over and beyond to help celebrate my partners birthday.

Do

Have been here twice and i wanted to leave a positive review. Hotel staffs are friendly and helpful The cleaning ladies are also friendly and our room was cleaned daily The room is well heated during winter with the air con (which is important for me) The room is large but the yes a renovation might be necessary but am not really complaining The breakfast is good in my opinion since i don’t eat much anyway lol , again it is actually standard breakfast so keep your expectations accordingly you will have a nice morning i guess :) I do recommend this hotel if you visit Portimao and if you have a car.

Adam Kasa

2.5/5. I have stayed here five times in the last two years. The last two times have been extremely noisy. I think my first three stays I got lucky with no neighbours beside or above hence why I thought it was quiet. You can literally hear every word the neighbours say and with the average guest being 60 years of age and half deaf, them shouting to each other does not help. This is very similar to the general feedback here. I gave it one more attempt this time but I will choose somewhere else now in the future in Portimao where I can have a less disruptive sleep. Rooms are always cool in winter but they offer A/C in every room I have had to warm up. Rooms are also dated but I personally have not had cleanliness issues in my five stays unlike some guests. Breakfast is OK. Staff can be very bad there. They watch you like a hawk and walking out with a banana can be €20 or at least a threat. Reception, check in and check out is hit and miss. FHA Elite benefits are also hit and miss. Sometimes upgraded, sometimes not. Welcome gift is a poor offering if at all. I found the cleaners to always be friendly and kind though.

Christine Wickham

Fantastic room, all mod cons including a compact kitchen. Only disadvantage was that it was about 7 minutes walk to the main hotel where breakfast was served - but an excellent feast, worth the stroll!

Robert “Bob” B

The place needs a revamp as it’s looking shabby. The breakfast is bad everything was cold bacon like leather strips scrambled egg like rubber and the coffee was awful, also don’t dare take anything from the breakfast room as you will be charged €20 , also it’s quite a walk to get to the restaurant. Never again.

Janet Rawl

Reception staff was professional and welcoming. Beautiful, clean room with comfortable bed and pillows. The views were breathtaking. Breakfast buffet was fantastic!

Dominick Maone

Breakfast was amazing. Location was great- maybe ten minutes to the touristy areas on foot. Shower in our room was little bitty. This place is huge, we were about a ten minute walk from the front desk. Would stay here again just for the breakfast.

Donald Harvey

This was a very unique property that had many surprises! While the age of the property was apparent, this added a distinctly Portuguese element to our stay. We were there two nights and I am glad we were. I was not immediately taken with the property but as we explored and became more familiar it's unique charm became known. The food and beverage service and STAFF were OUTSTANDING! The Portuguese know what hospitality and friendliness mean and make guests feel warm and always welcome. The location was very convenient to the charms and waterfront of Lagos and offered access to both tourist and private areas of Lagos. I would definitely stay again!

Gihan Joshua

I stayed here as a solo traveler in Feb 2025 after completing the Fisherman's Trail hike. This hotel is well located right outside the old town area of Lagos, and a short walk to the marina and the city bus terminal. This four star hotel is starting to show signs of its age, but in a very charming and elegant way. The sweeping staircase at the lobby entrance was a nice sight. I didn't use the pool or spa area due to weather, but they looked nice. The bar and common seating areas were great - I especially enjoyed the library and the indoor communal fireplace each evening. Staff could not have been more kind and had the utmost professionalism. The breakfast was very good and had a variety of dishes to choose from. My room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Good wifi and good hot water pressure in the shower. There was a small balcony that was pleasant to sit on in the mornings. I had an excellent stay here. Highly recommended, and I would absolutely stay again.

Alessia Sifanno

Beautiful hotel, centrally located and close to everything. We had a beautiful stay and received an extraordinary treatment from all the staff: courteous, professional and kind. Our heartfelt thanks to Maria from the Front Desk and Luis, the Bar Manager: you were lovely and precious and made our stay even more special.

Francesco Canessa

Stayed there for a week for a re-charge battery holiday and really enjoyed the many surprises the resort has. The overall experience was great even finding bad weather during our stay use the health club and also had a massage (which was incredible 5*) to relax and enjoy the holiday. All Staff is nice and welcoming so well done keep it up! Few details In the room missing but great comfy beds. Thanks

Almarie Ibouanga

Yall just lost yourself a customer. Food was terrible if u enjoy bland boring food this is the place for you. Everything in the buffet tasted horrible. Everything is also very far apart from the rooms. You will have to walk pretty far to get anywhere. Elevator don’t work and if u have a big luggage prepare. Some staff were really nice but I noticed what I assumed was the manager of the buffet treated really poorly his employees. Rooms aren’t safe since we found mold in the air conditioner and uncleaned sheets.

Tasha Uphill

Room was pretty good and clean , however the pictures when booking showed something completely different to what we actually got . When booking they also didn’t mention nothing was open and no entertainment. When booking all inclusive I do not expect to be kept in a certain area where I can drink . I expect to be able to go wherever I want with my drink , particularly around the pool or my room . It was such a long walk down to get a drink . Every other restaurant was closed even though the booking said enjoy up to 25 different foods . It also says snacks and food all day , you will never go hungry . But they had a tiny area next to the bar with a couple of sandwiches and cakes only available after 3pm . The bar at the reception is also not free , so you go to an all inclusive but still have to pay for a drink . Shame as the location is ideal and the room was good with a stunning view .

Jason Nicholl

Excellent location near beach and town. Staff are very friendly polite and professional. Check in was quick and easy. The rooms are lovely and clean, comfortable beds, clean bathroom plenty of hot water, nice balcony with a sea view. The hotel is big and has multiple restaurants for all tastes and lots of seating areas in the very well kept gardens. The restaurants are clean with plenty of places to sit, good choice of food and all very nice. The bar has a good selection of drinks from the all inclusive menu and again plenty of places to sit inside and out with a sea view. I would highly recommend this hotel. Sorry if I have missed something but we'll definitely go back.

Kieran Lyons

The room we were in was relatively comfortable. But damp, ventilation was poor as there was condensation on the doors and windows in the morning. The beds were extremely soft but the kids didn’t mind that so much. The pull out sofa was the most uncomfortable place I’ve slept since I left the army. I did ask for the sofa bed to be looked at and in fairness to the staff they did look at it and slightly fix the position of the trundle so that it was at least level with the rest of the sofa, mostly. The springs however gave the most issue and the mat provided as a cover did little to alleviate gentle night long poke in the ribs. The room facilities were workable, 2 bathrooms for a family of 5 is better than most hotels. The “hot” water left a lot to be desired, as did the water pressure. The toilets were constantly leaking into the bowl. There plates and cutlery provided in the rooms which made preparing the odd sandwich or breakfast cereal useful (in a mug as there were no bowls). The fridge could do with a good clean both inside and out as it is showing its age/useage level. The rest of the room was ok, although like the fridge is showing its age and could do with a refresh. The hotel itself could probably do with a similar refresh as it is a bit dated, flaky paint and chipped furniture etc. The breakfast in Jac’s was ok, pretty standard breakfast buffet. We don’t eat in any of the other restaurants on site as it’s still early in the season and not everything was fully open. The only time we tried to use the pool tables they didn’t work and there was no staff nearby to look at it. The old town is about 20 minutes away by tourist bus/train and is full of nice restaurants so we mostly ate there, there is a really nice walk along the coast which the kids and I enjoyed and would take maybe 2 hours of walking and the occasional stop in a beach bar. The strip is quite close so there a lot of bars and restaurants nearby. The hotel is very close to the beach which was brilliant, but the room had no sweeping brush so coming back from the beach would leave the room very sandy between the 5 of us no matter how much we tried to get off before entering. There don’t seem to many truly private balconies in the hotel, due to the type of room we had, we didn’t have a balcony at all but we did have a table and chairs directly in the shared concourse which didn’t make staying out for a glass of wine with my wife very enjoyable as it was like sitting in a train station at times with everyone else going to and from their rooms. Overall we loved the location of the hotel but found the facilities to be dated and need of minor repairs/replacement. It was as I expected for the price point in the area.

Flavia Desa

This Hotel is placed on the prime location. You wake up to the magnificent views of the beach and sleep to the soothing sound of the waves. Loved this convenience soo much on our vacation there. The hotel staff are very helpful though some of the staff at the reception can maybe put on a smile while giving you the instructions. The rooms are decent a mid 1980’s vibe. But the grounds of the hotel are very nice,clean and well maintained. Loved it and will definitely recommend booking this ,if beach is the reason you are visiting ✨

Sheila Fitzpatrick

We just returned from a wonderful stay at this hotel. From the start we had a great experience. Right on the beach with the sound of the sea in your room (make sure to book a sea view). We got upgraded to an executive suite which was really appreciated and the extra seating area in the room made all the difference. Breakfast was good with a good selection - would have loved an omelete station. There were a lot of older people there (seems Saga do an All Inclusive deal here) but they knew how to enjoy themselves. Seating are in the bar overlooks the beach and it was lovely to watch the sunset with a glass of wine (bar closes at 23.00 - so hotel was very quiet and relaxed. Would definitely stay again. Staff very very pleasant and helpful on reception.

Starasia Starr

Absolutely perfect location. Amazing views from the window. Great breakfast. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Attentive, friendly staff. My only complaint is that the bathroom really needed to be updated in appearance. Everything was in working order, and the shower pressure was good, but it is not as good-looking as the rest of the room. Still that is a minor point because who will stay in their room in this gorgeous location!!

Sue Skipper

Right on the beach and I paid for a sea view, although expensive at €32 a night it was worth it for 2 weeks. Breakfast good, only had one Dinner and Evening Meal every night, food not to my taste and not always (most of the time) not hot. Room was OK, but was left a few times with towels with holes in. Overall OK. Reception staff lovely.

Kristofer Baumgartner

The hotel rooms could use some updating, but if you're spending enough time in your room to care, you're doing it wrong. There couldn't possibly be a better location - very nice pool that goes right on the beach. The restaurants are very nice too, but we're admittedly easy to please. The front desk staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Muness CHARARA

Great location with amazing sea views, and beach access. Very good English breakfast offered. Rooms are pretty old, though, the place needs renovation. Good place if you're spending less time in the room and if your stay is more about beach and sunlight

Amna Mehmood

We really enjoyed our stay here. I had no problems. The hotel smells really nice when you walk in but the toilet stink next to the spa and restaurant. Our room was very nice and clean. The English breakfast was very nice on a morning with fresh orange juice. The location is very good across from the beach. Thank you! I would stay here again

Jane Baldwin

Lovely, clean hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast has a great choice - something for everyone. Close to the beach and lots of bars and restaurants. Evening entertainment was really good as well. Would definitely recommend.

Patricia Honour

The excellent service and friendliness is the positive we will remember about this hotel. Other positives ... our room, comfortable and very well maintained. Outside areas, average though good service for snacks and drinks at lunch time. Another positive was the cleanliness of all areas. Negatives, in our opinion ... the restaurant. While the food was good and the dishes varied and interesting, we really had trouble enjoying our meals because every dish was cold. The other negative regarding the restaurant was actually no fault of the hotel but many of the people we were dining with! Sad to say but appropriate dress for dinner, , eating habits and manners were sorely lacking. During our 10-day stay we rarely enjoyed our meals as the atmosphere and noise was like dining in a canteen. Based on the excellent reviews, perhaps we expected too much.

Zoe Cowan

We stayed for 10 days, adult and 1 year old. Staff are all amazing. We did bed and breakfast - selection was amazing, everyday fresh eggs in 4 different forms, options for different pancakes (oat milk and cow's milk). Cleaning staff were polite and kind as well. Bar staff were amazing with the little one, due to it not being extremely busy there were supportive and caring with my little one as well. Different food and drinks options are not too expensive on the lunch menu. Could not recommend this place enough. Location across the road from the beach, easy access to buses to different locations and also walkable for those able to Alvor and Portimão as well. Helpful with any recommendations needed. I WILL be returning and have already recommended to other people.

NJ MOM

Perfect location! Great hotel, great service! Steps to incredible beach with amazing views! Don’t eat at restaurant on the beach (can’t remember the name but is literally on the beach) almost ruined our vacation… entire family sick for days.