accueillant et très beau Bonjour,
Nous avons passé 5 jour superbe dans cet hôtel en début de mois. Le lieu était magnifique, et le personnel sympa et serviable, Le petit déjeuner salé sucrée a volonté était top. Une salle de sport dans le parc.... Read MoreBonjour,
Nous avons passé 5 jour superbe dans cet hôtel en début de mois. Le lieu était magnifique, et le personnel sympa et serviable, Le petit déjeuner salé sucrée a volonté était top. Une salle de sport dans le parc. propre des chambres jusqu'au jardin. Le personnel était super du 1er jour jusqu'au moment du départ. Raquel et les fille de l'accueil jour et nuit étaient parfaite.
a faire et à refaire, bonne continuation et à bientôt nous l'espérons, Read Less

Uma semana de férias a repetir! Esta semana de férias hospedada no Hotel Califórnia urban beach, em Albufeira, excedeu as minhas expectativas a todos os níveis. Começando pelo staff, que sempre nos recebeu com a maior simpatia e fez de tudo para garantir que esta semana... Read MoreEsta semana de férias hospedada no Hotel Califórnia urban beach, em Albufeira, excedeu as minhas expectativas a todos os níveis. Começando pelo staff, que sempre nos recebeu com a maior simpatia e fez de tudo para garantir que esta semana fosse inesquecível, passando pelo próprio hotel. Recentemente renovado, o hotel proporciona o maior conforto aos seus hóspedes e a sua localização permite um fácil acesso, quer à praia, quer a diversos bares e restaurantes locais. Ainda sobre a localização, esta permite visitar locais ao redor de Albufeira, algo que tornou a minha visita muito mais interessante. Outro aspeto positivo é o facto de o hotel oferecer uma vasta seleção de refeições ligeiras ao longo de todo o dia, sempre muito bem apresentadas e saborosas.
A zona da piscina é muito agradável, sempre com música ambiente e com sofás muito confortáveis que permitem relaxar e aproveitar o sol e o bom tempo que tivemos durante esta semana.
O quarto era sempre limpo e arrumado e a vista da varanda lindíssima!
Sem duvida que recomendo uma estadia neste hotel e fica a vontade de voltar um dia!
Com os melhores cumprimentos,
Leonor Morim. Read Less

Hôtel confortable Dans l'ensemble hôtel confortable et propre literie un bonheur et des oreillers agréable. La salle de bain grande et propre par contre coup de chaud et coup de froid de temps en temps par la douche pas du tout appréciable.... Read MoreDans l'ensemble hôtel confortable et propre literie un bonheur et des oreillers agréable. La salle de bain grande et propre par contre coup de chaud et coup de froid de temps en temps par la douche pas du tout appréciable. Le shampoing est à éviter si vous ne voulez pas de la paille sur la tête, prévoyez le vôtre.
Personnel très sympathique accueillant et tu fais l'effort de parler français à la réception disponible lorsque nous avons des questions ou besoin d'informations.
Nespresso offert dans la chambre tous les jours.
Petits points négatifs piscine non chauffée hors saison, pas de buffet petit-déjeuner hors saison donc pas beaucoup de choix et insonorisation bof.
Magnifique plage à 5 minutes de l'hôtel avec promenade sur les falaises dans les cactus.
Centre ville à 5 minutes à pied bien placés restaurant bar de nuit à proximité.
Hôtel à recommander Read Less

Lovely hotel in wrong place 2 weeks stay
Beds comfy and clean bedding
Staff fab
Food super breakfast and lunchtime food
Chilli pepper restaurant down road a must for a lovely meal
Pool rather small and freezing
Ant problem round pool
Not for families with kids or couples who want quiet
Stag partys... Read More2 weeks stay
Beds comfy and clean bedding
Staff fab
Food super breakfast and lunchtime food
Chilli pepper restaurant down road a must for a lovely meal
Pool rather small and freezing
Ant problem round pool
Not for families with kids or couples who want quiet
Stag partys and hen partys constant and big groups
Ran out of sunbeds
Problems with sewer by the pool not nice smell when we were there
This hotel was great and modern but situated at wrong end for us should be in Old town
We have been but wont be returning am afraid too noisy for us
Dont think it warrants a 3* maybe 4* Read Less

Family holiday, 11 day stay Excellent hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Facilities and rooms spotless and buffet breakfast superb. Situated close enough to amenities but far enough away from noisey nightlife on The Strip. Previous reviews have mentioned/complained about the night-club across the road... Read MoreExcellent hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Facilities and rooms spotless and buffet breakfast superb. Situated close enough to amenities but far enough away from noisey nightlife on The Strip. Previous reviews have mentioned/complained about the night-club across the road (opening time 1am - 7am) but this was never an issue for us, despite the fact our room faced onto it, I suppose it depends on how light a sleeper you are! We have absolutely no complaints re our holiday here. The only point I would make would be that the hotel should consider more sunbeds as the usual selfish people would leave their towels on them from early morning. Read Less

Lovely hotel The hotel was spotlessly clean and the facilities were excellent. Only trouble we had was getting towels for the pool, they should have been in the room on our arrival but there were none there so we had to... Read MoreThe hotel was spotlessly clean and the facilities were excellent. Only trouble we had was getting towels for the pool, they should have been in the room on our arrival but there were none there so we had to ask at reception but they didn't have any available so they gave us normal towels. This happened 5 days in a row when we eventually got the pool towels - there seemed to be a shortage of towels for the pool at the hotel. The pool was smallish and very cold and there didn't seem to be any trouble getting sunbeds. Notice some Brits were putting towels on the sunbeds before breakfast which is a pet hate of mine! The location was good - we upgraded to a Superior Double with side sea view which was great as we weren't overlooked and it was quiet at night time. The maids came in every day to clean and make beds. We didn't tend to eat in the area of the hotel as we preferred the old town which is around a 30 minute walk away. There was a lovely seafood restaurant very close to the hotel called Cais ao Mar which was quite expensive but the service and food was excellent. I wouldn't recommend the beach at the back of the hotel as the sand shifted too much in the water, instead use the St Eulalia beach which was around a 15 minute walk from the hotel. We booked a trip that involved a jeep safari to the Monchique mountains and a boat trip, it was excellent because our driver George was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us lots of information, he was also a great entertainer. Read Less

A very relaxing stay We enjoyed our stay a lot! This hotel offers big rooms with are tidy and bright.
You can have some delicious breakfast offered as a buffet. As for people with celiac disease (like my girlfriend): You will get gluten-free bread... Read MoreWe enjoyed our stay a lot! This hotel offers big rooms with are tidy and bright.
You can have some delicious breakfast offered as a buffet. As for people with celiac disease (like my girlfriend): You will get gluten-free bread if you ask for it 🙂
In the evening there is a three course menu: You have the choice between two starters (soup and starter) and three main courses (meat, fish & vegetarian). The last choice is between two desserts. We really enjoyed it.
What really surprised us was the thoughtful staff that even made a birthday cake and brought it together with a bottle of sparkling wine to our room!
We would gladly stay here again when visiting the Algarve one more time. Read Less

Good hotel , Good hotel . loved our apartment good big rooms ,lovely balcony, the staff were very welcoming and helpful at all times. clean in hotel and well kept gardens. the pool area is clean very nice.
shops and bars and... Read MoreGood hotel . loved our apartment good big rooms ,lovely balcony, the staff were very welcoming and helpful at all times. clean in hotel and well kept gardens. the pool area is clean very nice.
shops and bars and a few atms near hotel.
close to the beach and only short walk to the strip.
only negatives no lift and allot of steps to apartments at the back.
bit noisey from kiss night club across the road at weekends. Read Less

Saved us from a disaster! We had swopped our timeshare for a hotel close to the strip but when we arrived it was disgusting so went onto Tripadvisor/Booking.com and were lucky enough to find this gem and they could accomodate us for 7 nights! ... Read MoreWe had swopped our timeshare for a hotel close to the strip but when we arrived it was disgusting so went onto Tripadvisor/Booking.com and were lucky enough to find this gem and they could accomodate us for 7 nights! From the time of our arrival to our checking out, we found everything about this hotel amazing! During our stay we received a parking ticket for 5 euros which we were unable to pay as we could not access the system being an international visitor - we asked the hotel for assistance and they even offered to pay it for us as the fine would have increased to 150 euros if not paid within 3 days!
The breakfasts were lovely - more than adequate and staff in the restaurant always pleasant and helpful.
Our room was lovely - it was on the road, but we never heard any noise - we were more than happy.
This hotel is way more than a 3 star establishment and we would stay again. Our only tiny negative is that the walls are quite thin and you can hear conversations, TV, hairdryers etc in the other rooms. Read Less

Very Good We came to the hotel for a surprise family holiday for my mother in law’s 60th birthday. I had contacted the hotel beforehand to ask for a certain number of rooms to be twin and the rest to be double,... Read MoreWe came to the hotel for a surprise family holiday for my mother in law’s 60th birthday. I had contacted the hotel beforehand to ask for a certain number of rooms to be twin and the rest to be double, however upon arrival this hadn’t been arranged. It wasn’t the end of the world, but would have been nice. The reception staff were lovely and very helpful, they were friendly and had a nice sense of humour too. We booked in for dinner when we arrived as there were 9 of us and we were concerned about getting a table at peak time. The menu for dinner was already available, it was nice but a bit basic. The menu over the time we were there didn’t vary too much, so if you didn’t like pork or fish there weren’t many other options. I will, however, praise the chef as someone in our party is vegan and they facilitated this every night we had dinner in the hotel, and his meals were always great. A few times we changed the dinner on our package to lunch and went to Carvoeiro for dinner. We usually just got taxis down as the shuttle bus was full a few times we tried to use it, a taxi was around €9 typically - we had to get two each way but the hotel was helpful with organising this. Taxis to come back to the hotel were readily available from the taxi rank in the town.
We spent lots of time each day laying by the pool, there are loads of sun loungers both next to the pool and also across the grass areas, with quite a lot of shade and umbrellas if that’s what you’re looking for. We got cocktails and drinks from the pool bar, the staff were at times a bit rude and you could end up standing waiting to order for a while whilst they chatted or walked past you without acknowledgment. The wait for the drinks was usually quite a while, and frozen cocktails had sometimes started melting by the time they were brought down, but the drinks overall were good and refreshing. We had lunch at the pool bar three times, and all three times one person in the party’s food didn’t turn up. We had to go and speak to the staff and chase up our orders, and there was one time that the last person got their food about 20 minutes after everyone else had finished eating. I spoke to reception about this and we weren’t offered any sort of discount or compensation by either the pool bar staff or the reception staff - this would have been appreciated.
Our rooms were good, lovely and tidy and had everything we needed. The balconies were also nice, I was staying in room 201 which was at the end of the building so our balcony looked over two directions which was really nice. Our balcony had a big fan unit on it which took up a bit of space and blew out hot air the whole time which was a bit annoying when we were sitting on the balcony in the heat. The showers in the room were brilliant. They were really powerful and stayed warm. The beds were also really comfy and the pillows were amazing - they were really puffy and felt a good quality.
The pools were nice, they were a bit cold but that was welcomed on the warm days. We spent a lot of time in the shallow pool playing with paddles and balls, and it was a nice depth to sit and drink our cocktails! The pools were very clean as was the area around about. The gym is in desperate need for some renovations, the bike seat is wobbly and the plate machine doesn’t work. There were a few machines that were a bit rusty probably due to the open nature of the gym. The tennis court was a nice feature and we spent some time down there. The gardens in general are beautiful and it was lovely walking around them after dinner at night. They were very well looked after and had stunning flowers and trees.
I would definitely recommend the Vale d’El Rei and would return! Read Less

Wonderful stay Stayed in this hotel for 3 nights and had a very pleasant stay. The staff members were nice, eveyone spoke English and we even got a nice upgrade on our room. Breakfast selection was delicious.
The only two negatives that... Read MoreStayed in this hotel for 3 nights and had a very pleasant stay. The staff members were nice, eveyone spoke English and we even got a nice upgrade on our room. Breakfast selection was delicious.
The only two negatives that I could come up with were - the noise from the hotel bar as they are playing music. Some of it we could hear in our room. And the second is that the rooftop terrace no longer operates as it is shown in the pictures.
We also went to a close 5 star hotel for breakfast and other occasion and we believe we prefered this hotel over the 5 star resort. Last, but not least, the beach is very close by and so are the restaurants. Read Less

Wunderschön Das hotel ist sehr schön. Waren zwar nur für eine Nacht aber top!
Wunderschönes Zimmer, tolles Bad, tolle Aussicht vom Balkon.
Wir machen grade unsere Flitterwochen und haben ein kostenloses Upgrade bekommen.
Sehr zu empfehlen.

Nice hotel, good location with a few buts... We stayed here for 4 days in May, we were greeted by Lovely man in reception and good looking hotel! Rooms are really nice , modern and clean! Breakfast is alright. Fresh OJ was amazing !
Negatives: The price of drinks... Read MoreWe stayed here for 4 days in May, we were greeted by Lovely man in reception and good looking hotel! Rooms are really nice , modern and clean! Breakfast is alright. Fresh OJ was amazing !
Negatives: The price of drinks at the bar are outrageous, not just for Faro but in general. €6:50 for Smirnoff vodka is a bit much.
Also there wasn’t enough sun loungers for everyone use.
Very loud stags and hens which ruined the pool area which is very small! I think we can guess where they were all from!
Overall though would stay in the hotel again, good price and location for what you get. Read Less

Friendly hotel Velamar is a lovely hotel but in a VERY quiet spot.
POSITIVES:
Hotel is pretty smart and well looked after.
The staff are all lovely (John behind the bar is a real asset to this place & deserves a special mention!).
Virus... Read MoreVelamar is a lovely hotel but in a VERY quiet spot.
POSITIVES:
Hotel is pretty smart and well looked after.
The staff are all lovely (John behind the bar is a real asset to this place & deserves a special mention!).
Virus Milho bar next to hotel (turn right after leaving hotel) is wonderful-a friendly little suntrap with €1 pints & wine!
A BEAUTIFUL beach is a 15 min walk away & well worth the trip.
Cheap supermarket to left of hotel (10 min walk).
Breakfast is spot on, plenty of choices.
NEGATIVES:
Pool is a little crowded & sunbeds rarely available (unless you reserve by 9am - I kid you not!!).
Hot water in showers seems to be in short supply in the afternoon.
Dogs opposite can be quite noisy (i like dogs so didn't mind, but u may wish to request a room on the front).
Olhas d'agua is VERY Quiet. Great for relaxation but if you want lively, then look nearer Albufeira. taxis are only €6 to the very lively new town (strip) or €10 to the old town. Staff are more than happy to order taxis for you.
Enjoyed my holiday, thanks to all the staff at the Velamar! Read Less

Rundum Sorglos Wir haben das Hotel über unser Reisebüro buchen lassen.
Ausstattung Einwandfrei
Frühstück alles was das Herz begehrt, nur wenn man länger bleibt wird es eintönig, ein wenig Wechsel in den Speisen wäre schön
Restaurant Serenata schöne Anrichteweise, geschmacklich in Ordnung
Viele Kinder sind... Read MoreWir haben das Hotel über unser Reisebüro buchen lassen.
Ausstattung Einwandfrei
Frühstück alles was das Herz begehrt, nur wenn man länger bleibt wird es eintönig, ein wenig Wechsel in den Speisen wäre schön
Restaurant Serenata schöne Anrichteweise, geschmacklich in Ordnung
Viele Kinder sind im Hotel unterwegs, das sollte man als Paar bedenken
Wunderschöne Aussicht und mit dem Mietwagen überhaupt kein Problem von der Lage woanders hin zu fahren, Supermarkt in der Nähe
Anlage sehr groß und man kann spazieren gehen, kleiner Brunnen, Teich, Tennisanlage, Fitnessbereich im Freien, Großer Pluspunkt hier!
Preise von der Pool Bar wirklich akzeptabel und leckere Speisen/Getränke. Ich würde eher von den Cocktails absehen und Sangria oder Aperol trinken, da kann man nicht viel falsch machen.
Pluspunkt auch für den Service am Pool, das gibt es normalerweise erst ab 5 Sterne Hotels. Das Personal ist leider etwas langsam in der Bedienung. Eine Schulung wäre ganz gut.
Wir haben uns Wein im Supermarkt gekauft und die Bar hat uns den sogar kostenfrei aufgemacht und Eis zur Verfügung gestellt.
Auf jeden Fall eine gute Möglichkeit auch andere Gegenden zu erkunden wie Westküste, Lissabon, Faro, Lagos.
Gerne wieder! Read Less

Great experience!!! We had a wonderfull experience! It was our first time in the Algarve and had amazing weather, clean room and the staff is very frindly - André did our checkin and he was the best. We will definitely come back... Read MoreWe had a wonderfull experience! It was our first time in the Algarve and had amazing weather, clean room and the staff is very frindly - André did our checkin and he was the best. We will definitely come back next year. Read Less

Emplacement au top ! Nous avons séjourné en Mars dans cet hôtel et nous avons passé un agréable séjour.
Le personnel est très accueillant et sympathique.
La propreté de l’hôtel est remarquable !!
Le petit déjeuner était très bien et le dîner (cuisine gastro) était... Read MoreNous avons séjourné en Mars dans cet hôtel et nous avons passé un agréable séjour.
Le personnel est très accueillant et sympathique.
La propreté de l’hôtel est remarquable !!
Le petit déjeuner était très bien et le dîner (cuisine gastro) était également très bien.
L’emplacement de l’hôtel est juste parfait, tout est à côté, très pratique !
Je vous conseille de vous rendre à la plage qui est situé derrière l’hôtel à 5-10min à pied, elle est magnifique.
Vous avez un HyperMarché à côté (5min) et pleins de bars/restaurants.
Enfin quelques conseils pour faire des activités, je vous conseille d’aller à Portimão (Playa Da Rocha) une plage splendide !
N’oubliez pas de faire la balade en bateau pour aller voir Benagil, c’est magique!
Bref un très bon séjour à Albufeira 🙂
Je vous conseille cet hôtel les yeux fermés ! Read Less

Fab Hotel We recently stayed at the Velamar for just over a week. The hotel was modern and clean. The Pool is small but for the size of the hotel and the amount of guests it is perfect and looks exactly like... Read MoreWe recently stayed at the Velamar for just over a week. The hotel was modern and clean. The Pool is small but for the size of the hotel and the amount of guests it is perfect and looks exactly like the pictures. We had a room without a balcony which we knew when we booked, however as we did not have a balcony it was a bit difficult to dry swimwear and towels, would be handy to have some sort of dryer that could be hung out of the window. The bathroom was very clean and fresh towels were provided as needed along with additional towels that could be used at the beach or pool. if you enjoy a bath however, it is difficult to fill as it did not have a tap only the shower, however this was quite soothing due to the water falling noise. There are two stunning beaches within a 15 minute walk, and a supermarket 2 minutes down the road. Very nice hotel, would definatley book again. Read Less

Best hotel by far in Albufeira It’s first time I think when I rate a hotel with Excellent! Really deserve it due to the fact that is well placed, near Albufeira centre, near beach.
The breakfast was awesome and Ileana helps us with a lot of... Read MoreIt’s first time I think when I rate a hotel with Excellent! Really deserve it due to the fact that is well placed, near Albufeira centre, near beach.
The breakfast was awesome and Ileana helps us with a lot of info and attractions. 10+
Rooms are clean and services are conformly with the price paid. Read Less

Rien à dire ! Hôtel superbe! Avec un beau cadre, un très joli parc. Coin paisible, accueil au top! Et je retiens surtout le lit XL super confortable !!! Un pur bonheur, on a du mal à se lever.. pour le petit déjeuner je... Read MoreHôtel superbe! Avec un beau cadre, un très joli parc. Coin paisible, accueil au top! Et je retiens surtout le lit XL super confortable !!! Un pur bonheur, on a du mal à se lever.. pour le petit déjeuner je m’attendais à mieux sans plus.. à part le jus de fruit au top. Read Less

Great weekend away Me and 7 of my friends ranging from 16-56 came here over the may bank holiday and not one of us could fault a thing. Rooms were big and clean with hangers, bath towels and they provide beach towels. Breakfast... Read MoreMe and 7 of my friends ranging from 16-56 came here over the may bank holiday and not one of us could fault a thing. Rooms were big and clean with hangers, bath towels and they provide beach towels. Breakfast on the terrace was something we looked forward to every morning. Two amazing beaches within a 15 minute walk. Ten minute drive to the old town and new town. Drinks were lovely around the pool. Staff were excellent couldn’t do enough to help. Will be returning. Read Less

Excellent Hotel Just returned from a weeks stay and the hotel is excellent in every way. All staff on reception are so helpful and friendly with a smile, breakfast is very good with plenty to choose from hot or cold, hottest I... Read MoreJust returned from a weeks stay and the hotel is excellent in every way. All staff on reception are so helpful and friendly with a smile, breakfast is very good with plenty to choose from hot or cold, hottest I have had in any hotel, nice touch having the towels for the pool, pool small but a very nice place to relax, with a bar, lounge bar a lovely area to have a drink at reasonable prices, I have to say it was a WOW from me when I went in the ladies toilet by the lounge, very nice, room very nice, beds comfortable, our room was on the road side but with the double patio doors did not hear any noise, hotel is spotless, I would definitely recommend the hotel and if I visited the area again I would most definitely stay here Read Less

Velamar hotel Brilliant 10 days will definitely go back,great friendly staff,clean,great breakfast,great facilities also great location not too close but not to far from everything lovely restaurants and cafe bars close to hand also

Je recommande, hôtel calme proche de tout Hotel récent, très propre et jolie décoration. Etablissement calme. Mention spéciale pour le restaurant: plats originaux, cuisine simple mais raffinée, quantités raisonnables et suffisantes, serveurs très accueillants et souriants.
La plage est à 5 min à pieds, centre ville accessible en... Read MoreHotel récent, très propre et jolie décoration. Etablissement calme. Mention spéciale pour le restaurant: plats originaux, cuisine simple mais raffinée, quantités raisonnables et suffisantes, serveurs très accueillants et souriants.
La plage est à 5 min à pieds, centre ville accessible en 5 min par taxi (entre 5 et 6€ la course).
Chambre spacieuse avec tout le confort nécessaire. Personnel très agréable.
Petit bémol pour la piscine non chauffée, donc difficile d'y entrer malgré la chaleur ambiante. Read Less

Great hotel Lovely hotel and great staff.and in a very good position for all your needs. Friendly clean hotel cant wait to return.food very good from breakfast to evening meal.also there are bars and restaurants within walking distance.

Very Clean Hotel with Friendly Staff Hotel rooms and Guest areas were very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only criticism is the pool size which was smaller than expected and only useful for cooling off, however this did not spoil the... Read MoreHotel rooms and Guest areas were very clean and well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Only criticism is the pool size which was smaller than expected and only useful for cooling off, however this did not spoil the holiday experience. Would highly recommend the Velemar Boutique Hotel. Hotel is not close to a beach however we used public transport at reasonable cost to get around Read Less

Great Hotel for a couples getaway! Modern Hotel with spacious rooms and a wonderful breakfast. We were very happy with everything!
The location is close to the beach and Albufeira centre (the strip), although it is very quiet at night, so no fears of noise from... Read MoreModern Hotel with spacious rooms and a wonderful breakfast. We were very happy with everything!
The location is close to the beach and Albufeira centre (the strip), although it is very quiet at night, so no fears of noise from late night revellers. Read Less

Amazing place! Amazing place and fabulous staff especially Tatiana who was quick at sorting a travel cot in the room via Facebook and was always plesent and had a smile on her face. Also Guilleme gave excellent service throughout our stay at... Read MoreAmazing place and fabulous staff especially Tatiana who was quick at sorting a travel cot in the room via Facebook and was always plesent and had a smile on her face. Also Guilleme gave excellent service throughout our stay at the resteraunt and bar. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We also got upgraded to a villa free of charge which is highly appreciated and it was stunning with the garden views and also a pool. We will be visiting again as we feel we was looked after and enjoyed our stay here. The resetraunt Serenata is amazing and fresh food. Thank you for helping us create memories on our first family holiday. Laura, Lee and Millie ( Villa 26) Read Less

Fantastic hotel Stayed here for 4 nights with my wife in June 2019. It’s an excellent modern hotel in a fantastic location. We weren’t disturbed by any noise, and the hotel is set back far enough away from the strip, however it’s... Read MoreStayed here for 4 nights with my wife in June 2019. It’s an excellent modern hotel in a fantastic location. We weren’t disturbed by any noise, and the hotel is set back far enough away from the strip, however it’s only less than a 10 minute walk. There are some really nice bars and restaurants within a few minutes walk of the hotel, including an Italian and a Tappenyaki. The hotel bedroom was spacious and clean and the double bed was massive and comfortable. There was an excellent choice at breakfast and there was a slight variation each day of some of the pastries and hot food. We had a hire car and there was always ample parking at the front of the hotel. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough and we will certainly be visiting it again in the future. Read Less

Hôtel à fort potentiel Je suis resté deux semaines à quatre avec deux numéro de chambre
Quelques problèmes de facturation le tennis j’avais compris qu’on avait droit à une heure gratuite par jour mais en fait c’est pour le séjour et après 10 euros de... Read MoreJe suis resté deux semaines à quatre avec deux numéro de chambre
Quelques problèmes de facturation le tennis j’avais compris qu’on avait droit à une heure gratuite par jour mais en fait c’est pour le séjour et après 10 euros de l’heure
Un problème de communication entre la réception et le restaurant afin de manger dehors sur un espace convivial qui n’était pas utilisé à côté du restaurant
La direction a très bien réagit en dressant les tables sur la terrasse en systématique
Ce qui permet aux familles de plus de deux de manger dehors
La propreté est nickel
Le restaurant est excellent
Le restaurant du midi prêt de la piscine est trop long au niveau du service pour des plats simples 2h45 entrée plat dessert sans cafe
Le parc la piscine équipements sportifs sont très biens
On est très bien dans ce parc magnifique
Les chambres sont très correctes avec terrasse éviter côté rue car on peut entendre des chiens la nuit
L’hôtel est plutôt anglophone
Le personnel est très accueillant
Je ne suis globalement pas déçu il y a cependant un fort potentiel encore à améliorer par exemple l’animation le personnel de restauration certains sont un peu mou et ne savent pas ce qu’ils doivent faire
L’hôtel est parfaitement situé géographiquement nous avions une voiture de location et tout était à moins d’une demi heure voir moins
Il y aussi des services gratuits que propose l’hôtel dont nous n’avions pas besoin
Je recommande cet hôtel qui va certainement combler ses rares lacunes minimes rapidement Read Less

Stunning hotel Renovations are fantastic, whoever designed it job well done !
Beautiful hotel & setting.
So central , staff were very helpful & do nice.
Rooms were fab & the walk in shower was WOW.
Cannot wait to return

Mr Langfield Thank you for a lovely Holiday the hotel was excellent and breakfast was lovely. But the drinks in the hotel were very expensive. One of the staff also was very rude to my husband, because he made a sandwich at... Read MoreThank you for a lovely Holiday the hotel was excellent and breakfast was lovely. But the drinks in the hotel were very expensive. One of the staff also was very rude to my husband, because he made a sandwich at breakfast time to take to his room to eat she came abruptly toward him also in front of under customers in the restaurant. They was no notice saying you could not take food out. The member of staff was a lady supervisor who work on Tuesday morning breakfast March up & down the tables she had a attitude problem. Read Less

Great Find We booked this lovely hotel through secret escapes because of the great reviews and we were not disappointed. From check in to check out we could not praise the staff of this hotel.
Rooms were spacious and very clean. Bar prices... Read MoreWe booked this lovely hotel through secret escapes because of the great reviews and we were not disappointed. From check in to check out we could not praise the staff of this hotel.
Rooms were spacious and very clean. Bar prices were very good €2 for a wine €3 for large Estrella beer. Bar food was also very good. Pool was on the small side but we always managed to get a sunbed.
The hotel was near to bars and restaurants and the beach was about 15 min walk away.
We chose this place for its quiet location and had a lovely relaxing holiday. Thank you to the Velamar Hotel and all the staff. We will certainly return. Read Less

Recomendable El servicio de desayuno y la limpieza son muy buenos, la piscina algo chica pero está bien. El único inconveniente está el los alrededores cuando hay fiestas el los locales no se puede dormir tranquilo. El personal es súper amable.... Read MoreEl servicio de desayuno y la limpieza son muy buenos, la piscina algo chica pero está bien. El único inconveniente está el los alrededores cuando hay fiestas el los locales no se puede dormir tranquilo. El personal es súper amable. Recomendable para ir con familia. Read Less

Good stay The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. The rooms were clean. There were extra beachtowels you were allowed to use at the beach or swimmingpool. They also had a lovely garden.

Lovely little gem Stayed here mid May as a group of seven ladies to celebrate a birthday. Fabulous hotel. Rooms very spacious and spotless with safe, air-con, Tv, tea and coffee. Very comfortable bed and lovely modern bathroom. Fabulous breakfast room with beautiful... Read MoreStayed here mid May as a group of seven ladies to celebrate a birthday. Fabulous hotel. Rooms very spacious and spotless with safe, air-con, Tv, tea and coffee. Very comfortable bed and lovely modern bathroom. Fabulous breakfast room with beautiful views. Pool area small and quiet but ideal for what we wanted. Pool towels provided. Lovely little lounge with very reasonable bar tariff. Plenty of restaurants in the area but too quiet for us at night but Albufiera only a short taxi ride away. Brilliant staff. Very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend and return. Read Less

Ticks all the boxes Modern Design beach hotel, close to the Strip but in a quiet area. Went on a bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast very varied and very good. The rooms were comfortable and cleaned daily. Only downside was the... Read MoreModern Design beach hotel, close to the Strip but in a quiet area. Went on a bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast very varied and very good. The rooms were comfortable and cleaned daily. Only downside was the size of the balcony which was quite small. Access to the beach down approximately 80-90 and the beach and cafe were great. Over 2 English speaking channels on the TV. Staff friendly and helpful. Read Less

The hotel shone as much as his teeth!!! Had a fantastic stay here last week!! Staff were amazing, pool/puddle was great, however I disagree with some of the comments on here about stag groups, I feel they really helpped with the atmosphere around the place.
Yes, they were... Read MoreHad a fantastic stay here last week!! Staff were amazing, pool/puddle was great, however I disagree with some of the comments on here about stag groups, I feel they really helpped with the atmosphere around the place.
Yes, they were a bit lad, lad, lad around the pool at points and one of the big guys it group, think his name was Danny, was a bit full on. There was another had the brightest teeth, it was blinding! Had to go upgrade the sun glasses! Apart from that they were great. Crystal being my favourite... he was a bit stiff! But def knew how to make a girl smile!!
All in all great time had by all!!
Hopefully return soon!
T. McGee Read Less

Excellent service We did not stay long, as the ocean water was much colder than we had anticipated, but our brief stay was made much more pleasant by Daniel, who works at the front desk of the hotel. He booked us an... Read MoreWe did not stay long, as the ocean water was much colder than we had anticipated, but our brief stay was made much more pleasant by Daniel, who works at the front desk of the hotel. He booked us an excellent room with a lovely ocean view, and we very much enjoyed the view from the balcony. He was very helpful in giving us options to stay longer since the hotel was full, and though we decided not to stay because of the water temperature at the beach, we very much appreciated his hospitality. The included breakfast was fantastic with many fresh fruits and tasty pastries from which to choose. Read Less

Beautiful Hotel Returned last night from a lovely stay at this hotel. Other reviewers have already said how helpful and friendly all the staff are and I must second this. Our suite was lovely and spacious but the double rooms appeared very... Read MoreReturned last night from a lovely stay at this hotel. Other reviewers have already said how helpful and friendly all the staff are and I must second this. Our suite was lovely and spacious but the double rooms appeared very nice too. The hotel is s bit remote without a car but I was delighted to discover my UBER app worked a treat do we didn’t need to worry about having the right amount of Euros for a taxi etc. Our only slight criticism oils be the restricted dinner menu whilst on half board - they ran what they called Sample Menu which changed daily but the chef was almost trying too hard to provide their version of fine dining- we would have liked an a” la cartel menu run alongside which we would have happily paid extra for. Some simple grilled steak etc would on occasion have been welcome. We are aware some other guests felt the same. Please don’t let this put you off the whole ambience of the hotel more than compensated for this one negative . We would certainly return ! Read Less

Wedding accomodation Do yourself a favour and stay at Aqua Pedra dos Bicos. My family and I stayed here for my wedding outside Albufeira. All of the staff were incredibly polite, friendy and helpful. We were made feel special throughout our stay.... Read MoreDo yourself a favour and stay at Aqua Pedra dos Bicos. My family and I stayed here for my wedding outside Albufeira. All of the staff were incredibly polite, friendy and helpful. We were made feel special throughout our stay. Ricardo (food and drinks manager) organised lovely welcome drinks with tapas for our guests the night before the wddding.
The views from the rooms are beautiful, the pool was lovely, the spa is well run and the general service from staff is top class. The location is great too. You will not regret staying here! Read Less

Velamar Boutique hotel Hotel lovely. Very clear in all areas of hotel, comfiest beds we've ever had on holiday, all staff friendly and excellent to deal with, pool small but adequate to cool off, prices for snacks and drinks at pool bar very... Read MoreHotel lovely. Very clear in all areas of hotel, comfiest beds we've ever had on holiday, all staff friendly and excellent to deal with, pool small but adequate to cool off, prices for snacks and drinks at pool bar very reasonable, lovely rooftop breakfast area, free safe and fridge in room, supermarket 3 mins away 4/5 nice restaurants on doorstep, olhos beach and little bars at least 20 min walk away, pool towels provided by the hotel, maybe the only slight downside of hotel is soundproofing could be better between rooms and floors depending who your neighbours are, would definitely go back to this hotel but would probably try for a room on the 3rd floor, if you choose this hotel I've no doubt you will not be disappointed. Read Less

Maravilloso Tivemos um excelente fim de semana relaxante.
Absoluta tranquilidade em um lugar único.
O belo hotel, o requintado serviço, menciona Raquel, que nos tratou maravilhosamente desde o primeiro minuto e Marça, um charme pessoal e um grande fisioterapeuta, que nos fez... Read MoreTivemos um excelente fim de semana relaxante.
Absoluta tranquilidade em um lugar único.
O belo hotel, o requintado serviço, menciona Raquel, que nos tratou maravilhosamente desde o primeiro minuto e Marça, um charme pessoal e um grande fisioterapeuta, que nos fez uma massagem maravilhosa.
Café da manhã e jantar, uma delícia e uma atenção muito boa.
Ficaremos felizes em retornar. E nós prometemos fazer isso em breve. Read Less

Excellent Great hotel, beautiful interior, spacious rooms, very clean, lovely breakfast, nice restaurant too. Pool area quite small for size of hotel but 5 min walk to amazing beaches Near all amenities, just need to explore, a visit to the old... Read MoreGreat hotel, beautiful interior, spacious rooms, very clean, lovely breakfast, nice restaurant too. Pool area quite small for size of hotel but 5 min walk to amazing beaches Near all amenities, just need to explore, a visit to the old town is a must Read Less

1st visit to Portugal. First visit to Portugal, decided on this Hotel with Jet2.What can I say, Lovely Hotel, free safe,air con, Beach towels.Lovely room well kept by Housekeeping. Excellent Breakfast.
Area reasonably quiet, restuarants and bars very near the Hotel.Supermarket 10 mins walk,... Read MoreFirst visit to Portugal, decided on this Hotel with Jet2.What can I say, Lovely Hotel, free safe,air con, Beach towels.Lovely room well kept by Housekeeping. Excellent Breakfast.
Area reasonably quiet, restuarants and bars very near the Hotel.Supermarket 10 mins walk, as for the beaches,sone reviews say 15 mins(must have been sir Mo), it took us half a hour to get to the two closest beaches.
two hen parties came while we were there, one after the other, definitely not the Hotel for Hen Parties,quiet Hotel,no were near any Hen/Stag type entertainment.
Only one small gripe, not with the Hotel but Jet2 - booked a room only to find when we arrived that there was no balcony, rooms with balconys cost extra 30E, not the Hotels fault but Come on Jet2 make it clearer when booking please!!
Weather lovely, but found there was a cold breeze at night,which was suprising due to the fact it was mid summer.
would I stay again in this Hotel --YES.
would I Recommend this Hotel ---YES. Read Less