Beautiful place to relax The hotel has only been open for 2 months and so it is beautifully presented, fantastic central location and a sense of relaxation. The staff were very friendly, particularly around the poolside restaurant. There were however a few problems that... Read MoreThe hotel has only been open for 2 months and so it is beautifully presented, fantastic central location and a sense of relaxation. The staff were very friendly, particularly around the poolside restaurant. There were however a few problems that we noticed, which could easily be rectified to make this a truly 5 star hotel it is aspiring to be. When we arrived our tv hadn't even been programmed, it took 24 hours of asking before this was rectified. The safe still had the cable hanging out the back, with no where to plug it in, the table on our balcony was dangerous as the top hadn't been fixed to the base. I narrowly missed burning myself when I lent on it with a cup of tea and the table top flipped towards me. The rooms were not cleaned every day which was a shame as the floors are white and so look quite dirty quickly. The noise from the street outside is very loud until 3am, the hotel provide ear plugs but we only had one pair in our room. The room had a great coffee machine with a space for 4 pods, only 2 of these were filled, and if the room wasnt cleaned these were not replaced. The fire alarm went off in the night due to guests smoking in their rooms, but the staff were sat at reception on the 8th floor and not letting guests know that there wasnt an issue, some of which were leaving the hotel looking very scared, a better plan needs to be established if this happens again. Our bed was huge, but the metal frame needed to be tightened or something as it squeaked everytime one of us moved in the night, my husband had little sleep and I had asked the hotel if someone could address this problem but unfortunately never did. When we checked in there was an issue with getting our room key and so they let us in our room and brought this along when it had been issued, however due to the distraction we were not provided with any of the information about the hotel or leaflets about booking activities around the area. I do really want this hotel to do really well as it was such a relaxing place to stay , and break from our busy lives, just a few teething problems need to be resolved to make it a truly five star experience. We would definitely love to stay again, especially when the spa is finished. Read Less

Great stay, lovely hotel We stayed here for 8 nights at the end of May.
Our first visit to Portugal and we enjoyed it very much. We arrived at the hotel at about 9.30pm. Luckily we had our Sat Nav so managed to find the... Read MoreWe stayed here for 8 nights at the end of May.
Our first visit to Portugal and we enjoyed it very much. We arrived at the hotel at about 9.30pm. Luckily we had our Sat Nav so managed to find the way fairly easily.
The staff on the reception were very helpful and we checked into room 113. The room albeit a little on the small side, had everything you needed and a small balcony with table and 2 chairs. The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. The beds extremely comfortable, slept like a log all week.
The breakfast was a mixture of continental and cooked breakfast. My partner who had the cooked breakfast the first couple of mornings was very disappointed. The bacon was some sort of streaky overcooked ham slices ( Not good quality bacon) the sausages were the cheapest around and he thinks the scrambled egg was powdered egg. I found the continental breakfast fairly good and enough choice.
We were on half board and the 'Chef's sample menu' in the restaurant was on another level. The food was excellent and very imaginative, could not fault it all. The restaurant staff were excellent, very professional, including the young lady (with glasses) who only started the first/second day we were there.
The only minor point (which did not affect us, was that you need a car to get out and about.The hotel runs a mini bus down to town about 15 mins away, but the last bus back was 5.30? I think.
All in all a great week and would certainly come back. Read Less

Résolution de problème La rapidité de résolution de problèmes de la part du personnel , un séjour qui avait tout pour être décevant avec l’attribution de la chambre et qui a été transformé par un séjour fantastique un grand merci et bravo pour... Read MoreLa rapidité de résolution de problèmes de la part du personnel , un séjour qui avait tout pour être décevant avec l’attribution de la chambre et qui a été transformé par un séjour fantastique un grand merci et bravo pour Ana Caeiro de la réception qui s’est literalement plier en quatre pour résoudre nos soucis de chambre, et qui me fera revenir dans cet hôtel . Read Less

another fantastic stay 3rd time at this hotel. We just spent a week relaxing by the pool after celebrating our daughters wedding in Quinta da Lago.
Still exceptional hotel, we love it here, away from all the hustle & bustle but you will need... Read More3rd time at this hotel. We just spent a week relaxing by the pool after celebrating our daughters wedding in Quinta da Lago.
Still exceptional hotel, we love it here, away from all the hustle & bustle but you will need a car if you want to get around.
Breakfast is as much as you can eat from full English to fresh fruit etc.
Poolside towels provided. Very helpful staff on reception. Nothing is too much trouble, always willing to help. Read Less

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

Amazing Experience Had a long weekend at this hotel as part of an organised well being retreat (melanie pitman). Rooms were amazing, (town house was huge and a real luxury!). Very clean. Staff were super helpful, engaging and really... Read MoreHad a long weekend at this hotel as part of an organised well being retreat (melanie pitman). Rooms were amazing, (town house was huge and a real luxury!). Very clean. Staff were super helpful, engaging and really made this experience. Food was out of this world, healthy and very tasty! Spa treatment and jacuzzi - well I cant praise it enough. So much to do irrespective of the weather. Thanks so much. Read Less

Lovely hotel Very clean & modern hotel in a great location. Staff very helpful & friendly. Breakfast included was very good also food in the snack bar was really good ! Staff very helpful & reastrant clean & tidy. Only down fall... Read MoreVery clean & modern hotel in a great location. Staff very helpful & friendly. Breakfast included was very good also food in the snack bar was really good ! Staff very helpful & reastrant clean & tidy. Only down fall on weekends there is stag & hen dos thete were not a problem but when we booked it is stated no hen or stag dos allowed one of our reasons for booking. Also not enough sun loungers over weekends to accommodate all the guest but over the week was plenty of space. Therr is a club right outside the hotel but we never once got disturbed by any noise. Overall we had a lovely holiday thank you. Read Less

Estadia 5* Estadia de 3 semanas com ambiente fantástico, de realçar os elementos do pequeno almoço, Goncalo, Rita, Mauro e Simone. Super prestáveis e atenciosos.
Quartos bastante limpos e amplos.
Pessoal da recepção sempre muito prestável e simpático.
Local a visitar de novo.
Parabéns!

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

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

Lovely hotel but noisy WE enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and immediately upgraded us to a suite at the back of the hotel. This was a great room, with a good refrigerator, comfortable bed and plenty of... Read MoreWE enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly and efficient and immediately upgraded us to a suite at the back of the hotel. This was a great room, with a good refrigerator, comfortable bed and plenty of room, including a kitchen. However, the move was perhaps inspired by a need to get us away from the disco that operated across the road. This was very noisy all night till it closed at 7.00 am. The staff efficiently organised a transfer to the airport and found us a great fish restaurant. I would recommend this hotel. Read Less

Tolles Anlage, super Service Hier gibt es zwei Meinungen, die Anlage selbst ist toll. Super Garten, toller Pool, vielen Liegemöglichkeiten, Outdoor Fitnessstudio, Tennisplätze und viel Grün. Dann hatten wir noch ein Upgrade von Standard Doppelzimmer auf Villa mit 2 Etagen, 2 Schlafzimmern, 3 Bäder,... Read MoreHier gibt es zwei Meinungen, die Anlage selbst ist toll. Super Garten, toller Pool, vielen Liegemöglichkeiten, Outdoor Fitnessstudio, Tennisplätze und viel Grün. Dann hatten wir noch ein Upgrade von Standard Doppelzimmer auf Villa mit 2 Etagen, 2 Schlafzimmern, 3 Bäder, Wohnzimmer, Terrasse und Balkon mit Hängematte. Aber hier kommt das kleine „aber“, hier hat man gesehen, dass es etwas in die Jahre gekommen ist. Alles etwas mitgenommen, aber sauber !!!! Man kann sich damit arrangieren. Unter dem Strich, war es ein toller Aufenthalt. Man braucht hier warf jeden Fall eine Auto. Read Less

Beautiful hotel and grounds This hotel was perfect for our family holiday. The greeting on arrival was friendly and efficient. The room was fantastic, really spacious and well presented. There was loads of wardrobe and drawer space, unlike many hotels we’ve stayed in. The... Read MoreThis hotel was perfect for our family holiday. The greeting on arrival was friendly and efficient. The room was fantastic, really spacious and well presented. There was loads of wardrobe and drawer space, unlike many hotels we’ve stayed in. The bathroom was large and very clean and the shower was really powerful. The only downside was the shower curtain which wasn’t ideal, a glass curtain is preferable. Whilst the room was cleaned every day, you could choose to not have it cleaned and towels changed whenever you wanted in return for a €5 voucher to be used in the bars and restaurant.
Outdoor areas were well maintained and frequently swept and cleaned. The gardens are extensive and enable you to get away from other guests and have time to yourself if you wish to. The main pool area is well looked after and there are plenty of beds. The pool itself is really clean and well maintained, with great views over the hotel grounds. Our son loved playing in the pool all day.
Whilst there is a ‘kids club’, this is really low key. Children can come and go as they please depending upon whether they fancy joining the activities on offer. This means that you don’t have to sign them over for the day. There is no loud music or irritating stuff going on to annoy those trying to relax by the pool. For example, they may do some painting, make a cake, go for a picnic in the grounds, go and play tennis in the grounds etc. We’ve never used a kids club before because we don’t like to sign our son over for the morning / afternoon / day but he did enjoy popping in and out to suit himself.
The pool bar serves a good range of lunchtime snacks which are of a good quality. Service is quite slow, but that didn’t really bother us because we were on holiday and not in a rush. One major downside for us was the cost of drinks and ice creams etc. We found it really expensive. For example, a small can of Pepsi Max was €3.50 and a large bottle of water was €3.
We were half board. We often swapped our evening meal for lunch and went out to eat most evenings. The set menu in the hotel is very limited. However, the food is excellent quality but portion sizes quite small if you have a big appetite. As already mentioned, drinks and wine to accompany your meal are very expensive.
We are out most evenings and found that Uber service was great to and from the hotel. There are some great little restaurants not too far from the hotel by taxi. Reception staff were always happy to ring ahead and book for us.
The staff at the hotel are a credit to the company. They are helpful, attentive and friendly. Our experience was that nothing seems to be too much trouble for them.
We would definitely return, however probably on a B&B basis next time rather than half board in one of the villas. Read Less

Holiday I have just recently returned from my holiday in Portugal we stayed at the velemar hotel the staff are very friendly and extremely helpful the beds in the rooms are very comfortable they provide an excellent breakfast selection Sergio and... Read MoreI have just recently returned from my holiday in Portugal we stayed at the velemar hotel the staff are very friendly and extremely helpful the beds in the rooms are very comfortable they provide an excellent breakfast selection Sergio and the reception staff were very helpful an knowledgable and nothing was to much trouble for them the only one thing I found that water in the swimming pool was extremely cold and it put all of guests using the swimming pool overall an excellent hotel we would like to thank the staff for an excellent stay and when we return to Portugal we would not hesitate to stay at this hotel again guests room 11 date 24 7 19 to 31 7 19 Read Less

* Absolutely fantastic hotel, unsure why it’s only rated 3* we are just back from a 4 night stay, short walk to shops/restaurants, looking forward to returning to Albufeira in the future. Staff were very friendly!

Nice Stay🌞 Lovely hotel, so very clean, in fact spotless. Nice staff. It’s a shame the bar closes at 7pm,would be nice to have a little nightcap after being out and about. Had a lovely stay, beautiful little beach at the end... Read MoreLovely hotel, so very clean, in fact spotless. Nice staff. It’s a shame the bar closes at 7pm,would be nice to have a little nightcap after being out and about. Had a lovely stay, beautiful little beach at the end of the road, within walking distance of all facilities. Downside: a few loud lads around the pool on the Saturday, but a lovely pool area (small but nice) excellent breakfast. 🌞👍🌞 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

Beautiful Hotel Hotel was Beautiful and the breakfast was varied fresh and plentiful you could ask for differently cooked eggs etc., lunch we had there was very nice and enjoyable. Hotel was spotless and cleaned all the time.,plenty of loungers and no... Read MoreHotel was Beautiful and the breakfast was varied fresh and plentiful you could ask for differently cooked eggs etc., lunch we had there was very nice and enjoyable. Hotel was spotless and cleaned all the time.,plenty of loungers and no hogging early in morning.Pool was spotless and very quiet, on 2 occasions there was a large group of loud English. Even though it says pool open 8am to 8 pm the staff take your towels and bags if you leave them at pool after 6pm. The wide area around hotel itself was very unloved and dirty. Never saw 1 municipal person or vehicle cleaning streets. Buildings in area need maintenance. Read Less

Visite de l'Algarve Superbe du début à la fin ! Nous sommes tombés par hasard sur cet hôtel au cours de notre visite de l'Algarve. Nous sommes arrivés un peu tard et avons directement réservé la chambre sur place avec une très charmante... Read MoreSuperbe du début à la fin ! Nous sommes tombés par hasard sur cet hôtel au cours de notre visite de l'Algarve. Nous sommes arrivés un peu tard et avons directement réservé la chambre sur place avec une très charmante et très accueillante réceptionniste. Elle nous a tout expliqué en détails: piscines, horaires du spa, petit-déjeuner... la chambre double est spacieuse, propre, avec un joli balcon et une très bonne literie. Le petit-déjeuner est complet et avec un délicieux jus d'orange frais. Le temps était fantastique au mois de février et avons pu profiter des extérieurs et d'une baignade dans la seconde piscine qui était chauffée. Nous avons également demandé à rendre la chambre une heure plus tard, sans aucun problème. La cerise sur le gâteau: une bouteille de vin pétillant et des fruits avec du chocolat dans la chambre, le second jour. Nous n'avons rien à redire, tout était parfait ! Si vous êtes dans le coin de Carvoeiro, ne cherchez pas longtemps et allez y les yeux fermés! Read Less

Excelente experiência. Maravilhoso hotel. O Hotel é maravilhoso, destacando-se desde logo a simpatia, o profissionalismo e a amabilidade de todo o staff. 
Os quartos são excelentes, espaçosos, e de um conforto ímpar. É disponibilizada máquina de café e cofre a título gratuito, uma smart tv... Read MoreO Hotel é maravilhoso, destacando-se desde logo a simpatia, o profissionalismo e a amabilidade de todo o staff. 
Os quartos são excelentes, espaçosos, e de um conforto ímpar. É disponibilizada máquina de café e cofre a título gratuito, uma smart tv de grandes dimensões e ainda um minibar. O ar condicionado é muito eficaz. Os produtos de higiene são de excelente qualidade. A limpeza do quarto, e de todo o hotel, é impecável. 
O pequeno almoço é muito bom e variado, com produtos frescos e de qualidade. Existem bolos caseiros e batidos de fruta. É fantástico! 
A zona da piscina é muito agradável e confortável, para além de ter uma vista fantástica sobre a cidade. A varanda do meu quarto era voltada para a piscina, o que tornou a minha estadia ainda mais agradável. A música na envolvente da piscina é, na minha opinião, outro factor valorativo a destacar. O facto de ser um hotel adults only, permite usufruir deste espaço de forma descontraída e relaxada. 
O SPA 100% orgânico e vegan é espectacular. O circuito de águas que tive oportunidade de experienciar, foi muito relaxante.
As refeições servidas no bar da piscina, para além do aspecto fantástico, são muito saborosas. 
A decoração do hotel é muito bonita, estando perfeitamente enquadrada com a cidade. O branco e o azul destacam-se por todo o Hotel. 
Por último, não posso esquecer de referir a excelente localização do hotel, bem no centro de Albufeira, a poucos metros de uma das principais praias da cidade, e com saída direta para a movida de Albufeira, numa das ruas de maior animação, repleta de bares e de comércio. 
A minha experiência no Hotel Califórnia foi fantástica! Sem dúvida que gostaria de repetir. Recomendo vivamente o Hotel Califórnia. Read Less

Fantastic Hotel, staff amazing! Thank you! We arrived on the Thursday and were greeted with very friendly staff at the hotel. Rooms were all ready, and we had two rooms together which was perfect for our family holiday. On arriving to the swimming pool, there were... Read MoreWe arrived on the Thursday and were greeted with very friendly staff at the hotel. Rooms were all ready, and we had two rooms together which was perfect for our family holiday. On arriving to the swimming pool, there were lots of different groups around. Couples, solo travellers, birthday celebrations groups and a stag do. All people got on, it was lovely to see a group of people from the stag doing fantastic entertaining in the swimming pool. Other guests joined in the throw and catch game in the water. At the start of the evening, it was fantastic to see the hotel put on entertainment, the highlight for us was the life whale entertainment which was on the grass by the bar. Was so realistic and he didn’t move for hours. The second day we attended the beach, it had sun-beds to purchase for a fee and waiters willing to serve you throughout the day. As a family, I was please to see the lifeguards were extremely active! Always running about in their Red shorts. That evening we ate in the restaurant, the veg, salad, cheese and bread roles were something else! We had 3 starters before we moved on to the main, and all for €25 all you can eat, it was perfect! Our final day was spent lazing around the pool. There was no official entertainment, but the stag group who were ever present were ever so accommodating and took song requests and played tunes to suit all ages and created a really good atmosphere in and around the pool. Thank you to the hotel, the staff and the guests! We as a family will book again! 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

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

Agreable sejour Joli villa ( calme , propre, bien equipée ) , tres belle piscine , cadre reposant , offrant vastes possibilités . Bon petit dejeuner , dommage dans une region d oranges , de boire du jus industriel .
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Stunning hotel Absolutely fantastic hotel can not recommend enough.
Breakfast amazing staff.
Room is stunning
Location is brilliant is brilliant.
Exceed every expectation.
Athens beds round the pool are amazing.
I can say enough good about this hotel

Honeymoon Just back from spending our honeymoon here last week. Myself and my wife tried booking with a different website, paid in full and then the website went bankrupt a few days before we arrived.
We rebooked and let Hotel California know... Read MoreJust back from spending our honeymoon here last week. Myself and my wife tried booking with a different website, paid in full and then the website went bankrupt a few days before we arrived.
We rebooked and let Hotel California know what had happened originally, they couldn’t have been any better!! On arrival they upgraded us to their Suite which was a MASSIVE, they also bought us a round at the bar and gave us vouchers for their spa. Honestly they were amazing.
In the 5 nights we were there, any staff member we met were extremely friendly, from the barmaids, to cleaners, from front of house to maintenance...everyone was extremely friendly and polite.
With parking the carpark recommended to us was €10 per day, but as the concierge in the hotel advised they do a weekly rate which is €35 for the week and €5 for the card which saved us a few euro.
Location wise, Hotel California is bang in the middle of everything, so much so we didn’t need the car at all once there. Plenty of pubs, restaurants, etc.
The room we had was room 405 and as you can see from the pics attached it was amazing!
Food was another plus, we had lunch in the hotel poolside bar a few days, we had the pizza, garlic bread, chicken fingers, tuna toasted sandwich, and everything was really good and well priced. My only negative thing would be the price of drinks, a beer is €4 (€2.50 / €3 as soon as you leave the hotel however is lovely having a few at the bar) and a soft drink was €3.50 if I remember correctly.
Would highly recommend this hotel, it was fantastic. Read Less

Was not disappointed Booked after reading positive reviews on trip advisor. I totally agree with the reviews saying this hotel is more like a 4 star. The room we had was enormous and really lovely. Breakfast was good quality. Staff were exceptional. The... Read MoreBooked after reading positive reviews on trip advisor. I totally agree with the reviews saying this hotel is more like a 4 star. The room we had was enormous and really lovely. Breakfast was good quality. Staff were exceptional. The only down side was the pool, being on small side. Read Less

Very good small hotel in good resort This is a great small hotel which has very helpful staff. The rooms are comfortable and are well resourced with phone, fridge and TV. A mini-bar is available. The rooms are cleaned daily with towel changes on request and linen... Read MoreThis is a great small hotel which has very helpful staff. The rooms are comfortable and are well resourced with phone, fridge and TV. A mini-bar is available. The rooms are cleaned daily with towel changes on request and linen changed every three days. Breakfast is included in the cost of the room. It is a decent affair with a selection of hot food and the regular Continental selection. It is set on a very busy road. There is a hotel bar and a small swimming pool with sunbeds and parasols. A small poolside bar is open at key times. All in all, a really pleasant small hotel. Read Less

Obrigada Boa noite
Gostei bastante do espaço do ressort, da forma como trabalham e acima de tudo da simpatia de todos os colaboradores. As instalações são do melhor que pode existir para uns dias tranquilos em familia e a qualidade dos serviços... Read MoreBoa noite
Gostei bastante do espaço do ressort, da forma como trabalham e acima de tudo da simpatia de todos os colaboradores. As instalações são do melhor que pode existir para uns dias tranquilos em familia e a qualidade dos serviços oferecidos deixa sempre aquela saudade de querer voltar. Obrigada a todos mas em especial à Tânia Martins ( recepção) pela simpatia, é muito prestável e sempre pronta a ajudar naquilo que os clientes mais necessitavam. Comigo foi uma pessoa 10 estrelas!!!
Por fim mas nao menos importante um agradecimento especial ao Director Geral do Hotel Sr. José pela sua humildade e capacidade de liderança que hoje em dia é dificil de amboas de conjungar. Obrigada Patinhas, aziz, Bruno e os restantes... Ate um dia destes
Continuação devum optimo trabalho e muito sucesso profissional
Rita Silva Read Less

Not for Hens Lovely hotel and staff but misleading to say it is Albufeira. Been here with a hen do but no nite life in the immediate vicinity so you have to go into Albufeira. Mainly older people in the hotel so several... Read MoreLovely hotel and staff but misleading to say it is Albufeira. Been here with a hen do but no nite life in the immediate vicinity so you have to go into Albufeira. Mainly older people in the hotel so several complaints when we were loud and told to quieten by the staff. Would certainly get a hotel in Albufeira if going again. Read Less

Simply the best Just returned home from a wonderful week in the hotel California we can't praise this hotel high enough ,the staff are all wonderful and nothing is of any trouble to them,when checking in to checking out the staff could not... Read MoreJust returned home from a wonderful week in the hotel California we can't praise this hotel high enough ,the staff are all wonderful and nothing is of any trouble to them,when checking in to checking out the staff could not be more helpful,the cleaners and all the bar staff always take time out to speak, especially the bar staff from olga, anastasia and the rest of the team we would like to thank you all and will see you all again next year as we are in the process of booking this hotel fir 2020 thanks again
Alex and Kathleen Read Less

Great Hotel Just returned from a week's stay at this wonderful hotel, very nice rooms which were cleaned daily, a mini bar and tea/coffee making in the room. The pool is not very large but big enough for a refreshing dip. Breakfast... Read MoreJust returned from a week's stay at this wonderful hotel, very nice rooms which were cleaned daily, a mini bar and tea/coffee making in the room. The pool is not very large but big enough for a refreshing dip. Breakfast is served on the top floor with stunning views, always something to eat, either English or continental. It's a short work into main Olhos with a good selection of bars, restaurants and cafes. All in all a good good relaxing holiday 😎 Read Less

Einfach TOP Wir waren zum ersten mal dort und haben uns auf die Fotos im Internet verlassen. Es war genau so wie auf den Bilder. Die Wohnung war sehr gross und hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Es war sehr ruhig und sauber. Gutes... Read MoreWir waren zum ersten mal dort und haben uns auf die Fotos im Internet verlassen. Es war genau so wie auf den Bilder. Die Wohnung war sehr gross und hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Es war sehr ruhig und sauber. Gutes Essen, schöne Athmosphäre usw. Für uns von A-Z tolle Ferien. Ideal auch zum Golfen, da viele Plätze in der Nähe. Wir kommen wieder. Vielen Dank. Read Less

Beautiful little gem Well it's our last day here after an amazing five day break.
The hotel is spotless and the rooms are cleaned every morning to a high standard.
The pool area is lovely and your never fighting for sun beds. There's... Read MoreWell it's our last day here after an amazing five day break.
The hotel is spotless and the rooms are cleaned every morning to a high standard.
The pool area is lovely and your never fighting for sun beds. There's some toliets and showers next to the pool so if you check out and your flight is later you can still use all the facilities and lounge around the pool side and grab a shower..there's also a luggage room too.
The rooms are lovely and the roof terrace is amazing with some spectacular views...defiantly worth a look.
The food is really good. Breakfast is lovely and there's something for everyone even if your really fussy. We went half board so the evening meal you pick from three choices from a set menu...it was amazing.
The staff are polite and helpful and arranged our transfer to the airport no problem at all.
The beach is exsessable from the back gate near the pool you have to use your key card which is a good thing. You simply follow the road down to some steps then your on the beautiful beach.
The strip is literally 5 minutes up the road where your find bars and restaurants galore.
I'm sad to be going home but I will 100% be staying here again...it was just lovely. Read Less

Um paraiso na planície algarvia Já venho para este resort à alguns anos e cada ano que passa tem vindo a melhorar.. particularmente a zona das refeições.. é dos resort's onde realmente se pode descansar em sossego quer seja junto a piscina ou... Read MoreJá venho para este resort à alguns anos e cada ano que passa tem vindo a melhorar.. particularmente a zona das refeições.. é dos resort's onde realmente se pode descansar em sossego quer seja junto a piscina ou a dar caminhadas nos jardins fo hotel e total sossego um verdadeiro paraiso..a juntar a isto tudo temos um staff super atencioso quero agradecer em particular a sr Ana Felix da recepção pela simpatia com que nos trata sempre estando sempre disponível para qualquer coisa e tambem as Sr's Vanda e Sonia que na zona dos pequenos almocos estiveram sempre sorridentes e com uma palavra amiga um muito obrigado pelo excelente serviço .. temos que elogiar as pessoas quando merecem e não estar sempre a encontrar defeitos em tudo e por final e não menos importante ao Sr Bruno chefe da recepção pela disponiblidade e simpatia que sempre nos trata um muito obrigado a todos.. Read Less

Nice Hotel in a good location This is a modern Hotel, The rooms are very large with a good sized bathroom - We had a nice room with side sea view looking over to Santa Eulalia. The Hotel is immaculate both in public... Read MoreThis is a modern Hotel, The rooms are very large with a good sized bathroom - We had a nice room with side sea view looking over to Santa Eulalia. The Hotel is immaculate both in public areas and the bedrooms which are cleaned with towel change daily. There is a hairdryer and good sized safe in the room & ample wardrobe space with many coat hangers provided The Beach is a public one which you access via the back gate of the Hotel and is a little way down a lane - and a lot of steps. The Beach itself is lovely.
We were Bed & Breakfast but ate an evening meal in the Hotel the 1st night - it was like a comedy sketch - poor service & inconsistent portion size between the different diners which culminated in the smallest sliver of cheesecake ever which was still frozen which we and other residents there were not able to eat! The breakfasts however were consistently good with an amazing amount of choice and the breakfast staff were efficient and friendly. The pool area was small and overcrowded - we never visited it but noticed no one used the pool so guess the water was cold. This is an Adult only Hotel, a plus point for me. It is also ideally placed just 5 minutes walk from 'the Strip' with plenty of Bars, Restaurants and Shops (mostly selling the same 'holiday' wares). It is about a gentle 40 minute, very pleasant walk to Albufeira. There is a Supermarket for all you could need closeby to the Hotel and a very good Italian Restaurant called Paulus Pizzeria. On the Strip we particularly liked The Market Restaurant at the end closest the Seafront. Overall we were very pleased with this Hotel and would recommend others to visit. Read Less

Um bom hotel 3* Um excelente hotel para as 3* que tem.
Simpatia desde a recepção ate ao pequeno almoço.
Quartos espaçosos limpos e uma casa de banho com banheira tambem de tamanho muito bom
O pequeno almoço era muito muito bom.
Voltarei com certeza

Honeymoon We were staying one week in July for our honeymoon. Stylish and very clean hotel . Very spacious, Modern and clean suite with amazing ocean view! Very good variety at breakfast . Location is close to everything ( 5 minutes... Read MoreWe were staying one week in July for our honeymoon. Stylish and very clean hotel . Very spacious, Modern and clean suite with amazing ocean view! Very good variety at breakfast . Location is close to everything ( 5 minutes ride to old town) and plenty of restaurants /shops nearby . Beach is 5-7 by foot. Highly reccomended:) Read Less

Aangenaam verblijf in een veel te drukke stad +
mooie nieuwe kamer, zalige douche en zeep van rituals!
geen last van het lawaai buiten op straat als het raam dicht is. (waarschijnlijk 1 van de enige hotels waar het lawaai van het oude stadscentrum dragelijk is!)
Zalig zwembad met zalige bedjes,... Read More+
mooie nieuwe kamer, zalige douche en zeep van rituals!
geen last van het lawaai buiten op straat als het raam dicht is. (waarschijnlijk 1 van de enige hotels waar het lawaai van het oude stadscentrum dragelijk is!)
Zalig zwembad met zalige bedjes, handdoek leggen is wel nodig vanaf half 9 (buiten seizoen)
Er zijn twee ingangen ( de eerste pal in het centrum op de 1ste verdieping en op de heuvel op verdieping 8, waar ook de receptie is).
Top ontbijt!! Er zijn zelfs smoothies! Ook heel rustig om te zitten.
Kamers zijn heel proper.
Locatie is recht in het oude centrum.
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kamer was wat klein, we hadden een kamer op de 6de verdieping aan het zwembad en het ontbijt. We verbleven maar 2 nachten, voor meer nachten raad ik aan om een grotere kamer te boeken.
receptie is moeilijk te bereiken met de auto, alsook weinig plaats, er kunnen niet meer dan 2 auto's staan. Er is geen parking. Goedkoopste parking in de buurt is op de heuvel kort aan het strand, hier betaal je 10 euro per dag, enkel mogelijk om met cash te betalen.
TIP:
Niet aan de alleenstaande geldautomaten geld afhalen, er zijn genoeg banken in de buurt. Ze vragen immers geen 4 euro. Read Less

Very disappointing lack of customer care from management. I am there now. Checked in today. Can't use balcony outside room because of HOT air discharge from air conditioning unit on balcony. Duty manager blames "the architecture of the hotel". Nothing can be done. Put up with it. Admitted... Read MoreI am there now. Checked in today. Can't use balcony outside room because of HOT air discharge from air conditioning unit on balcony. Duty manager blames "the architecture of the hotel". Nothing can be done. Put up with it. Admitted I was far from the first to have complained, but tough. Refused to help.
This is a pity because the place has a lot of positives that this manager negates all on his own.
(I'll check out his name and post that later.) Read Less

Two weeks away The hotel is adequate. We had a two week family holiday and booked two rooms. A superior twin and a one bed apartment and we went bed and breakfast. First of all the rooms are OK but the superior twin... Read MoreThe hotel is adequate. We had a two week family holiday and booked two rooms. A superior twin and a one bed apartment and we went bed and breakfast. First of all the rooms are OK but the superior twin is nowhere near enough if you’re staying for two weeks as there is literally no space in the room for two weeks worth of clothes. We have to live out of our suitcases for the whole two weeks.
The pool isn’t that big but it doesn’t have to be as the everyone doesn’t feel the need to swim. There were only about 5 people in the pool at any one time.
The buffet breakfasts were very nice and hot every morning, enough food to keep you going til tea time (if that’s your thing)!
One more thing. Pray you have an earlyish flight as if they can’t keep the room for you past your 12noon check out time, you either have to shower next to the pool (so everyone can see what you have or haven’t got) or you’re sitting in reception for a while although you can leave your luggage behind reception and go for a wander until your pick up time!
All in all a pleasant holiday apart from living out of our suitcases! Read Less

Recent stay. We loved the property, and the concept of it being a villa AND hotel. It was very spacious and beautiful, and the staff (Ana Felix, to be precise) were very helpful and attentive. The only downside for us was that... Read MoreWe loved the property, and the concept of it being a villa AND hotel. It was very spacious and beautiful, and the staff (Ana Felix, to be precise) were very helpful and attentive. The only downside for us was that it was far from an event we were attending, and because of this we had to resort to taxis etc because the location of the villa is not easily accessible with public transport. Once again though, thank you for your help and kindness Ana! Read Less

First visit and would like to return We had a wonderful family holiday here .Excellent accommodation .The grounds are gorgeous and it is all so beautifully kept .Fabulous planting and it was all in flower.The rooms were spacious ,very clean and quality linen .
Good breakfast and terrific... Read MoreWe had a wonderful family holiday here .Excellent accommodation .The grounds are gorgeous and it is all so beautifully kept .Fabulous planting and it was all in flower.The rooms were spacious ,very clean and quality linen .
Good breakfast and terrific pools .
The staff were lovely and very helpful .
We had a poor lunch but everything else was top drawer . Read Less

Fantastic Hotel not suitable for large groups. Service, facilities, and accomodation were fantastic. Lovely decor in rooms, and a brilliant bar area which is great for a nightcap.
The pool area is small but very nice. At busy times it is hard to get a sunbed.
The hotel let... Read MoreService, facilities, and accomodation were fantastic. Lovely decor in rooms, and a brilliant bar area which is great for a nightcap.
The pool area is small but very nice. At busy times it is hard to get a sunbed.
The hotel let itself down slightly though. On two consecutive weekends, the area we used to relax in, was taken over by large groups, of stags, hens and birthday parties.
The problem with these large groups is that they want to be together at all times. Is it too much to ask that they respect other guests? Quite honestly, I don't understand why they weren't in hotels nearer the Strip - there is nothing for them in Olhos d' Agua.
Had it not been for this oversight, I'd have given the hotel five, and I really think the staff deserve it. The management need to watch those big bookings though, it is definitely something that would put me off going back. Read Less

Great hotel We both really loved this hotel. Very helpful staff. On my birthday the staff left a cake and lovely message in our room! When we went on an early trip we were given a breakfast pack. Great location. We would... Read MoreWe both really loved this hotel. Very helpful staff. On my birthday the staff left a cake and lovely message in our room! When we went on an early trip we were given a breakfast pack. Great location. We would recommend this hotel. Read Less