Great place Good location, near amenities but quiet. Clean, modern and well equipped apartments. No views but nice pool area with plenty of sun beds. Main thing in its favour is very friendly and helpful staff on reception....really welcoming.

Great Hotel I loved this hotel, the rooms were lovely and clean, staff were always helpful and happy and the breakfasts were the best.... I looked forward to mine every morning and I'm not a breakfast person... would definitely return to this... Read MoreI loved this hotel, the rooms were lovely and clean, staff were always helpful and happy and the breakfasts were the best.... I looked forward to mine every morning and I'm not a breakfast person... would definitely return to this hotel again.... Read Less

10 days with friends Spotless hotel, friendly front desk staff speedy check in, great view from 2nd floor room 225 book side or full sea view as inland view faces apartment's which could be rowdy with stag and hen parties. Very good breakfast, pool... Read MoreSpotless hotel, friendly front desk staff speedy check in, great view from 2nd floor room 225 book side or full sea view as inland view faces apartment's which could be rowdy with stag and hen parties. Very good breakfast, pool area very clean, great pool lots of beds but towels on too many not used, no fault of hotel just selfish tourists. Good area for bars and dining not too mad but "the strip" is very lively 1k away, excellent hotel would definitely recommend, nice friendly staff in the main, some people smile more than others? does anyone know the Portuguese for "Fog" because we saw plenty of it in late June but it did burn off, the path / STEPS to beach can be arduous so take your time be very careful of the sea on this beach has many rocks and is very rough on weak swimmers. 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

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!

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

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

Great little hotel Me and my partner stayed here for 6 nights at the beginning of May. It is a beautiful hotel, ideal for what we wanted. The pool area is small but it’s kept clean and tidy. The rooms are immaculate and... Read MoreMe and my partner stayed here for 6 nights at the beginning of May. It is a beautiful hotel, ideal for what we wanted. The pool area is small but it’s kept clean and tidy. The rooms are immaculate and decorated to a high standard. The restaurant where breakfast is served is open and roomy, with the option to eat outside which we loved. We would definitely return 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

Agradavelmente surpreendido Hotel muito agradável com decoração moderna, muito próximo da praia e mesmo no coração da cidade de Albufeira. Pequeno-almoço variado e de óptima qualidade. Quartos espaçosos e com ambiente muito clean. Todos os funcionários foram muito simpáticos e prestáveis.
Ficamos... Read MoreHotel muito agradável com decoração moderna, muito próximo da praia e mesmo no coração da cidade de Albufeira. Pequeno-almoço variado e de óptima qualidade. Quartos espaçosos e com ambiente muito clean. Todos os funcionários foram muito simpáticos e prestáveis.
Ficamos apenas uma noite, mas adoramos a experiência. 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

Break Before Winter What a lovely relaxed holiday. Beautiful grounds, which we walked around daily. Swimming pool, sauna, spa. Courtesy bus into local town daily. The food was excellent. Staff were friendly & helpful. Through enjoyed our stay. Would highly recommend.

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

Great location, beautiful rooms! I travelled here as part of a hen do and the staff could not have been more accomodating! It's close enough to the strip to let you go out at night, but far enough away that you aren't disturbed by... Read MoreI travelled here as part of a hen do and the staff could not have been more accomodating! It's close enough to the strip to let you go out at night, but far enough away that you aren't disturbed by it. I was in an apartment at the back of the hotel which was absolutely beautiful and had clearly been renovated recently. My only issues with the room was the lack of lighting and plug sockets near to the mirrors - there was a full length mirror in the hall but you couldn't get ready there as there was no light and the plug sockets were at the other end of the bedroom or living area. There was also a beautiful kitchen with microwave and hob... but no pots or pans to let you cook! Staff were very helpful, we had trouble with our keys and they came right away to fix them and couldn't have been nicer about it. Our room looked into the pool which was always immaculate, with staff regularly checking temperatures and cleaning up around about it. As we travelled at the start of April the pool was definitely not warm enough to go in, but there were plenty of sun loungers and we spent loads of time in the sun (when the winds died down). We ate and drank at the pool bar daily and staff were really friendly - though service is very slow so I recommend ordering your next drink when the first one comes along! Prices can be very reasonable at the bar, €5 for a selection of cocktails and €5-6 for burgers or toasties, though spirits are much less reasonable, €6-8 depending on your choice.
Although we travelled in a large group and there were other groups visiting, the hotel was very quiet during the day and there were a variety of different types of travellers there from different age ranges. At night we headed into the strip for the clubs - if your aim is to go out drinking in bars and clubs on the strip I recommend buying drinks from the supermarket across the road and drinking in your hotel room first - the most reasonably priced drinks on the strip are definitely cocktails, with most places charging between €5-€8 most nights. Spirits can be a lot more expensive ranging from €5 in some bars to €18 in one bar!! If you stick to the drinks on offer you will be ok, and definitely be friendly with the promoters as they can help you to get some free drinks too. The strip doesn't really get busy until midnight and towards the weekend some clubs were so busy you couldn't move. The best clubs change each night so you just have to move around until you find somewhere you like! When we got back to the hotel each night there was always someone on reception and it was easy enough to get back into the hotel.
Overall, rooms are comfortable and staff are friendly. If you are looking for somewhere quiet during the day but in a central enough location for nightlife then this is definitely the hotel for you!! Read Less

overall a good stay For the price, this is a great place to stay. Breakfast was really nice and fresh every day, hotel staff were nice and helpful and it's well located. Rooms are modern and clean, the pool is nice and so is... Read MoreFor the price, this is a great place to stay. Breakfast was really nice and fresh every day, hotel staff were nice and helpful and it's well located. Rooms are modern and clean, the pool is nice and so is the garden. We didn't hear too much noise and our room faced the pool in the main building. My only complaint would be the cleaning crew who would vacuum every morning at 9 am which was really annoying, i'm sure they could have at least waited until 10 before vacuuming outside the room doors. Other than that, it was good. Read Less

Best hotel i've ever stayed in. Arrived at this hotel as we were in need of a room to stay in after my package holiday had been double booked at we had been left without a room for 3 nights.
Arrived and met by the hotel receptionist,... Read MoreArrived at this hotel as we were in need of a room to stay in after my package holiday had been double booked at we had been left without a room for 3 nights.
Arrived and met by the hotel receptionist, Olga who noticed we were quite stressed and upset. It was approximately 1100hrs on the 06/08/19 and we explained our situation that we had nowhere to stay and we needed somewhere for 3 days. First she offered us a drink from the bar, and then she apologized for our bad experience with the previous hotel. She contacted her manager straight away to see if there was anything that they could do to help. She explained that she would take us to the booking area where she would try and find us a room. We were so relieved when we were taken to another reception where we were able to book another room. The service that we had in the space of 2 minutes were enough to comfort us, calm us down and be kind enough to book another room in such short notice. We even got 10% discount which was great for us as we did not expect to have to pay for another hotel.
We were offered drinks on arrival, and informed of all the services available during our stay. The room was amazing, very modern, very clean, and we even had complimentary coffee and water bottles which were replaced daily when the maids cleaned our rooms, left fresh towels and made our bed. I cannot express enough how amazing this stay were. The staff could not do enough for guests, and always greeted you with a smile. They really had pride in their work and would do anything to help you enjoy your stay. We felt safe, happy and we were in the center of where we wanted to be. As two young girls in our early 20's, we couldn't ask for anything more.
We ate at the pool bar all holiday as the food was to die for, and when we ordered wine to our sunbed (big white leather beds), the bar lady even brought it to us in an ice bucket, and poured our first glass for us to see if we liked the wine. Again with a smile! I could write for days about this hotel, and how beautiful it was to stay in and how welcoming every single staff member had been, especially Olga who first met us on arrival. Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts, you have made our frightening and disastrous holiday into one of the best we have ever had. Read Less

Amazing hotel! Perfect central location. Just back from a weeks stay at hotel California. The hotel is beautiful, so modern, and everything is so clean. The staff at the hotel are amazing they can’t do enough for you and all work extremely hard. We spent... Read MoreJust back from a weeks stay at hotel California. The hotel is beautiful, so modern, and everything is so clean. The staff at the hotel are amazing they can’t do enough for you and all work extremely hard. We spent most days poolside. There’s lots of different types of sun loungers, I loved the large bean bags they were so comfy. We had lunch most days because the food was so good! And the cocktails were some of the best Iv ever had! The rooms were cleaned every day and fresh towels provided. The hotel is the perfect location right in the centre of the old town, you walk out and your right in the middle of the bars and restaurants, and only a few minutes walk to the beach. However because the hotel is so central it can be very noisy at night when trying to sleep, that would be my only complaint but because it’s so central noise is to be expected. I would definitely stay here again, thank you for an amazing stay! Read Less

Simply Amazing We had never visited This area before and chose it for our summer break after reading such good reviews on tripadvisor on arrival we managed to get stuck behind the stag party checking in but once we were at the... Read MoreWe had never visited This area before and chose it for our summer break after reading such good reviews on tripadvisor on arrival we managed to get stuck behind the stag party checking in but once we were at the front desk we were dealt with fast and professionally from a very polite member of staff who also took the time to explain everything to us thank you from two first time visitors 5out 5
Onto our room 214 city view although I will say still a beautiful view absolutely lovely room took us a while to fathom the air con but we sussed it the room was beautiful clean and very comfortable beds a TV with BBC and ITV a mini bar kettle a bath shower in the bathroom complete with hair dryer the only thing I can say that let the room down was the shower wasn’t as powerful as most hotels I’ve stayed in but I’ve definitely had worse showers the rooms were cleaned everyday and also the towels were too oh and you also get pool towels extra bonus more room in your case and very nice shower gel and shampoo too 4.5 out 5
Dining area we only went B&B so can’t tell you about evening meals but if breakfast is anything to go by then I’m sure you won’t be disappointed the breakfast had the buffet situation the usual fantastic fry up with real sausage lovely fried and scrambled eggs there was the continental variety of breakfast items fresh meats cheese fruits Danish pastries and croissants were fantastic also 4 different choices of cereals fresh squeezed orange juice apple juice sparkling wine teas and coffees just brilliant so much choice and tastes 5 out 5
Pool area again really well maintained clean lovely new sun beds lots of space and sun beds are plentiful if not around the pool plenty are stacked up near the edges there are 2 pools a small swimming pool and a paddling pool both nice to dunk in to cool off both kept clean daily the is a toilet and shower block next to the pools ideal if you have a late flight home to freshen up before you leave
The pool and snack bar is reasonably priced with all premium drinks we tried a few beers and vodka cokes but not much more from here but must say some of the food coming out looked fantastic so from us another 5 out 5
This whole hotel is stunningly beautiful from inside and out every where is kept remarkably clean and the views from each floor are stunning while staying here I would recommend a stroll down to the beach through the security gate at the bottom of the pool area it’s a nice walk down the road and quite a few wooden steps but once there you’ll love the scenery.
All in all we will stay here again when we come back to the Algarve it’s a no brainier this is simply beautiful hotel and situated in just the right spot €5 to the old town in a taxi
10 minute walk to the strip and 2 minutes walk to the nearest bars and restaurants some really nice meals to be had in these local bars try them and see
To everyone at the Aqau Pedra dos Biscos thank you for being the perfect hosts this was a fantastic holiday we loved it Read Less

Lovely relaxing time A lovely hotel to stay and relax by the pool if that’s what you are looking for. Staff are really friendly and helpful. I would love to say an extra thank you to Raquel and Andre who made our first... Read MoreA lovely hotel to stay and relax by the pool if that’s what you are looking for. Staff are really friendly and helpful. I would love to say an extra thank you to Raquel and Andre who made our first time in Portugal amazing with all there extra help and there surprise for my partners birthday it really made his 30th special. The area is quiet but there is a few tours you can book at reception and a free shuttle which takes you to the nearest town. Many thanks again to all the staff we will be returning but next time with extra people after recommending you. Read Less

Brilliant The location is first class. Close to some excellent restaurants and shops and supermarkets. We had a balcony room overlooking the main road . The room was spotless. The breakfast was very acceptable and everywhere was clean and modern. Beautiful... Read MoreThe location is first class. Close to some excellent restaurants and shops and supermarkets. We had a balcony room overlooking the main road . The room was spotless. The breakfast was very acceptable and everywhere was clean and modern. Beautiful pool with plenty of sun beds. Very relaxed atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again. Cannot fault this hotel. Read Less

Couple 1 week stay On initial check in we were provided a room on the ground floor next to the lift and no view from the balcony, obviously this was very disappointing, however the check in staff were helpful and managed to move us... Read MoreOn initial check in we were provided a room on the ground floor next to the lift and no view from the balcony, obviously this was very disappointing, however the check in staff were helpful and managed to move us to a higher floor but it was at an extra cost which was not entirely ideal. Once this had been sorted I could not fault the hotel, the facilities were brilliant very modern and clean, the breakfast was delicious with a very wide range of choice and we even ate on the evenings where the food was to a high standard and very affordable. The hotel staff were friendly and very helpful. The staff had even provided my girlfriend with a surprise birthday cake and free cocktail which was greatly appreciated and made our stay that extra bit special. The bar and restaurant staff in particular were very friendly and attentitive. The facilities were excellent and the surrounding area was ideal as it was not too close to the mad strip but had other bars and restaurants around more suited to families and couples. The old town was a 5 min taxi ride and less than 5 euro. One of the only faults I would give is that at the pool area, which is very nice, all the preferred spots for sun loungers were always reserved by guests putting towels out in the morning despite not using the loungers until later in the afternoon. This meant there was often empty loungers in the good spots that had umberrellas for shade that went unused most the day just because guests had put their towels down. Guests should not able to 'reserve' loungers with towels all day if they are not being used. Overall we thought this was a very high end hotel and very welcoming with very friendly staff who made our stay one of the best in Portugal. 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 and staff but security needs tightening Stayed here for our honeymoon, booked the executive suite, chose as adults only hotel and wanted some peace and quiet. Suite was gorgeous and thank you so much to staff for arranging room to look amazing, please see photos. Food... Read MoreStayed here for our honeymoon, booked the executive suite, chose as adults only hotel and wanted some peace and quiet. Suite was gorgeous and thank you so much to staff for arranging room to look amazing, please see photos. Food also wonderful! Only down side was on our last day a stag group checked in and took over the pool area. I work in a behaviour school and know for a fact they were waiting to be told off to tone it down, but they weren’t so they got more and more drunk, and more and more annoying. Security need to nip this in the bud in future if the majority are to have a nice time. Stags apart it is a stunning hotel. Read Less

Hotel California Great hotel right in the heart of the old town . The staff could not do enough for us . This hotel has just been refurbished in June 19 . It's now very modern with its rooftop pool and sun... Read MoreGreat hotel right in the heart of the old town . The staff could not do enough for us . This hotel has just been refurbished in June 19 . It's now very modern with its rooftop pool and sun deck . Raised beds for sun bathing . The busy town below is accessed from the ground floor entrance and the reception and 8th floor door takes you out into the quieter end with the romantic restraints and sea views. The rooms were very clean and modern with fantastic beds and bathrooms. Can't wait to go back . Read Less

A relaxing hotel in which to stay. We have visited this hotel several times in the past, but for one reason or another, not for the last five years. In the meantime, the hotel had become a boutique hotel. After parking the car in the hotel car... Read MoreWe have visited this hotel several times in the past, but for one reason or another, not for the last five years. In the meantime, the hotel had become a boutique hotel. After parking the car in the hotel car park, we were checked in quickly and efficiently by the staff and supplied with electronic room cards that worked first time, every time. Not always the case with some hotel’s room cards.
In the bedroom the air-con worked well and was fully adjustable. The bedroom was of a good size, as was the fully equipped en-suite. Tea and coffee making facilities were all available and a very good choice of TV channels to watch, along with a good internet connection.
One or two issues arose, the most noticeable was that the bathroom hand basin was stuck closed, that meant that after the first use of it, one was left with a basin full of dirty water and no way to get rid of it. Upon notifying reception, the matter was quickly sorted while we were having breakfast. Another issue was that the water flow into the basin was very slow, hardly more than a trickle. This did not appear to be improved over the course of our stay.
The breakfast was comprehensive, as it has been in the past, but the coffee making machine while it offers quite a range of coffees, needs to use a better brand of coffee in my opinion. The breakfast room is located on the top floor and affords uninterrupted panoramic views of the sea and countryside. You can enjoy your breakfast inside the room, or, on the terrace just outside.
Albufeira, with all that it offers, is a quick trip of 6km from the hotel and there are paid car parks that will enable you to walk directly into the middle of town. At 1 euro an hour, that’s inexpensive parking.
We would like to say that all the staff were most pleasant and eager to help. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay. Read Less

Exceptional 5 estrelas. Conheci este hotel antes de ser remodelado, a remodelação foi grande e muito boa, está muito bonito! O quarto é super confortável e o design com muito bom gosto. Adorei a qualidade das tolhas de banho bem cheirosas... Read More5 estrelas. Conheci este hotel antes de ser remodelado, a remodelação foi grande e muito boa, está muito bonito! O quarto é super confortável e o design com muito bom gosto. Adorei a qualidade das tolhas de banho bem cheirosas e dos amenities da Rituals. Tem uma vista panorâmica magnífica, excelente para apanhar banhos de sol e contemplar o pôr e nascer do sol. Staff muito simpático. Pequeno almoço muito bom. Não precisa de transportes porque situa-se no centro de tudo praia, bares, restaurantes. Recomendo e espero voltar. Read Less

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

Superb (for the 4th time!) Fantastic hotel, this was our 4th family holiday here and it did not disappoint. The hotel is modern, spacious and clean. Our room was excellent, decorated to high a standard, again exceptionally clean, air con was faultless and the bed... Read MoreFantastic hotel, this was our 4th family holiday here and it did not disappoint. The hotel is modern, spacious and clean. Our room was excellent, decorated to high a standard, again exceptionally clean, air con was faultless and the bed was absolutely massive (and comfortable). The grounds and main pool were superb - the area around the pool would have benefited from a few extra umbrellas to shade the midday sun and some of the gym equipment was looking a bit tired. The staff were supremely helpful and accomodating - particularly Ana Felix who assisted with our booking and room choice and the main barman who employed our son to help making drinks. The food in the restaurant was to a very high standard from a fixed menu and in a very comfortable dining environment - one thing is that every year we have been it is always a bit of surprise if it will be the fixed menu or buffet.
In summary: absolutely superb and we will be back. 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

Beautiful Hotel with ideal location Spectacular hotel. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms and all hotel exceptionally clean. Decor is contemporary and trendy. Breakfast was delicious with all tastes catered for. For lunch I would highly recommend the tiger prawns, delicious.

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

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

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

Beautiful hotel Stayed for a week in October during which it was my husband's 50th birthday. On return to our room there was a lovely (very tasty) little chocolate cake plus a note to say go to one of the bars for... Read MoreStayed for a week in October during which it was my husband's 50th birthday. On return to our room there was a lovely (very tasty) little chocolate cake plus a note to say go to one of the bars for a complementary drink.
Hotel is nicely designed, comfy beds, very clean. Free safe. Scales in the bathroom (I was made up with these!) Various English TV channels including BBC1 & ITV. Grounds of the hotel are not huge so I suspect in the summer it could become a bit crowded.
Close to a number of restaurants and bars but far enough away to not hear noise.
You can walk down to the beautiful beach but the quickest route does include approx 80 steps! There is a nice bar/restaurant at the bottom.
Tuk Tuk rides cost €10 and you can flag them down. Taxi rank around the corner from the hotel.
We would return to Albuferia and would recommend this hotel. Read Less

Shaz and Sue We have just returned from this hotel after a 10 day holiday in a Superior room. Overall it was a good holiday. Positives were a very clean hotel and the staff were all very courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very... Read MoreWe have just returned from this hotel after a 10 day holiday in a Superior room. Overall it was a good holiday. Positives were a very clean hotel and the staff were all very courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The location was pretty good although too close to The Strip for us. About a 25 min walk to the old town which was much better. We walked along the main road to the old town but were told about another route where you could walk along the boardwalks on the beach which was much nicer. Plenty of restaurants to chose from. The negatives were not enough storage in our room just a small hanging space. That’s it! So more or less lived out of suitcase. Not enough sun beds at times for the size of hotel. So unfortunately had to reserve our beds early in the morning. Which we really didn’t want to do. Be warned this hotel allows stag and hen parties so this can be a bit rowdy at times. Smoking allowed in all outside areas even where you can eat. Not ideal. Showers ran hot and cold which was a shock to the system!! No courtesy room or shower available if you have a late return flight. Read Less

Absolute perfection This place is a must stay ! Central location, 3 mins walk to the beach literally. Friendly staff. Perfectly new. Feels like somewhere really posh and elegant 5* where you would expect love islanders to stay lol

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

Rien de négatif Nous avons terminé notre beau voyage au Portugal à Albufeira à cet hôtel et nous n’avons que de bons commentaires et très bien située, très propre, bon service à la réception , petit déjeuner copieux... Read MoreNous avons terminé notre beau voyage au Portugal à Albufeira à cet hôtel et nous n’avons que de bons commentaires et très bien située, très propre, bon service à la réception , petit déjeuner copieux avec beaucoup de choix, Belle piscine ...chambre très propre service impeccable. Très belle plage à 5 minutes de marche.(faut pas rien oublié à l’hotel😜) je recommande cet hôtel sans hésité. 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

Idyllic place Stayed here last week and cannot praise it highly enough. Beautiful location, lovely public areas, two swimming pools, one heated. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a relaxing stream running through the extensive grounds. I stayed in a villa which... Read MoreStayed here last week and cannot praise it highly enough. Beautiful location, lovely public areas, two swimming pools, one heated. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with a relaxing stream running through the extensive grounds. I stayed in a villa which accommodated up to five people. Great for self catering with all the necessary facilities.
The.buffet breakfast was excellent with a fantastic choice of hot and cold food as was the buffet lunch. The evening meals were varied and delicious.
The staff were extremely helpful and efficient and I have to make a special mention for Gresca at the spa. What a delightful lady I had two treatments, a neck shoulder and back massage one day and a full aromatherapy massage on another day. A truly therapeutic relaxing experience.
The hotel runs an excellent shuttle service to local beaches and Carvoeiro which is well worth a visit.
I look forward to returning next year. 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.

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

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

Vollkommen in Ordnung Wir haben uns aufgrund der guten Lage für dieses Hotel entschieden. Von hier aus kann man die gesamte Algarve super mit dem Auto (unbedingt erforderlich) erreichen. Auch zu den Stränden in der Nähe gelangt man nach ca. 10 Minuten.
Das... Read MoreWir haben uns aufgrund der guten Lage für dieses Hotel entschieden. Von hier aus kann man die gesamte Algarve super mit dem Auto (unbedingt erforderlich) erreichen. Auch zu den Stränden in der Nähe gelangt man nach ca. 10 Minuten.
Das Hotel an sich ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber die Zimmer sind ausreichend groß und sauber.
Das Frühstück war im Preis inbegriffen, man wurde satt aber mehr auch nicht. Es gibt jeden Morgen dasselbe, hie und da wird bei den Früchten variiert aber das wars dann auch wieder - leider.
Die Anlage, der Garten und der Pool waren top.
Für unserer Zwecke ware das Hotel perfekt. Preis-/Leistung passt! 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