Swim-up Rooms & Private Pools in Algarve

The property itself. BRUNCH is unbelievable. Private pool. The bed was so comfortable. Hot water that stays hot. There was a Portuguese restaurant nearby on the corner we drove to: Triangulo. AMAZING SERVICE. Owner served our table.

Adults only was a new experience for us and so good…the resort was peaceful! Pools were a calm space and no early risers. The resort is very unusual in its set up with the rooms set at different angles with different outdoor spaces.2 pools with plenty of very comfortable loungers. The breakfast was the best I’ve seen outside a 5 star hotel…a fabulous spread each morning served in a lovely indoor/outdoor space. Highly recommend

Beautiful, clean, peaceful property. Ultra well kept common areas and villas. Spacious. Beautiful pools. Breakfast spread is a beautiful sight, all kinds of perfect, gourmet delicacies. Way more food and options than the average person would need or expect. It was lavish and a highlight of the day. Pool water is cold but refreshing. Staff is reserved but very helpful with information when asked.

Felt like an oasis! Pool, lounge and breakfast areas were very clean! Staff were very helpful. Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. We stayed in room 35 (little bit bigger, more simple, very private) and switched to room 14 (smaller but nicer and nice patio on the pool deck). Breakfast was a different selection every day and a big spread! Location was perfect for us but we love walking. About 15-20 mins to get to old town but only 2 mins to get to beach/boardwalk. Ubers were about $6 a trip to town if you don’t feel like walking.

The room was nicely decorated and had all the essentials, we particularly enjoyed the balcony. The pool area is very calm and makes for a great place to relax, it is also good to have two pools to enjoy. Location is quite convenient as there are some restaurants within walking distance and also a medium size beach (Praia Dona Ana).

Stunning hotel in a stunning location overlooking the beautiful beach.Rooms were lovely especially the ones with a sea view.Great buffet breakfast, and snack bar and pool bar by the pool during the day.Cashless hotel.pool was wonderful, plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas and towel station.Also small heated indoor pool, for children, plus gym and sauna.I used the hair salon and Maria was excellent 👍.We stayed as a family group for a wedding and it was fantastic, staff were excellent,so professional and friendly.just took 5 minutes by taxi to get to the center of the restaurants and bars.

The staff are exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. There is a whole variety of accommodation so choose wisely. I loved my room (268) quiet and sea view, good size. Very clean. There are more modern rooms available. Breakfast offers something for everyone . The pool area is a little tired and they really need to clean the algae from the pool and the glass bannisters of bird poo daily that are all around the pool area and the restaurant terrace. Well positioned as great beach (and lift down to it ) the better beach sunbeds are to the right not the ones in front which are too far from the water. Lovely boardwalk to the harbour bars / restaurants or it's a quick cab. Great little beach bar / restaurant to the left as you come out of the beach exit overlooking a calm small cove which is great for children.

Amazing and varied breakfast. Kind and dedicated staff. Well maintained hotel, keeping architectural features from the 60s. Confy room. Many esplanades, elevator for beach. Very decent indoor pool and spa. Nice swimming pool facing the beach.

The property was excellent- very clean - very relaxing, especially in the bar on floor 1 which played moody jazz quietly in the background - Nice!!😂- only stayed for 1 night in November, but the facilities, indoor pool; spa; gym on floor 1; outdoor pool etc. would have got used otherwise. My sea view balcony room on floor 4 was lovely, comfortable and clean and a great sun trap throughout the day with an uninterrupted view to the sea and beach approx 100m away. But whilst the fabric of resort was great, the staff really make this place 👏👏👏 - very friendly; efficient; can’t do enough for you 10/10. It’s a short 5 min taxi or a nice 30 min walk along the boardwalk alongside the beach to get to the village of Alvor itself which has lots of bars and restaurants to choose from. The buffet breakfast provided plenty of choice and was good without being top notch 8/10 I understand there is plenty of golf courses close by; so I would definitely rebook this place for a golf trip if I return in the spring/summer

-location -friendly helpfull staff with good english -breakfast (we always looked forward to the next breakfast) -facilities (pool in and outdoor, roomservice, outdoor pool service) -ambience

We travelled with our 7 month old for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area. Staff were warm, welcoming and super helpful with every interaction (esp Neuza and the other dining room staff). The room was ample in size with a very nice cosy but quiet feel which was great. The hotel grounds are lovely, especially when you wander outback past the pools and take a walk down to the beach along the boardwalk. The beach itself was just ideal, quiet, beautiful clean sand and clear water. The hotel also provides towels by the pool for you to use. The access to the beach is also very well considered as only hotel guests with a key card can exit through some gates to reach the beach. For a young family, this made a lot of sense. In terms of facilities, there's a nice small gym 24/7 free for use and for the more avid gym goers and more substantial gym with powerlifting equipment etc for 10 euros a day. The spa itself was really nice and is only 20 euros for 3 hours which I clufes access to a private pool, sauna, steam room, ice bucket and jacuzzi. This is free for anyone who books a massage too. Outside of this, there is a separate indoor heated pool which is free for all guests to use and very well sized. The breakfast buffet was great for us as vegetarians and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner was also good however ony a few nights, perhaps a more substantial vegetarian main dish would have been great. Aside from this, we enjoyed our meals in the hotel.

Resort is in a quiet area, with plenty of space for parking. Waking up to the sound of birds each morning was lovely. Restaurant had plenty of delicious food choices for breakfast & evening meal, and the pool area is beautiful pool with plenty of room and has easy access to the beach. Staff were excellent, very attentive and welcoming. Receiving the cake, pastries and champagne in our room on the day of our Wedding Anniversary was a lovely surprise and gesture. Thank you!

It's our 5th year at Vidamar, and we continue to find the location unbeatable, right on the beach with the beautiful palmtrees landscaping - the huge beautiful pool is unique and the rooms are very comfortable. Nice varied breakfast. We also added the half board option for all the days and found it to be a good decision if you really just want to chill and enjoy staying at the hotel. We had a small problem with some guests at the pool who were refusing to behave in conformity with the rules and the hotel management (Carolina) was prompt to resolve things with great professionalism, effectiveness and discreetness. Spa treatments also great, good products and great value for money. We noticed that certain areas of the hotel were freshly renovated, which is a great sign that the property, even being recent, is well kept to a high standard of maintenance. All in all, another fantastic family stay at Vidamar.

Friendly staff, lovely hotel, great pool and nice peaceful location close to the beach. Buffet was a good standard with lots of choices. Pool bar restaurant was also very good. Would return to stay again

Great outside area, with a huge pool and a lot of sunbeds, separate pool for kids. The hotel is in front of an amazing beach. Breakfast was good and reasonable, but nothing special. Room was spacious enough for a family of 4 with 2 kids of young age.

Had an Amazing stay in the family apartment with a wonderful pool. It's a massive apartment all rooms kept well and clean only downfall was the kitchen it's needs updating and we had a leak in the kitchen next to the light which made the floor very slippery my little one had a fall we did tell them but nothing was done while we were there which was a shame but that hasn't put us off staying again it was absolutely beautiful just have to be very careful of the floors as they can be very very slippery with little ones and with the pool aswell. Has a great bbq area the rooms are all a great size and the views are lovely.

Very spacious and comfortable Villa with an amazing pool and outdoor sitting & landscaping area. We spent almost the whole stay around the pool! You also get a lot of privacy with the self-standing house and proper fencing. The hotel staff was very friendly as well.

The house and everything around it. Very nice exclusive facilities (swiming pool, barbecue, gardens, ...), and plenty of public spaces available also (swiming pools, bar, restaurant, children park, ...)

Nice general pool with restaurant/bar. Used by the appartements of the park. Also villa's on the park with private pools.

Everything, the villa was like something out of a movie. The space was brilliant and you had your own area that wasn't too close to other villas. The pool was a good size and the outside chairs, sunbeds and bbq area were well kept and a great addition to the place Taxi's were easy to hire and the small towns around Colina are only a 5-10 min taxi ride away. Great location to be out of the way but close enough for evening meals and drinks

We stayed for 5 days with the pool access inter family room. Hotel was quiet compared to around the marina so we have the world of comfort. The breakfast selection is excellent with everything fresh and tasty. We never had any issue with getting sun loungers with the staff around the pool always available as required. Drinks are very expensive but to be expected for a 5 star. We would happily come back as we usually stay nearer the marina but this is a lovely option, Ubers only around €8 to get to Vilamoura centre.

Hotel was perfect for short chill out by pool break. Music at pool bar was a bit loud be one day with music that was not relaxing. Some large groups were a bit loud in one day and their swearing language was bot pleasant to hear when they sat may us at the pool . It was only for 2 hours. Not much the hotel can do about that. Bfast was great . Evening bars were quiet and should really have bar near pool in evening to have somewhere nice to sit. Only issue with room was no light that you can see properly at mirror so my wife found it very hard to do makeup. Lights in bedroom badly designed and complex. Too bright or too dark . We had a great weekend and would visit again.

Anantara is a beautiful resort with expansive grounds and multiple pools. The indoor heated pool is adults only. There is a small outdoor pool which is temperature controlled that my son used a lot. The kids club while unsupervised at this time of the year came in really handy. It has lots to keep a 5 year old entertained. The breakfast buffet was good with lots of choice and attentive staff. The staff were generally really kind and friendly everywhere. Anytime you asked for anything , they did it with a smile on their faces. The inroom dining took a little longer than we would have liked but that’s a minor blip. The resort has a free shuttle to the marina that is really useful.

Anantara Vilamoura strikes a wonderful balance between luxury and family-friendly comfort. The atmosphere is relaxed yet refined, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking tranquility with a touch of indulgence. The staff are exceptionally attentive, going above and beyond to cater to guests’ needs. One evening, I requested a snack for my daughter and was pleasantly surprised by a beautifully presented fruit platter—a thoughtful gesture that exemplified the level of service throughout our stay. The vibe of the resort is serene and chilled, perfect for unwinding. The marina is conveniently close and easily reachable via Uber, offering a variety of dining options. Breakfast at Anantara Vilamoura is stunning, with an impressive selection of fresh, high-quality offerings. The egg station is particularly noteworthy, providing a wide range of choices that cater to all tastes. The lobby features a pool table, adding a fun, casual element to the elegant surroundings. Around the pool, the service was consistently excellent, further enhancing the sense of relaxation and pampering. Overall, Anantara Vilamoura delivers a harmonious blend of sophistication and family-focused amenities, ensuring a memorable stay for all ages. Will return!

Pleasant hotel, particularly if the weather is good and sun bathing is your goal. In poor weather, problems arise as the indoor pool is chargeable at €25 p.p./ hr. The outdoor pool is heated. A car could be regarded as a must have to get out and about as the hotel is 3 miles out of town. Shuttle bus runs into Vilamoura 3 times per day A few minor maintenance issues with the room. Breakfasts were very good and the Rio restaurant excellent. Staff very efficient and welcoming. Overall we enjoyed our 4 nights there.

The location of Marina Club resort was perfect! Right on the marina with a balcony facing the water and boardwalk where we could sit and watch all the activity. The room was large! With a living room, kitchen area, separate bedroom and a bathroom. Everything was clean and comfortable with everything we needed. We didn’t use the pools but saw a lot of people enjoying them. They had a kiddy pool and a nice big swimming pool for adults. It looked very nice. Breakfast was included with our stay and was a great spread of different dishes. We would definitely stay there again!

The pool was great. Proximity to the marina, to supermarket, to the old town. Easy to drive to the beaches. Great little restaurant plus snack bar by the pool, as well as good loungers by the main bar. Receptionists were very helpful and gave advice re restaurants, beaches, farmers' markets, events in town etc. Enjoyed a speedboat trip to the seacaves. Lots of boat trips available. Great atmosphere in the marina area. Loved it. Would happily go back anytime. Great for families, with a shallow pool for the toddlers. Can book sub aqua lessons.

The room was quite large with a dining area and full kitchen. Bedroom was big with a large closet, big programmable safe and comfy beds. Staff were friendly and answered any questions we had. Our balcony overlooked the pool and was a nice view! Pool is cold but very refreshing when it gets so hot in Lagos! Walk into town in about 15 - 20 minutes. Large grocery store (Pingo Doce) super close by. Decent happy hour near the pool too.

This little one-bedroom apartment was perfect for our group of 4 (3 adults and a teen who are all family). The two couches in the living room converted to excellent beds (they were not pull-out sofas that can be uncomfortable) There is a well-appointed grocery store within walking distance to get provisions so we could make a nice breakfast and the little kitchen had all that we needed. Everything was clean and the decor was minimalist and functional. It was winter so we can't comment on the pool (outdoor, not heated) and we didn't want to pay to use the indoor pool. Laundry machines within the resort complex. The resort is located about a 20 min walk from the main town; fine for us but if you need to be right in the middle of everything select a different property. Friendly staff, parking on site included.

Family friendly! First family holiday with my two young children and husband. My mum had visited marina club on three previous occasions and sold going here to us. Apartments spacious, spotless and cleaned daily. Pool and outside areas cleaned daily.We chose 1 bedroom apartment with the marina and pool view and this didn’t disappoint. Good size balcony with a beauitful view lovely drying area included. Staff incredibly friendly throughout our stay. Ideal location.5/10 walk to local supermarket that we visited daily. Short walk into the town. Very central. Plenty of lovely restaurants bars and coffee shops.So lovely to see other young families at the Marina. Lovely atmosphere. Richardo in the bar is an absolute gent fantastic at his job. For our first family holiday we weren’t disappointed. See you next year.

Great overall, even better than I had expected. Room much better than the photos suggested (quality of linen amongst best ever, in any five-star I've stayed in, and bathroom spotless with constant piping hot water for bath). Pool-side room with direct access from room patio door to pool area was great. No need to worry about noise around pool as not so busy and everyone well behaved! Could go in and out of room to pool and other facilities very easily. Hardly used corridor entrance to room during entire stay. Breakfast buffet excellent, best choice of fruit and pastries, even though cooking station very, very slow, for hot egg dishes. Better to use frying pans rather than hot plate? Bar area outdoor terrace was also very nice in evening sun, but quieter rather than lively. Hotel a bit shabby in places, as over comments have said. They could really enhance pool-side area by putting cushions on recliner (but plenty of recliners and no rush every morning, as not that many rooms) and putting in some new parasols, as look very shabby. Stunning location righty by boardwalk that takes you to all interesting viewing and swimming spots. About a 20 min walk to town centre and restaurants. Quick taxi journey. Spa also great with own outdoor pool. All staff super helpful and friendly. Final tip: this is a super relaxed experience, calm and quiet, with amazing views and walks nearby, but if you're looking for somewhere with more of a buzz / atmosphere, it might not be for you!

We had a lovely time here though we were disappointed with our ‘suite’ on the ground floor with the pool view. It was tired with dark worn furniture which took the shine off for us. The maintenance directly outside our room was not very good either. The staff though I have to say are all very nice and very accommodating. The actual pool was not heated but was very refreshing. Poolside food was excellent although we didn’t like the fact that the 10 euro drinks came in little cans that you could buy from the supermarket for 1-2 euros each. The cushions on the loungers by the pool didn’t look that clean sadly. They had stains on them which wasn’t pleasant. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice and plenty of staff on hand to help. The bar upstairs was very nice too and the actual restaurant off the bar was always busy, albeit quite expensive. For service I believe this is a five star but for the quality of our room I would say it’s a 3 star, very expensive for what the room cost us.

This hotel was amazing in every way. The views outside the hotel were breathtaking. To the back was the most beautiful cliffs and to the left was the mountains and city. And there were numerous walking trails and boardwalks right outside the grounds. The sea view superior room was huge and beautiful and well equipped. The bed was so comfy with wonderful bedding and pillows - firm but giving. The bathroom was huge with a tub and large shower. Huge balcony with a beautiful view. Breakfast was very good with outside seating available and a coffee bar and champagne. Valet service was quick and the staff was soooo friendly. It’s a quick drive to old town Lagos. The spa was clean and had a sauna and steam room as well as a small outside jacuzzi and large heated pool at no extra charge. The normal pool was large and beautiful and there was even a baby pool. I cannot imagine a more perfect place to stay in Lagos. And even a great value for everything we got.

Cascade is the perfect spot for your stay in Lagos. We had a beautiful room which included breakfast. The breakfast is outstanding with mimosas, coffee and a full buffet with excellent service. We were provided with a welcome drink at the bar which was a nice touch. The resort is a 4 euro uber ride to Old Town which is 10 minutes away. After a beach day, it was always nice to come back and relax by the pool. You could also opt to sit poolside all day. The staff were all so nice and helpful. The only comment I would make is extended pool service hours for food and drink in the warmer weather. Otherwise our stay was fabulous and we can't wait to return. We debated for months over several options and were thrilled with our choice. You won't be disappointed.

Lovely 2 bedroomed apartment, very spacious, very clean with balconies from all the rooms and a rooftop sun terrace! Very well equipped kitchen for self catering....comfortable lounge and beds! Excellent ensuite and bathrooms...... The main hotel offered access to the bars and restaurant and beach pool areas. Drinks in the Lighthouse bar which overlooked the pool. Reception staff were helpful and friendly and help was given to locate the apartment - this is a large complex! The garage parking was excellent with direct access to the apartment door - great with luggage! Outside pool and other activities were available! Good location and access by car to Lagos and surrounding areas.

The private pool, large villa, restaurants nearby and on the property, amazing views and hiking trail immediately adjacent to the resort.

Perfect week at Rocha Brava Holiday Village. The complex is really spacious with a choice of pools. We used the largest pool area and we could always get sun-beds. Nice cafe/bar area with cooked food, drinks and icecreams. There’s astro turf around the pools so no muddy water as people mentioned in posts from last year. The gardens and planting around the complex look lovely. Spa and little shop on site. You don’t get bored of looking at the sea views! Our 12 & 14 year olds loved it. Air con worked really well in the apartment, which had 2 bedrooms and a good sized balcony with stunning views. Only negative = pillows do need an upgrade.

Nice clean village, lovely pools ( 2 are heated!) and gardens . The shops onsite had everything you need , there is also a spar 10 minute walk away, cafe food is basic but good. Some good restaurants near by , especially pashmina ( Indian) and the lighthouse bar /restaurant which has a fab menu and the food was delicious! Definitely go out the back gate by the end pool ( you need your key) and do the coastal walk into main town … it’s fabulous! We stayed in a ground floor apartment near reception. Apartment was 3bedroom, it was a bit tired and bathroom a bit mouldy but not too bad. Kitchen was basic but had everything we needed . Definitely visit the caves ! And go to Benagil beach and visit the beach club … views are amazing and food was good, a bit pricey but worth it.., it has a little pool and sunbeds Use bolt to get around as cheap and quick

Just LOVED it!!! We will go back there. The apartment was large and well furnished, we were on the ground floor with a large patio and lounge chairs and small table to eat outside, just steps away from the heated pool. In the front of our apartment was a pond with a small water fall so it was really relaxing, sometimes we could hear the frogs in the evening. There were many restaurants to choose from (in the complexe), really good food and drinks. A coffee shop with live music 3 times a week. 4 pools, tennis, mini golf, 2x markets, free shuttle bus. Beds were comfy, full kitchen, large living room. The resort was really clean, the landscape was immaculate. The walk by the cliff is accesible by the resort, we had a 2.5 hour cliff walk one morning, just beautiful. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Rocha Brava.

Do not miss out! This resort is HUGE! It has 3 pools, mini golf, tennis and a little shop on site. We booked for breakfast only and it’s quite nice. I do think those who are fussy could struggle as it’s either cereals, pastries, cakes, fruit, yoghurt, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, streaky bacon or ham and cheese. Theres no sausages/beans/fried eggs etc. The pools are a little cold but you get used to it. Getting a sun lounger is so hassle-free. We were in 410B and loved the room. It was big and private as it is top story. Would rather this than having a family above overlooking. The shop is pricy but we packed some snacky bits from home

I loved the onsite facilities...small baby pool...mixed bigger pool beside it...smaller kiddies separate pool with slide... adults only pool...loved our villa...villa 140 right beside the pool and pool side bar but far enough away not to hear music etc when baby asleep with doors closed upstairs...loved the Aircon in every room... and loved that there is a stair gate at the top and bottom of the stairs. Catering Facilities excellent..big fridge..big freezer..lidl is 5min away in taxi....loved the take away menu...to order ...gets delivered to your door at a fraction of price of the main dining area but same food. Staff very attentive and professional. Entertainment at night was lovely for the kids.

Great resort. Staff could not do enough for you. We stayed at a villa beside the adult pool. The resort is mainly focused on families. Main pool is mayhem but the adult one was lovely and relaxing. Whole place exceptionally clean and well run. Cold water stations at the pools, good beach towels provided were a nice touch. You have to request blankets, the beds only come with sheets. Beds were very comfortable and even the couch bed was great. Shower was fantastic but there's a big step into the bath for it. Villa was huge and luxurious well worth it. We went all inclusive for last three days which suited us. A nice mix between gorgeous meals out in the old town and then the buffet for last few pool days. There's a free shuttle bus to town throughout the day and get a taxi at night. At night the taxi cost us 6e which was grand and plenty of them.

Lovely hotel, would definitely recommend for families. We didn't use the adult only pool so cant advise on that. Easy check in on arrival and a golf cart waiting to take your bags to your room. The rooms are a nice size with good facilities. We went self catering, there is a lidl and Pingo Dolce close by for a bigger shop and a smaller shop on site which was well stocked, but closes at 6. We ate at the buffet for breakfast and dinner, the selection was what you would expect but all of high quality, easy to get seated, constantly replenished right until the service stopped, also lots of waiters on hand. we had a larger group some nights and they were happy to help accommodate us together where possible. Daytime, there is a kids club which is for 5+ my children are 3&4 so didn't attend but they did enjoy using the park, the splash pool is brilliant and the kids were entertained and happy most days, we also used the football pitch and tennis courts the main pool is lovely also with a big shallow end and baby pool, nice clean toilets and fresh towels available daily.

Facilities great, three pools which meant kids happy at the splash pool but grandparents could get some peace at the adults only pool. Staff so lovely. Clean everywhere. Our villa was huge, so much space. Also good availability for renting the children’s items; cot, highchair, changing mat, stroller - all made life a bit easier! Food good, different dinner offerings every day.

Our accommodation was very nice, spacious, well equipped, and very clean. The resort overall is very family-focused, so there is a lot of noise around the family pool and the AquaPlay areas, but there are quiet areas further away, including around the adults pool. Staff were all very friendly and very helpful. Some areas, such as the toddlers' play area, are a bit tired looking and could do with a bit of attention and better equipment. While I was playing with my grandson in the family pool, I badly cut my foot on a grating on the bottom: I reported this to a member of staff, but I don't know whether anything was done about it. There are limited dining facilities, considering that most people are on an all-inclusive deal, but there is a reasonable selection of food on offer and the menu appears to vary from day to day. For those paying, breakfast is good value, but dinner is on the expensive side. An occasional shuttle bus is available to go into town, but taxis are inexpensive and easily available. It is only a few minutes run into town, where there are numerous restaurants and lovely beaches.

Pedras da Reina has a wonderful pool, a good bar bar overlooking the pool , it is in a great location near the centre of the village , the apartmant has lovely private outside space. There is pleasant shop on site

Spacious complex with a good size kids pool and main pool. Stairs in accommodation were tiled and very steep and narrow but other then that they were well equipped and clean

Good location less than 10 m.walk to waterfront. Development looking a bit tired in places but clean and well run. Staff all very helpful if not overly cheerful. Pool area not really sufficient for size of development. Could do with second, adult only pool.

Fabulous complex & apartment. Clean and well-appointed accommodation. There could be a steep flight of steps to your apartment, so check that out beforehand if it is likely to be an issue.Staff are excellent, very helpful, and friendly. Great location with complimentary tourist train( you could walk it's only 10-15 minutes)and then short boat ride to cabanas beach. The pool & cafe on site are very good and not expensive. We didn't try the restaurant as buffet style & not to our personal taste. Very good selection of restaurants & bars within a short walk . Most have really good live music a couple of nights a week.

Det er ok! Personalet er imponerende imødekommende, høflige og meget villige til at hjælpe. Værelset/huset havde hvad man forventer, men bærer præg af at have en del år bag sig. Sengene er utrolige hårde, måske standard i Portugal. Områdets faciliteter var super. Pool, tennis padle - vi brugte det hele:-) Vores ophold var med halvpension. Overordnet set er det i gen grund til at beklage sig. Maden fejler absolut intet, men udvalget er til den begrænsede side. Når det er sagt må man bestille fra deres menu kort, hvis dagens menu ikke findes interessant - og det et top service.

The villa was beautiful and well maintained. It had everything we needed and more, the private pool at our villa was fantastic, the main pools are great too. The restaurant (Trattoria Oliveira) serves amazing food.

The 3 bed villa we stayed in was absolutely fabulous. There was 6 of us staying and we found It was clean very spacious and had everything we needed for a wonderful holiday. The private pool was large and made our stay.

We stayed in a villa with a private pool. It had everything we needed and felt very comfortable. Town/beach was a 15 minute walk with lots of restaurants and shops. The hotel also has a shop and restaurant on site.

I’ve been to QdP 6 times now, staying in various accommodation types from apartments to 6 bed villas with private pool & I can honestly say that I’ve always enjoyed my stay 100% … from the poolside bars to the on site restaurant the local shop to the reception everyone without fail has tried their best to enhance our stay & their have succeeded… as far as I’m concerned you can’t get a safer bet for money well spent than QdP….. can’t wait to return for the 7th episode in June 25…

It was a 3 bed villa with private pool. it was set in lovely gardens. The house was clean and spacious. It had 2 en-suites, washing machine, well stocked kitchen with hob, oven, coffee maker, microwave and dishwasher. The towels were replaced and beds were made 3 times during a 7 night stay. small Spar shop on site and another larger one about 10 mins walk away. The establishment offered a limited shuttle service to the town at 11am and 4pm. We visited in April. There is a restaurant on site serving good value Mediterranean and Italian cuisine. Very helpful and pleasant staff in the resort. Plus the breakfast offerings in the bar by the shared pool area were tasty and affordable. The resort has tennis courts, mini golf, volleyball and ping pong table to keep the kids happy.

Beautiful high spec villa Securely gated with private pool Cleaning services immaculate Peaceful Staff went above & beyond especially Beatrice Guest pool available if you arrive early / or have to wait for return flight

lovely little guest house just next to a small plunge pool. large group stayed in apartments, villas and guesthouses. seen all of them and they were all lovely. the villa with the pool was the best

It was great to receive a friendly welcome at reception (and to have that repeated whenever we needed to go to reception) and then find we had underground parking which led directly to our apartment. Very clean and spacious, with a great view. The private pool was also very nice.

The privacy and view from the villa were unbelievable, our own private pool was a great touch too

Amazing villa with a private pool!it was such a relaxing holiday we will be back.

Asked you for two villas near each other, one with a pool and one without, however this is not possible. The pool villas are entirely separate. We were supposed to have been informed about this but we were not.. Luckily they had a pool villa vacant close to the other one and they let us have that. I think it was you who were supposed to tell us as they did not have our email address. Otherwise everything was good pwith our holiday in spite of a worring start. And at 80 plus years old you don't want that !

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Parking was beside apartment. This accommadation was great. A very clean spacious apartment. It had everything we needed to use. This was our first apartment on our holiday in Spain and Portugal. There was a great supermarket in castro marim. In hind sight we would have stocked up on small butter cubes and individual laundry washing powder sachets. Only place in Spain and Portugal we saw them! Had a nice big clothes rack. It was a nice location out in the countryside. When we were there in October, there weren't many other people around so very quite. Sadly this meant bar facilities at golf club were closed the days we were there. We went along to Tavira which was a great day trip in car. We also checked out the fort at castro marim which was interesting and had great veiws. Only 1 entrance so make sure you know where to head before you end up doing a lap of whole hill in the heat!!! We enjoyed using the pool. We had views overlooking the pool area through the pine trees. Very relaxing. We would return here.

the house was exactly like the pictures, very clean and comfortable. The pool is big and chairs were available the whole time. The house was very close to the pool, which was great. The site is very quiet, ideal to relax. The distance to the beach is manageable if you travel with a car.

Located just short of the border with Spain, and about 40 minutes from Faro airport, this is part of the Algarve yet to be over developed. Very quiet location although it must be noted early May isn't height of the season! Staff were extremely courteous and helpful; when we arrived our villa wasn't ready (they have 2 & 3 bed villas as well as villas with pools) so we were offered a drink whilst we waited; after 15 minutes we were escorted to our villa (which is necessary if your first visit because quite a way from the reception) and very impressed with the standard of accommodation. Unfortunately the main clubhouse is currently being refurbished but from the outside looks very elegant; the temporary clubhouse is functional but it would be unfair to judge Castro Marim G&CC on this as they are obviously working very hard to get the work finalised as soon as possible. For a golfing holiday, family break (fabulous beaches only 10 minute drive away) or just a few days away in the sun this is an ideal location. We will be back!

Resort is very nice, house was great, pool and snack bar also very nice. There is no cleaning during stay but it was ok. I was surprised trash cans for plastics, glas etc were locked and they provided information they dont use it. I have seen sorting trash cans almost everywhere in Portugal but here it was just "for image". There is almost everything in house but no thing lke tablet to dishwasher. You have to go to reception and buy one... But overall it was very nice stay and I can recommand it to everyone.

The hotel matched the description and pictures, with a nice balcony and convenient pool access. The location was great, close to restaurants and supermarket and the night strip. Staff were very welcoming and happy to help and answer any queries.

We loved how quiet it was and how close it was to Albuferia and the airport. The choice of pools was great and the staff were all so lovely. Cosmin and Luis on reception were brilliant. It was great the showers were available in the indoor pool so we could still use the outdoor pool after checking out. Breakfast was lovely and had a great selection. The pools were really nice and the facilities around the complex were very clean

Friendly staff. Gym and indoor pool. Two outdoor pools and another to the left. Nice breakfast, although coffee wasn't nice. Price for food was reasonable with good portions. Storage bag room and early check in when we arrived earlier than expected was a nice touch. Ten mins taxi from albuferia strip. 10 mins walks to the beach, shops and main area.

Great hotel with good space to have a relaxing holiday. There are 2 areas with outdoor pools and places to eat and drink next to them. There is also an indoor pool where you need to wear a swim cap but it is a great place to have a swim. The rooms have enough facilities to eat breakfast and do simple meals. Only a microwave and 2 hobs. The location is great with a bus stop outside. The staff are all friendly and do a good job. There is also a book library were you can swap books whilst there

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pools looked nice and clean but the weather wasn't right for going in. Location is only 5 mins or so walk from the beach. The snack bar and the restaurants beside the hotel are excellent. Parking is good. Not easy to see in advance but the road is not a through road so the spaces outside the hotel seem very safe.

We had a 3 bedroom villa with private pool which was beautiful - only 3 or 4 years old, nice spec. Cleaners came twice in the 7 days we were there.

We stayed in an apartment with a mezzanine, this provided an extra room so you could have 3 bedrooms. The hotel staff we all fantastic and polite, spoke English very well. The golf club is immaculate. I would say the club house bar is quite expensive and serves basic food. You will need a car to travel around even to the club house, it's between 15mins and 30mins to the beach depending on which one you choose. Or 20mins to town or a restaurant. It takes 5 mins to drive outside the resort! The pool area is very clean with plenty of sun beds and a pool bar for refreshments. The swimming pool is incredibly cold, I thought they have to chill it but reception said they don't. I have no idea why it's so cold, probably why not many people stay by the pool. The apartment was cleaned 2/3times a week, the kitchen is fully equipped with large fridge/freezer, washing machine, dish washer, hob, oven and microwave. I would stay here again.

Great amenities and very friendly and efficient staff whether in reception, restaurant, cleaning, security or pool side bar. 2 bed Apartment with mezzanine (3rd bedroom) was modern, built and finished to a very high standard, very comfortable and extremely well equipped for self caterers. A very good price from Hotels.com too. Good underground parking under each of the apartment blocks. Resort Club house restaurant sold man sized portions of what is probably best described as pub grub. If you want nouvelle cuisine this is probably not the place for you but if you like steak, eggs and french fries, prawn curry, chicken pies, spaghetti bolognese etc you should be happy enough. I certainly had no complaints at all. If you want more upmarket food there are some very good restaurants in nearby places such as Gale which offer good value. I would unreservedly recommend this resort for a holiday even if you are not a golfist and its also a great place for families with children. Nearby are large water parks and Zoomarine which kids will love. However, while the resort provides a shuttle bus service to nearby towns in my view to get biggest benefit of the area you will need a car to get around as it is a big resort (with two 18 hole golf courses, tennis courts, five a side football pitches and 2 swimming pools within the complex) and it is several miles from nearest town. Would I go back again? In a heart beat.

the 2 bed, 2 bathroom apartment is extremely spacious and luxuriously fitted and furnished. Private underground parking, gated community, private patio area and large pool with plenty of sun beds.The entire complex is extremely clean and well maintained. Beautiful grounds and extremely peaceful. The perfect place to unwind and you dont even have to play golf. Well placed for exploring the local area, short drive from the 2 bed, 2 bathroom apartment is extremely spacious and luxuriously fitted and furnished. Private underground parking, gated community, private patio area and large pool with plenty of sun beds.The entire complex is extremely clean and well maintained. Beautiful grounds and extremely peaceful. The perfect place to unwind and you dont even have to play golf. Well placed for exploring the local area, short drive from the beach

Hotel was excellent. Rooms were beautiful spacious modern and had everything you could need. Internet was extremely good and the pool area lovely (even if freezing) played both course during my stay and would say worth a visit just for the golf. Lots of families at the pool so if you have young ones there are plenty of other kids to play with and would highly recommend this place. Only disadvantaged is it is not really close to shops so a short drive out to the shops is required if you want to cook or eat at the apartment. There is a shuttle bus to the beach but other than not a lot around the area. We had a car so was fairly easy to get about. We will 100% be back here soon

Stunning location, peaceful, private, common resort areas and restaurants well maintained. The house we rented had a great layout and was well positioned and private pool. Fun beach club.

My partner and I had a fantastic time at this location. Our villa was spacious, well designed and comfortable. The private pool was excellent though at times we wished it was heated. The main bedroom was large with lots of facilities including large ensuite bathroom and safe. The resort itself is enormous with a resort bus available to get to the key places. Local facilities such as restaurants were high quality but very expensive. For a short relaxing stay we chose really well and it is hard to fault the place.

Amazing stay at Vale do Lobo resort with our family. We stayed at villa 732. Highly recommended. The villa was perfect - 2 bed/2 baths plus private pool, patio and bbq. Perfect for our family. The complex was fantastic - supermarket, golf course, private beach with restaurants and communal pool. The villa was clean, bright, modern and had air con. The resort was spotless and well maintained. Staff were incredible. The resort was very quiet and perfect for us. I’ve seen some reviews complain about the noise from gardeners in the morning. The staff work tirelessly to maintain the golf course and resort and it looks incredible. Work is not done too early in the morning and I see no criticism. I’ve also seen reviews complain about the 5pm check-in - although later than we’d prefer, it is well advertised when booking and you are reminded again by email a few days before. We were able to drop bags and use the resort /restaurants/pool and they called us as soon as the villa was ready. We had a fantastic trip! We will be back!

Property at this resort is very large definitely need a car or Bicycle, lots of walking, This townhouse is far walk to beach (we drove) it had 3 floors 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on 3rd floor and first floor had pullout full couch and 1/2 bath sleeps 6 comfortably lots of space.Modern very clean house, pool was very clean, safe and quiet area, basic stock in the kitchen. Check-in is only after 5 pm Grocery store is nearby In order to access the gym, you need to pay €115 per person per week. Never have I had to pay at a resort for gym access…. Can not bring water or snacks to the pool area! You have to purchase them there no exceptions. You have to pay for beach chairs and umbrella at beach, house does not supply. They do have a shuttle service around the property you can call for. If you drive closer to the beach you will have to pay for parking. In my opinion, you’re really only renting out the property. The resort is separate. Anything you want to do at the property you have to pay for. Pool towels were supplied

The villa (1241) was just what we needed, the pool is more of a cooling down pool as opposed to a swimming pool (still great), and the location to all the facilities was brilliant. The BBQ area and Patio had fantastic views The staff on the whole were very friendly. The shuttle bus around the resort was great, The Golf courses are challenging but fair.

I will run out of superlatives to describe this place. From the gorgeous, leisurely breakfasts sitting outside, followed by trips out to explore the Rias Formosa area, or lovely local towns. Then back for a late lunch and a relaxing afternoon by the pool, reading or just looking at the scenery. Then driving out to a local restaurant to sample the food. Mandiba (their gentle dog) was always there to welcome us back. Miguel and Manuela were always on hand to provide information and support. The rooms were good sized than thoughtfully laid out with everything you would expect for this kind of accommodation. Rooms were cleaned every day and towels changes regularly. The bed was large and comfortable and there was plenty of storage. The couple and their staff work really hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible, creating a peaceful and relaxed oasis amongst the fig trees which provided an endless supply of tasty fruit during our august visit.

Monte das Perdizes is a lovely mini-hotel/B&B about 30 minutes drive from Faro. Our room was spacious, modern and very clean with excellent air conditioning, a comfortable king size bed and large modern bathroom. There was also a separate kitchenette area with fridge, microwave and kettle. Outside there’s plenty of seating (both loungers, comfortable seating and table/chairs for al-fresco breakfasts. Indeed breakfast was excellent and nice to be able to sit outside and eat by the pool. The husband and wife owners were so friendly and gave lots of local advice. The only drawback is access is along 1km of very bumpy dirt track. You also do need a car for access. Absolutely loved the hotel and would highly recommend. (Thank you).

We stayed here a few years ago and enjoyed it so much we were determined to go back. Excellent then & excellent now. Everything immaculately clean - we couldn’t fault it. Lovely walk in shower , comfortable bed , nice breakfast and we were able to eat outside as the weather was kind. Our hosts are kindness personified. We asked if it was ok to bring food back one evening and they were so obliging . We needed an early breakfast to catch our flight and we were provided with everything you could need at 6.00 a.m including a sandwich to take with us. Garden/ pool area well cared for set in idyllic countryside.

Manuela and her husband are the perfect hosts. They are very friendly and make you feel most welcome. The location is almost in the middle of nowhere which guarantees a very quiet and relaxing stay. My room was very big and I loved the design of my bathroom. Breakfast was served in a very nice lounge and the variety was great. I loved sitting at the pool and watching the sunrise early in the morning. I hope to come back and spend a bit or more time there.

The purpose built property is set in the hills behind Olhao in an orchard with fig trees. It is a beautiful setting away from the busy coast and easy to find following the instructions provided by the hosts. Rooms are comfortable and we ate the delicious breakfast outside under the carob tree by the pool. Manuela and Miguel were welcoming and very helpful.

This is a beautiful hotel with so much attention to detail having been paid to decorating it. Stunning inside and outside. Loved the private plunge pool. Fabulous breakfast and charming staff, and a short walk to great restaurants and bars.

It’s character, charm, peacefulness. Excellent staff, good facilities. Room was fresh clean and stylish opening out onto a tiled/ lawned balcony area with plunge pool which made it feel intimate

The hotel is beautiful. It is thoughtfully designed, with modern amenities and also reminds you of its history. It made for a luxurious stay without ever feeling stuffy, which we really appreciated with two young boys. The staff is welcoming and helpful, and the food is delicious. Our room with the “children’s bedroom/playroom” on the mezzanine and the private pool on our patio was just amazing. The baby could be inside napping and the rest of us enjoyed the beautiful weather. We’ve recommended it to everyone since we got home!

The staff are attentive, friendly, very good at English, and will go out of their way to provide anything you ask for. The breakfast was amazing each day, and the rooftop patio was the most wonderful space to have a glass of wine and unwind in the evenings. The decor is simply beautiful. A lot of attention went into each detail, and it shows! We loved the patio on our room as well. The loungers provided were quite comfortable and the plunge pool was a good size (although very cold...it is not heated!).

Beautiful small boutique hotel. Beautifully restored and decorated. Stayed in one of the rooms that open on to small garden with plunge pool. Felt like our own private place! Perfect location for centre of Tavira. Staff were exceptional and make this hotel the wonderful place that it is. Thank you to everyone who looked after us. We will definitely be returning x