We were a little disappointed by the Grande Real hotel in Albufeira – it clearly only gains it’s five star rating due to the facilities it offers such as the spa etc. Whilst the public areas are extremely nice & well kept, the room we had was rather tired looking with the carpet well worn & stained & the furniture was marked in places. Other rooms we saw looked to be similar. …
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We had an excellent family holiday in Pestana Dom Joao. The hotel was in an excellent location right on the beach, so you had the choice of dipping in the pool or the sea to cool down. It had decent food & our 7 year old son especially loved the buffet in the mornings. Rooms are clean & modern with satellite TV and a modern bathroom. The sea view is worth the extra money as it’s beautiful. …
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I arrived in Club Praia de Rocha at 12Â noon. I had mixed views of the apartments and the surrounding garden at the front was a bed of weeds, full with bottles & rubbish. …
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We arrived at 9.40pm to find reception at the Maralvor apartments was closed. Fortunately I had taken my mobile with me so was able to telephone the number on the reception door. 45 minutes later, a man came from the Dunas hotel with our key. My sister & I had to stand in the street & it was dark all that time. …
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The Vale de Carros apartment complex in Albufeira is very pretty. 3 pools all very clean. …
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Arrived at the Silchoro hotel 9. 30am only to be told our rooms weren’t ready! We waited five hours before they were and as we hadn’t had any sleep for 24hrs this was quite irritating, but then we had got a cheap last minute deal so that compensated I guess. …
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