I was there for Christmas week 2009 and had a great time. Some of the decor was a little sombre but everything was clean and comfortable, the food was excellent (we had a superb gala dinner on Christmas day) and the staff were friendly and efficient. TIP. If you check out before the restaurant opens for breakfast ask the day... more

good location. on the beach with the town easy walking distance. local bus takes u most places so ease of access out and about very good. the hotel is clean with great beds and pillows you want to bring home with you they are so comfy. food is a fair choice. the service in the restaurant is not to clever... more

I was last at the Vasco a Gamma in 1987. Before I stayed at the Vasco da Gamma I stayed at other hotels in the area but once I stayed at the Vasco da Gamma, that was it for me, it is perfectly located, massive swimming pool, separate pool area for children. Right on the beach, plenty of loungers, staff... more

I was in Algarve for 3 days at 'Hotel Vasco da Gama' and I was impressed by the agreable mixture of Portuguese tradition and professionalism that we can enjoy at this hotel. Superb buffet breakfast (included in the price), the best localization - we just had to cross the gardens of the hotel in order to be in the beach,... more

This was our second stay in this hotel having last stayed here in 2004. The staff are all friendly, helpful and welcoming and the hotel is very clean. Don't be put off by the tired condition of the corridors because the rooms are nicely decorated. There is a small but lovely sun terrace where you can relax if you don't... more

I first came here in 1978(a mere lad) and was well impresssed then with the Rolls roce.Bentleys and lotus, in the car park.It was simply the best hotel on the algarve .A stunning location right on the beach.If its real night life you are after...dont come here.It has many bars and restaurants but is a low key resort...bustling at weekends... more

We keep returning to this fantastic hotel and it never disappoints us, we just love it. Staff friendly as ever and very helpful, service just wonderful. Hotel right on a beautiful beach, has lovely gardens and a great pool area. We will return! more

The hotel itself delivers a great service and the staff are welcoming and friendly. We booked directly with the hotel after our travel agent went bust and apart from an initial hiccup with the room view, we were moved to a room with the requested sea view shortly afterwards. Some of the rooms in this hotel are yet to be... more

we have stayed at this hotel on several occasions over the years and book the with the hotel direct. we find the welcome and service very good and like most hotels you can find fault..most people expect to much for what they pay . more