A change in our booking dates meant that the hotel accommodated us by upgrading from the Royal Suite 2001 to the Alegria Suite. Whilst large, the quality of the suite was really lacking and I would have been very upset had we been paying the appropriate room price.
With a late arrival on the first night, we had booked the inclusive dinner for the second and third nights. In truth, the first night we were provided with some excellent tapas style dishes which whetted our appetites for the coming dinners.
The second night, Tuesday, dinner was excellent. A 6 course tasting menu adapted to suit our no meat diet. However, the following evening can only be described as appalling.
First course, salmon tartare and smoked salmon which, whilst freshly smoked, was home cooking at best. Second course, chicken curry and rice (in our case, adapted to spaghetti with prawns, fresh pasta but way overcooked). Third course, ice cream with something, by that time we had given up. And this is claimed to be Michelin star cuisine.
Our (very good) waiter quietly told us that this it what chef does every Wednesday. Why, nobody seems to know. However, the only certainty is that book a Wednesday and you will not get the standard of food of other nights. I do not know of another Michelin starred establishment that would deliberately lower standards in this way.

Stayed here for 2 nights after having had a rather indifferent stay at the Vilalara a few miles away... The Vilajoya is a real gem - ticked all our boxes.. The restaurant (2 Michelin stars) is extraordinary, some of the most inventive and exquisite food we've had anywhere, and on a teraace beautifully overlooking the plush grounds sloping down to the sea below, with the waves often crashing.. quite a unique setting to savour some very great food, presented with much style..

The hotel is very beautiful - small and full of detail. The grounds are adorable, I spent some wonderful hours lying on a deckchair under the trees, listening to the waves crashing below, occasionally popping over to the beach (30 seconds walk) for a dip. The beach is public, with a really delightful beach-cabin style bar- hard not to love it.

Our (standard) room was really simple, which some people may find a smell drawback, but we loved the way the doors opened to the garden with the sea just beyond

The spa is a delight, small and very atmospheric, overlooking the ocean.

Generally great service - a pricy and memorable place, to return to whenever one can.

We stayed here for just two nights for our 30th anniversary (I know, I know....). Anyway, we were greeted warmly but I'm not sure the room was ready because they were very insistent on the welcome drink on the terrace. The grounds were beautiful with a lovely view of the sea and a pool in a garden like surrounding. The room was basic but they gave some really nice touches like rose petals in the shape of a heart on our bed to acknowledge our anniversary. We did opt for the gala dinner which was delicious but be prepared for a long evening and lots of food. The restaurant sits on an open terrace with a fantastic sea view. The hotel is obviously a favorite with the Germans. We saw one or two other couples from somewhere else but being or speaking German clearly makes you an insider. The spa was nice but there seemed to be some confusion about tipping. The hotel wants tips collected centrally but I'm not sure the staff are on board with this. The access to the beach was easy and fun. Some nice beaches and little tidal areas to explore. We were driving and I think we would have felt a bit trapped without the car. One night we drove in to Albufeira which was fun but basically a place for beer, jeans and English/Irish singers. All in all you pay a premium price to stay at this hotel and it largely lives up to the cost.

We fell in love with this place while staying there on a press trip a couple of years ago so decided to splash out and return for our honeymoon in August. I have to say, sadly, the experience was completely different the second time around. Throughout the stay we got the feeling we weren't actually welcome there and were treated as second rate to other guests, the majority of whom were German.
On the last day of our stay, one waiter made this absolutely clear when we sat at a table for breakfast that he had 'reserved' for some guests by putting the hotel brochure on it. Obviously unaware of this reservation system, we offered to move, but before we could the waiter snatched the brochure off our table and launched into a rant at us on how he would now have to set another table for his guests.
Upset and embarrassed we decided to skip breakfast, finish off packing and check out as quickly as possible. We did complain to reception, who sent the waiter up to our room, but rather than apologising he just tried to talk his way out of the situation.
All in all it was a disappointing stay from somewhere we had held in such high regard. Needless to say we won’t be returning again.