From the minute we arrived we loved this hotel. We were greeted by the lovely receptionist Carol who was incredibly helpful throughout our entire stay. The hotel is lovely, very peaceful and close to great beach. The hotel has an outside area which has different parts to relax in and has really nice touches like the jacuzzi and shaded seating areas. The breakfast was fantastic- everything you good imagine was available and all the staff, including the hotel owner, were very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great holiday. Can't speak highly enough about this hotel and would definitely recommend it.

Me and my partner have just returned from a 2 week stay in this hotel. The hotel and room were lovely and cleaned on a daily basis and the beds were made every day. The room had all facilities including mini bar, bath, balcony and hair dryer. The only down side was that no kettle was provided in the room. For someone who loves tea this was a little disappointing but we did prepare for this and take a travel kettle with us. On arrival we had complementary drinks in our room.

As the reception times are limited, on arrival we were greeted by a portugese lady who did not understand English. We were showed to our room but were informed we needed to return to reception to check in at 17.00 when Carol arrives. Our arrival time was 14.00 which was not an unsociable time and as we were a young couple we felt a but unsettled as we wanted to ask questions regarding the breakfast times etc. However, we had to remain in close proximity to return to check in at 17.00.

The honesty bar was fantastic and was stocked regulary and contained a varierty of drinks, ice, straws and snacks such as toasties and crisps. We used this daily and billed and the end of our stay problem free. There were plenty of sun loungers on the garden and around the pool, although many guests placed towels on these early in the morning.

The breakfast was great and there was a wide selection of food to choose from including cheese, meats, fruits, yoghurts, cooked breakfasts, breads and cereals. There were tea and coffee facilities at this set time and a wide selection of fruit juices available. Although, the breakfasts were buffet style the food was always warm and topped up even if you decided to go for breakfast last minute.

The hotel is situated at the top of a hill which was problematic in the hot weather and when carrying shopping back to the hotel. However, it was quiet and contained adults only which is just what we wanted. I would certainly recommend this hotel as we had a fantastic holiday there. Thank you Cerro Da Marina.

This was our third stay at the hotel. We stayed for 7 nights at the begining of September. So lovely to see the same staff. They have added an outdoor jacuzzi and spa area which was very well finished. Rooms spotless and cleaned everyday. Great selection for breakfast. Looking forward to returning next year.

What a super hotel! Really relaxing week, from start to finish. Lovely rooms, always clean and tidy, and nice lounge area etc too. The pool and spa area was great - even if the water is a little cold! Carole on reception is fantastic, and runs the place well - not to mention being really friendly too, and looking after all of the guests. George is a great waiter, always taking the time to check that everything was fine - we ate half board, and the food was superb, and drinks not too expensive either. Honesty bar policy works well, as do the mini bars in the rooms, and tea and coffee served at 4pm. Being able to eat/drink as you please contributes to the lovely relaxed atmosphere - all the other guests appeared to be enjoying their holiday as much as we were! This hotel is indeed on a hill - however if you pick your route to the old town carefully, you can avoid coming up the steep hill on the way back - we didn't find the walking a problem, even in very hot weather. Overall, a lovely holiday, and would definitely stay here again! :)