These basic (traditional wooden furniture, white washed concrete walls) semi-detached bungalows are in a beautiful and peaceful setting surrounded by lovely grounds.

The quiet small complex is 10 minutes walk from the fantastic town of Lagos and the picturesque Dona Anna beach and 5 minutes walk to a large supermarket.

The owners provide fanatastic personal service and unlike other places they are really genuine - they will do anything to ensure you have a fabulous stay - (eg. their bar is for the service of customers and not to make profits, hence the low prices).

Not for those who like super-soft matresses.

I've been staying at the Motel Marsol for about ten years. It is quiet, clean, and no one bothers you. You can walk across the main road to a local shop for bread, fruit and basic things for breakfasts etc. A slightly longer walk (or a one minute drive) away is an Intermarché for more substantial supplies. Local restaurants are simple and cheap and the city centre is a ten minute downhill walk where a larger range of restaurants is available. A taxi home is currently €3.90 on the meter. Coffee, tea and drinks are available in the bar at reception. It is a family run business where you are made welcome in many languages. DFB October 2009.

I can really recommend this place. Stayed here in Sept. 2009 for 1 week with my boyfriend. The rooms are simple but rather spacious and very clean. A happyl giggling team of housemaids seems to roam around all day. The reception is very friendly and helpful. This "motel" is really a group of individual little houses, with a small but well-kept pool in the middle with plenty of deckchairs . Beautiful garden! 10-minute walk to downtown Lagos, 10 to 20-minute walk to the beach. Ask for a house that is not close to the street, as it will be quieter.

Hi,

Just a short one on me and the wifes summer break.

Been to Lagos a few times and really looked forward to this one.

Arrived 12th July, did a transfer with Algarve-365.com from Faro and return, instead of car hire this time and was spot on, thanks to the forum for that one. (thanks to Pete the driver, also the boss).

Booked an apartment at Motel Marsol (again), no trouble and spotless as usual. Is a quite place just far enough out of town for us to chill.
Out on our fist night in town, Eddies first port of call to say Hi, then Red eye, Whyte’s bar and a few others. Nothing changes much and always a good experience, although the guy in Whyte’s bar being ill by the bar shortened our stay a bit.
Next few days on the beach by Bahia, has changed for the better but prices are a bit on the high side for a mid day snack.

Spent a bit more time walking round the old town which was good. Up to the Marina on a couple of occasions, West Bar and Grill impressed every time, nice Jazz thing going on a Sunday and the food was very good the visit we made.

Didn’t eat out as much as before (exchange rate) but the one that stood out was the Japanese restaurant up past Only Fools (good all day b'fast by the way) , I think its called Osaki' (ish), sure someone will put me right. 15 euro buffet deal, had a real good time, shame we only did it once but love the feel of the place and the staff couldn’t do enough.

So that’s it, 10 days….where did it go, We will be back as me and the wife love Lagos. The only place ive visited more than once on holiday with the wife and very possibly the only place we shall be booking in the future.

ps. Thanks to all on here for tips, Lagosman for his blog and just to say the works going on by the front are nowhere as bad as i thought they might be.

Any thing i can help with just shout.

J.