I found this hotel very comfortable. The rooms are a good size, the staff friendly and efficient and the included breakfast very good. The location is ideal, perfect for getting around the marina, walking distance to Quarteira, etc. The pool deck looked lovely although I did not get a chance to use it as this was only a short visit. The parking was secure and there was no charge. The most impressive feature of the room was the veranda and the fantastic view of the marina from the room. I normally use serviced apartments when I am in Vilamoura but if I was only staying for a few nights I would be happy to use this hotel.

Must say the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great location and posh resort. However, avoid going there in December if you are afraid of being in a quiet place. I was there for 4 days and no more than 5 guests for the whole period. Good hotel although certain facilities are a little tired.

I was almost chocked when i arrived at the lobby. I didnt book the hotel as it was done by a business partner. The chock was due to me being brought back to memories from the 80s, cheap mass tourism, pink burnt poms in wrinkled t-shirts wearing flip flops, and socks. With horrible hang overs. My God, i hadnt been in such environments for 20 years but it only took me a day to adjust and rather enjoy this nostalgic trip. The hotel is an enormous monster. I had a room on the top floor viewing the marina and 100s of balconies all with colorful towels hanging on drying. The room was the most simple ive had in a half generation and the bed resembled a prison bed (or what id imagine you'd have in a cell). Hard and with simple sheets and equallt entry level blanket/pillow. Basic stuff, nothing romantic here. This whole thing was an industrial apparatus. Volume. Anyway, the room wasnt that bad after i got over the initial chock that got me phoning my bus partner that booked and demanding another hotel. It was late so i threw in the towel. The next morning i went up early for a morning run. At 6 almost all sunchairs had towels but no guests. Apparently guests went up early, placed a towel to 'book' the sun chairs around the pool, and then back to sleep. Just like a holiday comedy movie. Back at the hotel after my run i had a shower and the only thing i can say about the bathroom is; basic stuff. Ok, but basic. The breakfast however was a bit better. Lots to choose from and decent service. All very fresh foods so nothing to complain about. Its supposed to be a 4 star hotel and i cannot understand the rating system, its surely should not be higher than 3, tops. Anyway, considering what I paid (around E40 bb) i would say it was decent value all round. Would still rather choose something else next time.

After reading reviews on this hotel we were a little cautious. Faro airport were on strike and we had to fly to Seville and bus across, no big deal we got to see some Spanish countryside. My husband took me for this break for my 50th birthday , and it was perfect. Hotel Great, Location great. Weather great, Food great.. We would definitely return next year. it was a well chosen warm last minute break. Staff were extremely helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. EXCELLENT .....