We've just spent our xmas break 2011 at the Mourabel and were impressed by the overall high standard of the place. The deluxe apartment we had [#65] was immaculately clean and had loads of room and all mod cons, including 2 flat screen TV's a modern kitchen and a washing machine.

The pool area was clean and well looked after, the water was very cold mind you!

Staff were excellent in every way, everyone spoke perfect English and were eager to please.

Reception staff were spot on and the transfer from the airport was smooth and trouble free.

Food on the half board tariff is basic but plentiful - there are 3 choices each evening and the meals are served to your table - much better than buffet service.

Breakfast is good with bacon, choice of eggs and beans always available, together with fresh bread rolls , toast and a selection of cereals and fruit - also on tap are cheese and ham slices for those who like the continental version of this meal.

We hired a car from a firm in Quitera for five days, which clearly bumped up the overall cost of our trip, but we managed to cram in 600km of scenery and travelled all across the area.

A word of warning to motorists using a sat nav - remember to alter the settings so you avoid Toll Roads!

All in all a great trip - we'll be making a return visit I'm sure!

Having stayed at Oasis Village and Mourabelle, Were were very surprised to be told that Jackie and Kevin no longer worked there as they have always been so helpfull and attentive to the clients of this establishment ,
This will only be to the detriment of the place as the reception staff are most unhelpfull at every turn ,I cannot understand why such people are employed and have no training with regard to hospitality . I think the comlex is going down rapidly, and will be reconsidering going there again in the future if this is the quality of staff the now wish to have when the Jackie and Kevin were so helpfull and friendly.can only think this is political
Joe M

I would like to know what couple Adrian P is talkng about. If he's talking about Kevin and Jackie he must have been suffering with sunstroke. We have never found them anything but helpful and friendly. they have always been at the airport on time to pick us up, and the trips we have been on were informative and funny a laugh from when we got on the mini-bus to when we got off. If it's true they are no longer at the complex then we shall be looking for alternative accomodation as we found all reception staff very rude and unhelpful next to Kevin and Jackie the friendliest people were the cleaners, I think that says it all. Goodbye Mourabell Apartments you will not be seeing us or our family again.

We have just returned from the mourabel and this is our third visit in the last five years and although we haven't made a comment before we have to say this place does offer very good value for money.
Each time we go there are some improvements. Many of the staff are the same and helpful, although glad to see that the obnoxious guy who did trips and his sidekick have gone, you can now sit in the reception without being harassed. The free bus to the centre of Vilamoura is useful but the walk down to the marina is very nice with no hills !
If you want more frills you could stay in the centre, but probably at twice the price. The mourabel apartments provide most of the things you want for a short holiday.