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Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha 8500-802, Portugal
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Algarve Mar Apartments
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DUBLIN
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Doesn't look promising but surprised us for the better!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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When we first arrived, the weather was grim and the hotel exterior looked the same. I was dreading it when I went into reception and again as we headed to the room.....but we were very pleasantly surprised!! It was very spacious and bright with a bathroom, sittingroom, separate kitchen and bedroom. There were two balconies leading off the sittingroom (as we were at the corner of the building), and another off the kitchen. The room literature told us that the towels would only be changed every second day but they were changed every day - which was great. The bedroom was the only disappointment in the apartment with orange curtains, twin beds separated by a locker and really old fashioned bedcovers. We pushed the beds together and they'd taken the ugly covers away the next day anyway.
The cleaners arrived at odd hours between 9am and 4pm - so they were hard to predict. They'd ring the bell outside the room which gave us a chance to ask them to come back later, which was no problem.
The views we had were of both the sea and the distant marina and hills - from a side aspect. It was beautiful.
The other disappointment was the pool - it was tiny and cramped in between two sides of the hotel - with a sea vew on the other. We nicknamed it the Library Pool - there were no kids (there's no lifeguard), about 6 adults and you could hear a pin drop. Needless to say, we went to the beach instead. The beach is amazing - the best we've ever been to.
The hotel is located at one end of the strip - which is only minutes away from the main pub and restaurant area. I wouldn't recommend Praia Da Rocha for young couples / groups as the nightlife is very limited. However, we did find some good bars such as Ireland's Eye, The Celt and a fantastic cocktail bar called Absolutely which is just off the main strip. It's expensive but beautiful inside and the toilets are spotless. The staff are very friendly and the cocktails are an experience!! I had a Snickers and a Chocolate Banana one - they are so tasty!!! Make sure you pick up a Free Map - in loads of shops and in the hotel. They are brilliant for getting you around and give tips on the best places to eat and drink. The Free Map is recommended by the BBC programme 'Wish You Were Here' - they can be downloaded from: http://www.freemaps.net/

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Longford, Ireland
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Great apartments in a fantastic location - highly recommend!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 June 2011

We stayed here for 5 nights in June and found very little to fault! There were 3 of us so the staff had an extra bed set up in the lounge/dining area of the apartment and still there was loads of space. Our apartment overlooked the pool and had a lovely view of the beach too. The cleaners came in every day and towels were changed every second day. It was quite warm when we were there and unfortunately there was no fan or air conditioning in the apartments which would have helped. The kitchen did smell a little musty but we never used it except for the fridge (which was positioned behind the door and opened the wrong way). At times you could get a smell of sewerage from the toilet, but we just had to keep the lid down (but this was in general all over the resort at times). The location could not have been better, it is positioned at the end of the strip and in 5 minutes you can be on the beach. The staff in general were very nice and helpful. Don't buy anything from the shop directly opposite the apartments as it is hugely overpriced (1.50 for a can of coke and in the supermarket 5 minutes walk away it is 0.85). The pool at these apartments lets it down as it is very basic and the sun loungers are all covered in bird droppings. The parasols are folded down each evening but they could also wash down the sun loungers and turn the over as this is off putting. I would definitely recommend these apartments and would stay there again.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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portugal
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“excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2010
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the best apartments we have stayed in . very central to everything cleaned every day staff very pleasant. if shopping do not use shop across from apartments very expensive go to supermarket just down from jupiter hotel much cheaper for everything. got a seaview apartment only thing it was on the 1st floor if looking for seaview make sure to ask for high apartment. that was only thing that we had to complain about. if in alvor make sure to go to the green door restaurant.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mission BC
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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“Construction zone”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2008

Apartments are fine. Cleaned every day apart from the kitchen.
All towels needed upgrading due to holes etc.
Main disappointment was that the main restaurant and shopping area of Praia da Roche is now a major construction zone. Work starts at 7am and goes on until 9pm. Dust and dirt everywhere and very difficult to walk around and very dangerous. Most guests have to haul luggage for blocks on broken cobble stones as no busses can get around. We had a car but was having to go the wrong way on a one way street to get in our parking garage. They say will be under construction until May so beware.

Stayed October 2008
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Loved the algarve mor”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2008
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We stayed at the Algarve Mor Apartment via Flyglobespan (booked direct through their website) and found them to be fab. Have stayed in Rocha many times before (in a private apt) but this year had to find other accommodation. Knowing the resort, I knew where and what I was booking but it was still nice to read the previous positive reviews and I have to say we were not disappointed at all. We had a room on the seven floor with a side view of the street and overlooking the beach. Huge rooms, very clean and well maintained and a large balcony. Would recommend to anyone to consider these apts. They are right on the avenue and very handy for access to all the restaurants and pubs but still in a location set away slightly from the noisier part of the avenue. We had a great holiday and found the resort to be as good as ever . Must give a mention to Sol Restaurant, Dukes, Nova China, Durty Nellies, A Portugesa, Algar Bar - which were all as excellent as ever. We took a day trip to Seville, which is worth seeing, stunning city, but beware very early start. Also the sardine and king prawn lunches at Portimao Harbour front are a must !!! We did find our money went a bit quicker this year but this is not due to the prices going up in the resort, simply due to the pound being so bad this year against the euro. This is our 7th or 8th time in Rocha and we will definitely be going back - and would definitely stay at the Algar Mor Apts again.

  • Liked — Great location and spacious, well maintained accommodation.
  • Disliked — Nothing bad at all.
  • Stayed September 2008, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha 8500-802, Portugal
Price range (per night):* INR2,181 - 9,339

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