If you are looking for a relaxing hotel with fabulous food and accommodation then the Adriana Beach Hotel is perfect! If you want to be near the noise and bustle of Albufeira then probably best to look elsewhere.

The location is amazing if you want some peace and quiet ......lovely spacious lawns with plenty of sunbeds. Two swimming pools - and a private stairway down to the beach ....again with plenty of sun-loungers (and no need for the morning rush to reserve a space!)
It is possible to walk the length of the beach to Villamoura in about a 40 minute stroll or the opposite direction towards Albufeira town. Wonderful views on a breath-taking beach - what more could you ask for on a holiday. The sea was warm and inviting and the constant breeze meant you could sunbathe without the oppressive heat found in other holiday resorts.
The steps down to the beach have been well documented and photographed - but they are stable and should not be a problem unless you are elderly or have walking difficulties. I am in my 50's and managed them without any difficulty.

The food in this hotel was fabulous. We chose to eat in the Grill whenever possible (but you do have to book beforehand) It was very similar to eating in Bem Brasil, but without the hefty price tag...... several meats served on long skewers and carved at your table by friendly staff. A great night out! The other restaurant was also good quality- plenty of choice of meats, fish/seafood and a good selection of deserts. I particularly enjoyed the champagne breakfasts.... a nice indulgent touch.

The rooms are fabulous - we were particularly lucky as we were upgraded to a suite with our own fully fitted kitchen, lounge and TWO bathrooms - we felt quite spoilt. From talking to other guests, it seems most of the rooms were quiet and comfortable. Although there were the usual gripes about the lack of English TV, but you don't really want to watch TV on holiday do you??

The location is a bit remote ...and if you wanted to travel outside in the evening - you would need to book a taxi at reception as there was nowhere within walking distance. In saying that, it was only €13 to the 'strip' and €15 to the Old Town, so not too bad! This is what we chose to do as the evening entertainment (as in the case of most All Inc hotels) was a bit dull. In saying that, the Entertainment Staff worked tirelessly and always managed to get everyone up dancing.

We travelled in September and were blessed with fabulous sunshine every day- although in the evenings, a jacket or cardigan is definitely needed.

All in all, a fabulous hotel - and one where we intend to visit again - next time for longer!!

Excellent hotel set in beautiful grounds. The beach is great although you have to go down 91 steps to it, (and then up again at the end of the day ) Sports facilities are good but hotel could do with more equipment , four hour wait for tennis rackets etc. Shuttle bus to Albufeira is an excellent service and well worth the trip .Apart from the Gill , restaurants are buffet style . Big problem in August is the French ,even local tour guides commented on it. 80% of hotel taken over by the French who don't believe in queuing, using tongs to handle food or control their naughty ,noisy kids .One table of ten French kids were actually having a food fight at their table while their parents laughed. We chose to eat out..

This was our first trip to Portugal and we were not disappointed. The complex is stunningly beautiful and so green. We had chosen a superior room and well worth the extra money. The food is very varied and the staff so friendly. Particularly impressed with the Animation team as they provide a large number of activities which we joined in with and had never tried before, The Aqua gym and Zumba were really good. It was nice to have a team that was that bit older and obviously very talented.
Reception staff were very helpful as we had a nightmare with the transfers and they sorted it for us. I would ask that a welcome pack be made available as we did miss out on a few things . The place and facilities are so clean and being so close to the beach was great even though there are 90 steps to the beach it was all part of the holiday. The only downside for us was the location as there wasn't anything around such as shops n bars for us to walk to but we did take advantage of the free bus shuttle. All in all a good holiday and i would recommend this hotel.

Janice and Kevin Lockwood