We ordered the seafood cataplana and octopus, and it was well worth the wait. The cataplana came…read morewith clams, shrimp, skate, tuna, and seabass. It was cooked in a rich tomato sauce with white wine, tarragon, and bay leaves. Everything was cooked to perfection. The tuna was tender, and the potatoes were soft and buttery. The taste was similar to an Italian Cioppino. The octopus had a nice grill to it, but unfortunately it was really overcooked; very chewy. We ordered the carob chocolate cake and hazelnut cake and they were moist and tasty, not too sweet. The service was great and the view of the beach was pretty.

Ate at Luca's Rooftop restaurant. It was really good. The whole family enjoyed the food. If you…read morewant good seafood come here.

Booked a few nights at this hotel but unfortunately missed the train to Lagos and had to cancel…read morelast minute. I'm writing this review solely based on the amazing customer service I experienced. When I called to cancel my stay the person who answered was extremely helpful and did the best she could to help me catch a different train and sort through the transportation issues I was having. Unfortunately I was still unable to make it to Lagos with the ability to make the most out of my short stay and ended up canceling. They were kind enough to waive any charges, despite me canceling very last minute. I truly hope I am able to travel to Lagos one day so I can fully experience this hotel.

I called this dish 'cute' and they took it as a compliment. I think there were 3 kernels of corn in…read morethis ceviche. For the price point you can almost buy your own fishing trawler. Tasty, but not mind blowing.

THE ONE RESTAURANT: The only thing this restaurant has going for it is the view and the restaurant…read morethinks that's good enough. The service is non existent and the food less than mediocre. It was genuinely an awful experience. We literally sat for 25 minutes without anyone coming over to us. We finally flagged someone down to take our order and the man that came over was so pompous like he was doing us a favor. We ordered a bottle of wine and our dinner orders. Another 20 mins goes by, no one. I flagged down this girl who apparently served the wine asking for our wine (I mean that is JOB 1 when someone sits down to dinner is to get them a cocktail especially when enjoying the view). She said "I'm working with another table". Yes she indeed was since she literally had visited the table across from 3 times to pour them various wines. Regarding the food, it's pretty hard to mess up pork tenderloin. By the nature of its cut, it's tender and flavorful. Not this , it was bone dry and served in these weird small chunks. The filet was not a small filet you would be served in other nice restaurants but instead two slices of steak. Take the short walk out of the hotel and have a meal somewhere else. Shame on the hotel for riding solely on the view and thinking this is all they have to give people.

The Tavoli hotel in Carvoeiro, was absolutely amazing. They are breathtaking views from your room…read moreas well as the restaurants and pool. The restaurants are very good, including The One, where we feasted on freshly grilled, turbot, had delicious sushi on the rooftop, and Espresso martinis well at the Azul Blue bar. The hotel is located right on the ocean, with the seven Valley trail passing by that can take you to Benigel Caves. We opted to be picked up from the hotel with a stand up paddle boarding adventure into four different caves, including Benigel. We also enjoyed walking into town, a nice massage at their lovely spa and lounging by the pool. Oh, and one more thing - make sure to add the breakfast, the breakfast buffet is amazing, with an omelette bar, waffle bar, fresh, squeezed, orange juice a great spread of meats, cheeses, and pastries. You won't be disappointed!

A nice hotel, but requested a sea view that was not available upon arrival. The property is…read morebeautiful and the shuttle to and from Old Town Albufeira was very convenient. The breakfast buffet was delicious and a nice way to start our day. . I would stay here again.

This is the perfect Portuguese beach bar! We took our food and sangria down to the sand for a beach…read morepicnic. It was our first eating experience in Lagos, and the atmosphere of Bahia Beach Bar set the tone for our Lagos vacation! We just had a couple appetizers and sangria before a walk on the beach. Go on Sunday nights for live music!

I went to this beach bar 4 days in a row, we loved it. We came for small plates, lunches and…read moredinners! The service was impeccable, special thanks for such good service to Rafaela, Vester, and David; a good meal is not just good food, it's also a great experience :) we also can't forget Bruno the bartender, who makes a great Aperol Spritz (his other mixed drinks are just as good). The bar is on a beautiful part of Praia Maia and a great place to enjoy small bites, lunch, or dinner with drinks or wine. I had fish there everyday, always check on what the catch of the day is, but the seared Ahi dish is one of the best fish dishes I have ever had, hat's off to the chef. Make sure you get the gaspacho. Do not miss out on this fabulous beach bar in beautiful Lagos Portugal! I found the prices to be affordable, but I am American and found all of the food in Lagos to be very reasonably priced, I believe the Ahi I mentioned above was 18 Euro. there is a ramp to the restaurant, but it does start in the sand and may not be easily accessible by a wheelchair. I don't recall seeing a TV but can't promise that there isn't one. I wasn't there on a Sunday night, but if I had been, I would have made a reservation weeks in advance for a table; it's very popular on Sunday nights and there is live music. No photos, sorry, I was too busy devouring the amazing food to take a picture of it!

Everything was great. The hotel, the staff and the proximity to the beach. But I give it 5 stars…read morefor the breakfast alone and the man who ran it. He ran the whole show with each and every guest having a nice, clean environment and the freshest food available. No food items ran out ever! It was a joy to watch him work his magic!!

An exalted Relais & Château property in a beautifully restored hotel perched on the cliff's edge…read moreabove Rocha beach. The main building dates to 1918 and according to the staff was the first hotel on the beach. Surrounded on all sides by ugly aging high rises, this spot is literally an oasis with soaring views, a beautiful pool and a private walk down to the expansive golden beach. For beauty alone it almost merits 5 stars. B cause of the elegance and stature, I find I hold these types of places to a VERY HIGH standard. In addition to the historic building there are 24 rooms in a much newer wing just to the west and below and in back of the pool. Our room was 202 on the lower level and had a partial view of the ocean. What I liked: -whimsical nautical color scheme in the comfy modern room that was up to date in every way from power outlets to fixtures -outstanding service culture and helpful young man, Goncealo Rico who checked us in and showed us around and helped us out during our stay-even arranged to go up to the secret rooftop for a peak-great view -sumptuous breakfast buffet with all the typical European items and eggs cooked to order -views from the nice pool-the hotel is right in the center above the beach on a tall cliff -beach access from the hotel is very easy and the spa provides you with a beach bag to use during your visit with towels and water. -immaculate grounds and facilities-rooms very clean as well. -nice quiet A/C- got room nice and cool for sleeping What surprised/disappointed me given the caliber (and price) of the property and the newness of our room: -size of the shower-while the bath is a reasonable size despite a modest room size, the narrow tub/shower with half wall of glass just isn't my favorite making it not only tricky to get clean but also hard to keep from splashing water all over the bathroom floor-unfortunately these are common throughout Europe -not a fan of the €4 potato chips and €10 bottles of designer water-so many high-end places have eliminated these silly expenses-wish they would too. Despite my small annoyances this is a first class property with a strong service culture and a great staff. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

The property is beautiful but it's very poorly located. The management staff here was nasty and…read morerude to me today on multiple occasions and made the last day miserable. We're booked to stay here all week but looking to leave immediately based on the poor level of hospitality. It's kind of absurd to pay so much and be treated so outwardly rude. Stay anywhere else but here.

We came during the off season and for a Sunday night stay. It was very quiet- most of the stores…read moreand shops were closed. We ended up eating at the hotel and was surprised by the quality of the food and service. You can tell that service is a focus of value for this hotel. They made you feel like family. We ate lunch before exploring the area- both driving and walking around to enjoy the sunset. Afterwards we returned for dinner. I wouldn't say the food is good but not beyond expectations. I would recommend for predictably good filling food. We ordered both the octopus and shrimps for lunch and dinner. Breakfast was included and we were surprised by how much was offered. It was perfect for a meal to start our drive back to Lisbon. I would stay here again. It's an older hotel but nice.

What a quiet, peaceful, and fulfilling experience! The team is very helpful and attentive, the…read morehotel is clean and situated nicely, and the food is surprisingly really good! First time having lunch, dinner and breakfast in the same hotel. It was worth it since most places closed on sundays. Recommended place to stay and eat!