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.

This place looks gorgeous! I didn't stay at this hotel... I wish! but I did eat some appetizers and…read moreI have to comment on how fancy everything looked and the most amazing view of the ocean! Super romantic! I just enjoyed a drink and some food and I can't wait to go back and stay here. Well worth it!

Probably the best meal in Portugal so far (well Portuguese meal - had meat pies that were amazing…read morelast night too). The views are great. The staff is AMAZING (our waiter was Chris). They genuinely love food and wine. Also so sweet. 8 people leaving dinner all happy is always a win (especially a vegetarian in the group). The brown crab is probably the best crab I've ever tried. I had the monkfish kabobs and they were very good. The mushroom risotto got glowing reviews. The ribs also were highly rated. Definitely a plus that we stayed here as well :) the hotel is overall an amazing deal. Everything you need need in a room (no frills tho) but the restaurant has all the frills you need.

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.

Any hotel that offers you a complimentary Gin & Tonic during check in is ahmazzzing in my book. I…read morehonestly thought when she offered it we'd have to pay. The hotel has a style that reminds me of the SLS hotels. I was in love with how the place looked when we first walked in, the simple things that impress me sometimes. We were upgraded to a second floor with the pool view. Preppy mixed with bright colors of red, orange and yellow. Our room was nice, I always get a little worried with trendy lobby hotels, they always seem to skimp on the room. The bed was really comfortable and had soft sheets. We drove from Lisbon, so we wanted to be sure there was easy parking, some hotels didn't have parking available. There's a dedicated parking lot but you can also park along the side with no problem. Breakfast is included in your stay, with plenty of options, from sweets to healthy items such as special MTO eggs. Umm, they also offer free mimosas in your breakfast, I was so surprised and couldn't turn one down. Last but not least the hotel is located right on the beach. There are plenty of available beach chairs close to the hotel or you can take a 15 minutes walk to some amazing views. There's also a great path to do a morning run. Overall we had a wonderful experience! I'd definitely recommend this place!!

We spent two nights at this hotel. First, Alvor is a lovely…read moretown- there are beautiful beaches and a nice little area full of bars and restaurants. However it is much more quiet than Portimão, which I think makes it better for a beach vacation. Everything went smoothly at check in- everyone who worked at this hotel was kind and helpful! The room and bathroom was nice and clean- no complaints whatsoever. Breakfast was okay. It was included so I had no problem with it. My one serious problem was the noise level. People in the rooms around us were partying very loud ALL night (on the first night only-thank goodness!) and we woke up at 8AM to the sound of our neighbours vomiting -.-

Wonderful people at the front desk, so kind to answer all my questions, they helped us with finding…read morethe walking trail along the coast and information about boat tours. The room clean bright and modern, comfortable beds. We had Marina view, I didn't hear any noise at night.

NICE HOTEL ACROSS FROM THE MARINA IN LAGOS, PORTUGAL…read more========================================== I found this hotel on my own after doing some research because my son and his wife wanted to go to the Algarve for a few days. My husband's cousin who lives in Cascais and speaks Portuguese booked it for us. The price was very good. I think we paid about 650 euros for two rooms for two nights for my son, daughter-in-law and then my husband and I. I liked everything about this hotel except our view in the rear of the property from Room #207. Our balcony basically faced the bus station, but we were also on the end of the building so we had a peekaboo side view of the marina. It was a comfortable and quiet room at night, so that was good. I would highly recommend booking a room on the side that faces the marina in one of the upper floors. They have a great balcony spanning half of the hotel on the fourth floor. It's a great place to relax at the end of the day. Bring your own beverages and snacks. They also have a small pool area up some stairs overlooking the bus station. They have a small bar by reception and the prices are good. You can get towels for the pool or beach, but you need to leave them a 10 euro deposit per towel. That makes sense or people will forget to bring them back. Easy access to activities at the marina. We booked a boat/kayak tour Ponta da Piedade Caves which was a lot of fun through Days of Adventure. It was a short trip on the water which is nice because I get seasick. I did take some Dramamine which helped too.

This place is just fantastic. The rooms are great with spectacular views. Super clean, and the…read morestaff are some of the nicest people I've ever met. When you check in, you'll find oranges and honey waiting for you in your room, which can be used with the electric juicer in the kitchenette for fresh OJ in the mornings. They have a rooftop indoor/outdoor patio with a spectacular ocean view. There isn't any food or drink service up there, but you can bring your own snacks and use the coffee maker. The location is fabulous too, as you're central to loads of great places to eat and drink. We decided to extend our stay there because we loved the area and the hotel so much. It is more B&B style, so you need to schedule your checkin/checkout, but they're super responsive, very friendly, and their English is excellent. I absolutely cannot recommend this place enough.

The rooms are old and dated. Smells like mold & sewage in my room. I can't believe I upgraded bc it…read morewent from bad to bad for 50$ per night. Have to take a bus to beach & pay for chairs and umbrellas. Bartenders are rude. Food is mediocre. Never again.

Steps, steps, steps. They do not describe that the standard room is really far away from the…read morereception and it is not renovated. Area smells mold. Building is old. Don't expect to have a coffee maker at the standard room. You will need to upgrade room and pay extra $10/ night for a coffee machine. Really? This is definitely ridiculous. Once I complained at the front desk, there was nothing that they could do. Be careful for booking in advance as well. I paid a lot more if I had reserved the day of my stay. Once I explained that this would compensate for the coffee maker, I was ignored. This NH hotel should be disqualified from their hotels.

Good location, about a 30 minute walk from downtown (or a 5 minute taxi ride for 7 Euros)…read more Great pool area. Pool temperature was fine during August, might be cold during other months since pool seemed to not be heated. Great separate mini-waterslide pool just for kids (up to about age 10 would find these fun). Also a zip-line for kids. The beach across the street and train track (easy and safe to cross) was really nice. The beach restaurant (the one directly across from the Atlantico restaurant) was the best in the area. More than half the guests have kids. It feels like a family/kids resort, which was great for us. I wouldn't come here in the summer without kids unless you really like other people's kids. We didn't use the Club Nep kids club (located in a separate area of resort) because there was too much fun happening in the main pool. I didn't see any other families using it either. If anyone was using it, it was only for the youngest children (maybe up to age 5). About 50% of the guests speak English natively, all from England (we didn't meet any other Americans over an entire week). Free wifi internet, nice safes and refrigerators in the rooms. If you don't splurge for pool view, ask for a room facing town which is just as nice. Housekeeping is a disaster. Room was cleaned poorly. Breakfast is good but very crowded. I recommend eating lunch and dinner at restaurants. I heard lots of complaints from guests that had paid for full-board plans that included lunch and dinner. The decor at the hotel is very strange. Lots of dark red colors that clash horribly with the sunlight at a beach hotel.

This is a first rate hotel! The staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful. We included breakfast and it's a great buffet. They clean the rooms every day and are very thorough. All of Portugal is very Covid conscious. No wonder they're very safe!