Hotel berhampiran Algar Seco, Carvoeiro

This hotel was pure luxury for a very reasonable price, amazing views, free private use of the small spa (book in for a spot), amazing breakfast, amazing views, outdoor and indoor pools, perfect location to do the cliff walk and the boardwalk trail into town or a direct walk to Carvoeiro town in 5 minutes. Lovely rooms, well stocked. I also enjoyed a massage at the spa that was excellent.

This was our second visit to the hotel. The facility is perfect. Exceptionally clean and well maintained. A special shout-out is deserved here to Eugenia in the pool bar who cannot do enough to serve you and will tirelessly take pictures as required. Every member of staff is so professional and engaging. Pool is a good size, plus a children's pool— plenty of sun beds with shade. Our room was a one-bed poolside apartment with a small functional kitchenette facility (2 ring hob, sink and full-size fridge). The bathroom and shower are huge. Maid service every day. Breakfast was good and can be taken outside on the patio. We didn't try the restaurant in the evening although the menu looked good (emphasis on meat) and seemed reasonably priced. Walking distance (10 mins) the ”secret” beaches at melho and pintadinho. Walk to Ferragudo town square, which is 20 minutes. A return Uber is approx 5-6 euros. There is complimentary car parking beneath and on the side of the complex. Am already arranging a return next year.

My husband and I are staying here for the last part of a two week vacation in Portugal. We had looked at reviews and pictures of this resort prior to arriving and were excited to stay here. Upon arrival we could see that the views were beautiful but the resort fell short in every other way. When we checked in our room was not yet ready so we stopped at the restaurant for lunch. While at lunch we had to track down staff to give us a seat, get any drinks, and then to order our lunch. Finally our food came and for a 5 star resort the food was less than subpar. We ordered 2 sodas, a personal pizza, and a cheeseburger and the bill was over $60 usd. The restrooms that were available to use for guests had toilet paper holders that were falling off the walls, soap dispensers that were rusted, and bathroom doors that did not lock. Finally once it was time to check into our room I was at first impressed with how the room looked but that quickly changed. Once in the room we found ants crawling around the bathroom and within 5 minutes we had killed over 10 ants alone. At this point we were frustrated and contacted our travel agent to help resolve this issue. Soon after my travel agent contacted the hotel the hotel then called me personally to say that they were made aware I was “complaining.” During that phone call they never offered anything to make our stay better. We decided to walk around the resort to get out of our room and walked down to the spa only to find all the lights off and the “hot tub” cold. After a long day of travel and frustration we decided we would give the restaurant another try. Unfortunately our experience was not any better with dinner. We both ordered risottos one mushroom and one scallop and prawn risotto. The mushroom risotto was almost all mushrooms that tasted like they were from a can and the scallop and prawn risotto had only two scallops and two prawns. We contacted our travel agent again to have them help with our problems with the resort and then decided to get some rest. The next day we spent the day by the pool where not once did any staff ask if we wanted a drink or to order lunch. When we found a staff member to order lunch they gave us a menu but never came back to take our order. Finally we got our food and after we finished it they never came to pick up the plate so after over an hour we took the plate to them. Since check in we have been working with our travel agent to get a refund for our stay and our travel agent has been met with nothing but pushback. Considering all of the issues we are having a refund is the least this resort could do. This resort has the potential to be a great place because of the scenery but they have a lot to improve on for it to be considered a 5 star resort.

Llagamos sobre las 15h de la tarde y la persona de la recepción no encontraba nuestra reserva hecha a través de Trip.com. Con mucho cabreo e insistencia nos dijo que no podía hacer nada y que teníamos que contactar con Trip.com para solucionar la cosa con ellos (tras 9horas de viaje y todos los correos posibles de confirmación). Mientras que esperaba que los de Trip.com nos respondieran, nos llama otra persona diciendo que todo estaba en orden, que no la encontraban por un ”error informático”. Ni una disculpa, nada. La habitación no estaba mal, segunda planta, bien situada. Instalación del hotel vieja, las 5 estrellas no se merecen, sinceramente, es un 4 estrellas actual, para el precio pagado está bien. Desayuno a buffet bueno, servicio igual de bueno y atento. Tuvimos un problema un día que no hicieron la habitación, tuvimos que reclamar a las 19:30h y la limpiaron y hicieron muy de prisa (y de manera bastante ”ligera”), pero, bueno.... No podemos opinar sobre SPA, Gimnasio etc ya que no hemos probado esos servicios.

This hotel is second to none. We have been visiting each year for twenty years as a family in July and as a couple in September. Each time there is a new addition or change that makes it even more special. There is never a single thing that can be faulted. The food is fabulous, having a vast choice of restaurants, the rooms and hotel are beautiful and best of all are the lovely team of staff. We feel like we are family. Cannot recommend enough.

We were a group of four lads and visited here last week. We all came home wanting to go back which says it all. This is a world class golfing resort so everything is geared up around golfing. The club house is fantastic with excellent changing and storage facilities, a good bar with an amazing outside balcony, restaurant and two fantastic courses plus a range of other sports facilities such as paddle, tennis and football and rugby pitches. The two courses were in very good condition despite the high usage. Yes, there are parts of the courses that were a little worn but the greens and fairways were in excellent condition. Most of the tees were in good condition and if a little bare then we decided to tee up on a nice part. The greens were slick and true. The only niggle was that the bunkers on the Faldo course had way too much sand and were full of footprints (footprints are hardly the resorts fault) but the bunkers on o’conners were superb. The resort promises unlimited golf but this needs to be booked in advance at the time of booking the holiday. We found there was no slots on the day if you wanted to change tee times or courses. We cannot fault the service or food in the bar area. There is also a free shuttle bus to the villas/apartments but generally it’s a 10-15 walk. Our apartment was superb - way too big for us - with 3 twin rooms, 3 ensuites, lounge/dining area and big kitchen. The resort is 20 mins via an uber to the night life in albufeira and 35 mins to villamoura. We found ubers to be half the price of normal taxis.

I think this place is quite far from been a 5 star W service. The cleaning arrived around 6 pm and also we had a bad situation with the room cards (it stoped working on the 3rd night). On the other hand the room by itself was spectacular, big and bright. F&B service was good as well. To conclude - do not expect perfect work on reception but at least you can enjoy friendly restaurant staff.

This hotel really paid attention to detail. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed in a more equipped hotel room. It was huge, it has everything you could want. I stayed for 4 nights in a suite. The pools were immaculate, so clean everywhere you went. Also fairly quiet and relaxing, not busy and no one reserving sun beds which was really nice to see. Beach was a 2 minute walk down the steps near the hotel. You can reserve a sun-bed via the hotel but it is 50€!!!! The food was good, breakfast was great. I was a little surprised to find half board was actually breakfast and lunch which I didn’t want. Buffet dinner was 45€ which felt was overpriced. All in all a lovely hotel, it’s expensive but I feel the facilities reflected that.

I really don't want you to think I'm a moaner so will try to stay constructive. Hotel looks stunning on arrival, check in fine....quickly realised we got the room we paid for, which is fine but if you are an influencer upgrades are reserved for you. Everyone else take note! We were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and I tried to pay for an upgrade prior to travel but never heard anything. I 1000% recommend upgrading to anything above the tropical room, garden view as you go down one level from reception..the hall leading to your room is as dark and miserable as the room itself. There is a form for you to let them know what needs fixing in the room....I'm sorry for 5 star hotel and how much we paid to stay in the basement pretty sure they should check everything, i shouldn't need to tell them. The little mirror in bathroom was broke, light in wardrobe hardly ever worked and made a noise when it didn't but I didn't want to be inconvenienced by someone needing to go in. Found the room depressing when it was raining too. Now the Good stuff, indoor pool was good as long as you booked your hour slot and not allowed a minute over, food at breakfast was good....shame they couldn't have families one side of room...ended up surrounded by toddlers that just kept screaming. 👎 we ate out every night stayed on BB....I fully recommend this as there are so many amazing restaurants around the marina with great customer service and change of scenery. I note those that pay for more expensive rooms or the residencys or are influencers are treated amazingly. Maybe we should have complained more. Few mornings I had to get my own coffee as they make the staff do it but they are not attentive enough and were pretty mad when I got my own. Again maybe I'm too easy going. I've stayed in some amazing 5 star hotels in Croatia, Singapore and Bali and this was not my idea of 5 stars. Sorry! The staff are lovely, friendly, and cleanliness standards are really good. The cleaning operatives always go above and beyond. Shout out to those hard workers that keep the hotel running smoothly and your room spotless. One niggle, I had accidentally dropped my dressing gown in the bath so was taken with the towels. When I reported it to reception, they made me feel like a thief as they wanted to check with laundry...I just needed a new gown not my old one. The house keeping lady got it for me in seconds bless her so I tipped her there and then. Breakfast does not cater for Pescatarian or vegetarian as the hot food didn't include vegetarian sausages etc.

For a 3 star hotel this is excellent. We had to check out of our villa at 10am - but with a late evening flight home we needed somewhere to dump our cases and enjoy a pool somewhere for the day. We booked this (had to phone due to strange check in/out that we needed) we booked the room from 10am-7pm , obviously we had to be charged for the full day (80 euros) what a bargain! We weren't expecting much but we are pleasantly surprised (writing this sat by the peaceful pool ). Room is large and very clean - can't vouch for.comfort of bed as we won't be sleeping in them). This would make a great, value for money, base and you wouldn't be disappointed with pool and bar - we were feeling a bit deflated coming from a beautiful villa with private pool to a small hotel - but we love it! Staff are very helpful and friendly. If your looking for a good value hotel - this is it!