Hotel berhampiran Fuseta, Fuseta

We have now been here for the 6th time (always in winter). We were always very satisfied with the apartment. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The studios are very large and well equipped. All apartments (Premium Studio) on the 1st and 2nd floor (Premium Studio Superior) have a balcony with a view of Ria Formosa (sea). There is a huge roof terrace for sunbathing with a wonderful panoramic view. There are plenty of free parking spaces directly at the house, at least in November and February. The location of Estudios Salinas is very good. Fuzeta is a pleasant little place with decent restaurants. Everything is within easy walking distance – restaurants, supermarket, sea… We will be back for a 7th time.

After a day or so staying here, you pickup a theme that this place just needs a big chunk of investment. The villas are rather run down and not matching the decor on the TUI site. Lots of little bodge repairs with exposed mains, lights fittings hanging on by 1 of the 4 screws, missing cupboard doors etc. some of the pictures are also of an unrelated restaurant business down by the beach. The beds themselves are terribly soft and uncomfortable and the “sofa” is just a single bed with two pillows. Unlike other guests, we were lucky enough to get aircon but only on one floor. Would have been unbearably hot for anyone without this! While the cooker was obviously a recent replacement, the kitchen utensils aren’t complete. No bowls, no coffee jug, no kettle, no tumblers or wine glasses, corkscrew not the right size to extract a cork etc. the list goes on. If you’re looking to have breakfast or an evening meal in the villa, you’ll struggle. The pool itself is a lovely temperature but very cloudy and remained so all week. Looks like the filter isn’t up to the job at hand and needs upgrading. While there’s a lovely area for lounging round the pool, there’s a chronic shortage of seats and parasols. You really need to be at the pool before 9:30 to reserve a parasol or you won’t get one all day. There’s easily enough space to triple the number of loungers and parasols and each day you see a steady stream of disappointed faces looking for shade. Some other reviewers have mentioned paying for loungers. This is no longer the case but you need someone to be poolside when they setup and unlock the loungers. The Nora eating area serves basic food but be prepared for a really long wait for service. The staff don’t seem to scan the room so you’re best off walking up to the bar to order and pay. Overall, I think we were lucky with the room and looking at other reviews and pics, I can understand guests frustration and it could have been worse. As a family, we enjoyed the week and learned how to work around the issues but it’s not somewhere I’d recommend and won’t be coming back. We’ve been to similarly priced accommodation in the Algarve on previous years so it’s definitely possible to get better value for your money

Very clean and new hotel. The carpets in the hallways were brilliant - well thought out to make wheeled suitcases easy to pull; also stylish. Bed was super comfortable, AC very effective, room was kept immaculately clean by friendly cleaning staff. Friendly staff served breakfast and in the roof top bar which was amazing, with 360degree views. Dipping pool and sun loungers were well-used; hard to get a lounger in time! Downside: some very odd management decisions. Despite description on Trip there was no cafe, no lunch or dinner and not even bar snacks! I rang on the 2nd day to ask for a bottle of water … response “Madam, this is a 3* hotel. You only get a bottle of water on your first day”!! Bizarre. I was able to buy a $0.99 bottle from the bar for €2.50! Breakfast: the ubiquitous coffee machine producing the most disgusting coffee - I tried all of them! In the end I risked tea and even the hot water had scum on it. I know I was not alone … bacon - HP sauce standing proud like a statue - no sausages, cooked tomato, fried egg etc! Pancakes and waffles - no syrup! Nice fresh bread rolls and croissants. Sliced cheese and packaged ham. Selection of cereals, orange juice and good selection of fruit. After 5 breakfasts I got fed up. WARNING - I was asked to give them my debit card to pay - she wrote down all the details! After I thought - why? I asked why - she said do they could charge me after I left if anything was missing or broken. I was assured this was legal in Portugal! I told them that was what “checkout” was for! I froze my card but I was really angry and when I have time to get a replacement I will need to cancel it! Balcony nice but only looked onto other rooms! Looking down - WHY NO GARDEN???!!! Just rooftops. I recommend a 4 hour boat trip …. Maybe 30m pleasant walk. Also hire bikes and go to the Nature Reserve - don’t miss Roman Salt Pits and beach crabs ….😊

Inaspettatamente bello. Prenotato un po all’ultimo per alcuni cambi di programma si è rivelato molto meglio di mille altri! Pro - la lavanderia aperta 24h - la pulizia impeccabile e il silenzio - La macchinetta del caffe aperta 24h - posto auto coperto Contro - si potrebbe fare molto di più sulla colazione - la posizione; con bolt o un auto a noleggio risolvete il problema

Booked this hotel via Love Holidays. I was super nervous reading all of the negative reviews of late but wow I needn't have worried. We booked three nights & I can not complain about anything during our stay. The welcome upon arrival was excellent, the room and bathroom was perfectly clean & spacious. The hotel was pristine & in a good location. We were unexpectedly upgraded at no extra cost to a sea/pool view which I am very thankful for. We went out for a walk to get our bearings & upon our return there was a cart with Champagne,Deserts & a lovely welcome card. This minor touch made us feel so welcome & very valued. We asked to borrow an iron & reception kindly delivered us an iron and ironing board with in 5 minutes, I believe kettles are also available at request but we did not require one. Breakfast was lovely & plentiful. The pool was clean & there were always plenty of sunbeds. The water was very cold but this was expected mid-end of September. The hotel itself is just a 5-10 minute walk from the ***** of restaurants and main marina. Olhao it's self appears to be a very poor area, we walked through the back streets & we noticed some of the hotels city view balconies were met with these views. I am very grateful we were kindly upgraded. The area is however under development & does appear to have a lot of upcoming hotels/apartments being built. We caught a ferry to Armana Island & goodness me it was heavenly. For two people the return price was €8.40. We got off the ferry & instead of setting up camp on the beach directly on the ferry port we walked through the town (a good 15 minutes) & were met with the most beautiful white sanded,clear water beach I've ever seen. It was stunning. Beds and umbrellas were available at €10 each & there were plenty of restaurants. Definitely recommend paying a visit !! Xx

Adoramos a estadia,espaço limpo,agradável e muito bem localizado.