Praia do Vau, 8500-820 Portimão, Portugal
#198 of 1,003 Holiday rentals in Portimão
Guests' ChoiceBased on 74 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.6
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Reviewed: 13 April 2025
Mike
CanadaWe didn't use the dining room because it was mostly fixed price buffet and the occasions when we dropped down the staff didn't know when menu ordering would be available. Strange. We would have like to have had an option to eat there. The ladies at the store were only transactional and didn't really engage with people coming into the store (no welcome.) It was helpful to have it there but we think opportunities were lost by not engaging with those coming into the store, i.e. "can I be of help to you? "
The people at the desk were very obliging and helpful. The rooms and balcony were fine. It was easy to access the beach area and local restaurants.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Zhenhao
PortugalThere are no dishwashing tools and washing liquid, and the customer service said that they need to buy them themselves.
There are many free parking spaces. It's a little far from the city center, so it's quieter.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Hamid
NetherlandsThe WiFi was almost disconnected. Supper slow connection and often disconnected.
The room was nice and clean. It had the right size for a family with a kid. Facilitates were also good enough and complete for such a short stay. The access was easy and plenty of free parking places.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Miroslava
Czech RepublicA bit old bathroom
Big rooms
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Christine
United KingdomRestaurant
Location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Linda
CanadaThe facilities in the kitchen could have been better. There wasn't a cloth provided for washing dishes and/or counter tops. Also a small amount of dish detergent and dishwasher soap would have been helpful for a 3 night stay.
The location was terrific! A 3 minute walk takes you to an outstanding path along beautiful cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Tammy
CanadaNothing it was all good
Beautiful area Beds comfortable Big rooms Huge space
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Stevecornwell
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing. I have nothing negative to say at all...
Loved our stay here. Staff were excellent and the hotel was exceptionally clean. Location was amazing, with a selection of close vu restaurants.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Caroline
KenyaI liked the property and enjoyed my stay. The only little inconvenience for light sleepers like me is that if you get a room next to the main road, the early morning traffic may wake you up.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Sue
United KingdomTrying to book directly with the property and the website doesn’t work!
Excellent facilities and close to the beach
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
David
SpainNothing -
location close to the beach and restaurants; great coastal walk to Praia do Rocha; very nice pool area. Apartment was very well equipped and spotlessly clean.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Wilson
CanadaThe restaurant. Needs to update menu to compete with all others with fabulous food. Service was very slow.
Never had
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Diane
CanadaThe reason I booked this hotel was because they had an indoor pool. It was closed 1 of the 4 days I was there.
Very good!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Nicolette
CanadaThe location is great for beach area but it’s not close to many shopping areas by walking. It would have been helpful to know a car would be suggested to visit shopping areas nearby.
The location was great, employees were friendly, the food in the restaurant was good! Access to the beach and close by restaurants. The little shop was helpful for needed items!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Panu
United KingdomWe were initially allocated to a different room than what we had requested, but this was rectified next morning.
Good family rooms, beaches nearby, indoor pool, sufficient parking, playground. Very handy place for families. This was our second visit here. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Mick
Irelandnothing
facalaties were fantastic
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Peter
Francenothing!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Dumitru
United KingdomBar on pool should be open on same time as pool
All acomodation decent and good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Joseph
United KingdomNothing
Friendly staff, great facilities and very good sized apartment. Elza was very helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Rafael
Portugalhonest, i think buffet its very limited- but i will give 7 over 10.
location its a must! everything is in good condtions and you see very clean areas and rooms, they are cleaning all over. rooms and bed are very confortable, you feel homy inside and out side pool are perfect nice place for have good time with family, we were with our son (6year old) and was a great time for three of us. we will go back for sure!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Christie
United KingdomNothing
Location to amenities and beach. It is private and family friendly
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Kd009
United KingdomWe could not figure out the aircon at all, balcony closed and locked should have allowed it to come on, instructions and control not great, however that was the only minor irritation. We will be back.
Excellent guy on reception, spoke all sorts of languages (well done sir). Clean, tidy, just the right stuff to cook simple no fuss meals. Toilet and shower clean, no mould or lingering smells. Beds were firm, clean and bedding changed every couple of days. Living area sparse but what are you doing in the room on an evening? There is a tv with all manner of channels incl Portugese obes which are mostly in English (explains why all the locals speak it so well - thank you). We will be back.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
T
United KingdomLocation, clean, spacious
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Krystal
Irelandaccess to swimming pool and exit gates weren’t easily or safely accessible for buggy
spotlessly clean…apartment cleaned everyday. ideal location to visit anywhere in Portimão or the Algarve. staff super friendly
Stayed in April 2023
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