Portimao Hotel Guide - 4 stars Hotels in Portimao, Portugal

My friends and I recently stayed for a week. The location right in the centre of playa de Rocha and a stones throw from the great beach and all the bars and restaurants.

A perfect situated hotel on the river bank but minutes from an amazing beach. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The swimming pool was a good size and plenty of sun loungers. The food was good, plenty of choice at the breakfast buffet. Our room was a good size and comfortable. We said in the middle section (deck) so you either looked over the marina or the pool. Lots of restaurants close by. A short walk takes you into the town. Our only downside was the room cleaning, the beds were made daily but the rest was a flick of a duster, it was minimal.

Great hotel, lovely food and glorious countryside. Pool area was lovely. Only slight annoyance was not being allowed to walk around the golf course unless you were playing a round.

Had a lovely time at this hotel , the only complaint I had was the resident cat !!! Although I am an animal lover I didn't like the supposedly "white" cat that loved to sleep in the seated area at reception . It was a Nasty and unpredictable cat and although I knew not to go near it but children might not be so knowledgeable . Reception staff are always friendly and helpful .

From the friendly greeting when we arrived at the Alvor Village Hotel we had a wonderful stay, the studio apartment was really spacious, well equipped and spotlessly clean. A lovely buffet style breakfast and also a good range of snacks can be ordered throughout the day at the bar.We also booked an excursion from the hotel to Silves and Monchique. Alvor is a lovely place with an abundance of wonderful restaurants and cafes and comes alive at night ! The beach is beautiful and stretches for miles, also gorgeous views at the riverside where you can take boat trips along the coastline, we'll definitely be returning !

Although we enjoyed our stay at the Dom Joao we were a little disappointed on arrival as we were checked in to a room with facilities for a disabled person, which we did not require, and that had no balcony. This is the second time we have visited the Dom Joao and unfortunately had problems both times with rooms. It makes the start of a holiday quite unsettling as you are unable to unpack and wait anxiously to be allocated what you had booked months in advance.

Arrived early but room was ready and made available. Reception staff overall were efficient and friendly and facilities were sufficient for our stay and as described on the Expedia website. Hotel is slightly remote being between Alvor and Portimao, with nearest Restaurant around 200m away. We had a car so not a great problem, but Alvor is not within stumbling distance for night owls. Cabs cost 5 or 6 Euros to/from Alvor. Pool area was busy during our stay including some fun activities provided by entertainment staff, but only what can be expected for July and good for the kids. Only gripe relates to the morning ritual of having to queue at the gate to the pool for sun beds that was not opened until 9.30. A race then resulted! This is not helped by some people putting their towels down and not returning for several hours meaning some late comers went without. A Lifeguard or Pool Supervisor would help by removing towels on beds not used for say one hour max as does happen at some other resort Hotels. Air conditioning in room was good and much needed as weather was very hot during our stay.

The hotel is clean and airy and has an excellent swimming pool. The food is ok with a large variety to choose from. There Is a free buts service to the beach which comes and goes frequently throughout the day and only takes about 7minutes to get there. There are lots of days trips to choose from and you are within walking distance to the town. There are many shops and restaurants to visit.

location of this hotel is perfect close to beach, restaurants, shops, main strip. the staff were amazing all the way through from bar/restaurant, spa, front desk, and all extremely helpful. the rooms were a bit small and basic this is when you realise that it is 4 star, but apart from that everything in the hotel is perfect.