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This is my 1st choice hotel for Albufeira.....

Advantages: Excellent Location, Clean, Good Food
Disadvantages: No fridges in rooms

This is my third time staying in Albufeira (March 2007). I have previously stayed at the Paraisio and Brisa Sol which are also four star hotels next door to the Vale Gale Cerra Alagoa. Out of all three hotels this is my first choice, followed by the paraisio. The staff in the hotel speak good english and service was very efficient. I was also give an upgrade to my room. I was put on 2nd floor and got moved to the 3rd floor in a newer room. (the ...
...so I would recommend you try to get one with at least the number 42 at the end i.e. 142,242,342,44) The hotel operate on a key card system as opposed to having to carry keys around. I also lost my key card and the staff did not charge me, nor seem unduly worried. The room itself was large with two twin beds pushed together, with sheets and a bedspread. It was very comfortable though and plenty of spare pillows and blankets if you got cold. the ...

Cojoba 23.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Vila Gale Cerro Alagoa, Albufeira

Apartment smelled of drains

Advantages: Nice pool, pleasanr helpful staff, appartment very clean
Disadvantages: Bathroom stunk of drains, kitchen antiquated, no kettle, toaster or hairdryer

WHERE IS THIS RESORT: The Jardim 1 is an older resort in Albufiera near the old part of town in the Algarve in Portugal. A BIT OF HISTORY BEHIND OUR HOLIDAY: We booked this break through a ‘bargain’ special arrangement through a company called Resort point Services and had had a few problems with the so this was a sort of ‘ Let’s do this or lose our money’ sort of decision. We had no choice of accommodation and we going to go where they put us. Two ...
...was being changed from the Bahia Plaza to the Jardim 1 in Albufiera. I looked up Jardim 1 and there were mixed comments but that is often the case so I packed extra shampoo, conditioner, soap etc and I gathered there would not be freebies. We also put in our beach towels and we suspected that there would not be pool towels. (I did not pack my hairdryer, travel iron, or travel kettle and now wish I had.) OFF WE GO, FINGERS CROSSED: We booked with ...

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Review of Albufeira Jardim Apartments, Algarve

Vila Alba Apartments, Albufeira, Portugal

Advantages: Fairly quiet area, good location, family friendly, rooms in good condition
Disadvantages: Quality of kitchen facilities could have been better

...few friends and stayed at Vila Alba apartments during our two-week stay. I really enjoyed my stay here and would not hesitate to return - the apartment became a large aspect of the holiday! The location of the apartments is not in Albufeira itself, but just outside. Although the apartments are simply a 5-10 minute walk from The Strip (where there are many cafes, bars and little shops), it is a fairly quiet area, with little to no disturbance. The ...
...lessens the noise levels. The apartments are around a 20 minute walk to the beach. The rooms themselves are of very good quality. The lounge area includea a TV with several channels; some in Portugese and some English. Even the CBeebies channel was available, which is great if you're staying with children. The kitchen facilities were less impressive but still manageable - pots and pans, as well as cutlery is included. The pans are not non-stick though ...

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Review of Vila Alba Apartments, Albufeira

Aparthotel Paladim

Advantages: Location
Disadvantages: None

The Apart-hotel Paladim in Albufeira is possibly the best hotel i have been to! It is set nicely between the strip and the old town. The hotel is right next to a large supermarket which sells everything! The old town is very pleasing to one's eye and is also lively! There is a good nightclub down in the old town which has a lovely bar area and seating area. Borra Borra Bull is one coctail to try! Back to the apartments. The maid service was first ...
...pool area was lovely as was the massage i recieved. The hotel staff were fantastic, the manager always talking to us and asking if everything was to our liking! He used to reccommend the nightclubs around Albufeira. If you go to this hotel, you will not be dissapointed! ...

martyaber 14.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Paladim Aparthotel, Albufeira

Perola Do Algarve - Albufeira

Advantages: Central location between old town and the strip, quiet, room was a nice size,
Disadvantages: Run-down, shabby, strange layout, sunbeds looked old, indoor pool opening times are strange,

...my boyfriend stayed at the Perola Do Algarve between December 4 and 8 so I only got back on Monday. First things first: After booking through Lastminute.com I found some reviews on trip advisor which were quite negative and made me worry, however, being an open minded person I choose to stay postive. The hotel itself: The perola is situated at the bottom of a hill, and is opposite a car park and other shabby looking buildings, not a great first ...
...of paint. However, the room we was givien (207) was great and I couldn't fault it. It was spotless and very spacious, with a dining room, kitchennette and balcony. The only thing here was the TV was a small old one and there was no listing for English tv channels. It was okay though because you don't go on holiday to stay in hotel and watch tv anyway! The indoor pool and other health facilities don't open until 2pm and are closed on Sunday. No-one ...

Vicki_87 10.12.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Perola Do Algarve, Albufeira