Boasting panoramic views of Albufeira Bay, this hotel is only a short walk from Fishermans ... more
Beach and presents guests with a great base from which to explore the Algarve.Close to the Albufeira Marina, Estalagem Do Cerro features 92 comfortably furnished...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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 hotel are in the process of modernising all the rooms, 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 ...
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,
The Algarve is known as an all round desitnation, but don't be fooled as I was because it isn't.
Myself and 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 impression. Inside is dated and in need of a lick 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 ...
TOWN DOWN SOME STAIRS ! TRY 15 MINUTES WALK DOWN A REALLY STEEP HILL AND THE WORST SET OF STAIRS YOU CAN IMAGINE ,COMEING BACK AT NIGHT WAS A NIGHTMARE NO TAXIES AVAILABLE AFTER ABOUT 6,O CLOCK AT NIGHT SO YOU HAVE TO WALK BACK UP THE STAIRS AND THEN TACKLE THE HILL BASICALLY YOUR ABSOLUTELY KNACKERD BY THE TIME YOU REACH THE APARTMENT AFTER 3 DAYS WE HAD TO MOVE TO A HOTEL NEAR THE BEACH BECAUSE MY WIFE BECAME ILL WTH THE CLIMB AND THE HEAT .FOR ACCOMADATION NOT TO HAVE AIRCONDITIONING IN THAT HEAT IS REDICULOUS I PAID £1200 FOR THIS HOLIDAY THREW LOWCOST BEDS AND AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED I WAS TOTALLY FLEECED DO NOT BOOK TESE APARTMENTS YOU WILL BE DISSAPOINTED THIS IS AN HONEST ACCOUNT OF OUR HOLIDAY PLEASE TAKE HEED MOST OF THE HOLIDAY COMPANYS HAVENT CHECKED THE FACTS ALL THEY WANT IS A FAST BUCK , ALBUFEIRA IS A LOVELY PLACE BUT CERRO ...
