Quinta da Balaia is located in the centre of the Algarve, in Albufeira, 2km away from the ... more
city centre and its commercial area and animated nightlife. Only 20 minutes away from Faro Airport and 2 hours from Lisbon, Quinta da Balaia is great hotel with q...
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Advantages: Cheap, central to both areas Disadvantages: Not much hot water and no air conditioning
The QuintaDa Bellavista apartments are situated right in the middle of Albufeira, with a good 15 minutes walk to either the old town or The Strip, which is regarded as the new town and where all the night life and action is.
The reception, pool area and bar are on the opposite side of the road from the apartments. We checked in (23rd June 08) and had to give a deposit of 50 euros this was to cover any damages and would be refunded at the end of the holiday. This deposit was not mentioned in the holiday brochure so beware of this when you go.
The apartment was clean and tidy, with non of the signs of squashed mosquitoes on the walls. you find a bunk bed in the hall way right opposite the toilet, i'm not sure I would have wanted to sleep there. In the toilet there is a bath, with shower, sink and foot bath. There is a mirror ...
Advantages: theres always somthing to do- be it internet cafe, tennis, or swimming Disadvantages: the jealousy you'll behold when you see the larger owned apartments with private pools!!
I've visited this resort 7 times, each time staying for two weeks.
I found the atmosphere friendly, the workers at reception helpful and english-speaking and there was plenty to do at the resort.
There are many pools around the resort, nearby newsagents, a spa, tennnis courts(with childrens instructed lessons available) and there are plenty of parking spaces around the resort, not to mention the wonderful golf course, with golf lessons and instructors.
The apartments are well equipped with decent comfortable beds, bed setees and televisions. My apartment had two bathrooms, one being ensuite, both with baths and overhead showers.
There are at least 2 lovely beaches walking distance from balaia village and the resort is very near the main shopping village.
Fantastic resort. ...
Advantages: Very central Disadvantages: Can be quite nosiy ... see very central !!
*** PLEASE BE AWARE THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SOME INFREQUENT MILD SWEARING ***
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Ave Dr. Francisco Sa Carneiro, Albufeira 8200-280, Portugal
For those of you who know me a little via the site, then you may know I went off to Germany on my holidays ? camping !! A far cry from the 4 and 5 star hotels I stay in when on business. Remember the latter ? business! When I am paying my own way, it's usually considerably less favourable sleeping establishments involving hard floors, bugs, and occasional rocks!
For those of you who don't know me from the site, well, I did set off camping with 7 mates (6 boys and 1 girl) via motorised vehicles, and travelled to a campsite just outside Dortmund in Deutschland for the World Cup. That will need to be the subject of an alternative review if I can find a suitable ...
