Vonkster78
We stayed in Portobay Falesia for 5 nights in mid-November. The hotel is in a nice location close to the town and the beach, with stunning views. There's an outdoor pool, and tennis courts, an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, and other treatments available at an extra cost. There are other daily activities that change on a daily basis.
The breakfast was huge. A variety of cooked foods, including sausage, eggs, bacon, beans, omellettes; Cold meats and cheeses; pancakes, fruit, yogurts, breads, pastries.
The staff were always friendly and welcoming, and always tried to provide us with the best experience during our stay.
There are restaurants for lunch and dinner, and live music every evening.
We're glad we stayed here and would come back again for a relaxing break in the future.
G. S.
Real nice hotel with excellent views of the beach. Plenty of parking around the hotel. There is plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel with traditional Portuguese food, Italian food and even an Indian restaurant. A shot walk down the street you can get to the Olhos de Agua beach or walk down the steps on the east side of the hotel to a less crowded beach.
The room was spacious and with a nice balcony. The room also has a small safe for documents and a small refrigerator.
This hotel is centrally located in the Algarve which allowed us to drive to all the near by natural attractions. If you are more into the party scene is about a 12 minute drive from the center of Albufeira.
Caroline McCarthy
This hotel is located in a great location with fantastic views over the coastline. Reception and general areas are well presented. Bedroom was slightly dated and in need of some attention, but very functional with safe and toiletries provided. Rooms either face the coast or inland directly over parking, and were serviced every day. Buffet breakfast was plentiful but felt a bit samey after 7 days, we had the Buffet dinner one evening but I can't say that it was value for money @ €33pp and I'm glad we ventured out in the evenings for food instead. Il Bascilico bar restaurant was good for getting drinks or a snack during the day. Some staff were very friendly, some others not so much. There were plenty of sunbeds around for guests even despite other guests reserving beds before 8am. What is really lovely about this place is there are a couple of seating areas that max the views if you want to get away from the pool. Would recommend a stay for the location.
J
Unfortunately, my stay at PortoBay Ocean Hotel wasn’t very enjoyable. The food at both breakfast and dinner was poor and lacked variety. The atmosphere was very quiet and mostly suited to retirees, which made it feel a bit lifeless. I had to move rooms during my stay, and I was also given the wrong pick-up information, which added to the stress.
Most of the staff seemed uninterested in helping, it often felt like any request was an inconvenience. Only one staff member was kind and tried to help, which I appreciated. The room itself was clean, but overall, the experience was disappointing and not somewhere I’d return to.
Catarina Sousa Lopes
Stayed at PortoBay Falésia for 3 days and had great experience. My room was spacious, featuring a balcony with an incredible sea view.
I also appreciated the quality Rituals amenities, which added a nice touch of luxury.
The hotel has excellent direct access to the beach, making it easy to enjoy the stunning coastline.
Breakfast was very good, with a wide selection of options to suit different tastes. There’s also an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym for those who want to stay active.
The outdoor pool area and gardens are beautifully maintained, with plenty of sun loungers.
I also had a great experience at the Italian restaurant on-site — delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere and views.
Overall, a great stay in a beautiful and peaceful location. Highly recommended!
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