Excellent location with great views of the beach and cliffs. One hundred steps to the beach which I didn’t mind at all because it’s totally worth it after the amazing breakfast.

Beautiful property with excellent amenities like the pool, gym, spa and daily activities!

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast could have been better. It was very poor for a 4 star hotel.

The Italian restaurant, the staff, the views, the room... everything was great except the breakfast!

Stayed in August 2025

The carpet that is in the room. What about people who are allergic?

The breakfast was excellent. The staff were mainly efficient, businesslike but perhaps missing a friendly touch.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Position, location, cleaning, services

Stayed in August 2025

There's not much not to like !!

Located in such a beautiful spot, lots of great little restaurants and bars nearby and it was nice and quiet, great spot to unwind. The rooms are a little tired but kept spotless.

Stayed in July 2025

Rooms could be upgraded.

A very cosy hotel, enjoyed everything really. For a 4 star hotel it was amazing!

Stayed in July 2025

Very enjoyable holiday..

Stayed in August 2025

The hotel was in a perfect location and the staff was very friendly.

Stayed in July 2025

Rooms smelled like sewage

Stunning views, great location, clean , spa , breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

Room a little tired and small

Setting and views, pool area

Stayed in July 2025

Very quiet, no music by the pool, easy music littl6in the evening.

Nice hotel, good food, beautiful location og the beach near by.

Stayed in July 2025

Bit of a trek to the beautiful beach down some wooden steps, but worth it when you get there.

It was our fourth visit and will be back next year. It’s excellent, especially for couples, and if you just want to chill. Clean, tidy, great staff and food. Love it.

Stayed in July 2025

No complaints

Beautiful property with excellent amenities like the outdoor pool, spa, gym, and daily activities planned. The food is also excellent. The rooms are comfortable and well equipped

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast could have been better, with richer menu and more rotations. The food quality was good, no complaints.

The hotel grounds offer a breathtaking view of brick-colored canyons and the ocean — a sight you simply never get tired of. It’s just a five-minute walk down the stairs to a spectacular golden beach. The pool is large and clean, perfect for both relaxing and swimming. "Il Basilico" is hands down the best hotel restaurant I’ve experienced. The dinner menu features true standouts, like the seafood risotto — an easy 10/10 — and it’s all served with the best ocean view from its terrace.

Stayed in July 2025

Good location with great views of the beach and cliffs. Walking distance from town in less busy location.

Stayed in July 2025

Outdoor showers and feet cleaning taps from beach weren't always working. Pool could do with a bit more maintenance and cleaning. Room 127 sits just above the operational / receiving bay, so we were woken daily from 6am with banging and moving objects beneath us. We are early risers, but this can be improved / avoided.

Kid friendly. Breakfast - substantial and lovely! Room - very comfortable and spacious - aircon was a big plus! Pool - fabulous! (side note in "what didn't you like") Pool bar / restaurant - lovely! Gym and indoor pool - newly refurbished and just excellent! This is a huge plus!! (but please ask guests not to bring sand with them, and to clean their machines - yuck! Maybe a sign?) Airport / Hotel transfer ... seriously consider spending a bit more and using the driver / service that's linked with the Portobay hotel. We made a mistake trying a cheaper alternative for the FAO to Hotel portion, and it was a huge mistake! The service returning back to FAO with "Algarve Transfer Link" is the best one we've used, and in future we will not use anyone else. Jose and his wife are excellent! Big thumbs up!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing.

Fabulous place with great amenities. But the best thing, by far, was the staff. They were wonderful and this elevated the whole experience.

Stayed in July 2025

The rooms could do with a refresh - decor very beige/brown, dated and unremarkable. Please put charging points on both sides of the double beds! Shower column came loose at one point and we had to push it back against the wall.

Stunning location/views, gorgeous grounds, fantastic breakfast buffet, very friendly, competent staff. Il Basilico bar and restaurant was great for cocktails at sunset and special dinners.

Stayed in July 2025

Wi-Fi was slow and rooms could use some updating.

Exceptional location overlooking the stunning Praia da Falésia beach.

Stayed in July 2025

Steps up from beach - but knew that before going there. There is nothing they can do.

This hotel works so hard to get everything right - and it pays off. One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in.

Stayed in June 2025

The standard room met our requirements. We were not keen that it was in a corner location, butting up so closely to other rooms where it formed the L shape!

Location and the variety of outdoor areas

Stayed in July 2025

The access to the beach

Stayed in July 2025

Lovely quiet hotel very comfortable beds, excellent breakfast with great choice. Loved that we were so close to the beach. Staff were so friendly and even left a complementary bottle of bubbles in our room for my husband’s 50th birthday. We also had dinner in the Italian restaurant on 2 occasions as it was 10/10

Stayed in July 2025

Some of the arrogant guests!

Breakfast (variety and quality of food), exceptional cleaning of rooms/hotel and grounds maintenance. Another plus was the excellent and comfortable sun loungers and parasols. Happy hour was also very good.

Stayed in July 2025