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Mar a Vista

2.0 of 5
Cerro da Piedade, Albufeira 8200-320, Portugal
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Wexford
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here with a friend from 9th/16th of May in room 505. Having read reviews previously, I knew what to expect so the faulty electrics didn't come as a shock. No pun intended. They were falling off the wall & lost their spark a few times which was unnerving. I advise you stay on the 3rd/5th floor as these... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

I paid 12 GBP a night for this place in early May 2013, and it was an absolute bargain. The rooms are fine - nothing swanky, a little bit dated, but very clean and adequately furnished. The staff are delightful, it's a five minute walk to the beach and the old town, and there's decent sea views from most of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Very basic, but nice place to stay if ur on the budget. Room was clean, towels changed every day, bed sheets changed during the stay. Very close to the beach, although involves climbing on the way back. Quite distant from the strip, but there a busy street full of bars close. Staff was very nice and friendly. The only issue... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

Stayed for two nights.overall is was fine. It's a 2star hotel and with the price we paid I can't complain. Ask for a room wit a sea view but on a higher floor to get a better view. Breakfast was adequate. Typical continental - tea,coffee,juice,choice of breads,cheese,fruit. You can eat outside and the views r beautiful. Rooms were basic but... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

Receptionist was very Rude , more focused on her telenovela while I had a compliant about the Internet and plugs not working. Charged us five euro for coffee breakfast when all I had was a sip of coffee because It was so bad and left hotel since taxi finally arrived.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012 via mobile

Overall very good. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Very clean and spacious. The breakfast is okay. The only problem was the massive hill. We would stay here again and think for a 2 star it is worth the money u pay, the pool isn't great but there are so many nice beaches around we didn't find it a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

Read and re read the reviews prior, it is only a two star little hotel but we found it all OK, Hilda on reception very pleasant and helpful, the room we had was fine, a little balcony, usual hotel furniture, clean, linen and towels all very white and fluffy, plenty of hot water, yes the bathroom ceiling needed painting, the... More

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Alicante, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

It was a basic hotel up a hill with sea views ok for a short stay as it was near the harbour. A minus was only singles in each room and you need to ask for a sea view or you get the back end of the hotel looking at bins, sea view rooms had a balcony too so much... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

I stayed at the Mar a Vista 26/08/2012 - 02/09/2012. We booked a return taxi with Yellow Fish Transfers which were brilliant, they were waiting for us in the airport, took us straight to our hotel and on the return journey they arrived 15 minutes early. Would highly recommend. Our hotel was nice, it was basic but then it is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

Just returned from a 10 day stay at the Mar a Vista. On arrival (at about 3am) staff were helpful and checked us in all fine. I had made a mistake on our booking so had to pay for an extra night (I'd booked us in for the next day by mistake) and we shown to a small twin bed... More

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Mar a Vista Hotel
Mar a Vista Albufeira
Mar a Vista Albufeira, Portugal - Algarve
Address: Cerro da Piedade, Albufeira 8200-320, Portugal
Region: Portugal > Algarve > Albufeira
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Free Parking Swimming Pool
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Ranked #105 of 168 hotels in Albufeira
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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