Stayed in this hotel a couple of years ago. It was our first trip to Portugal. We were given a room at the front of the hotel. It was September, but the weather was exceptionally hot (38c one day) and the hotel has no air conditioning. We had plastic blinds in the room, with a small note to inform us... More

stayed at villa bela for two weeks . This hotel is in a good location. But if you have a problem with steps then this hotel is not for you. No lifts. I think the hotel rooms are in need of modernisation the furniture is very outdated. Staff very friendlyand rooms cleaned daily. The other down side is the breakfast... More

Dont understand the bad reviews about this place. Ok its not a posh hotel ITS A FAMILY RUN BED AND BREAFAST but what do people expect? Its less than 5 minutes to the beach and on a quiet back street. Its a traditional place lots of tiles and flowers everywhere, very pretty. The pool is slightly on the small side... More

Just back from our week long stay at the Vila Bela and really enjoyed it. The rooms are basic but very clean and staff are very friendly and helpful. Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach and situated in the old town area which is beautiful. The owner can keep your money secured in a safe deposit box... More

Our week at the Vila Bela got off to a bad start; the hotel is built on different levels and we were placed in a low-down room at the front which meant the only view was of the road junction and high levels of traffic noise. After speaking to the manager the next morning, we were placed in a room... More

Read lots of mixed reviews on this hotel so kept an open mind. The hotel in our opinion was lovely, very traditional Portuguese - tiled walls and dark furniture. It was very clean and staff were exceptionally friendly. There are lots of steps (and we were on the third/top floor!) but even at nearly fifty and not particularly fit, managed... More

Having read reviews before we went we were not looking forward to staying here. In arrival we were greeted by steep steps which we had to trail our cases up- thankfully the UkraIne guy who works there met us outside reception and took our cases to our room. The room itself- well what can I say. Imagine your grandmothers house... More

It was mine and my sister's first holiday abroad to Portugal. Villa Bella is a beautiful, quaint, very traditional bed and breakfast and we loved our stay there! We were greeted in a very pleasant way when we arrived, and Deamish the Ukrainine guy carried all our luggage up to the top where our room was located. Our cleaners were... More

a good last minute trip.the hotel does what it says on the tin.but boy did those steps nearly kill me!from the bar to the room 50 steps,to the pool 40.and it was at the top of a steep hill.i have mild breathing and walking difficulties,and i suffered. very clean ,staff and custormers very friendly.great bar downstairs,very welcome cold beer.managed without... More