It was our 2nd visit so we knew what to expect. Having read reviews last year we plumped for self catering again with Jet2. The flight times from Leeds/Bradford are very convenient. Its personal choice and cost but with so many good restaurants in Albufeira we prefer to eat out. The location is great. Right on beautiful Forte De Sao... More

I stayed at these apartments in early April with my mother and three sisters. The weather was awful, we had two nice days out of eight. The apartments are absolutely terrible - old, dull and dingy. I had read lots of reviews before travelling and people said it was value for money. They obviously got very cheap holidays. Ours cost... More

I read reviews here nd got a fright but it actually helped cause I knew what was coming. We were in a room could hardly breath with dampness, floors were flithly bath had foot marks in it. Found the entertainment absolutely crap. Food wasn't as bad as what I expected tho and d beach is stunning and very close. Staff... More

just had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday to the monica isabel and what can i say? we will be back! the staff were friendly from day 1, and as it was my daughters first holiday abroad, she was hooked! the kid's club wern't officially meant to start til this week, but martha and her colleage summoned all the kids... More

The Good The food - Fresh meats, fish, pizza, chips, rice, vegetables, lots of fresh fruit and salad. At breakfast there are pastries, a selection of breads, meats, cereals and fruit. For a 3*, very good. The beach - Absolutely beautiful, crystal clear water. The Rooms - clean, comfortable, decent bed and regular cleaning. Good air con. The location and... More

After reading the reviews I was expecting something a bit horrible but was pleasantly suprised. We just went for a cheap and cheerful functional 10 day break while my boyfriend was studying for an exam and we got just that. A Cheap relaxing time. We didnt want to see any of the entertainment and generally keep away from the joiney... More

We stayed here from May the 6th till the 10th of May - We stayed in C block room 204. We did wonder where we were going at first when the man took us round there in his buggy when we first arrived. But when we went into our apartment we were pleasantly surprised on the size of it. It... More

Just home from a weekend break at the Monica Isabel, I must say I was pleasantly surprised, the complex is big and is set on a hill, it has a strange lay out but once you know your way around it is fine. Our room was in block A 505 and was fine, not 5* by any standards but hey... More

Our first visit to this hotel, would possibly return if price was right. The location is good being right in between the 'Strip' and the Old Town. The actual hotel is needing upgrading although this is being done gradually. Our room 101 M1, was a 3 bedded room with a small kitchenette in the corner with working fridge and cooker... More