Lovely place. Decent sized but cold pool. Lovely beach, only 5 mins walk away. Staff can't do enough for you, lovely friendly people. Decent all inclusive (proper pints not like the foreign halves). Food is ok, not much variety but ok all the same. A lovely stay all in all. 2.40 euros on bus to albufeira as its about a... More

This was our 1st trip to Portugal, we were very pleased with our choice of hotel, all the staff were friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and well maintained and the food was excellent. we booked AI we stayed in a studio which was very well equiped but there was no balcony, which was not a problem for us.... More

Overall: very good stay and value for money. great service from people at the reception, around the clock. We got a free upgrade to a 2 bedroom apartment. Breakfast is great for several days, but identical every day, may become monotonous despite the variety: Bread, toast, croissant, 1 type of cheese, 1 type of ham, butter, honey, scrambled eggs, bacon,... More

I have given this 5* stars based on the fact that it is a 3* star hotel and apartments and not a 4* or 5* star - if it would have been, then it would have got a little less! This hotel and apartments is more for couples and not so much for families as its quiet, a little out... More

This was our 2nd visit - same period as last year. We were really lucky with the weather, too. It was equally as good this time, with the hotel staff making us very welcome - it was a really enjoyable stay. We will go back for a 3rd time.

Unfortunately it was colder than normal on the Algarve and the accommodation certainly represented this. Allocated a ground floor apartment by reception, which at this time of the year, is the only facility open to guests, and that only being between 9am-5pm, and situated on the perimeter of the complex adjacent to the main road, the apartment seemed as though... More

We loved our stay at Balaia Mar! It was a very short stroll to the beach, a €6 taxi ride to the old town and nice and quiet in the hotel, no ear plugs needed. There was no need to reserve a sun bed with your towel as there was always plenty available. We were All Inclusive and this was... More

We booked a 2 bedroomed apartment and were given a 3, 2 twins and a single. The apartment was spotlessly clean and very well equiped. The balcony was also very spacious and got the sun all morning. We didn't eat in the hotel but were told by other guests that the food was excellent. The downside of the hotel is... More

We visited the hotel at the end of season. Our stay was for 10 days in early October, we had such a lovely time. The weather was so hot and the hotel catered brilliantly on our all inclusive basis. Staff was so friendly, all spoke very good English and were there to help us and guide us on what to... More