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The reception staff were ok but the bar staff in the complex's bar were all excellent - they always had time to chat and have a laugh with us so I would give the bar staff top marks.
As for some of the people that we were staying at the complex, I was very surprised by some of the hostility of some of the guests so seeing that a lot of that didn't make it easy for us to have an enjoyable time compared to where we have stayed before. Wouldn't stay in this complex again!!!
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
We were directed to our 2 bedroomed apartment in block C1 which was very spacious and had a cracking view over Albufeira toward the sea. It was very clean and was serviced by, again, friendly maids every day.
The size of the complex is massive, with lots of steps. It has 3 pools altogether, 1 of which is for tots. I think that if the whole complex was full,it would be a struggle to cope with the demand for the beds as they soon filled up in the morning. Of which there is a charge, unknown as we somehow managed to avoid it.
The restaurant on the complex was fairly expensive but delicious and the snack bar is also fairly dear in comparison to the square but then there isn't any competition on the complex.
The staff on the bar we found to be also very friendly but it is a shame that the entertainment is poor. Most nights it was Karaoke.
There is a courtesy bus which takes you to Albufeira at 0930, 1030, 1430 and another time which I can't quite remember, the timetable is given on your keycards but it doesn't run after 6pm.
It takes approximately 15 mins to walk down a steep hill to the square and beach, depending on how fit you are Many steps and beware of the paths, lethal, as they are very slippery. But once in the square there are plenty of bars shops and restaurants and street entertainers.
If you take any trips, the pick ups are from the Dolphin roundabout, which is easy to get to once you know how, we ended up at first on a tour around the complex, ha ha. Go up the the steps along side reception, at the top you will see the tennis courts over to your right you will see a restaurant, walk towards it and go through an archway, keep walking and you will see some steps on the left go down.. voila..
Depending where you are staying in the complex the amount of steps could haunt you by the end of your trip, but you will certainly come home a lot fitter.. ha ha..
Albufeira is a lovely place to stay and this hotel we will certainly be travelling back too, and even my mum who is, well we will say 21 plus plenty of VAT, thoroughly enjoyed it and will be going back. The hills and steps didn't put her off.
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Travel operator: direct holidays
Travel operator: Libra
Travel operator: Airtours
A very pleasant 15-20 minute walk into the old village which we thought was definately the nice side of town. Great restaurants by or near the beach and very nice to walk around in the evening for drinks, shopping etc. great bar on the square, can't remember what its called but a guy called Bryan Christopher plays every Summer the guitar and he's outstanding- great holiday night out!
The other side of town, the strip, is quite a bit further away but its a bit minging anyway and after visiting once we were glad the Jardim was on the side of town it is!
Albufeira is great for a holiday and would definately go back and if you're not looking for anything too upmarket the Jardim is a great choice.
Travel operator: direct holidays
Our room over looked the big dolphin roundabout. The location was ok but quite far from the towns,taxi's where cheap but we enjoyed the walk,i even managed to lose weight with all the walking which was a bonus!
Hotel staff were fantastic, especially the bar staff. The entertainment was ok,kareoke 3 nights and a singer for 2 nights. Would definately go back.
Travel operator: first choice
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
Not to be put off we set about enjoying the sunshine. The apartments have three pools with loungers and cushions available, but we found we had to be there at 9am to get one! The beds appeared to be about 20 years old despite having to pay 1.50 Euros per day to use them. Surely this charge could be reinvested in new ones?
There was a pool-side bar and restaurant, which we found to be pretty good.
Jardim 1 is at the top of a long incline known affectionately as 'Cardiac Hill', ten minutes from the town centre. We had a further 74 steps to the door of our room. It kept us fit, but I would definitely not recommend Jardim to anyone with health or mobility problems. It is on the outskirts of the old town, which we prefer to the livelier 'strip' and relatively quiet. Our only annoyance was in the form of the in-complex entertainment. We never attended any of this, but friends who did described it as 'awful'. As we overlooked the pool/bar where it took place we were kept awake on several occasions until 1am.
We did manage to live with our apartment, enjoyed Albufeira and would go back for a third visit. We would not stay at Jardim 1 and would not recommend it to our friends. Look for a higher standard, it is out there.
Travel operator: Direct Holidays
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