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Jardim Apartments

93 of 108 hotels in Albufeira

3 out of 5 from 20 reviews
3 stars
Rua Cesário Verde 11, 8200-655 Albufeira, Portugal

20 Reviews

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  • Cleanliness
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  • Location
Tracey
19 years 5 months ago
Too many steps (over 70 to be honest!) from reception to our apartment always seemed a struggle, especially having to do this at least 3 times a day. Didn't like the studio we stayed in. It was very basic and the decor/furniture was rather dreary. The electricity was poor in that when we switched the cooker on, the tv would go out and if we plugged our iron in, our portable cd player would go out. I was very surprised that the apartments didn't have a microwave or even a kettle!

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!!!
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Travel operator: Direct Holidays

David & Brenda
19 years 6 months ago
Although the hotel was on a hill it was easy to get around the complex. My wife has had an op on her knee and did strugle to to get around because of all the steps. But that did not stop her from having a good time. The rooms were cleaned daily, staff freindly and helpful It was rather hard to find anything wrong with the complex.We will be going back again.
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Travel operator: Direct Holidays

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Debbie John Nathan Maureen
19 years 6 months ago
Upon arrival we were greeted by a very friendly male receptionist in his 30's. A couple of the receptionist who were, lets say middle aged, were quite abrupt.

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.
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Travel operator: Direct Holidays

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Sharon & Peter
19 years 7 months ago
studos are very drab & basic,in total need if refurbishment.place was crawling in cockroaches.place consistantly smelt bad.ubable to have shower on full power as water went all over the place---location is not suitable for families with children as it is a fair walk to the old town.staff at reception are very abrupt & of no help at all,----entertainment--what entertainmant????? karaoke karaoke & more karaoke----will not be back at these apartments nor would i recomend them to anyone
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Travel operator: direct holidays

Phillip,shelly
19 years 7 months ago
On arrival at Jardim 1 we were greeted quite abruptly by the receptionist not a good first impression. However it did get better! The studio room was quite spacious with a good sized bathroom but a very very basic kitchenette. No kettle, toaster or equipment for toasting. Beds are makeshift settees but were reasonably comfortable and rooms were cleaned and beds made daily except on Sundays. Good views from balcony in most areas. Word of advice dont even attempt to wear any sort of heel as the pavements ( if you can call them pavements) are very steep and slippery!! The swimming pools were nice but the sunbeds are usually all taken by ten o clock so be prepaired to get up early to get one and pay 1.50 euros for a thin mattress. The resturant on the complex is very basic and quite pricy, there are plenty of places within a short walk which are cheeper in price. There is a free bus service which runs around to specific stops in Albufiera but comments from other guests seem to say that this service is not as reliable as suggested. Jardim 1 was situated in a quiet area with a 10 minute walk downhill to the main square. A very well laid out resort but shame about the enormous hill!!!!!
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Travel operator: Libra

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Claire
19 years 8 months ago
I want to mention some of the good points about this complex. The complex is very very clean and the surrounding gardens and paths well maintained. The hotel is quiet and has stunning views of the old town. 5 mins walk down hill through charming narrow streets takes you to the old town in Albuferia, it takes about 10 mins to walk back up the hill - fast paste. (The hotel provide a free bus 5 times a day) I could see how this holiday may not be suitable for older people or families with buggies due to the steep hill but if you are young and fit and don
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Travel operator: Airtours

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Alan
20 years 6 months ago
Nice clean basic apartment, pleasant grounds and good complex. Lovely pool and bar area and friendly staff.

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.
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Travel operator: direct holidays

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Susan
21 years 6 months ago
The room i stayed in was quite far from the pool,which on a very hot day tired you out easily and ready for a dip in the icy water,the pool was cold and never seemed to heat up no matter how long you stayed in it.

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.
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Joehume
21 years 7 months ago
On arrival quite late in the evening, we were confronted by a very unfriendly receptionist who was unhelpful and adamant that we as the customers were wrong with regard to our holiday confirmation on the apartment location. She almost certainly had a charisma bypass at some stage. Further requests made to reception during our stay were met with very rude and short answers. The studio itself was very drab and the furnishings outdated although we were lucky that it was on ground level with no steps to suffer! Set in a nice location, the complex was at the top of a steep hill and it was an exhausting climb after an evening out on the town. There were no wheelchair facilities at the complex and although the pools were a good size and regularly cleaned, they were outdated as well and could have been very dangerous for children due to the nature of their depth areas. ALL of the sun loungers were broken and would have been impossible to lie on except for mattresses being avaiable ( at a price of 1.50 Euros per day ). It was obvious to us and also other guests who we spoke to that this complex was in need of a major facelift both inside the apartments and also at the pool areas. Entertainment at the Jardim 1 was rubbish ( almost embarrassing ). I must comment about the toilets at the pool being constantly blocked thus resulting in a disgusting smell being present all of the time in the gents. This smell was permanantly noticable at the entrance to the complex entrance also. There was no courtesy room available for a shower on the day of departure - just a cold shower offered in the disgusting toilets at the pool. We wont be going back to this apartment complex and would not recommend it to anyone who would like a pleasant location and quality accomodation. However we had good company in the friends we met and enjoyed the town of Albufeira.

Travel operator: Direct Holidays

Pkane
21 years 8 months ago
Our first impression when we arrived with our six year old son was, where is our bedroom? We realised that we had booked a studio but expected some sort of separation. We ended up sleeping on a settee, which doubled up as a bed with our son on a folding guest bed. The decor and furnishings were somewhat dreary and dated.

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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