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18 years 10 months ago
We stayed in the Perola Do Algarve - Albufeira. On arrival we were very disappointed with the apartment.
We expected 4* accommodation to be much better than the cramped 2 rooms (1 bathroom and 1 kitchen, come dining room, come bedroom). The tiles in both bathroom and kitchen area were cracked with discoloured grouting. Having said that it was a handy location being close to the bus stop and local shopping centre.
We didn't use many of the hotel facilities, choosing to go out most of the time. We would have used the hotel gym(at an additional cost)if we could find it.
Some of the staff were very friendly and helpful whilst others were not. We have enjoyed better accommodation in some 2* hotels.
We expected 4* accommodation to be much better than the cramped 2 rooms (1 bathroom and 1 kitchen, come dining room, come bedroom). The tiles in both bathroom and kitchen area were cracked with discoloured grouting. Having said that it was a handy location being close to the bus stop and local shopping centre.
We didn't use many of the hotel facilities, choosing to go out most of the time. We would have used the hotel gym(at an additional cost)if we could find it.
Some of the staff were very friendly and helpful whilst others were not. We have enjoyed better accommodation in some 2* hotels.
Travel operator: First Choice
19 years ago
We have very fond memories of our recent stay at the Perola. The front desk staff (Claudia, Fatima and Rod) were all most helpful, sociable and just generally fine folk. Management on the other hand seemed unfriendly and constantly worried.
This apartment hotel is ideally situated in close proximity to shopping, grocery stores, bars/restaurants, with easy access to main roads, as well as the old town/beach. The interior courtyard and sea views are beautiful. The hotel restaurant is attractively located, with a fine menu, served by congenial staff.
Given the type of construction, such as ceramic floors and non-insulated walls, the hotel tends to be a bit noisy. For light sleepers and non-party animals, a room away from the bar area would be advised.
The linens were replaced as needed and the apartment was kept as clean as possible given the fact that the staff only have a broom and a wet mop to work with.
The entertainment was probably fine but being accustomed to smoke-free environments, any evening bar venue in Potugal would be a problem.
Tourists, especially the Spanish, should be careful in applying one's own standards of what is acceptable, when visiting a foreign country. We were totally amazed and delighted by everything we experienced in Portugal and would recommend going there to anyone.
As for the Perola, sure there are newer and more luxurious places to stay, but for the money, it is good value!
This apartment hotel is ideally situated in close proximity to shopping, grocery stores, bars/restaurants, with easy access to main roads, as well as the old town/beach. The interior courtyard and sea views are beautiful. The hotel restaurant is attractively located, with a fine menu, served by congenial staff.
Given the type of construction, such as ceramic floors and non-insulated walls, the hotel tends to be a bit noisy. For light sleepers and non-party animals, a room away from the bar area would be advised.
The linens were replaced as needed and the apartment was kept as clean as possible given the fact that the staff only have a broom and a wet mop to work with.
The entertainment was probably fine but being accustomed to smoke-free environments, any evening bar venue in Potugal would be a problem.
Tourists, especially the Spanish, should be careful in applying one's own standards of what is acceptable, when visiting a foreign country. We were totally amazed and delighted by everything we experienced in Portugal and would recommend going there to anyone.
As for the Perola, sure there are newer and more luxurious places to stay, but for the money, it is good value!
Travel operator: JM Travel
Recommended
19 years 4 months ago
We booked the Perola for the Xmas & New Year period 04/05 but only stayed five days before asking to be moved. The food for the half board guests was disgusting. the position of the hotel at the bottom of a hill & behind a shopping centre is not ideal.It is no four star.
Travel operator: First Choice
19 years 7 months ago
Well first of all I would just like to say I can
Travel operator: firstchoice
Recommended
19 years 7 months ago
A really BAD hotel. No hot water!!! (only mild temperature). They changed the sheets once a week!. Plenty of ants in the kitchen and the rooms (if you don't see them,they will awake you at night!). The maintenance is simply inexistent! (bathrooms were old, the doors needed fixing, the lower part of the curtains were dirty, etc.). And finally, when we asked for the claim book, they didn't gave it us!!!, so we had to put the claim in the Albufeira tourist office!. I find unbelievable this hotel has 4 stars!!!, it should have ZERO. I live in Spain and any 4 stars hotel here is simply far better than this.
Travel operator: friends
19 years 7 months ago
Do not have a bad word to say about this hotel / appartments it was brilliant. One of the best holidays I have ever had.
Yes there is a smell from bins as you walk past towards the hotel - however this does not linger any where near the hotel. Personally I did not spend my holiday looking at bins. The Supermarket is very handy just opposite the hotel.
Location was good for getting to both parts new and old however we mainly went to old town, which is really good for all ages and all groups.
I really do recommend the Perola and I'm sure we will be visiting there again soon.
Yes there is a smell from bins as you walk past towards the hotel - however this does not linger any where near the hotel. Personally I did not spend my holiday looking at bins. The Supermarket is very handy just opposite the hotel.
Location was good for getting to both parts new and old however we mainly went to old town, which is really good for all ages and all groups.
I really do recommend the Perola and I'm sure we will be visiting there again soon.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
19 years 7 months ago
We stayed in these apartments and was really disappointed. We didnt think a 4 star rating would be situated where it was. We were very impressed with the staff,all very,very helpful and polite.The room was spotless every day except Tuesday which is the cleaners day off.We only ate at the snack bar a few times and werent impressed.The chicken salad was sickly, it had that much mayo on it.We were in room 102 which was pool level and in a great position for the sun in the morning.The sun disappears around 2 to 3 o'clock in the afternoon from one side of the pool, so in late afternoon the pool is chock o block with people all on the far side of the pool,catching the last rays of the sun!It was very funny to watch,as one side of the pool was completely empty,yet the other side was full.We would not visit this hotel again as I have difficulty walking and it was down a hill.You could never get a taxi through the Reception as the lines were always engaged,so to get anywhere,you had to first climb the steep hill.
Travel operator: First Choice
19 years 8 months ago
When my family and i arrived at Perola,we were shocked at the location. WE were stuck at the back of a dirty car park, we throught we booked a 4 star hotel but we were shocked when we saw that this is the 4 star apartments that we had booked. I have a 17 year old daughter and a 14 year old son and they were bored all day everyday with the lack of anything to do. The pool table was broke it was a nightmare. I would rate this hotel no more than 2 star and i just would like to warn people think twice before bookin perola
Travel operator: Falcon
19 years 8 months ago
When we arrived at Perola Do Algarve we were expecting a 4* hotel as advertised in First Choice brochure only to be met with a struggling 3* !!
I would strongly advise anybody not to visit this hotel as they will be sorely disappointed - I cannot believe the other comments I have read where they had a great time - all I can is they must be used to low rated budget hotels !!
Whilst we generally found the hotel clean and the snack foods adequate the rest left a lot to be desired. The pool whilst ok wasn't big enough - not enough sunbeds to go round and seemed like a hotel that needed a major facelift. The location set behind an underground multi storey car park and a smelly goods area of a Supermarket was disgusting.
We visited other true 4* listed hotels in the area and sampled their entertainment and atmosphere and were truly shocked by the contrast.
We strongly feel let down by first choice and will certainly not be returning to this particular hotel - be warned !
I would strongly advise anybody not to visit this hotel as they will be sorely disappointed - I cannot believe the other comments I have read where they had a great time - all I can is they must be used to low rated budget hotels !!
Whilst we generally found the hotel clean and the snack foods adequate the rest left a lot to be desired. The pool whilst ok wasn't big enough - not enough sunbeds to go round and seemed like a hotel that needed a major facelift. The location set behind an underground multi storey car park and a smelly goods area of a Supermarket was disgusting.
We visited other true 4* listed hotels in the area and sampled their entertainment and atmosphere and were truly shocked by the contrast.
We strongly feel let down by first choice and will certainly not be returning to this particular hotel - be warned !
Travel operator: First Choice
19 years 10 months ago
When I arrived with my wife(we were on honeymoon)I was disappointed that it was stuck behind a shopping centre down a slope.
However this became irrlelvant as the perola is an excellent place to say.The bedrooms are huge,with everything you need.We were in 104,which is on the same level as the pool.The pool area was busy at the end of may,it will be a scrap in the summer for beds,however there is a grass/gardens area round the side which is beautiful if u want peace and quiet.
Pool is adequate,pool bar supplies good grub at a reasonable price.
The hotel is sparkling clean,and the staff cant do enough for you.
Entertainment wasnt to bad.The kids took over the karaoke a few nights.Other nights had dancers and singers.Not the greatest,but there was something on everynight.
We took a taxi most nights as we were equidistant between old and new town.
Old town is nice,the strip is a bit repetative,same cheap junk in all the shops.
Dont think id go back to albufeira again,probably head further west.
If you're looking for a clean,friendly hotel.look no further.
However this became irrlelvant as the perola is an excellent place to say.The bedrooms are huge,with everything you need.We were in 104,which is on the same level as the pool.The pool area was busy at the end of may,it will be a scrap in the summer for beds,however there is a grass/gardens area round the side which is beautiful if u want peace and quiet.
Pool is adequate,pool bar supplies good grub at a reasonable price.
The hotel is sparkling clean,and the staff cant do enough for you.
Entertainment wasnt to bad.The kids took over the karaoke a few nights.Other nights had dancers and singers.Not the greatest,but there was something on everynight.
We took a taxi most nights as we were equidistant between old and new town.
Old town is nice,the strip is a bit repetative,same cheap junk in all the shops.
Dont think id go back to albufeira again,probably head further west.
If you're looking for a clean,friendly hotel.look no further.
Travel operator: first choice
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