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19 years 7 months ago
Vila Petra is an extremely well equipped "Apart Hotel"
Located 300mts from the North end of the "Strip".
Maid service is each day except Sunday.
The buildings, pool area were all exeptionally clean and well maintained.
Our apartment had 2 large bedrooms - one with a balcony, a large lounge with a 20 channel TV & another balcony, the kitchen had loads of cupboards a dishwasher, toaster, microwave - overall loads of space.
The staff were fine - there if you needed them.
In mid September when we stayed there was some entertainment - key board/singers parrot shows etc but we chose to venture out for entertainment.
The pool area is quite large and safe, sunbeds surround the pool and as you can't reserve them were usually available - (in September though) - there is a free minibus to the beach.
Located 300mts from the North end of the "Strip".
Maid service is each day except Sunday.
The buildings, pool area were all exeptionally clean and well maintained.
Our apartment had 2 large bedrooms - one with a balcony, a large lounge with a 20 channel TV & another balcony, the kitchen had loads of cupboards a dishwasher, toaster, microwave - overall loads of space.
The staff were fine - there if you needed them.
In mid September when we stayed there was some entertainment - key board/singers parrot shows etc but we chose to venture out for entertainment.
The pool area is quite large and safe, sunbeds surround the pool and as you can't reserve them were usually available - (in September though) - there is a free minibus to the beach.
Travel operator: Independant
Recommended
19 years 9 months ago
In July 2005 this will be our third year at Vila Petra.
We saved considerably by booking direct and arranging our own flights..in fact the holiday in 2005 will cost less than 2004 and considerably less than 2003 when we booked as a package holiday!
Vila Petra is ideally situated. Not too close to the Strip, just a pleasant walk and there are many excellent restaurants and bars.
As a golfer I book with the travel reps who come to the hotel and there is no problem.
The apartments are kept extremely clean, the pool and surrounding gardens, and particularly Maria and Sofia on reception are wonderful.
I would recommend Vila Petra to anyone.
We saved considerably by booking direct and arranging our own flights..in fact the holiday in 2005 will cost less than 2004 and considerably less than 2003 when we booked as a package holiday!
Vila Petra is ideally situated. Not too close to the Strip, just a pleasant walk and there are many excellent restaurants and bars.
As a golfer I book with the travel reps who come to the hotel and there is no problem.
The apartments are kept extremely clean, the pool and surrounding gardens, and particularly Maria and Sofia on reception are wonderful.
I would recommend Vila Petra to anyone.
Travel operator: self booked
Recommended
19 years 10 months ago
I have stayed at the Vila Petra twice now and am booking to go again (October 2004). It is really very very nice.
The apartments are superb: fresh, clean, well decorated and everything is shiny and new. The kitchen is a real bonus as you get a dishwasher, microwave etc- lovely.
The first time I went, I booked direct with the Vila petra. You can e-mail them at reservations@vilapetra.com.
Their prices are fixed but you can sometimes make a saving on brochure prices.
The apartments are superb: fresh, clean, well decorated and everything is shiny and new. The kitchen is a real bonus as you get a dishwasher, microwave etc- lovely.
The first time I went, I booked direct with the Vila petra. You can e-mail them at reservations@vilapetra.com.
Their prices are fixed but you can sometimes make a saving on brochure prices.
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
19 years 11 months ago
The Vila Petra is by far the best apts I have ever been to,seperate kitchen with all mod cons :- full oven dishwasher toaster blender coffee maker fridge very small ice box hairdryer air conditioning t.v. with bbc1 bbc2.They are very spacious and clean, clean towels daily, clean bedding twice weekly, the staff is very nice too although don't speak very much english but reception staff are fluent. Situated near the top of the strip and back off the road. The apts also run a mini bus daily for guests wishing to travel to oura beach (but not the old town). Pool area is excellent with plenty of loungers mattresses and parasols for everyone. We did'nt try the restaurant although the menu always looked quite good.The only minus was that there was no entertainment at all when we were there, maybe they do have some in the busier season.
Travel operator: Portland
Recommended
20 years ago
We have just got back from our holiday in the Algarve. We had booked to stay at another hotel but upgraded to the Vila Petra. The studios are extremley spacious & comfortable with a separate kitchen/lounge/bedroom & full bathroom. The pool was great, just a bit cold for the time of year we went. We would definately go back there & recommend it to anyone wanting a nice relaxing holiday. The TV in the rooms also has channels such as BBC 1 & 2 so you can keep up with the latest with the programmes back home.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
20 years 8 months ago
What a fabulous place. It was first class accommodation and I would recommend it to anyone.
The staff are so friendly and the complex itself was spotlessly clean.
The pools were clean, all the areas around the pools were clean.
The rooms were cleaned everyday, apart from a Sunday.
We most ate out at nights along the Strip - there are some great places to visit.
Our daughter was 6 when we were there and she loved every minute of it.
A visit to the old town is worth while because there are a lot of street acts about.
The staff are so friendly and the complex itself was spotlessly clean.
The pools were clean, all the areas around the pools were clean.
The rooms were cleaned everyday, apart from a Sunday.
We most ate out at nights along the Strip - there are some great places to visit.
Our daughter was 6 when we were there and she loved every minute of it.
A visit to the old town is worth while because there are a lot of street acts about.
Travel operator: Airtours
Recommended
21 years 5 months ago
These are without a doubt the grandest apartments we have ever stayed in - the 2 bedroomed/2 bathroom/2 balconies one we had with pool view, separate kitchen, enough storage space to stay all year and fantastic marble floors and huge velvet couches etc. The grounds, snack bar and indoor health spa facilities are very well kept and from the back you could never guess just how close you are to the infamous Albufeira "Strip".
The weather was still fantastic end of Oct. begin of Nov. which was a bonus, and we did get to use the sunloungers and the indoor pool a lot.
It was not too noisy or rough outside the complex as it was the end of season, but the staff at the Vila Petra are not as friendly as we are used to in Spain etc. and seem to care more about the "locals" who pay for the Leisure Spa and Conference facilties at the Hotel, than for package tourists. We travelled with STYLE holidays (booked over internet) and it was a REAL BARGAIN would recommend THEM to anyone. But won't be going back - Portugal had nothing that Spain, Canaries and Balearics don't do so much better.
The weather was still fantastic end of Oct. begin of Nov. which was a bonus, and we did get to use the sunloungers and the indoor pool a lot.
It was not too noisy or rough outside the complex as it was the end of season, but the staff at the Vila Petra are not as friendly as we are used to in Spain etc. and seem to care more about the "locals" who pay for the Leisure Spa and Conference facilties at the Hotel, than for package tourists. We travelled with STYLE holidays (booked over internet) and it was a REAL BARGAIN would recommend THEM to anyone. But won't be going back - Portugal had nothing that Spain, Canaries and Balearics don't do so much better.
Travel operator: Unknown
21 years 10 months ago
The apartments at the Vilapetra are very spacious and extremely clean. They have a separate kitchen which is very well equipped and lovely marble bathrooms. The apartment also has loads of storage spaces for your suitcases and clothes. The pool area is very nice, but when we went in June the water was so cold that hardly anybody went in it! The hotel offers buffet breakfast but we were very disappointed with the small selection and amount of items offered, so I would not recommend taking this option. There are loads of restaurants within a few minutes walking distance. The best one we found was Liza's Pizzas at the beginning of The Strip. Worst one was El Ranchero at the end of The Strip - this place looks lovely from the outside but the food is terrible!
Travel operator: Portland
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