Ria Park Garden Hotel  

We were upgraded to the Ria Park Hotel and spa, therefore comments are regarding the 5* hotel. The swimming pool surroundings, closeness to the beach and the friendly staff.

Everything was great. The only small comment was perhaps that the room was a bit small.

The rooms were very good and staff were very helpfull.

We had to keep getting taxis in order to find some nightlife which was a bit expensive.

- friendly staff. - good buffet breakfast. - good value for money diner menu incl. wine/beer. - nice cosy pool, bit on small side however. - very nice location near beach and in pine woods. - due to early check-out, reception offered meal/lunch bags to-go: was not there. - cosy atmosphere around terrace, pool and garden.

- facilities like gym/workout room are advertised on site, but are not in hotel. - extremely overpriced poolside menu (€9,50 tosti/mixed toast. €14,- for small tomato salad etc.). - kids got kind of old campingbed with screws on headside.

I enjoyed the view and the beach access and the food service was just great. We arrved late and yet the staff accomondated us with food service even though the staff was about to close the food court, and that made me feel like I did stay at the right place. I want to thank the staff for their excellent service.

I have nothing to say except no complaints

The pool and surrounding area provides perfect summer luxury. The hotel is very clean and the breakfast is impressive. The staff too are helpful and prompt. There is also a shuttle bus to bring guests to the beach every day.

The price of food and drink at the poolside bar is ridiculous. €3.20 for a can of Coke for example. Also the hotel, by default, orders overly expensive taxis for hotel guests (roughly costing 2-3 times more than a standard taxi). Always ask for 'a metered taxi please' at reception to avoid this. The policy of the hotel is a little money- hungry which is a shame.

The thing I liked most was that we have been upgraded to Ria Park Hotel & Spa (***** instead of **** in the Garden) at no extra cost, therefore my comments refer to the Spa. The location is Excellent, the hotel is comfortable and the staff is kind and professional.

What we liked less was the fact that a few teenagers were a little bit too loud in the swimming pool, with no parent or hotel staff supervision. Also, on Friday, there was a lot of people in the swimming pool, and no coordination at all regarding the usage of chairs, so there were some isolated chairs not in use, but no place for a family to stay together.

Excellent hotel and I would definately return.

We have been trasfered to the Ria Park and Spa since the Ria Park garden was close so all the comments refer to the Ria Park and Spa. The service was really good and the staffs were very helpfull and very friendly. They gave us an upgraded room upon request and they sent flowers and a bottle of champagne to our room for our wedding anniversary, which was greatly appreciated. The breakfast included was really good as well. The pool was very quiet and relaxing.

A bit isolated and maybe too quiet. Food was expensive for Portugal. The room was ok but no luxory at all...look like an all inclusive resort of the Carabeens.

We were moved to the Ria Hotel and Spa but our comments about being excellent are absolutely true. It is hard to say anything other in the staff, the service and the facilities that we enjoyed. We could not recommend this hotel too highly.

lmte en rust

Cadre exceptionnel, beaucoup de verdure dans le parc où est située la piscine. Hôtel situé au milieu de superbes villas. Chambres très spacieuses. Personnel très agréable.

Aucunes informations sur le mini club enfants, nous le cherchons encore ! Propreté des chambres pas tout à fait au niveau de la classe de l'hôtel. Navette pour la plage pas assez grande, temps d'attente assez long. Le buffet n'avait pas spécialement beaucoup de choix par rapport au prix facturé.

Proximité de la Vieille Ville très animée et agréable à visiter.

Le personnel n'est pas serviable. Nous devons lui arracher les renseignements. Surtout si vous souhaitez stationner dans le parking souterrain et pour le wifi, il faut deviner le code. (Celui de la chambre).