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Reviews of Algamar by Garvetur

Av.Tivoli - Edificio Algamar, 8125-401 Vilamoura, Portugal

#382 of 485 hotels in Vilamoura

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 34 apartment reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old and dated interior

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air-conditioning not very good kept leaking onto balcony generally very dated had problems with main door locking and bits falling off furniture swimming pool not very inviting

    Location was great for us good size had everything we needed the lady in office extremely helpful plenty of storage space

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    7.0
    Definitely good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    problems with fob for front door. back door to building didn’t lock which i considered to be a security issue.

    great location for beach and nightlife

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartments was a bit dated, pool was been rapaired, wasn't informed, wouldn't be recommend for a family holiday, but overall it wasn't to bad.

    Location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    7.0
    Nice apartment poor swimming pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool is in very poor state. Tiles and pieces of concrete in bottom of pool. Tiles missing from everywhere in pool. Steps have been removed from the deep end. Also pool is only accessible by stairs making it difficult for people with walking difficulties. Only one set of keys which are needed to enter the complex so you must go out together. Late check in charge of 30 euros after 10 p.m. Shower not great.

    Good size room. Clean and well equipped. Good location easy access to beach and Marina.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    8.0
    Top value for money in a brilliant location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool is not in the finest state. It is old and broken. The poolside also is not particularly appealing. It is a shame because the pool are could actually look pretty cool.

    The location is outstanding. Very close to the town center, the marina, and the beach. Everything you might need is at a walking distance. The apartament is huge. You could comfortably sleep a family of four here. The kitchen is fully equipped and the AC works well. You get a pretty decent balcony to chill in. Staff is nice, welcoming, and quick to respond.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    8.0
    Really enjoyable stay with a lovely friendly host and definitely will go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There could’ve been more sunbeds or tables etc around the pool

    Location was excellent and property had everything we needed for self catering

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2022

    6.0
    We were in Vilamoura to attend a family event. Weather was hot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no safe. No free wifi in the apartment, WIFI available only in the reception across the road, another building with limited hours. We were told at check in, that the pool was not available, one of the reasons for picking this property was because of the pool.

    The Location was very good, near the beach and lots of nice restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    8.0
    Well equipped apartment - everything you need for a week or longer.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There's no internet in the apartment. Finding how to pick up the keys was complicated (although the hosts helped a lot with phone calls), and the reception times were awkward (i.e. difficult to check out before 0900).

    Very well equipped apartment. And a nice price. Pool was very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Spacious room. The location is phenomenal, right by the beach and close to the marina and all the facilities. The staff was very attentive.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we booked the apartment,we didn't realise it didn't have air conditioning,we spoke to a lovely lady named Sandra,she organised for us to upgrade to an apartment that did have it,the apartment we upgraded to was newly refurbished,and we were upgraded for no further charge,we were really happy 😁

    The location was great,Sandra the receptionist was amazing,nothing was too much trouble for her,she went out of her way to help print out our PLC forms,the apartment was newly renovated and very clean,would definitely go back 😁

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough sunbeds by the pool

    Spotless good location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    2.0
    not value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    location. staff in reception were very helpful .

    the staff in reception were great and very helpful. however the apartment needed an really good clean and refurb. there was chia and cutlery in the kitchen but thats all. some of the china in the cupboards was left unclean ( had not been washed since it was used). no washing up liquid of washing up brush provided. curtains were stained. wall tiles in the bathroom were cracked shower curtain had mould on it but was replaced after this was noted. shower did not work for the first few days. sheets not changed the whole time of our stay ( over a week). other issues too.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    5.0
    Good location, clean but very past it’s best.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’m afraid this property needs some TLC. While it was clean it was very tired and things were broken. For example the balcony doors in the bedroom did not lock so the room was not secure, the outside of the fridge had been painted with a strange white paint and really badly to cover the yellowing trim. the sofa bed looked very old - I’m glad we didn’t have to use it. The handset to the fan unit in the bedroom had gone missing so we couldn’t use it so had to have a plug in fan provided instead. The other problem we had is that booking.com did not tell the agents who rent the accommodation that we had booked an apartment with single beds. So we had to have quite an uncomfortable conversation to get this sorted. At first they said we would have to pay more for a T2 apartment! The ladies at the offices were very helpful.

    the location of the property is really good - very close to the beach. There are some restaurants and bars close by with the marina a 5 min walk. this helps to make it a quieter location.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    5.0
    Location was great, minutes from beach and marina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The property is very dated and therefore doesn't look very clean. The lift was unreliable, We booked an apartment with air conditioning but were given one without it. When we followed this up, we were told the property was fully booked. The fob for the front door didn't work very well. We were stuck outside and rang the emergency number. They seemed unconcerned about our situation and told us to gently press the fob against the pad. This went on for quiet some time and eventually we were told to walk down an alley and use the rear entrance. No one tried to help us or replace our fob or fix the problem.

    As we arrived after midnight, we were to contact the host when we landed which we did. However we ill waited about 20 minutes outside the property for someone to arrive with our keys.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building was very run down and as for the pool you would wash a dog in it,it was a disgrace. The lobby door was always left open so anyone could walk in.

    The apartment was roomy and clean

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was shaded for part of the day . Lifts need some attention (paint). Shower head needs updating. Need a map at front door to show where reception is located.

    Location was excellent. Transfer from airport was quick Size of apartment.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, price. Late check in.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    5.0
    Room clean. Swimming pool never cleaned
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being asked for 200 deposit on arrival was unexpected

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    10
    Excellent property and location and staff were extremely helpful friendly and accommodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s a little dated in terms of decor and the fridge was a bit smelly

    easy to access and a great location

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2021

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet. No cable tv. Old facilities. No privacy in the living room, as the living room was open space with the kitchen and the kitchen windows had no curtains. Old swimming pool, without grass areas or shadow.

    Good location. Clean.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    2.0
    Would not recommend this accommodation to anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very run down, old fashioned apartment, extremely uncomfortable. Very poor shower. Place was not clean. Had to get rid of our own rubbish, apartment was never cleaned during our stay as we weren’t there for a week. Had to beg for another set of clean towels as again our stay was less than a week. Fob for front door doesn’t always work. Hallways not lit up so dangerous at night time. Opening hours of office not convenient and had to pay late check in fee. Once we arrived the man there to check us in had basically no English so very hard to communicate and he didn’t even show us down to the apartment or help with luggage and I was travelling with my pregnant sister.

    Location was the only good thing about the property

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2022

    9.0
    generally very good except for the above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we didn’t have any clean towels throughout the stay

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in October 2023

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