Praia do Vau, 8500-820 Portimão, Portugal
#142 of 879 Holiday rentals in Portimão
Guests' ChoiceBased on 54 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Diane
CanadaThe reason I booked this hotel was because they had an indoor pool. It was closed 1 of the 4 days I was there.
Very good!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Nicolette
CanadaThe location is great for beach area but it’s not close to many shopping areas by walking. It would have been helpful to know a car would be suggested to visit shopping areas nearby.
The location was great, employees were friendly, the food in the restaurant was good! Access to the beach and close by restaurants. The little shop was helpful for needed items!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Panu
United KingdomWe were initially allocated to a different room than what we had requested, but this was rectified next morning.
Good family rooms, beaches nearby, indoor pool, sufficient parking, playground. Very handy place for families. This was our second visit here. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Andrew
United StatesComfortable and clean apartment in a beautiful location, just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Mick
Irelandnothing
facalaties were fantastic
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Peter
Francenothing!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Dumitru
United KingdomBar on pool should be open on same time as pool
All acomodation decent and good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Joseph
United KingdomNothing
Friendly staff, great facilities and very good sized apartment. Elza was very helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Rafael
Portugalhonest, i think buffet its very limited- but i will give 7 over 10.
location its a must! everything is in good condtions and you see very clean areas and rooms, they are cleaning all over. rooms and bed are very confortable, you feel homy inside and out side pool are perfect nice place for have good time with family, we were with our son (6year old) and was a great time for three of us. we will go back for sure!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Christie
United KingdomNothing
Location to amenities and beach. It is private and family friendly
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Kd009
United KingdomWe could not figure out the aircon at all, balcony closed and locked should have allowed it to come on, instructions and control not great, however that was the only minor irritation. We will be back.
Excellent guy on reception, spoke all sorts of languages (well done sir). Clean, tidy, just the right stuff to cook simple no fuss meals. Toilet and shower clean, no mould or lingering smells. Beds were firm, clean and bedding changed every couple of days. Living area sparse but what are you doing in the room on an evening? There is a tv with all manner of channels incl Portugese obes which are mostly in English (explains why all the locals speak it so well - thank you). We will be back.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Tracey
United KingdomLocation, clean, spacious
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Krystal
Irelandaccess to swimming pool and exit gates weren’t easily or safely accessible for buggy
spotlessly clean…apartment cleaned everyday. ideal location to visit anywhere in Portimão or the Algarve. staff super friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Lara
United Kingdomas it was self catering and we arrived late there could have been a small welcome pack so that we could have a drink or tea or coffee, water when we arrived
clean, great location, comfortable
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Ivana
United KingdomI was very disappointed about the indoor pool was closed all Sunday for cleaning .
the property is very well located, well equipped apt, super spacious rooms, large and very clean bathrooms. I didn't like to confirm before booking and getting there the indoor pool is closed all Sunday for cleaning. cleaning and maintenance should be done on mondays and weekends
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Deirdre
IrelandThe apartment was a little noisy with some neighbours but understandable as the apartments are big, open plan and tiled, so sound travels. I imagine it is quite a bustling place during the high season in the summer, but the noise didn't bother us too much as we were on holiday.
The location is ideal for kids, easy to walk a few steps to the beach, the playground, the indoor heated pool and the outdoor pool, free parking, restaurants and cafes nearby and a short car trip to the nearest supermarkets. I would highly recommend for families. The apartment was bright, really spacious and very very clean.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Peregrina1
Austriait was very nice, even got an upgrade for a beautiful large garden apartment next to the pool. nice atmosphere,, ver quiet, only sound of waves, next to the beach, at the very end of Portimao, so no traffic. beach access., wondeful beach with sand and cliffs. little shop, It was insane value, very cheap off season. had 2 lovely days of rest after walking the fisherman's trail. Bus stops nearby to go to the railway station.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Martin
United KingdomEverything was good
Dry good will stay again
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Joe
United KingdomThe fridge could’ve been a bit better, but served it’s purpose for soft drinks
The property was ideally located, as you have the Vau beach seconds away which was a lot quieter than Praia Da Rocha, and can get to the busier shopping area within 5-10 min walk. The apartment itself was spacious and comfortable, with all the facilities needed for a 10 day trip, the AC was great once we figured how to work it. The pool and bar area were great too, there were always sun beds available and there was plenty of good drinks at the bar. The on site shop is also very good, and is cheaper for most items than you’ll find in the centre. I would definitely stay and recommend Jardim do Vau to anyone looking at staying in the Algarve.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 11 January 2022
Chantal
United KingdomThe location was beautiful, Staff were super friendly and helpful too
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 17 December 2021
Lukasvanek
SlovakiaNice apartmant very close to the beach with a nice views... very clean and it has everything what you need for your holiday stay... Stuff is very friendly and helpful... The location is beautiful!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 3 November 2021
Joachim
Irelandsmall beds (90cm), 2 single beds
our booking was breakfast excluded
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 30 October 2021
Joe
IrelandEverything about our stay way exceptional. The staff were very friendly and professional. The hotel was exceptionally clean and the location was brilliant, just beside the beach.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 2 October 2021
Aine
IrelandAsked for a sea view but did not get this.
Closeness to the beach and standard of cleanliness. Late check out
Stayed in October 2021
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