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Reviews of Monica Isabel Beach Club 3 stars

Forte Sao Joao, 8200-325 Albufeira, Portugal

#75 of 82 hotels in Albufeira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 639 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    5.8

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location for a short trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Pool snacks could have been better

    Location of the hotel is perfect. Pool area is lovely and rooms were much bigger than expected. Cleaners came everyday with fresh towels. Food selection each day was really good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That there only was a fridge. No oven, cookery nor anything to eat/cook with. Probably cause of the all inclusive one could buy but we didn't have that.

    I only had a room booked for one night. Check-in was easy, I was able to do it before 3 pm and leave my bag there, and then just come back for the key later on. The hotel/building itself is huge as it has separate buildings where to stay. Ours was very close to the sea and the view was nice. Room was good enough, bed pretty comfy and had a fridge as used to have a kitchenette.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being located at south west point

    Layout

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location, but don’t expect any ability for self catering.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Though advertised as having a kitchenette, no kettle, cutlery, crockery or any items were supplied.

    A good location, large pool and bar area / restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Can’t wait to come back! Obrigado!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some features could use some updating. One of the lifts was not functional and some of the bathroom fixtures were loose.

    Location was exceptional. Food and drinks were wonderful and the staff were fantastic! Pool was great and the sun beds were very comfortable! A special mention for the entertainment staff, they made our trip such a joy! They were upbeat, positive and did such a good job of getting everyone involved in the activities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    6.0
    The food was good location great but don’t accept a room on level 7 main building if you want a peaceful place to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise level was totally unacceptable if you are on the 7th floor of the main building the restaurant and kitchens are above and from 6am until 11pm the noise of the kitchen and chairs being scraped across the tiled floor was truly unbearable you will not get away from it

    The location of this hotel to the beach was fantastic and a short walk to the old town of Albufeira

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    6.0
    Great location and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The rooms are not like in the pictures There are very basic - very cleaned as the cleaners come daily but too basic to my taste Shelves are lacking in the bathroom as well as heating towel rack - also there was no hairdryer

    Buffet food was good although the timings are very limited ( eg a bit too early for Breakfast and dinner...)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Moving furniture in the room above was noisy in the morning!

    Good breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    An amazing time, really helpful and nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Indoor pool wasn’t heated as it was supposed to be.

    Location, it was on the beach. Big without being overwhelming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food choices

    Location and view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good for the price, nice breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had few facilities

    Location, breakfast, size of room, comfortable bed, bath and shower

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    7.0
    Spacious rooms with a beautiful seaview.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel rooms were somewhat old and visibly worn out. They could use a lift up. (It's not really a negative point, but a simple observation). The only negative points, in my opinion, are the bed mattresses. I did not find them comfortable, to the point of having woken up with back pain. I should mention, though, that I have a back condition. However, the other guests traveling with me share the same feeling.

    The hotel is well located and our rooms were spacious and had a beautiful seaview The restaurant food at dinner was diverse and tasty. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and proactive.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    6.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are dated. There is a lack of equipment in the kitchen - 1 very small wine glass, 2 small glasses. Cupboards were very bare - you could not cook a meal. Bathroom very old fashioned.

    We only had breakfast. It was very good. Beautiful view as a bonus. Great selection. Brilliant location. Great balconies - nice to have 1 off each bedroom. Short walk to a lovely beach.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    It feels like the staff is working max slow check-in and check-out. Maybe the software is slow. But it's annoying.

    The location is excellent. Breakfast is excellent and plentiful. Possibility of free car parking. The Panacee restaurant nearby is excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of noise when they were setting up the restaurant in the morning and again late at nite

    Perfect location, very clean and tidy. Staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing really. We got we expected for the price so it was good value for money.

    Good value for money.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road outside apartment 305 A very poor, needs a new surface. WiFi only available at reception. Building a bit tired looking in places. Bacon and sausages not great

    The staff were friendly and helpful. Facilities good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no cooker to cook in hotel

    Your staff is amazing the cleaning lady’s are so nice went above and beyond to help us

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Meal times too late for breakfast and dinner

    Loved Layout of rooms, no long corridors, proximity to beach and Oldtown,

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Location was brilliant! Perfect for beach lovers!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    A lively hotel in an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have preferred it to be quieter around the pool (but then again, it is a beach club). The nightly entertainment was a bit cheesy!

    The location is wonderful, right by the beach and with a lovely view of the bay. It was a nice walk into Albufeira along the beach - only 20 mins. The food is really good and the staff very helpful. Our apartment was lovely and spacious and it was good to be able to use the facilities of the neighbouring hotel (tennis, mini golf)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel was a little dated but sufficient. The food was decent but could use better variety at breakfast for healthy eaters.

    Decent food, large but dated room, excellent location near beach and town.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the way we got treated by hotel manager when my sister was attacked by another guest a man he did nothing only laught an smirk with his staff my sister had to call the police herself to make a complaint

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Albeit the hotel was clean, the vibe of the hotel wasn't too good.

    The hotel was very dated.

    Stayed in September 2023

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