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Reviews of The View – Santo António Villas, Golf & Spa 4 stars

Praia Da Salema, 8650-060 Salema, Portugal

#17 of 35 hotels in Salema

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 72 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a few things stopped it from being perfect It is perhaps important for prospective guests to understand that Santa Antonio run a number of villas and the one allocated may not have the view shown in the photograph. Ours didn't and although it was a sea view it was a little disappointing compared to the photo. There was a bedside light missing from the double bedroom There was no cloth to wipe the kitchen worktops although there was a jumble of used cloths in a cupboard which had been used for who knows what.

    This is a high quality spacious villa, very nicely furnished and tastefully decorated..The seating indoors is comfortable and we enjoyed spending time in the living area when the weather was not so good We enjoyed having the sunny balcony , the ground floor terrace and the roof terrace . The balcony has table, chairs and a parasol. The terraces both have loungers. The shared pool is good. It is a fairly steep uphill walk back from the restaurants in the village but ok if you are reasonably fit.This villa should have been a perfect ten but for a few small niggles .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    It was nice but, 4 days in Salema was too long as there’s not much in that small town. 2 nights would have been plenty!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were ridiculous!! If you can’t do stairs don’t book here, they’re everywhere and hard to bring in the luggage!! Thank goodness my husband is strong!! Also if you don’t have a car it’s down down down the hill to get to Salema at the bottom. Then climbing up the hill! The property was spacious but, everything was quite dated! For over 200.00 Canadian a night in Portugal, you’d expect something a bit more upto date as far as furnishings go!

    The view was great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The bed was very uncomfortable

    Location and views were fabulous

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being pedantic, could have done with some cleaning products and basic condiments but nothing 15 Euros in the local supermarket didn't solve.

    Great location, spotless and generally well maintained

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Althought the cleaners were good I felt apot should be gleaned daily. The pool area great but shame the bar/ cafe area all closed up & some areas around pool need repairs & taped off.

    All good.. lovely villa & beautiful view. We loved the quality barbecue provided. Loved eating area by kitchen & relaxing second terrace. Fabulous quiet pool.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    7.0
    Everything was very good, the property is located in a very calm location and very close to the sea. The only bad part w
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds, too loud and very uncomfortable

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Amazing sea views
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds a bit uncomfortable, middle hallway window downstairs needs a blind. Pool tiles need maintenance. At one point possibly a place to get snacks and drinks but was all closed up.

    Fantastic views, clean apartment

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely few days spent at The View! Would definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious, modern, cool, well equipped. Amazing views of the sea from the veranda.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    9.0
    Great and relaxing place to chill out
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Spacious and well-equipped flat with terraces offering a magnificent view of the sea. Quiet location very close to the beach and the town centre.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    We did have a brilliant holiday, loved the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price I would expect the kitchen to ne better equiped, as we cooked most our meals there. Its mird geared to people who eat out. But it was adequate

    The location and the area are fantastic,near beautiful beaches, and peaceful.I would go back. The pool area is fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could not get the WiFi to work during our stay.

    The accomodation was well presented and furnished and we would happily stay there again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a steep walk down to the village for the kids but wouldn't put us off going back

    The 'View' from the balcony is just stunning. Very spacious apartment with large balcony, separate roof terrace and terrace on lower level too

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful holiday and we will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could be slightly better equipped with kitchen utensils and additional glasses.

    Great location, amazing views from the balcony/terrace. Very comfortable living arrangements. Pool was great, we could always get a sun bed and it was very clean and well looked after. Sergio on reception was very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    Much to recommend, but our villa needed some attention.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    There is much to recommend, and it's a pretty good value, but the amenities that would make it a five-star experience are lacking. It may depend on which villa you are assigned, but ours had worn furniture, no comfortable outside lounge chairs, no beach towels or equipment, and kitchen essentials were missing. Trying to find the place is a challenge, it's a condo maze up there.

    The villa was spacious. The staff was very helpful and responsive to our requests and needs. The surrounding park lands and views are gorgeous. The pool is as nice as pictured. There was a grill, washing machine, hot pot, drip coffee pot, dishwasher, stove, and oven and fortunately, we found instruction books to help us figure out how to work them. No clothes dryer, but a drying rack and lots of wind. We figured out that our oven was broken, and it was replaced within two days, which I thought was impressive. We loved Salema, it was quieter than Lagos (a 25 minute drive), the beach is beautiful, and we were happy with the restaurant selection. Just know that the town is a pretty long walk down and down and then up and up back to the villas, probably 10 minutes.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Amazing place. I would go back !!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We never did figure out how to use some of the appliances. Not a place with soap, etc provided - like no kitchen soap. But it was an amazing place!

    Amazing view and wonderful pool. Town was sweet and easy. Very delightful visit.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Absolutely recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location The apartment was very spacious, every bedroom had its own terrace The view from the living room was absolutely stunning

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    8.0
    This spot is an amazing value for a family stay in the Algarve
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I felt the instructions on how to get the keys were poor. I had to go to a location miles away to get the key, only to find out that there was a lockbox at the condo. If they were providing the best experience, it would have been much better to leave the key at the house in the existing lockbox. There were some broken cabinets in the kitchen. No differentiation between the loose laundry detergent and the dishwashing detergent packets had me guessing.

    the View was amazing. the development was very well kept up and felt safe.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nicely located with great views over Salema coastline

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay to start the New Year!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very steep to walk, if you don't have a car be ready to exercise. We also found some ants in the bedrooms’ floors, which were not an actual problem but they didn’t share expenses with us and it would have been nicer if we didn’t have them there. The house should provide a sponge and dishwasher detergent even though there’s a dishwasher.

    Everything was great. Amazing view and quiet area! The house is spacious and the exceeded our expectations in terms of space and appliances. On the first night we turned on the AC and the house was instantly warm and cosy. The staff was very helpful in providing a nice coffee machine that saved our mornings.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No basic stuff....washing up liquid sponge would be helpful

    Lovely place, quiet thistle of the year, nice clean pool,lots of hilly walks and staff were amazing on reception when my daughter lost her comforter and managed to contact cleaning company and found it! Can't thank them enough.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    simply stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely stunning property. Seriously fabulous place with great features and view!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All Telephone numbers for contact to resort were not correct Coffee maker was not suitable / small/old for this type of accommodation-a quick fix would be a mocha

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2022

    8.0
    All in all we were very pleased with the accommodations, the view and location were perfect and the reception staff were
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    House cleaning could have been a little more efficient. I don’t think the floors were swept once while we were there, except when we did it.

    Furniture was modern, clean and comfortable, however kitchen utensils were VERY sparsam. There were no proper wine glasses, for example.

    Stayed in September 2022

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