We have just come back my m8 & I & we had a gr8 time.We were in one of the studios,ok bit dated +no kettle..had a saucepan!..The area was peaceful,the little shops had what u needed half hr walk along the glorious beach is Vilamoura,very nice,if u want a lively night reception will call u a cab 2 the Strip,brilliant.

My God I do cringe at comments on this but i will do my best to give it to you as it is. My partner and myself travel alot and have stayed in everything from 5* to 2*. This is a 3* without a doubt. It is really a lovely place to stay if you are looking for a quiet... More

Don’t stay here, we were placed in this complex by mistake so only spent 1 night and a morning here, the hotel (the Alfa mar) was actually very nice, with what looked like a nice pool area and was set in very nice grounds, we were told the hotel had its own beach which is where everyone appeared to be... More

Stayed here Sep 2010 in one of the out buildings self catering away from main hotel they where very basic but clean and quite comfortable. The kitchen was not fit to really do any cooking in we were lucky we did have a kettle others we spoke to were told they had to buy there own, The toaster was something... More

We stayed here in June this year and the hotel and grounds were beautiful, with a gorgeous private beach, however we stayed in one of the two blocks of appartments which arnt too good. The kitchen had two rings to cook on and a fridge, no work surfaces, no kettle, no microwave, no air con in fact it was very... More

When you book a break to somewhere new it always feels like a gamble and a risk, especially when you read other peoples reviews on a place. My boyfriend and I booked to stay at Algarve gardens as a short break without the children and we were so surprised and pleased when we arrived. The staff all seemed really helpful... More

We arrived eventually at the algarve gardens in our hire car (there are no signs for the "algarve gardens" as it comes under the alfamar hotel ).We had booked a studio and on opening the studio door we immediately turned around and headed back to the hotel reception !! It was horrendous and there was no way my wife and... More

Just back from our 2nd trip to the Algarve Gardens and stayed in the same room (first block bottom floor ). Nothing has changed since september last year ( did a review then but dont know where it has gone ! ) This complex is a long way from Albuferia so do your homework before you go. Good basic clean... More

Arriving in the dark to a strange place and given a map. We were told to turn right outside wo! That leads over the cliff. No lights to read the map! Very frightening. Thankfully, Marius on the desk, took charge. Taking us to the studio appartment. organising a kettle and extra pillow. Excellent service. Patricia was a star too. The... More