Occidental Boa Vista Beach ★★★★

"Overall, it was a nice and welcoming hotel, but it didn't start off well. Was told on arrival ( only 10 minutes away from the airport ) that I had missed lunchtime sitting, but wasn't told food was available elsewhere, so I had to wait till evening the meal. Was given my room number and keys and off I went to find my room. On finding my room, I found the electric card to be too big for the electric slot, so a trip back to reception for another card. Back to my room only to find, tv and AC remotes didn't work. Quick look at the remote controls to find springs in remotes were rusty. I did a quick clean of both, and both started working. Unpacked, went to put items into the safe, only to find that not working. Didn't bother going back to reception , couldn't be bothered so did the whole week without a safe, but I'm sure it would have been looked at, but by that time I just wanted to chill. Overall, the room was okay but showing its age. Nice hot shower and comfortable bed and linen. Be mindful , most of the paths are cobbled stone, so if you're not too good on your legs, be careful. You have to be early to get a sunbed round the pool and also the same for on the beach. The pool was clean, and I've never seen a pool be cleaned so much in my life. Only stopped around the pool on the first day, as I found it to noisy all day for my liking. Actives going off in the daytime and music being played all day. Spent a rest of the time on the beach. Lifeguards are on duty all day. Red flagged all day as the sea is so strong, be aware. I couldn't fault the food, with plenty of hot and cold food served breakfast, lunchtime, and dinner. Help yourself to soft drinks, water, beer, and wine at lunch and dinner in the restaurant. Fresh pizzas were made on site, which was nice to see. Beware of the wild cats, if you're sitting outside who will watch every mouthfull of food you have. All staff were amazing, front front of house, to back of house staff. WiFi is not the best, and you will only get good service if you're next to the repection, everywhere else is hit and miss. Amazing sunsets every night. Couldn't fault the alcohol saying it was all-inclusive. Would I go again? Definitely not a no, but price would have to be competitive."

Riu Palace Boavista - All Inclusive ★★★★★

"Fantastic experience - location, amenities, staff. We had a few minor issues with the room, all of which were resolved promptly once we reported them. We only ate in the main buffet restaurant - Africa. The staff were attentive, without being intrusive. We sat outside for breakfast, at the same table each day, and the staff very quickly recognised our usual habits, responding without being prompted after just a couple of days. It was the same for lunch and dinner, where we sat inside. Even though the staff were on rotation, they quickly recognised what we had to drink at each meal time and what additional cutlery we needed. Even to the point where by the last few days of our stay they had set our table in advance of us coming to eat. I can only reiterate the excellent service given by the restaurant staff, whichever shift team were in attendance. The room was in good condition, clean and perfect for our needs. Cleaned everyday, always to a high standard, with fresh towels every time - which was important, as we showered around 3 times a day."

Vila Cristina ★★★★

"We booked the accommodation in March 2024 for October (11 days/ €2.200) directly at Cristina (holder). A deposit of €1.100 had to be made in March. The process of booking a house was very complicated and chaotic (no information about receiving the deposit) - had to give us thought. At arrival we were informed that there is a good and a bad news. The good news was a “summing upgrade” into a larger house where a pipe break in the second bedroom/bathroom had happened. We were promised that the bathroom will be repaired within 2 days. Then we sleeped as a three-headed family in A bedroom and my 8-j old daughter was on an old mattress without bed. (additional cost €50 per day!!!) Daily there was noise and fine dust from the renovation and then on day 7 the bathroom was finally renovated. The house #9 or “upgrade” is habited with old devout furniture, curved mattresses, used floors and a muddled shower where the purt breaks from the walls, compared to our own booked house #23b which modern, Well furnished and clean, but has now been given to a spontaneous booking. Concluded: We were forced to leave after 7 days, no alternative was offered. neither the 4 unused nights (€800) nor the rebooking cost (€790) they were repaid. There was only a “small” compensation - dinner (€80) and minibar at home. On the day of departure, the owner Cristina did not look and did not send any excuse to this day. The location of the house directly on the beach is beautiful but this does not weigh the entire negative points of the house, the facility and the behavior of the owner."

Hotel Riu Karamboa - All Inclusive - Adults Only ★★★★★

"The hotel let itsself down with the lack of aircon in the rooms. It was stifling hot and staff kept saying it was going to be fixed in next three hours. It had been broken since middle of August. Fortunately we were only there a week. People had two weeks of misery. The other amenities in the hotel were good. Staff generally friendly ( apart from reception who were not helpful with the aircon ). Before you spend your money check that the aircon is working - however, they might try and fob you off with saying it is being fixed ! TUI reps were also not very helpful..."

VOI Praia de Chaves Resort ★★★★

"Me and my family just came back the scenery is stunning but the hotel I would only rate it 2/3 star no kettle no fridge had to keep asking short of towels the local people are lovely but others not too friendly never so anyone apart from us using hand sanitizer food was good but would never go back to this hotel"

Beach House on the Waterfront - A Vacation by the Sea ★★★