The apartment was a good size and cleaned regularly. To get in was a bit unclear because it was late check in and nobody has said i needed to go to hotel to check in. You need a deposit and to pay for a safe which is unreasonable. Theres a deposit for an extra key and for an aircon remote. There is no oven, the microwave didnt work, there are no basic washing up facilities like a sponge or anything and no oil to cook with. Couldnt work the shutters on the door, had limited cooking facilities and no ice tray. There wasnt much clothing space in the wardrobe. We didnt get provided with a third quilt for the third guest, only a sheet. The pool was nice but busy after 10AM. Close enough to the beaches and a few good restaurants.

We booked us at the last minute and pleasantly surprised with a location. You really couldn’t ask for any better location. I really wouldn’t consider it a hotel, I would be rated as a short term rental perfect for families.

This is great for a cheap and cheerful no-frills stay. Nice pools, great beaches etc and option to get food and drink all inc which we didnt use, though. We will most likely return - with an upgrade. Only downside was that doors and windows let all noise through but luckily we were there at a quiet time :)

The hotel is very well located, in a walking distance to the beach. The room was simple, but comfortable. The building does not have elevators, but we got a room on 1st floor, so it was ok. Also, our building was in front of a open garden, which was great, but no ocean view at all. Several restaurant and bar options near the hotel, so you do not need to get the car at night.

Nice pool area and close to the beach

Nice pool area and close to the beach

Nice, comfortable rooms with kitchenette, near ocean with outcrops, beaches, walking passes. Everything what you need.

I like the pool, beds, clean, region... But i would like a soap and more dishes. Tlhe fone wasn't certo good.

I like the pool, beds, clean, region...But i would like a soap and more dishes.Tlhe fone wasn't certo good.

Quick check in and out. Friendly staff. Pleasant Room

Good value for money, apartment very good size. Not too noisy, staff very helpful. A little remote 400 yards to supermarket

It may be self catering but electricity cuts out at 15 amp when you cook or use hot water

Had a lovely time here, beaches beautiful and very near. Went into town by taxi about 6 euros plenty of restaurants here, not too many to choose from near hotel. There is a bar near beach called lords good music and great sangria.

The Appartment was nice and clean, also very spacious, but the pool had all the sun beds reserved early on in the day and there just wasn't enough of them considering it was ore season. The area is pleasant but nothing much there if you have no car. The Hotel was also very noisey at night with 2 groups of people talking loudly or singing until about 1am.The guests all seemed to be Brits. It's very good value here but I won't be choosing this resort again .

The Appartment was nice and clean, also very spacious, but the pool had all the sun beds reserved early on in the day and there just wasnt enough of them considering it was ore season. The area is pleasant but nothing much there if you have no car. The Hotel was also very noisey at night with 2 groups of people talking loudly or singing until about 1am.The guests all seemed to be Brits. Its very good value here but I wont be choosing this resort again .

Firstly i wish Hotels.com would get the name of this property correct.Its correct name is Be Smart Terrace Club Apts.Good stardard apts.Very clean with pleasant reception staff.The apt door lock was faulty but I was impressed that the receptionist had a workman up to repair it within an hour.All inclusive here is best described as light all inclusive.Nearest supermarket intermarche is a 10 minute walk up a hill to the main road.Very quiet area so don't expect bars opened after 12 midnight. Beach is just a 3 min walk.The living room couch was high and most uncomfortable. Be aware that there are no lifts/elevators here so if your on a high floor you will tire very easily.If you arrive after 12 midnight reception will be closed and your room details will be left in a white box outside reception door.Basic 3* property in reality. There is a quality 4 star hotel called Pestana Viking about a 3 min walk away which has evening music entertainment.Italian restaurant nearby with sea view is grossly overpriced .

Firstly i wish Hotels.com would get the name of this property correct.Its correct name is Be Smart Terrace Club Apts.Good stardard apts.Very clean with pleasant reception staff.The apt door lock was faulty but I was impressed that the receptionist had a workman up to repair it within an hour.All inclusive here is best described as light all inclusive.Nearest supermarket intermarche is a 10 minute walk up a hill to the main road.Very quiet area so don't expect bars opened after 12 midnight. Beach is just a 3 min walk.The living room couch was high and most uncomfortable. Be aware that there are no lifts/elevators here so if your on a high floor you will tire very easily.If you arrive after 12 midnight reception will be closed and your room details will be left in a white box outside reception door.Basic 3* property in reality. There is a quality 4 star hotel called Pestana Viking about a 3 min walk away which has evening music entertainment.Italian restaurant nearby with sea view is grossly overpriced .

A huge apartment with all the facilities you need for a self catering holiday. Close to excellent coast walks and a lovely beach. (Steep climb down but worth it.) Good food nearby and a supermarket less han a mile away.

A huge apartment with all the facilities you need for a self catering holiday. Close to excellent coast walks and a lovely beach. (Steep climb down but worth it.) Good food nearby and a supermarket less han a mile away.

We went self catering here which I would not recommend at all as there really aren't a lot of places to eat nearby and the cooking faculties in the apartment are not suitable for preparing 3 meals a day (the microwave is the only thing that works well enough). The pool was nice and the nearby beach was but overall the hotel just didn't have a lot going on, the bar area was tiny and barely had enough seats for everyone. It possibly could have been due to the time of year we went though. The area the hotel was in was very quiet and seemed more residential than anything. I highly doubt we would return here.

We went self catering here which I would not recommend at all as there really arent a lot of places to eat nearby and the cooking faculties in the apartment are not suitable for preparing 3 meals a day (the microwave is the only thing that works well enough). The pool was nice and the nearby beach was but overall the hotel just didnt have a lot going on, the bar area was tiny and barely had enough seats for everyone. It possibly could have been due to the time of year we went though. The area the hotel was in was very quiet and seemed more residential than anything. I highly doubt we would return here.

We went self catering here which I would not recommend at all as there really arent a lot of places to eat nearby and the cooking faculties in the apartment are not suitable for preparing 3 meals a day (the microwave is the only thing that works well enough). The pool was nice and the nearby beach was but overall the hotel just didnt have a lot going on, the bar area was tiny and barely had enough seats for everyone. It possibly could have been due to the time of year we went though. The area the hotel was in was very quiet and seemed more residential than anything. I highly doubt we would return here.

Bored receptionist was made up for by more helpful person but result was poor start. Large plain room had separate kitchen dining which was nice and useful for family holiday. Dining facility was not three star. The Buffett looked awful, the room a shambles. We chose la carte, then waited 30 minutes for poor dinner. This is a two star place tops.

While the accommodation was spacious and clean, the restaurant was very disappointing. None of the food was labelled or even a menu on the restaurant door. Even if you asked what the food was no one could tell you because of the language barrier. One of our party lived on bread rolls and chips for the week and the rest of us lived on the soup. At least we could play guess the soup flavour each day and it was always watered down for the next sitting. As food is a big part of the holiday experience it really ruined our time here and we ended up eating out at some great restaurants but at extra cost we had not accounted for.

While the accommodation was spacious and clean, the restaurant was very disappointing. None of the food was labelled or even a menu on the restaurant door. Even if you asked what the food was no one could tell you because of the language barrier. One of our party lived on bread rolls and chips for the week and the rest of us lived on the soup. At least we could play guess the soup flavour each day and it was always watered down for the next sitting. As food is a big part of the holiday experience it really ruined our time here and we ended up eating out at some great restaurants but at extra cost we had not accounted for.

Except for noise, especially during late evening and sometimes at night, everything was very good.

Great value for clean apartments and lovely pool area

Great value for clean apartments and lovely pool area

November in the Algarve. Changable weather. Could be quite crowded in the summer if all rooms taken.

November in the Algarve. Changable weather.Could be quite crowded in the summer if all rooms taken.

We rented the 6 person (2 bedroom) apartment at the Terrace Club for two weeks. luckily, ours had a suburb sea view from one of the two balconies. Not all apartments are similar as a great many will either face the street or the pool area. Especially in the latter case, be prepared for the noise during the daytime (music!) and twice weekly activities (like karaoke) until midnight, but ours did not suffer from it. The apartment was very specious, had two bathrooms, kitchen, good firm beds. There is no airco, but the ceiling fans secure a good nights rest, especially since it also just cooled down nicely during the night. The apartment did get cleaned every other day, and we regularly did get clean towels and bedding There is plenty of parking space and a EuropeCar rental agency 5 mins from the complex. The surroundings, i.e. reception, pool, bar, are all pleasant. The beautiful beach is a short pleasant 5 min walk away and connects via a short tunnel to a second beach which typically is more quiet. The atlantic ocean water was just perfect when we were there (end of july). There is a costal path connecting all the beaches and thus you can just walk to the next beaches easily. There are sufficient restaurants/bars within walking distance, as well as two small grocery stores. Slightly further away (15 min walk) there is an fairly large InterMarche that sells nearly everything. There are some comments (see below), but overall, we found it good value for money.

We rented the 6 person (2 bedroom) apartment at the Terrace Club for two weeks. luckily, ours had a suburb sea view from one of the two balconies. Not all apartments are similar as a great many will either face the street or the pool area. Especially in the latter case, be prepared for the noise during the daytime (music!) and twice weekly activities (like karaoke) until midnight, but ours did not suffer from it. The apartment was very specious, had two bathrooms, kitchen, good firm beds. There is no airco, but the ceiling fans secure a good nights rest, especially since it also just cooled down nicely during the night.The apartment did get cleaned every other day, and we regularly did get clean towels and beddingThere is plenty of parking space and a EuropeCar rental agency 5 mins from the complex.The surroundings, i.e. reception, pool, bar, are all pleasant. The beautiful beach is a short pleasant 5 min walk away and connects via a short tunnel to a second beach which typically is more quiet. The atlantic ocean water was just perfect when we were there (end of july). There is a costal path connecting all the beaches and thus you can just walk to the next beaches easily. There are sufficient restaurants/bars within walking distance, as well as two small grocery stores. Slightly further away (15 min walk) there is an fairly large InterMarche that sells nearly everything.There are some comments (see below), but overall, we found it good value for money.