Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort

“A gem in the Algrave”

My husband and I visited Tivoli Carvoeiro as a last minute break away. Although the weather was unseasonable cold and wet this did not stop is having a great time. We had an atlantic facing room and our views were stunning and a pleasure to wake up to every morning. We both had restful sleep ever… more

My husband and I visited Tivoli Carvoeiro as a last minute break away. Although the weather was unseasonable cold and wet this did not stop is having a great time. We had an atlantic facing room and our views were stunning and a pleasure to wake up to every morning. We both had restful sleep every night and the room was spacious and clean. We had paid for half board and the breakfast was absolutely incredible. Every option possible if felt like. There was also a dedicated Gluten Free section. The evening meal was from a menu which was lovely rather than a buffet style. I can imagine if you stay more than a week you run out of options but we enjoyed every meal and the staff were incredibly attentive. The reception staff were also incredibly helpful and attentive with no question being too much trouble for them to answer. We walked into the village which took less than ten minutes and the hotel also supported us to arrange car hire to explore the wider area. I booked two treatments in the spa which i highly recommend. I had a vitamin C facial and reflexology and then spent some time in the relaxation lounge. This hotel also has a gym and saily yoga classes (although i did not join in with any of those activities). It also has a sky bar which was closed whilst we were there but I feel certain would reflect the general ambience of the hotel which was nothing short of beautiful. I highly recommend this hotel for any couples.

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“Beautiful View!”

We stayed at this hotel 3/8-3/10/2025. We had a very positive experience for the most part. The hotel is very clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The view is amazing!!! Some amenities were closed like the outdoor pool because it was raining and cold. We had two rooms at this resort t… more

We stayed at this hotel 3/8-3/10/2025. We had a very positive experience for the most part. The hotel is very clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The view is amazing!!! Some amenities were closed like the outdoor pool because it was raining and cold. We had two rooms at this resort to accommodate our family. Upon arrival to the rooms, one of the rooms we noticed a sewer smell. We went to the front desk and requested it be looked it. We went to lunch at the bar area. When we returned to our room it seemed like they just sprayed mint spray so we could still smell the sewer smell. We requested a room change which they did immediately. They were very accommodating. The food in the bar area was good. The breakfast buffet was fantastic and the staff very friendly/helpful. There is an entry to a trail for the cliffs right at the resort. It was closed when we were there because it was raining. We just walked to the next street over and could access the hiking path which was great! You can access the boardwalk from here to see the cliffs. It is a short walk up a hill to town as well. We would stay here again without hesitation.

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“Sweet and salty review”

This is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in Europe. As frequent travelers, my husband and I have stayed in numerous hotels, and I can confidently say that choosing this hotel will not disappoint. I promised the reception team I would leave a constructive review, so here’s my detailed feedback. 1… more

This is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in Europe. As frequent travelers, my husband and I have stayed in numerous hotels, and I can confidently say that choosing this hotel will not disappoint. I promised the reception team I would leave a constructive review, so here’s my detailed feedback. 1. The hotel reception team is incredibly helpful and professional. Their English is excellent, making communication seamless for international guests. 2. The rooms are clean, spacious, and beautifully designed, offering a modern and luxurious feel. Every guest receives a complimentary drink and dessert, both of which are delicious. 3. The hotel staff went above and beyond to enhance our stay. For example, they helped us book a boat ride on a sunny day, which turned out to be an amazing experience. 4. We ordered room service one evening, and the food arrived exactly at the requested time of 6:15 PM. I truly appreciate such punctuality and attention to detail. 5. The hotel is impeccably clean, which adds to the overall luxurious experience. The breakfast spread is fantastic, with a wide variety of options to choose from. However, I found the cakes to be somewhat bland—they tasted mostly of flour and sugar, lacking flavor compared to the savory dishes. 6. While the food at the hotel is on the expensive side, it is undeniably tasty and well-prepared. The horrible experience: Unfortunately, we had a disappointing incident during our stay. As we dined at the hotel restaurant every day, we ordered several dishes on the second day. My husband was fasting at the time, and I specifically ordered a salad without bacon. However, the salad was served with bacon, and my husband accidentally ate some before I noticed. I immediately pointed this out to the waiter, who apologized profusely and explained that he had communicated the request to the kitchen, but it was overlooked. He earlier also mentioned it was his first day on the job. To make matters worse, while eating my pasta, I found a hair in the dish. My husband suggested not mentioning it to the waiter, as it was his first day and likely not his fault. I decided not to raise the issue further but left the dish untouched. Since it was after sunset, I couldn’t be sure if I had consumed more hair or not, but the experience was unsettling. This incident was particularly upsetting because food is very important to me, and my husband’s fasting made it even more significant. As a result, we chose to dine outside the hotel the following day, which was our last night there. Despite this unfortunate experience, I genuinely loved the hotel and would consider staying here again. The positives far outweigh the negatives, but I hope the restaurant team takes extra care in the future to avoid such mistakes, especially when it comes to dietary preferences and food hygiene. Overall, this is a fantastic hotel with a lot to offer, and I highly recommend it to other travelers. I rated it 4/5 stars just for the food experience I had. I paid nearly 90 euro that day but could not eat the foods at all...

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“Rain stopped play”

We stayed at the hotel for a week and were very unlucky with the weather; it probably rained - often torrentially - for about 60% of that time. Obviously this isn’t the hotel’s fault but the disappointing weather no doubt taints how we feel about the week. The hotel is well located. A 10 minute … more

We stayed at the hotel for a week and were very unlucky with the weather; it probably rained - often torrentially - for about 60% of that time. Obviously this isn’t the hotel’s fault but the disappointing weather no doubt taints how we feel about the week. The hotel is well located. A 10 minute walk into the town and close to several good restaurants. The breakfasts were excellent. Unfortunately the bar less so. Very expensive and average food/drinks. Coffees that arrived tepid (sent back) and literally only 2 sips in the cup. The worst being on our last day when the weather prevented us from going out to lunch so we ate in the bar. Having waited about 30 minutes for the burgers, they arrive raw in the middle so we had to send back and wait again. The second attempt was better but not great - ironically also tepid but at least cooked a bit better. All this for a not insignificant cost. The room was a little small. We opted for a deluxe sea view and the view was nice. Unfortunately we only managed to sit out once or twice on the balcony as it was either very cold or raining. We weren’t keen on the glass wall between the bathroom and bed; there was a blind to pull down in the shower but a slightly strange set up. There was one ‘comfortable’ chair (which wasn’t really). As we were in the room a lot more than normal, we tried sitting on the bed but the mattress moved off the end of it. Given the amount of time we had to spend in the room because of the weather, we really didn’t feel comfortable and, other than the bar or sofas in reception and the corridors, there wasn’t really a lounge. We would also add that sound proofing was minimal. We could hear every scrape of the chair in the next rooms and every cupboard door opening. The inside pool was open and we used it once. It was ok. Unfortunately there was no easy step into the spa pool which made it a bit dangerous. I do think visiting the area and the hotel with better weather would be an enjoyable experience.

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