Rocha Brava Village Resort

“Nice, but needs some sprucing up”

Rooms and property are clean and the views are spectacular. The breakfast was well executed and we were within walking distance to several restaurants. We also enjoyed the rooftop bar in the evening. We were disappointed in the condition of the pool deck and pool. The decking needs to be rep… more

Rooms and property are clean and the views are spectacular. The breakfast was well executed and we were within walking distance to several restaurants. We also enjoyed the rooftop bar in the evening. We were disappointed in the condition of the pool deck and pool. The decking needs to be replaced as it is splintering and missing some boards. The pool is missing coping tiles in several areas and has a visible scum line. The water itself looked clean. There was also no staff to greet you or hold doors when you arrived. I don’t particularly care about that, but if it’s a 5 star property there should at least be someone to greet you and tell you where to park. The desk staff was friendly.

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“Nice stay but too quiet for me”

Stayed here for 10 nights. Had a very nice stay. A little quieter than I would have liked. All staff were helpful and friendly. Quite remote but resort has a free shuttle into the town a few times a day. On site cafe has nice drinks and snacks that are reasonably priced.

“Peaceful and quiet”

Recently stayed here for 4 nights as a solo traveller, for a little r&r break away. The village itself is very clean and very well kept with lovely trees, bushes, flowers etc all around. Could not fault it. Upon check in, a lady welcomed me, although it did puzzle me a bit that she asked me for… more

Recently stayed here for 4 nights as a solo traveller, for a little r&r break away. The village itself is very clean and very well kept with lovely trees, bushes, flowers etc all around. Could not fault it. Upon check in, a lady welcomed me, although it did puzzle me a bit that she asked me for everyone’s passports when she could clearly see I was on my own and pretty sure it would say on my booking 1 person. But still, she gave me the maps and explained where everything was. Only thing that I was informed of is where breakfast (that I had paid extra for) would be located but guessed I’d figure that out for myself. My 1 bedroom apartment with garden view was only a few minutes walk away. 269 it was. Quite dated but that didn’t bother me, it was a good size, nice and spacious, lovely size balcony with 2 sunbeds and table and chairs. Fully equipped kitchen, and even had a washing machine in the bathroom. If I was staying for longer it had everything you’d need. Didn’t have a garden view as was facing the main road and restaurant but I could see the sea and was a nice view none the less . The main swimming pool area was nice, grassy though and you get muddy feet so make sure you wear flip flops! The pool was rather cold but okay for a quick dip. Always plenty of sunbeds available but could see it being an issue in the height of summer. Pool bar very nice and staff were lovely in there. The first night of my arrival I decided I would try the onsite restaurant O Farols. I went over around 7pm and could see quite a lot of empty tables, I asked for a table for 1. The host looked completely shocked and repeated a table for 1? He then continued to ask me to get a drink by the pool and wait until he could get me a table. There was plenty of empty tables! None the less I went to get a glass of fizz and paid at the pool bar. Half an hour later the host came to get me for my table and sat me on a table that was empty in the first place. This made me feel really awkward and unwelcome as a solo traveller. You should look after your solos, not make them feel like a burden! Food wasn’t great either, and then he charged me twice for a Prosecco, one of which is paid for at the pool bar! But I was too tired and anxious to even say anything. Needless to say I avoided it for the rest of my stay and forfeited the breakfast I paid for because his attitude really put me off. Such a shame for my first night. However, I had some lovely meals at the Indian, pashmina, just around the corner. They really looked after me! And food was amazing. The lighthouse just up the road also amazing service and food. The shop onsite is quite expensive so I walked to the spar that isn’t far away and used that instead. I would stay again but maybe with my family next time. I suggest restaurant staff have a little course in hospitality service and first impressions because - they count!

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“Excellent holiday village ”

This was our first time in Portugal. Upon check in we were taken by mini bus and shown to our apartment. We were impressed by the speed of the staff when it came to sorting out a couple of minor problems. A missing light bulb and broken shutter cord were sorted immediately. There was everything w… more

This was our first time in Portugal. Upon check in we were taken by mini bus and shown to our apartment. We were impressed by the speed of the staff when it came to sorting out a couple of minor problems. A missing light bulb and broken shutter cord were sorted immediately. There was everything we could need in the apartment and more. Three pools in the village, the larger one has a snack bar. There's loads of sunbeds to go round. There is also a cafe bar at the entrance to the village. The bar has entertainment three times a week. Find the observation pint the views of the Atlantic are stunning There was a bonus that the Aircon was free to use in the apartment. The only downside was that the pillows were literally a bag of stuffing. Certainly not a 4* resort standard. Overall I would highly recommend a stay here.

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