Turim Estrela Do Vau Hotel

“Poor sleep ”

So had a family holiday in the Algarve staying at this hotel. First impressions were good even though the building is dated. We couldn't check in until 3pm which is normal but at 3pm we were told it would be another hour for us to wait.. We did try and get a freebie out of things, a drink or someth… more

So had a family holiday in the Algarve staying at this hotel. First impressions were good even though the building is dated. We couldn't check in until 3pm which is normal but at 3pm we were told it would be another hour for us to wait.. We did try and get a freebie out of things, a drink or something but it didn't work 😁. They then found a suitable room so things were good. The rooms have a kitchen in, so basically an apartment type room. The rooms are basic but clean and really comfy beds. They also have balconies you can sit on. So after two nights we had to ask to be moved because of the consistent noise from the rooms above late into the night. The staff moved us with no issues at all which was great because paying a lot of money for a holiday and being kept up most of the night is not what anyone wants. The second room was so much better, UNTIL we got new neighbours who were on the lash until 3am . It only took me banging on their door to shut them up . The other annoying thing about the hotel is they insist on playing crap music by the pool all afternoon.. So if you want to be guaranteed a quite family holiday this might not be the place. The food is rubbish also with buffet style eating at 25 euros a head for dinner is expensive. The staff are fantastic though.. Hope this helps you with your decision.

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“Nice hotel but close to nothing if you don’t drive”

Large aparthotel, bit dated in appearance, tiles on walls chipped. Lift to apartments was tiny and barely enough time to get in before doors closed. We stayed in a private apartment so can’t comment on room cleaning but the complex itself is clean. Pool area is nice, music plays from. 12pm - can be… more

Large aparthotel, bit dated in appearance, tiles on walls chipped. Lift to apartments was tiny and barely enough time to get in before doors closed. We stayed in a private apartment so can’t comment on room cleaning but the complex itself is clean. Pool area is nice, music plays from. 12pm - can be a bit loud. No shop nearby and its a 20 min walk to the supermarket. We used Uber every evening to get to Alvor and Praia da Rocha. The beaches are fabulous in this part of the Algarve. The local beach is a 10-15 min walk depending on what way you go. Pool bar food is nice, sandwiches, breakfast, crepes but the staff could be a bit happier. Didn’t eat in the restaurant or bar as heard it wasn’t great. Would recommend a car if you stay here. Overall a lovely holiday but definitely wouldn’t stay again due to distance from civilisation. :)

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