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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“Enjoyable family holiday but a few simple tweaks and it could be a brilliant complex.”

Just back from two weeks with a family of 4 to Estrella Da Vau. I will start with the positives. Rooms are big with lots of space with two bathrooms. They are cleaned every two days with fresh towels. The staff are polite who clean the rooms. Staff are friendly and do their job smartly. Pool i… more

Just back from two weeks with a family of 4 to Estrella Da Vau. I will start with the positives. Rooms are big with lots of space with two bathrooms. They are cleaned every two days with fresh towels. The staff are polite who clean the rooms. Staff are friendly and do their job smartly. Pool is clean & spaceous and there is an attendant there from 9am to 7pm. Hotel suited our needs fine. Uber taxi to Alvor was €4.50/€4.80 Negatives. For a complex that has self catering apartments there is no shop selling daily essentials like bread/milk/cereal etc. I found this very strange. They do have crisps and snacks in the shop but appear to be more interested in selling beach ware and souvenirs. Poolside snack bar while it has the usual food and drink items for sale there is no pricing on anything. I found as did another person I met charged two different prices for the same items. A bit more transparency needed here. so only went here three times over the two weeks. Lost sales for the hotel. Bar is ok but the blue neon lights didn't do anything for me. Bar is expensive compared to Alvor. I know hotels are more expensive but a 500ml water for €3 is a bit excessive. Beach is a 7/8 minute walk but in the heat a car would be recommended as Avlor is a 40 min walks and Praia Da Rocha is 30 mins. Overall had a good time here but a few tweaks and it could be cracking place.

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