Carvoeiro Hotel

Crista Laslo

We’ve had a decent stay at Carveiro Hotel, however it is far, far from a 4star hotel … Rooms: +: spacious and clean. We’ve had a room with a nice garden view and a big balcony. There is also a small kitchen integrated, so we could also prepare some bites. Nice pool outside, nice garden. -: old furniture. Unfortunately it feels and smells old. The furniture has already lived its life, and needs serious restoration to be kept in a 4 stars hotel … Bathroom: while clean, they have issues with the ventilation system. Breakfast: scarce, really really scarce. It was really a disappointment. 3 types of cheese, 3 types of ham, some eggs, some sweets, some fruits, and that was all. No fresh vegetables for a salad … the producs available were good and decent quality, but in a 4 star hotel one expects great variety. If i had been vegan for example - i wouldn’t have had what to chose from. The coffee also instant coffee … Hotel staff: really nice and attentive. Nothing to complain about. Conclusion: it was decent, but for sure didn’t met our expectations, and we felt it was too expensive for what it offered.

Mike Williams

If this was rated as a three star hotel I would give it four stars, but very ambitiously, it is rated as a four star hotel, which it just isn’t. It was clean, the AC worked well and the staff were nice, but the breakfast was extremely average, the decor is tired and the hotel needs a major refurbishment. It’s just tired. For a short stay, fine, any longer and it would be a challenging proposition.

Jill Mullan

What a lovely hotel. Yes it's a bit of a walk up a steep hill from the town but no matter where you stay in Carvoeiro it's going to be the case. Room was clean & comfortable and serviced every day. Staff were lovely all very relaxed which gave the place a great vibe. If your looking party time this is not the place for you it's very chilled and quiet but perfect. I stayed with 2 other girls all in our 40's and we really couldn't fault it. As we were self catering we just brought food from the supermarket in the town for breakfast & lunch and ate out for dinner. Food everywhere was amazing especially Chefs Kitchen Restaurant and Mar d'Fora. Some amazing walks over the cliff path to beautiful beaches...go explore. Will definitely be back.

Kornel Niewitecki

Hotel – a hotel full of contradictions We spent a few days at the hotel and our feelings are very mixed. Room: On the positive side, the apartment was spacious – a large bedroom and a living room, both air-conditioned. Fresh towels and bedding were provided, and the large terrace was a great addition. Unfortunately, there were also many downsides – old wooden windows with peeling paint and an unpleasant sewage smell that lingered every day, which was quite disturbing. The kitchen furniture was clearly worn out, and appliances like the kettle, fridge, microwave, and even the cutlery looked like they were from a few decades ago. On the first day, the toilet wasn’t properly cleaned – it was stained pink. The mirror and sink also needed a proper cleaning with detergent. Food: Breakfasts were very repetitive – exactly the same every day in a typical British style, with no local dishes or fresh vegetables. The coffee was undrinkable – very bad. Dinners were much better – there was a choice between fish or meat each evening. A big downside, however, was the lack of access to drinks like coffee, tea, or juice during dinner – everything had to be ordered from the menu and paid for separately. What was included in the price in the morning was suddenly extra in the evening. Staff: The hotel staff were friendly and polite, although not all of them spoke English. Still, they tried to be helpful and kind. At the end of our stay, we were asked to pay for a glass of wine which we had already paid for earlier. Since we didn’t have the receipt, the staff didn’t accept our explanation and insisted we pay again. The man simply handed us the payment terminal without further discussion. Facilities: The pool was small but had a nice atmosphere. We also enjoyed the reading corner, chess area, and TV lounge at the bar. However, the hotel interior is in desperate need of renovation – old carpets, walls, poor plumbing, and the aforementioned windows should have been replaced long ago. Summary: The hotel is advertised as a 4-star establishment, but in its current condition, that rating is misleading. It likely had its glory days in the past, but that time is long gone. With some effort, better management, and proper investment, this place could regain its former charm. At the moment, even a 3-star rating seems generous.

Katie Ford

Annoying that it was pushed together twin beds instead of the double we requested! The breakfast & dinner buffet was a disappointment too! The staff however were wonderful & delightful people! Long walk up a winding hill back from the beach, not always fun when u've been out all day!