Dan Brown
First of all be aware that the hotel will constantly try to get you to fill out reviews which we suspect is to stop poor reviews on social media. That said the hotel is in a great location, we found the staff generally ok, a couple of the chefs in the restaurant were rude though and threw the food onto your plate. The food is not of great quality and is basic catering standard for mass produced all inclusive hotels which seems to be it's main clients. Despite the restaurant serving dinner until 9.30pm, when we arrived at 8.45pm we felt unwelcome and rushed as the staff were closing up, no drinks were offered and they were trying to set our table up for breakfast. Outside there are far to many sunbeds around the main pool area, you are literally touch the guest next to you. There is a roof terrace pool area which is much more spacious and the hotel has a very good system were you cannot reserve sunbeds with towels. The room was kept very clean by the housekeeping staff. The air-conditioning in the room was not great, on lowest setting it was only slightly colder than outside. It is a lovely hotel, it's a shame a few things let it down.
Denise Sherlock
We stayed at the Gloria Palace Royal Hotel & Spa in Amadores for ten nights as a couple. Overall, it was a pleasant stay, though there were some ups and downs.
Room:
Our room was large with plenty of storage space for clothes and belongings. The air conditioning worked well and could be controlled conveniently by the bedside. We were placed in block 4, second last room, which unfortunately meant the "sea view" we booked was very minimal. Cleanliness was generally fine, though we did notice hair in the bathtub (which we didn’t end up using). The hotel provided nice little perks like facial exfoliating pads and shower caps, though the toiletries were combined hair/body wash—worth bringing your own conditioner if you need it. The hairdryer wasn’t very powerful, and the TV wasn’t a smart TV, so options there were limited. One downside was that housekeeping entered daily even with the “Do Not Disturb” sign on, which wasn’t ideal.
Food & Dining:
The all-inclusive restaurant was lovely and welcoming. Food was clearly prepared to a high standard, with lots of variety each day. While much of it wasn’t really to our personal taste, we still found plenty to eat and never went hungry. Staff in the restaurant were friendly and attentive, which made meals a pleasant part of the stay.
Facilities:
The pools were lovely—refreshing against the hot weather. We especially enjoyed the rooftop pool as it had a more relaxed vibe. The on-site spa looked nice; we only used it on the last day to shower before leaving, though there were no private cubicles to change after showering which was a bit inconvenient. The gym looked well-equipped with both machines and kettlebells, and being partly outdoors gave it a good atmosphere.
Entertainment & Atmosphere:
We didn’t participate much in the entertainment but caught a glimpse of a music quiz. Unfortunately, one negative moment was when the entertainer played a controversial singer’s song and encouraged my husband to sing along. After he politely declined, the entertainer made a comment over the microphone suggesting if you didn’t like it you should “move upstairs,” which felt unprofessional and unnecessary.
Location:
The hotel is built into the mountainside, which makes for great views (depending on the room), but also means a bit of a trek to and from the beach. Thankfully, there’s a lift to the ground floor that makes the walk much easier.
Overall:
A good hotel with spacious rooms, great pools, quality food, and a decent location. The main drawbacks were the disappointing sea view, minor cleaning issues, intrusive housekeeping, and one poor interaction with entertainment staff. Still, it offers plenty of facilities and a relaxing atmosphere if you want to enjoy Amadores.
A P
I've stayed at this hotel three times and can recommend it to anyone. The hotel deserves more than four stars. Everything is top-notch, it's very clean, which is very important to me. The food is delicious, fresh, and has a wide selection. There are no extra charges if you book all-inclusive. The people who work there are wonderful, very kind. I especially want to single out Manuel, who was the heart of the hotel. The manager is lovely, the cleaners are always smiling, and the rest of the wonderful people who create wonderful memories after staying at this hotel. It's the kind of hotel you enjoy returning to, which is a testament to the fact that I've been back three times, and I never do that. I highly recommend it to everyone.
Jezevec CZ
The last time I was on the island, I saw this hotel from the boat and I said I will definitely visit it in the future. After a few years, I made that decision. We toured the hotel in February through a travel agency. It was for 4 adults and we requested 2 rooms. The hotel wasn't exactly cheap in our country, so I didn't know what to expect. We have now been here a week and I can safely say that the hotel is amazing. From the room (5th floor), there is a beautiful view of the whole Amadore beach. Since the Hotel is built in a cliff, you have to take into account that it is uphill. Otherwise I have nothing to complain about, probably the only weakness is regarding the cleaning, it is a bit weak, but on the other hand, whatever you mention, it is immediately solved. I can really recommend this hotel to everyone and I calmly rate it 5/5.
Kamila Jesudass Barbagallo
It's a great hotel and had the best food I've ever had from an all inclusive hotel. Rooms are spacious and all have balconies. Staff were a mix of very very friendly and kind to not so friendly... just depends who you get.
We travelled in June and there were no fights for sun loungers.
The beach is a short walk away, there is a steep incline when you are walking back to hotel. We had a pushchair for our 8 month old and found this okay to navigate. If you have mobility issues I
would not reccomend this hotel.
Overall it's a great option by one of the best beaches on the island for families.
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