Derek Jackson
Our third visit to the Porto Bay Falesia, some good stuff and some bad. First the good,fantastic views from the hotel of the sea and red cliffs. Service always excellent,staff friendly and courteous,the hotel is being refurbished and closed shortly after we left.
We paid for a suite,which has a separate lounge,we were at the back of the hotel,the sun never shone on the balcony. There were areas of dead space in the living area,no fridge or kitchenette, mini bar of coffee machine. No extras from a standard room,disappointing. Beds were comfortable, shower pressure was low,no massage setting on shower head. Slept well,aircon was needed for heat in the evening. We paid bed and breakfast,but out of convenience eat dinner in the hotel on 3 occasions. This is where the hotel let's itself down standard of hot food poor,has got worse over the last few years . Doesn't seem to employ portuguese chefs in their kitchens,mainly Asians and Africans, food is unimaginative, bland in flavour. Evidence of recycling food very apparent,the lack of fresh vegetables shocking,tinned or frozen. Beware if you are vegetarian you'll get hungry.
Often saw staff reheating food,reboiling spaghetti. Breakfast was better but cost cutting evident,if it wasn't for the staff and fantastic views,don't think I'd come back. Porto Bay have bought adjoining hotel,and are planning on turning it into one big resort, not my thing really prefer smaller hotels where quality and standards prevail.
G. S.
Real nice hotel with excellent views of the beach. Plenty of parking around the hotel. There is plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel with traditional Portuguese food, Italian food and even an Indian restaurant. A shot walk down the street you can get to the Olhos de Agua beach or walk down the steps on the east side of the hotel to a less crowded beach.
The room was spacious and with a nice balcony. The room also has a small safe for documents and a small refrigerator.
This hotel is centrally located in the Algarve which allowed us to drive to all the near by natural attractions. If you are more into the party scene is about a 12 minute drive from the center of Albufeira.
Vonkster78
We stayed in Portobay Falesia for 5 nights in mid-November. The hotel is in a nice location close to the town and the beach, with stunning views. There's an outdoor pool, and tennis courts, an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, and other treatments available at an extra cost. There are other daily activities that change on a daily basis.
The breakfast was huge. A variety of cooked foods, including sausage, eggs, bacon, beans, omellettes; Cold meats and cheeses; pancakes, fruit, yogurts, breads, pastries.
The staff were always friendly and welcoming, and always tried to provide us with the best experience during our stay.
There are restaurants for lunch and dinner, and live music every evening.
We're glad we stayed here and would come back again for a relaxing break in the future.
J
Unfortunately, my stay at PortoBay Ocean Hotel wasn’t very enjoyable. The food at both breakfast and dinner was poor and lacked variety. The atmosphere was very quiet and mostly suited to retirees, which made it feel a bit lifeless. I had to move rooms during my stay, and I was also given the wrong pick-up information, which added to the stress.
Most of the staff seemed uninterested in helping, it often felt like any request was an inconvenience. Only one staff member was kind and tried to help, which I appreciated. The room itself was clean, but overall, the experience was disappointing and not somewhere I’d return to.
Pj B
Spacious room with balcony, very comfortable beds, very clean and well turned out. Amenities are great; indoor and outdoor pools, gym and spa. Wife and daughter loved the spa. Il Basilico restaurant food very nice, the risotto great. Staff are a great asset, friendly and attentive. The hotel overlooks the sea from a cliff top. Nearby is Olhos d'Agua, a 15minute walk, a small town that is a little too touristy for us. I must be getting old. Overall PortoBay is a proven reliable quality experience that we, as a family, will seek out again.
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