Ellen Björkung
This is not a 5-star hotel. Location is good if you’re looking for something close to the beach, however there are no restaurants close by so you’ll definitely need a car to get to anything worthwhile. We stayed in a Club-room and it was an okay room. It had a nice view of the resort, the bathroom however, isn’t very well planed so you wont be able to get ready at the same time. The hotel does not have irons, they only offer an ironing service. The maids are very friendly and clean well but for our 7-night stay they left things in our room three times and took one of our key-cards to the room with them. The rest of the staff are not friendly or service minded, only one man working in the Mar Club was able to meet 5-star service. We had lunch one day at the Sunset-restaurant and waited 45 minutes for our food only to be asked what we ordered after that. The breakfast was okay, not much to complain over except again the staff. Once you have gotten your coffee, no one asks if you’ll like more.
I could go on for a while…if you’re a family looking for a beachfront resort this is probably perfect for you. I wouldn’t recommend it to any couple or anyone looking for 5-star service.
Salah Alghanem
We stayed at VidaMar Resort Algarve for 6 nights. The hotel has great facilities: several pools for all age groups, direct beach access, and a variety of restaurants (Italian, Japanese, buffet, and poolside). Rooms are large and the beach is clean and well-maintained.
However, the resort is outdated. Furniture is worn, bathrooms are basic, and the entire property needs renovation. Service is extremely slow—staff are kind but overwhelmed. Room service was unreliable; we never received the towels and iron we requested on day one. Housekeeping was inconsistent, and overall cleanliness was average (6/10). Food often arrived cold, and service delays were the norm.
Given the price, this hotel does not deliver 5-star value. It’s closer to a 4-star standard and needs significant improvements in both service and maintenance.
Danielle Moran
We are just home from having our wedding here ! It's just amazing! The staff are so good, Ana our wedding co-ordinator was phenomenal. She went above and beyond for us . We ended up with a rain storm but she still pulled it out of the bag with last minute changes. She also helped us plan the wedding , I didn't need a wedding planner !! The food was unreal , we had the bbq buffet and it was so chill and tasty! The bar staff were so attentive . As soon as they see your drink is gone they're over with another . Nothing was a problem at reception. We stayed in the room the night before , room service staff were amazing. Bell boys amazing too . A very friendly hotel all round
Rafaella Ramalho
We recently celebrated our wedding at VidaMar, and we couldn't be happier! From the very first planning stages to the big day itself, the team provided incredible support and made everything seamless. Ângela, the wedding coordinator, was both exceptionally friendly and highly professional, ensuring we could simply enjoy our day without a single worry.
Even when unexpected rain threatened to disrupt our celebration, the crew worked at lightning speed to move everything indoors, ensuring the party continued without any interruptions. Their quick thinking and dedication truly saved the day!
To the entire VidaMar team, we extend our heartfelt thanks—you made our wedding truly unforgettable! If you're searching for the perfect venue to host an event in the Algarve, look no further than VidaMar. You won't regret it!
Our stay was just as amazing—the room was fantastic, the food was absolutely delicious, and the venue itself is simply stunning!
E clarkey
The staff on the front desk: 1 star. ( Not welcoming and never said hello or made eye contact with us throughout our stay)
The staff in the breakfast hall: 5 stars
Neuza and her team could give the check in staff a lesson on customer care. She also gave us more info on tourist attractions than the staff on the front desk.
Breakfast: 4 stars
Not everything was available every day but there was always a good choice.
Cleanliness: 5 stars
Pool area: 5 stars
On the whole we had a good experience but there are areas that could be improved.
We ordered room service on the first night which wasn't very good, and the tray it was delivered on was still in the corridor outside of our room until the following evening.
I would stay here again as our stay was good overall.
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