Vila Petra

Ryu

We loved this hotel. The best bits are the room and the pool. The rooms are large, well equipped, clean and very comfortable. There are lots of beds around the pool, a good bar and clean toilets. The entertainment is a bit cringy but good spirited and fun. The whole hotel was so well presented, well equipped and beautiful trees, vines and plants the extend up the atrium from the basement from the 3rd floor. Highly recommend this hotel.

Bryan

We had a great holiday at Villa Petra. The hotel is pleasant and very clean – housekeeping does an excellent job keeping everything spotless, and hygiene is well taken care of. The rooms are nicely furnished, and the kitchen has all the essentials you need. The only downside is that it can be a bit noisy at times. Overall, the facilities are good and as expected, but with a few points for improvement: the drink prices at the pool are unnecessarily high (for example, €4.50 for apple juice & €7,50 for a basic smoothie) which makes you walk for 40 meters to the nearby mini market just outside the hotel, the animation could be more varied and engaging for guests, and the breakfast could use more variety. All in all, a fine place to spend your holiday, conveniently located just behind the Strip.

Lynne Mellar

A good holiday but only because of the family we travelled with. This is NOT a family hotel. And absolutely not worth the money. Lots of noise. Stag and Hen groups. Very much in need of refurbishment. Some wonderful staff in the pool, green bar. One very rude member of staff in the Stone Restaurant. In fact, our group of 6 walked out because of his attitude. Older guy. Does the business no favours at all. It's our fault to book at the top end of The Strip. Should have researched better. Overall, I don't recommend it if you are a family. Or a couple wanting a relaxing break.

kate wild

Just came back from a week's stay and this has to be one of the nicest places we have stayed. All the staff from the cleaners to the reception team were so friendly and helpful. We had a two bedroom apartment and were self catering but did eat in the restaurant once which was lovely. We had no issues getting loungers by the pool at anytime of the day, but that could be due to the time of year and my son loved the multi purpose pitch.

Simon

We recently stayed at the Vila Petra hotel for just under two weeks and had a really great time! We were initially welcomed by very friendly staff on arrival, and always greeted with a smile when needing anything like a taxi. This is an exceptionally clean hotel! Apartment, general areas, pool, grounds, etc all immaculate with staff cleaning regularly. Room dressed down every day for us with fresh linen/towels. The hotel over all is very well presented. Apartment very well equipped with a modern kitchen and Bosch appliances, inc full oven! Comfy beds and excellent remote controlled AC. Good size balcony with lovely views if higher up and are facing poolside. Pool very clean, clear water (even by end of the day). Loads of loungers (always got one) with umbrellas and tables. Gentle steps at the shallow end. Pool and terrace bars are good, drinks/icecream a touch expensive but food reasonable and very nice. Can eat poolside if you like. Superb pina colladas! Great little gym, small but well enough equipped and multisports pitch (which needs a little TLC). €7 taxi ride away from the main 'old town' or 25min walk. Loads of supermarkets and large Aldi nearby, including on-site mini mart (well priced). It is close to the northern end of the strip, so expect some noise, but honestly was fine overall. We did experience some noise on one particular night by other younger guests being disrespectful, but a call to the hotel reception resolved this very promptly with immediate staff intervention. Great evening entertainment on the terrace bar and also around the pool if you wish to join in the activities (a nice surprise and added to the holiday). Summary: We had a great time! We enjoyed the apartment, loved the pool, and loved the hotel. I think for the price, quality, cleanliness, and friendly staff, the hotel really is great. Just be mindful of the proximity to the strip. If we were to stay in Albufeira again, we'd not hesitate to look at choosing Vila Petra once more as it's got it all and we had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday!