RR Alvor Baía Resort

Ótimo hotel, quarto grande e limpo, funcionários muito profissionais, fantástico pequeno almoço. Boa localização

We stayed for one week in mid March and pleasantly surprised upon check-in our pre-booked garden view room was upgraded to a pool view. The room was of a high standard, with a kitchenette which included a microwave, fridge and electric hob. Also, cups, saucers, plates wine glasses for 4 people plus a couple of cooking pans. The room was spacious enough for 2 people the only downside was lack of drawer space only 3 drawers between us it was ok for one week but may be an issue for a 2 week stay. The food was buffet style with a good choice of hot food and good salad bar as were the desserts at lunchtime and dinner as we were on the all inclusive package. Good variety of food at breakfast if you preferred the hot or continental option. As with most hotels the plates could have done with being a bit warmer. Wine and beer was available at lunch and dinner. We never had an issue finding a table in the restaurant as the hotel was not full and the waiters cleared away dirty crockery once the table had been vacated. The outdoor pool is very large with more than enough sun loungers and umbrellas to accommodate everyone even if the hotel is full. We never had an issue with guests reserving sun loungers. There is a bar next to the pool and snacks are served in the Grand bar next to the restaurant. The entertainment was limited probably owing to the time of year, however as the stage is located in the pool area I'm guessing rooms on this side of the hotel may get noisy in the summer. The Grand Bar is ok but the atmosphere is very clinical with chairs and tables set out in lines it would benefit with softer lighting and less noise from the wall mounted TV blasting out MTV videos. There is another bar next to reception which is more welcoming but is not part of the all-inclusive package. All of the staff are friendly and reception staff are more than happy to assist with directions and will arrange for taxis. The beach is a 10 minute walk there is a courtesy bus service which runs throughout the day to and from the hotel. Also, Alvor town is approximately 15 mins walk from the hotel with plenty of bars and restaurants all reasonably priced. All in all we enjoyed our stay and are looking to return next March and would recommend the hotel and Alvor for a nice relaxing winter/spring break.

April stay I wouldn’t return to this hotel- maybe because of the time of year we’ve visited but- extremely windy and rain whilst here. The entertainment is the worst I’ve ever experienced no extra activities put on for bad weather literally one game of bingo during the day and something in the evening. Food is awful I don’t no how the hotel would cope in high season the amount to offer is very little and must be so busy in the tiny spaces (bars and eating areas). The bar at the lobby is charged so everything costs this lobby bar should be part of all inclusive as the other option is bar down stairs near restaurant again not very big and sometimes we like a drink away from entertainment abit quieter. I didn’t see a single person in this bar such a waste of space. Rooms are ok - bed and pillows uncomfortable. No storage at all. The pool is absolutely freezing so my kids won’t go in. The play area is closed and has been for a few weeks apprantly under maintenance but yet to see any maintenance being done this was one of the reason for booking. I just wouldn’t recommend booking I hate to leave a bad review I’m a frequent traveller and have been to some wonderful hotels but this for a 4* all inclusive is so back to front and below average. Also no baby changing facilities near pool. Very very disappointing.