Stayed here for three nights while in Lagos a few days ago…read more I found this hostel purely by accident upon searching for hostels in Lagos. I made a tentative booking through booking.com and was fortunate enough that the place was open. Most of the other hostels I encountered during my stay were closed for the low season. My visit here did not start that well. I got a bit lost on the way to the hostel from the bus station. Thankfully I had the GPS on my smartphone to guide me. When I arrived at the hostel after about a fifteen minute walk, there was a sign on the door informing me that the staff member had stepped away but would return, and left a phone number to contact. As I don´t have phone service here, and am relying on WhatsApp, Magic Jack and a few other services, this was impossible. Luckily, another tenant came along soon after and graciously let me into the reception area and gave me a snack while I waited. We chatted for awhile and I eventually used her cellphone to call the person on duty. Check in was okay, though there was a bit of a language barrier. We got it sorted out soon enough and I was shown to my place. I shared an eight-bed suite with one other person during my stay. There were three bunk beds in one room and one in another, complete with some small lockers in the room. The suite had a good size kitchen, complete with fridge, microwave, hot plate, kettle, sandwich maker and toaster. There were lots of pots, pans and plates along with some cutlery that desperately needed replacement. Finally there was a small table and two comfy armchairs. It was nicely decorated with small homely touches, as well as a good-sized dresser in the second room. The bathroom was a nice size but needed some TLC. Just outside our suite, we had our own little sundeck with a few sun chairs. One of my main issues with the suite itself was the lighting. In the bathroom, there was only one small light which was only around the sink area at the entrance. This meant relatively dark showers. Speaking of which, the water pressure was very poor. A new showerhead would have made a world of difference. Another issue was that there was no heating. I got lucky during my stay - every day was 15 to 18C but in the evenings it got quite cold. There were no panel heaters or anything but the sheets and blankets to keep me warm, which I´ll admit they did, but walking around I got a chill quickly. During my three day stay the suite was not cleaned once. Not a huge deal, as it wasn´t desperately in need of refreshing, but by the time I left the garbage in the kitchen was full, the hand towel could have used washing, etc. I got the feeling that perhaps people stay here for more than a few days at a time, and that perhaps the cleaner will come in once a week or so. One positive of their relaxed treatment was that they were very flexible with regards to check-out. It didn´t seem to matter to them if you told them at 10am or 3pm - though it was hit or (usually) miss that someone would be at the reception area. The location was a bit of a miss as well. As I said it was about fifteen minutes walk from the bus station, on the other side of the pedestrian bridge. This meant that the town centre and Lagos`amazing beaches were on the other side. Once you crossed the bridge, it was another ten minutes by foot to the main restaurant and business centre. The owners were nice enough to lend me a bike for a few days at no charge, and so I saved some time biking across the bridge all the way to the various beaches. I shouldn´t complain about a free bike, but it was a bit rusty and the brakes were shot. That said, it did the job nicely. The WIFI was rock solid and never gave me one moment of trouble in the three days. The bunk beds were also pretty comfortable, though a bit creaky. Our view out the door in the morning was fantastic - looking out at a beach in the distance. As for price, I booked the hostel at E9.5 through booking.com the first night but through the magic of language translation confusion, was able to negotiate a discount for the remaining nights. I understand the other hostels in the city charge a similar rate at this time of year, but once again, they were mostly closed, and in my experience almost impossible to find! I should mention that most of Lagos was very quiet with not a lot of tourists, but is still well worth a visit for a few days of r&r.

Me and my girlfriend went here from Lagos It was great…read more Loved the massage and facial

The Monchique Resort & Spa is a wonderful resort with all-inclusive options that I recommend for…read moresingles, couples, and families. The staff was amiable and went out of their way to accommodate guest needs. One day, I returned to my room to find a slice of birthday cake in my refrigerator(an unexpected and pleasant surprise). The rooms were well beyond what I would expect for such a reasonable price. I felt more like I was in a small condo than a hotel room. Our room had two spacious full bathrooms, a separate bedroom, two TVs, two balconies, a four-chair dining area, and a lovely kitchen with a full-size dishwasher. The view was without equal. You could see from the hills of Monchique to the beaches of Portimao and Alvor. Breathtaking!

NICE HOTEL ACROSS FROM THE MARINA IN LAGOS, PORTUGAL…read more========================================== I found this hotel on my own after doing some research because my son and his wife wanted to go to the Algarve for a few days. My husband's cousin who lives in Cascais and speaks Portuguese booked it for us. The price was very good. I think we paid about 650 euros for two rooms for two nights for my son, daughter-in-law and then my husband and I. I liked everything about this hotel except our view in the rear of the property from Room #207. Our balcony basically faced the bus station, but we were also on the end of the building so we had a peekaboo side view of the marina. It was a comfortable and quiet room at night, so that was good. I would highly recommend booking a room on the side that faces the marina in one of the upper floors. They have a great balcony spanning half of the hotel on the fourth floor. It's a great place to relax at the end of the day. Bring your own beverages and snacks. They also have a small pool area up some stairs overlooking the bus station. They have a small bar by reception and the prices are good. You can get towels for the pool or beach, but you need to leave them a 10 euro deposit per towel. That makes sense or people will forget to bring them back. Easy access to activities at the marina. We booked a boat/kayak tour Ponta da Piedade Caves which was a lot of fun through Days of Adventure. It was a short trip on the water which is nice because I get seasick. I did take some Dramamine which helped too.

Spotlessly clean, updated, and quiet!…read more The room is a ten minute walk from the railroad station, which is how we arrived and departed. Each room has a balcony with two chairs and a table. We chose a room on the west side to avoid the sun while enjoying a morning cup of coffee. It was fun to watch the beehive activity of the live market on Saturday morning. Although the bus terminal is behind the hotel, we couldn't hear anything from there with the door closed. In the evenings, we enjoyed the shade on the roof top patio. They had multiple seating areas, loungers, and a pool. The views were remarkable. Staff members were all respectful, kind, and friendly. The breakfast was complete, including pastries, fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, beans, cheeses, cold cuts, juices, and coffee. We chose this hotel primarily because we took the train to Lagos, and didn't want to walk far. But it was also an easy walk to the old town and to the beach.

This hotel is a 4 star on Praia Da Rocha strip with slanted views of the Mediterranean. It was a…read moregreat hotel in an excellent location. The staff were super helpful & it was relatively cheap with free Wifi & a fantastic hot & cold buffet breakfast & sparkling wines for breakfast. It has an outdoor saltwater pool that was very busy with families. I didn't go in. But the Mediterranean here is very cold surprisingly however lots of people in it. Water temp was 69*F . I would definitely recommend this hotel. We had a fab stay. Fridge & safe in room along with balcony where we could look out onto the side view of the sea. All in all a super find.

We stayed in deluxe suite with ocean view for 3 nights. King sized bed, sofa, 2 TVs (one by the…read morebed, one by the sofa), safe in closet, fridge and balcony seating. Breakfast buffet was included and not bad at all. Surcharge for self parking downstairs. Pool and gym are also downstairs. Loved the location and convenience of leaving the hotel right into one of the best beaches in Portugal. Refundable deposit for beach towels. Definitely will stay here again.

This is a first rate hotel! The staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful. We included breakfast and it's a great buffet. They clean the rooms every day and are very thorough. All of Portugal is very Covid conscious. No wonder they're very safe!

With so many highs and lows at Vile Galé, I'm really torn with the star rating on this one. I'll…read moredescribe my experience below and let you decide, regardless of the stars given... The Good: * The lobby, pool, buffet, bar and spa area are super nice * Many of, if not all, the staff were multilingual * Excellent facilities. There was a beach volleyball court, tennis court, indoor/outdoor pools, kids pool area, adequate gym, spa, etc. * Room and in-room wifi were solid The Eh: * Beach was across a street, then across rr tracks :-/ * Pool was frigid * One pool towel given per room, which had to be picked up/returned at the spa * The room and hallway color scheme was odd for a beach resort. I know this is strange to say, but an all black hallway and then blood red accents is just weird. Check the pics. * Electricity would turn off when you left the room. Charging electronics and keeping the room cool didn't happen * Bit of an older crowd (avg age 50+) The Bad: * The food. Wow was this poor. The pool bar had some of the worst food of my vacation.. and I got a salad and a turkey wrap aka things that are tough to fudge up. Breakfast (included with my room) was OK, but things were grossly undercooked and the most plentiful items were lunch meats (weird). Lunch/dinner should be a hard pass unless you enjoy a nice mix of bland meats and rice * No free water anywhere. Not in the lobby, gym, by the pool... Nowhere. Dropping 3-5 euro each time you want water is nuts. Considering they warn you not to drink the tap water, there should be other options available besides bottled water. The beer and wine is actually cheaper * No small towels available at/for the gym. Though there's a big sign on the wall to wipe down after you use a machine, I was instructed to bring down a room towel to do so. Double weird considering the gym is in the spa, which is FULL of towels. * The mini bar shouldn't be called a bar. It's a little fridge with 3 waters in it. So, it's a mixed bag here. Many of the problems above are easy to fix, so maybe changes will be made soon. Overall, come here if you have a family and want an all-inclusive experience in the area and don't really care to try the local cuisine. Don't come here as a solo traveler who likes to explore.

The rooms are spread out in resort style bungalows - patio on 4 corners giving you privacy. Some…read moreare suites with full kitchens. We had a suite (room 12) with kitchen/dining/sitting room which is great. Outside the French doors there are lounge chairs, dining table and chairs on the patio. The coastal hiking trail is about 10-15 min walk away. Too bad we didn't have a lot of time to just sit around and enjoy the air. This is a place you want to just hang out and relax in. Bed is comfy. Shower is good - just shower not bathtub. Good lighting. Very clean. Aircon is quiet. WiFi not bad. Best thing is they have a working towel warming rack so if you do your own laundry it'll dry in no time. They give you a welcome cake - some are carrot some are chocolate. So if you dislike one or the other you might want to mention that before arriving so you don't get a cake you have to waste. There is a pool to swim a few short laps in. Water is salty and cool, in May bearable on a sunny day otherwise would be too cold. As some bungalows - each has 2-4 rooms/suites - are a bit far from reception they'll cart your luggage with a golf cart for you. If you drive you can go all the way to your building to park. Breakfast is pretty standard continental with cold cuts, scrambled eggs and croissants and on the third day they ran out of plain yogurt. Cakes are changed daily - one day it was a vanilla cake with orange pieces very tasty. Then they had carrot and chocolate. Had dinner here too, good soups, pork cheeks and spaghetti with veggies are my favorites. Seafood dishes tend to be stews. Long list of desserts - strawberry ice cream is good, so is the ginger parfait and chocolate mousse. Or you can have fruit.

This place was wonderful. Staff was friendly helpful, rooms were cleaned every day. The view was…read moregreat. It was a very relaxing week.

I stayed for 4 days in January 2020. The good - I had a fabulous corner unit overlooking the…read morebeautiful ocean so I got the sunrise and the sunset. The entire hotel is immaculate!! The cleaning staff is constantly cleaning, and it shows. The desk staff are very helpful and professional. The beach is directly across the street. It's a 20 minute walk to town or a 5 minute ride on the Onda (bus stop is directly in front of the hotel). There is also a great restaurant right across the street on the beach. The bad - the furniture desperately needs updating. The dining table has plastic chairs like you find at the outdoor section of Home Depot. The small sofa was like sitting on a rock and was only 5 feet long so you couldn't really relax. There was no lighting in the dining area. One small wall sconce lights the area. The bed was HORRIBLE!! The mattresses are old, hard and cheap. You can feel the springs. The base creaked every time I rolled over. I never got a good night's sleep. And, since there is no television in the bedroom, you can't fall asleep watching a movie.

Great last minute choice and a perfect overnight after a full day of seeing the Algarve region of…read moresouthern Portugal. Friendly and helpful staff with nice location, comfortable rooms and very quit.

Great getaway from London. The staff is friendly and upgraded our room after complaining about the…read moreview. They have a nice outside pool as well as gym,jacuzzi and sauna etc inside.. The bar serves cheap good beer as well as free WiFi. Good breakfast. The transat by the pool were amazing. No WiFi in rooms and beds are not of highest comfort. But overall pleasant stay!