An exalted Relais & Château property in a beautifully restored hotel perched on the cliff's edge…read moreabove Rocha beach. The main building dates to 1918 and according to the staff was the first hotel on the beach. Surrounded on all sides by ugly aging high rises, this spot is literally an oasis with soaring views, a beautiful pool and a private walk down to the expansive golden beach. For beauty alone it almost merits 5 stars. B cause of the elegance and stature, I find I hold these types of places to a VERY HIGH standard. In addition to the historic building there are 24 rooms in a much newer wing just to the west and below and in back of the pool. Our room was 202 on the lower level and had a partial view of the ocean. What I liked: -whimsical nautical color scheme in the comfy modern room that was up to date in every way from power outlets to fixtures -outstanding service culture and helpful young man, Goncealo Rico who checked us in and showed us around and helped us out during our stay-even arranged to go up to the secret rooftop for a peak-great view -sumptuous breakfast buffet with all the typical European items and eggs cooked to order -views from the nice pool-the hotel is right in the center above the beach on a tall cliff -beach access from the hotel is very easy and the spa provides you with a beach bag to use during your visit with towels and water. -immaculate grounds and facilities-rooms very clean as well. -nice quiet A/C- got room nice and cool for sleeping What surprised/disappointed me given the caliber (and price) of the property and the newness of our room: -size of the shower-while the bath is a reasonable size despite a modest room size, the narrow tub/shower with half wall of glass just isn't my favorite making it not only tricky to get clean but also hard to keep from splashing water all over the bathroom floor-unfortunately these are common throughout Europe -not a fan of the €4 potato chips and €10 bottles of designer water-so many high-end places have eliminated these silly expenses-wish they would too. Despite my small annoyances this is a first class property with a strong service culture and a great staff. I wouldn't hesitate to return.

The property is beautiful but it's very poorly located. The management staff here was nasty and…read morerude to me today on multiple occasions and made the last day miserable. We're booked to stay here all week but looking to leave immediately based on the poor level of hospitality. It's kind of absurd to pay so much and be treated so outwardly rude. Stay anywhere else but here.

This is the perfect Portuguese beach bar! We took our food and sangria down to the sand for a beach…read morepicnic. It was our first eating experience in Lagos, and the atmosphere of Bahia Beach Bar set the tone for our Lagos vacation! We just had a couple appetizers and sangria before a walk on the beach. Go on Sunday nights for live music!

I went to this beach bar 4 days in a row, we loved it. We came for small plates, lunches and…read moredinners! The service was impeccable, special thanks for such good service to Rafaela, Vester, and David; a good meal is not just good food, it's also a great experience :) we also can't forget Bruno the bartender, who makes a great Aperol Spritz (his other mixed drinks are just as good). The bar is on a beautiful part of Praia Maia and a great place to enjoy small bites, lunch, or dinner with drinks or wine. I had fish there everyday, always check on what the catch of the day is, but the seared Ahi dish is one of the best fish dishes I have ever had, hat's off to the chef. Make sure you get the gaspacho. Do not miss out on this fabulous beach bar in beautiful Lagos Portugal! I found the prices to be affordable, but I am American and found all of the food in Lagos to be very reasonably priced, I believe the Ahi I mentioned above was 18 Euro. there is a ramp to the restaurant, but it does start in the sand and may not be easily accessible by a wheelchair. I don't recall seeing a TV but can't promise that there isn't one. I wasn't there on a Sunday night, but if I had been, I would have made a reservation weeks in advance for a table; it's very popular on Sunday nights and there is live music. No photos, sorry, I was too busy devouring the amazing food to take a picture of it!

I loved staying at this resort. The highlight is really the staff. They are so accommodating, kind…read moreand thoughtful. We checked in online in the app, making that part of the process easier. Our bags were taken to our room and we were given basic info and welcome glasses of champagne. Our room was gorgeous, with a bathtub, shower, toilet room, jack and Jill sinks and a large king bed. The TV was great for casting music as well. The mini bar came stocked and was included in our all inclusive package. The food at the main restaurant for dinner was great, much better than you'd typically expect at an all inclusive buffet. The chef spoke to me briefly and he's wonderful. The pools are a little confusing as there are technically 3, but all are labeled around the building as Pool, so I ended up at the bean/kid pool several times on accident. Poolside drink and snack service is available but if you're hungry you can eat at the pool side restaurant which is nearby the main pool. The resort also has direct beach access. There are some sports courts, a gym and free exercise programming, along with fun and inclusive programming like fado dinner, cooking classes and kids art classes. Drinks here are great and another highlight of the resort. There are water refill areas throughout the resort which are very handy. This resort also has one meeting room space for events and can seat up to 230 and has lots of natural light. The front desk staff can arrange taxi rides for you but the car service is not directly associated with the hotel. This hotel is also an IHG property, so you can earn rewards during your stay.

No towels two days running for the pool. BYOT. And the…read moremost sour face girl ever delivering the news. You don't get that shit at our hotels!

My husband and I had wonderful massages at the spa. We chose the herbal one so it was light and…read moresmelled wonderful. It was relaxing after a busy week. I had Ana and she was wonderful. I didn't want to talk so it was quiet and that was respected. I didn't take pictures, but there were candles lit and it was clean and had beautiful music playing. We were staying at the hotel so we had access to all amenities. The hotel is so beautiful. I highly recommend staying here. It's gorgeous and walking distance to the beach with ocean views. We had a 2 bedroom adjustment with a full kitchen and 2 bathrooms. It had 2 balconies and garage parking. It's in a luxury neighborhood as well. We had the bed and breakfast package and every morning we had a huge and great breakfast. We also are at the restaurant for lunch and dinner plus had snacks and drinks at the bar. I can't imagine a better place. Everyone who works here is very nice and professional. I feel lucky to have found this gem.

Very nice hotel. Some things could use updates like mattresses and pillows. Also patio door was bit…read morerough opening and closing. It's about a 5 min walk to the beach. About 5 min uber ride to downtown. Food was very good and the spa amenities were also awesome.

I planned a visit here months ahead because of the ambiance. The bar is located in a beautiful…read morebeach with spectacular views. We arrived right before opening and they were still setting up. I ordered their omelet and it was not the best. This is more of a place for dinner and cocktails with a view rather than brunch.

We were expecting an upscale restaurant experience. We had a 9:30 reservation for our family of…read morefour. It was this or 7:30 but we opted for the later one as we had been out all day and wanted to give the kids some time in the pool. We thought it would be a late night and hoped to have the kids in bed ~11pm. Oh boy were we wrong. We arrived about 10 mins early and were asked to take a seat downstairs and were told they were running about 15 minutes late. An hour later we were seated upstairs only after we chased down the hostess. So it's 10:30 and we go to place our orders straight away (we had plenty of time to study the menu). Unfortunately a lot of the dishes are not available including the shrimp cocktail. At 11:30 the starter comes out. And it's after midnight by the time our mains arrive. My wife and kids left the restaurant at ~12:45 and I joined the line to pay the bill. I was out there shortly after 1am. This was the worst service we have ever experienced. I gave them 2 stars because the restaurant itself is magnificent. It's built into the cliff face and overlooks the ocean. That said the lift you take to restaurant stinks and the bathroom did not have a lock. I checked the receipt today and realized they charged us for the shrimp cocktail they didn't have. If you must go to this place I recommend you book as early as possible before they get busy and everything goes sideways. Everyone in the restaurant was upset.

It was a beautiful hotel, friendly staff, clean rooms, great breakfast and pool area. Short walk to…read morethe beach.

Clean, newly remodeled, friendly staff, great breakfast buffet!…read more What more can I say?!

The Tavoli hotel in Carvoeiro, was absolutely amazing. They are breathtaking views from your room…read moreas well as the restaurants and pool. The restaurants are very good, including The One, where we feasted on freshly grilled, turbot, had delicious sushi on the rooftop, and Espresso martinis well at the Azul Blue bar. The hotel is located right on the ocean, with the seven Valley trail passing by that can take you to Benigel Caves. We opted to be picked up from the hotel with a stand up paddle boarding adventure into four different caves, including Benigel. We also enjoyed walking into town, a nice massage at their lovely spa and lounging by the pool. Oh, and one more thing - make sure to add the breakfast, the breakfast buffet is amazing, with an omelette bar, waffle bar, fresh, squeezed, orange juice a great spread of meats, cheeses, and pastries. You won't be disappointed!

THE ONE RESTAURANT: The only thing this restaurant has going for it is the view and the restaurant…read morethinks that's good enough. The service is non existent and the food less than mediocre. It was genuinely an awful experience. We literally sat for 25 minutes without anyone coming over to us. We finally flagged someone down to take our order and the man that came over was so pompous like he was doing us a favor. We ordered a bottle of wine and our dinner orders. Another 20 mins goes by, no one. I flagged down this girl who apparently served the wine asking for our wine (I mean that is JOB 1 when someone sits down to dinner is to get them a cocktail especially when enjoying the view). She said "I'm working with another table". Yes she indeed was since she literally had visited the table across from 3 times to pour them various wines. Regarding the food, it's pretty hard to mess up pork tenderloin. By the nature of its cut, it's tender and flavorful. Not this , it was bone dry and served in these weird small chunks. The filet was not a small filet you would be served in other nice restaurants but instead two slices of steak. Take the short walk out of the hotel and have a meal somewhere else. Shame on the hotel for riding solely on the view and thinking this is all they have to give people.

Booked a few nights at this hotel but unfortunately missed the train to Lagos and had to cancel…read morelast minute. I'm writing this review solely based on the amazing customer service I experienced. When I called to cancel my stay the person who answered was extremely helpful and did the best she could to help me catch a different train and sort through the transportation issues I was having. Unfortunately I was still unable to make it to Lagos with the ability to make the most out of my short stay and ended up canceling. They were kind enough to waive any charges, despite me canceling very last minute. I truly hope I am able to travel to Lagos one day so I can fully experience this hotel.

I called this dish 'cute' and they took it as a compliment. I think there were 3 kernels of corn in…read morethis ceviche. For the price point you can almost buy your own fishing trawler. Tasty, but not mind blowing.