On arrival, staff were fantastic and allocated us a room on the ground floor next to pool....(Pool was freezing though and actually too cold to swim in)

Rooms and grounds were spotless...The amount of work that goes into landscaping is fantastic..

Location of hotel is a bit of an issue however nothing major...There is a beech about 200m from the complex, but you have to climb down very steep stairs to get to it..(with small children a bit of a problem) worth the climb down though as beech was lovely.....Its a 15 to 20 minute walk into the town where all bars and restaurants are, but a taxi is only 6 euros..

Entertainment was varied but nothing for children. no clubs etc...karaokee most nights and a singer..Ok for adults wanting a quiet drink, but not really good for people with kids as theres not a lot for them to do..

I would 100% definetely visit this hotel again, I know the hotel lacks some ammenities, but it makes up for this with its setting and calmness.....(but I would go there again with children)

We have just returned from a fortnight away at the Alfagar Apartments.

We booked late on a Thomson 4T allocated on arrival basis and were pleasantly surprised by the apartments, location etc.

This complex is actually rated at 3* as advertised everywhere on site on arrival.

Apartments were supplied with all necessary ameneties including a toaster, kettle, coffee maker, oven, hob, fridge and cutlery so really didn't have to provide anything ourselves.

Located directly on a cliff-top, I would recommend trying to book a sea view room or a room with a view of the pool to make this break much more special.

Apartments were clean and tidy and were cleaned 5 days per week (cleaners have Sat & Sun off). Towels changed twice weekly officially although ours ended up changed each day.

The resort is ideal for couples of any ages, several of the older spectrum tend to arrive in the region for 6-8 weeks so speaks volumes really.

Apartments are located a good 10-15 minute walk from the strip of which we visited each evening. We tended to spend most evenings in the Coyote Bar which is the first bar you come to and is priced at just 1 euro a large beer (come on, I am from Yorkshire, I expect a bargain). Would strongly recommend the Royal Chinese restaurant opposite this bar as we visited twice and was of equally good standard. Several other holidaymakers spoke highly about this establishment too.

We were not massive fans of the Old Town due to the sheer number of scratchcard people pestering so didn't venture there very often, however, it appeared that it would be quite lively on an evening so maybe in high season we would have done.

Vilamoura is the Milton Keynes of the Algarve with everything brand new, it seems to lack some of the character of the Albufeira region.

Back on the strip, there were plenty of places to enjoy good food, and with us being self catering, we tended to eat out at breakfast and would recommend either 2 Fat Ladies cafe (turn right after Coyote - dead opposite the Mexican restaurant)or the Dubliner Irish Bar as they provided pleasant surroundings with friendly staff and nice food.

Didn't stay in the complex on an evening often so have rated entertainment at 3 withouthaving anything to base it upon.

Hotel staff were friendly and the shop reasonably priced.

To summarise, we would definitely return to the resort and the accomodation and at this time of year provided a nice temperature of around 18 degrees, much better than 5 or 6 in England!!

Myself and my family have been visiting these apartments for the past seven years. The on site facilities are great. Three swimming pools, one designed specialially for younger children. The staff are very friendly, and have not changed in the past seven years. The cleanliness is second to none. The complex is safe and enclosed. Last year we took my father for the first time,and this year we are taking out 16 year old daughter and her friend. This complex has something for any age and well situated with easy access to shops, resturants and the Old Town.

Although we were self catering (mini market has everything) we enjoyed our main evening meal at the complex main restaurant, the food was reasonable and excellant. The location was exceptional (we had sea view rooms).We travelled with my brother & sister in law who had visted this resort previously and had recommended it. We had a fab time and will definately revist. Families with small children should however be aware of the cliff tops but don't let this put you off. The entertainment was brilliant something different every night and if it's not to your liking Albuferia is a short taxi ride or 1/2 hr stroll away and has everything for everyone. I've rated the cleanliness a 3 due to the pool being a little mucking one day but this was dealt with immediately and was crystal clear within 2 hours.