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18 years 5 months ago
The Plaza Real apartments really lived up to expectation, we couldn't believe our eyes when we entered our apartment! Huge kitchen, huge living room with a lovely big balcony overlooking sea views. Downstairs toilet and a big under-stairs cupboard. A large staircase led us up to two big bedrooms with remote controlled air-con and a bathroom with double sinks, a bath with shower and a seperate shower cubicle (yes, two showers!) and a toilet and b-day (excellent for washing sandy feet). Very very clean, plenty of storage cupboards etc.
Only down side was the slight sewery smell in the bathroom but we were advised that this is normal in this area of portugal but still not pleasent first thing in morning.
Word of warning, the floors in the apartment can get very slippery indeed, be especially careful when the maids have mopped the floor, I did the splits for the first time in twenty years and I still don't think my hips have popped back in properly yet!
Entertainment ok, mostly karaoke, and be ready to hear the same repertoirs from the same club singers at least five times during a two week holiday.
Location fantastic, very easy ten minute walk to Praia d.Rocha once you discover the short cut, where you find lovely beaches but be careful as there are lots of stray dogs roaming around (aparantly harmless when left alone but still made me nervous). Fantastic restaurants and bars which all welcome children and the prices are great. You will need to hire a car to see more further afield though as don't think the area is enough to sustain interest for a whole two weeks.
Staff very helpful and friendly and are happy to help with any queries or local information but they do charge to call you a taxi to go out which although common in some hotels still riles me slightly!
Overall though I would be very happy to return. Best hotel we've ever stayed in.
Only down side was the slight sewery smell in the bathroom but we were advised that this is normal in this area of portugal but still not pleasent first thing in morning.
Word of warning, the floors in the apartment can get very slippery indeed, be especially careful when the maids have mopped the floor, I did the splits for the first time in twenty years and I still don't think my hips have popped back in properly yet!
Entertainment ok, mostly karaoke, and be ready to hear the same repertoirs from the same club singers at least five times during a two week holiday.
Location fantastic, very easy ten minute walk to Praia d.Rocha once you discover the short cut, where you find lovely beaches but be careful as there are lots of stray dogs roaming around (aparantly harmless when left alone but still made me nervous). Fantastic restaurants and bars which all welcome children and the prices are great. You will need to hire a car to see more further afield though as don't think the area is enough to sustain interest for a whole two weeks.
Staff very helpful and friendly and are happy to help with any queries or local information but they do charge to call you a taxi to go out which although common in some hotels still riles me slightly!
Overall though I would be very happy to return. Best hotel we've ever stayed in.
Travel operator: Thomson
Recommended
19 years ago
We stay in the Plaza Real out of season (Nov), booking our own flights and booking the room with on line Hotel & apartment site. Although there were very few people staying , The managment did not drop the standard of service afforded to the peak season period . Apartment cleaned & towels changed every day by friendly & Trustworthy Staff .
Very very clean & Large apartments , Friendly & Helpful staff .
Very very clean & Large apartments , Friendly & Helpful staff .
Travel operator: Independent
Recommended
20 years 2 months ago
Stayed here last summer, and can honestly say its probably the best self-catering apartment in all my many experiences.
The size and cleanliness of the place could not be faulted. There shouldnt be a woman out there who could use the excuse of the kitchen being under-equipted, with microwave, toaster, cooker, full-sized fridge/freezer. and all the cooking utensils you could possibly need, an added bonus to all that enjoy catering for themselves. If you are not in the mood for cooking, dont be shy about using the pool-bar, the food is excellent although basic and quite reasonably priced.
The only downfall for us was the location, as our party consisted of 2yr old to 72yr old, so the walk into the main resort was a bit of an effort. Did have a hire car at our disposal for the youngest and oldest members of our party, but wasnt a problem the younger ones to walk into town.
Overall, I can fully recommend a stay here.
The size and cleanliness of the place could not be faulted. There shouldnt be a woman out there who could use the excuse of the kitchen being under-equipted, with microwave, toaster, cooker, full-sized fridge/freezer. and all the cooking utensils you could possibly need, an added bonus to all that enjoy catering for themselves. If you are not in the mood for cooking, dont be shy about using the pool-bar, the food is excellent although basic and quite reasonably priced.
The only downfall for us was the location, as our party consisted of 2yr old to 72yr old, so the walk into the main resort was a bit of an effort. Did have a hire car at our disposal for the youngest and oldest members of our party, but wasnt a problem the younger ones to walk into town.
Overall, I can fully recommend a stay here.
Travel operator: THOMSON
Recommended
20 years 5 months ago
These apartments were one of the best we'ved stayed in
especially with regards to the cleanliness of the place.
The kitchens within the apartments were excellent with all mod cons and they were very spacious as well. The air conditioning worked great which was just as well as it was very hot whilst we were there.
The ground floor apartments have huge balconies which you could sunbathe on. I was six months pregnant when we went so I was quite concerned as to how clean the place would be but I had no complaints!
The pool was very clean but a bit small. My children loved the kids clubs and they were very well organised. The rep was very friendly and helpful she has lived in the Algarve for about 12 years so she knows all the best places to go.
The entertainment was quite low key but it was enough especially as Euro 2004 was on whilst we were there! There is a restaurant within the bar.
The menu is quite basic but the food is really nice. The apartments are located quite far away from the main resort so you need to get a taxi or bus or its a 20 min walk but we hired a car for the first week which helped especially with getting the shopping as the nearest supermarket is rubbish and very expensive.
We would definately recommend these apartments.
especially with regards to the cleanliness of the place.
The kitchens within the apartments were excellent with all mod cons and they were very spacious as well. The air conditioning worked great which was just as well as it was very hot whilst we were there.
The ground floor apartments have huge balconies which you could sunbathe on. I was six months pregnant when we went so I was quite concerned as to how clean the place would be but I had no complaints!
The pool was very clean but a bit small. My children loved the kids clubs and they were very well organised. The rep was very friendly and helpful she has lived in the Algarve for about 12 years so she knows all the best places to go.
The entertainment was quite low key but it was enough especially as Euro 2004 was on whilst we were there! There is a restaurant within the bar.
The menu is quite basic but the food is really nice. The apartments are located quite far away from the main resort so you need to get a taxi or bus or its a 20 min walk but we hired a car for the first week which helped especially with getting the shopping as the nearest supermarket is rubbish and very expensive.
We would definately recommend these apartments.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
20 years 5 months ago
The staff were very friendly and polite, most welcoming.
The 2 bedroomed apartment we had was very clean, cleaners very helpful when towels and toiletries needed.
We will definitely be going back there.
The 2 bedroomed apartment we had was very clean, cleaners very helpful when towels and toiletries needed.
We will definitely be going back there.
Travel operator: thomson
Recommended
21 years 3 months ago
I went with my best mate and her mum and dad and we had a brilliant time. We made lots of friends and the staff were really friendly can
Travel operator: not sure?
Recommended
21 years 6 months ago
Booked holiday in 2005, for May 2006.
First impressions:- even better than the pictures in the brochure, huge lounge, massive bedroom, separate kitchen, large bathroom. Excellent shutters & thick curtains were ideal for pretending to the kids it was later than it really was.
We had a one bedroom apt looking over the pool at the front, football pitch at back which got pretty noisy sometimes but kids will be kids!
Separate shallow kids pool, adults pool clearly depth marked, safety notices in several languages. Shower & outdoor toilets, much better than traipsing through the bar or back to the apartment.
Pool bar pretty basic, usual burgers & chips etc. Not much in way of entertainment. Only so many times in a fortnight to do karaoke!
Kids club very good & club staff very friendly & really looked after the children. Always reminding them to keep hats on in the sun etc.
Quite a walk to the FANTASTIC beach, found a shortcut over waste ground but worth it to see the beach.
Hotel staff on duty 24/7 and couldn't do enough to help. If they didn't know something they'd go & find it out for us.
Been to Praia Da Rocha several times & if I could go back today I'd be typing this on the flight out!
First impressions:- even better than the pictures in the brochure, huge lounge, massive bedroom, separate kitchen, large bathroom. Excellent shutters & thick curtains were ideal for pretending to the kids it was later than it really was.
We had a one bedroom apt looking over the pool at the front, football pitch at back which got pretty noisy sometimes but kids will be kids!
Separate shallow kids pool, adults pool clearly depth marked, safety notices in several languages. Shower & outdoor toilets, much better than traipsing through the bar or back to the apartment.
Pool bar pretty basic, usual burgers & chips etc. Not much in way of entertainment. Only so many times in a fortnight to do karaoke!
Kids club very good & club staff very friendly & really looked after the children. Always reminding them to keep hats on in the sun etc.
Quite a walk to the FANTASTIC beach, found a shortcut over waste ground but worth it to see the beach.
Hotel staff on duty 24/7 and couldn't do enough to help. If they didn't know something they'd go & find it out for us.
Been to Praia Da Rocha several times & if I could go back today I'd be typing this on the flight out!
Travel operator: Thomson
Recommended
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