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18 years 7 months ago
The Vila Rosa is lovely, with beautiful grounds and everything that you need i.e. shop, bar, swimming pool. There were two swimming pools, the main one by the bar which seemed and the smaller one, which was great, had a bar next to it and seemed to be for adults as oppposed to children.
Our appartment was clean and tidy and very big. Too big maybe!
The only downfall for us was the entertainment in the evening. Aimed mainly for kids. We saw a show they put on when we arrived, but did not think much of it!
However, the accommodation is only a 5/10 minute walk from the main 'strip' so we spent most of the evening there.
Definitely visit the Vila Rosa again if we were to go to Praia Da Rocha again.
Our appartment was clean and tidy and very big. Too big maybe!
The only downfall for us was the entertainment in the evening. Aimed mainly for kids. We saw a show they put on when we arrived, but did not think much of it!
However, the accommodation is only a 5/10 minute walk from the main 'strip' so we spent most of the evening there.
Definitely visit the Vila Rosa again if we were to go to Praia Da Rocha again.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
18 years 7 months ago
This was our second year at Villa Rosa and trying to get booked already again. Everyone is so friendly,the kids are no bother to the staff, they don't just serve you but also get to know you.
We just walked in and were remembered from last year. Rooms are spotless, food is fab. Location is great, the strip is a nice 20 minute walk away. Close enough but far enough for a nice quite holiday.
We didn't venture much at night because Villa Rosa has everything you need. The kids can run about and you can sit and enjoy yourself knowing that they are safe and can't go far without you seeing them. We love going a walk through local Praia da Rocha.
There is so much more to see than just the strip,although it is great for holiday makers. But hey don't take my word for it get booked and you'll be on here next year with the same views as me.
We just walked in and were remembered from last year. Rooms are spotless, food is fab. Location is great, the strip is a nice 20 minute walk away. Close enough but far enough for a nice quite holiday.
We didn't venture much at night because Villa Rosa has everything you need. The kids can run about and you can sit and enjoy yourself knowing that they are safe and can't go far without you seeing them. We love going a walk through local Praia da Rocha.
There is so much more to see than just the strip,although it is great for holiday makers. But hey don't take my word for it get booked and you'll be on here next year with the same views as me.
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
18 years 8 months ago
My family and I have always found the apartments at Vila Rosa very clean and the staff very pleasant.
My family and I have gone to this resort since 1999 and continue to do so. They work very hard to keep the grounds and pool in a very clean condition. The enterainment is not all that good early in the year but better in the hight of the season.
The bar staff are great with the kids nothing seeems to much, we even keep in touch with the staff on a regular bassis, you should definately stay here.
My family and I have gone to this resort since 1999 and continue to do so. They work very hard to keep the grounds and pool in a very clean condition. The enterainment is not all that good early in the year but better in the hight of the season.
The bar staff are great with the kids nothing seeems to much, we even keep in touch with the staff on a regular bassis, you should definately stay here.
Travel operator: Thomas cook
Recommended
19 years 4 months ago
Cannot fault the Vila Rosa Apartments. We have just returned from a fantastic family holiday where alot of relaxation was had by all; 2 adults plus 2 children (14 and 3). Do not go with expectations of plush 4 star accomodation and you will not be disapointed, remember you have only paid for 3 star.
The Vila Rosa is friendly, clean and not over-crowded. The pool area is ideal if you have little ones as you are able to sit around and keep watch while they spend their time in the pool. The apartments are about a 20 minute walk away from the main resort and it is over a dual carriageway and up a hill but taxis are always available and only cost a couple of pounds, if you don't feel like walking.
There are some excellent eating places if you are willing to look for them and ask advice. The Atlantis restaurant in Praia da Rocha comes highly recommended. The Marina is also worth a visit if you enjoy sea-food.
The resort of Alvor (approx 10 minutes by taxis) is well worth a visit and has some really nice restaurants aswell as a very pretty beach.
Praia da Rocha was one of the first resorts on the Algarve so it is an old resort. The beach is massive and alot of Portugese holiday in Praia da Rocha.
We would definately take a trip back.
The Vila Rosa is friendly, clean and not over-crowded. The pool area is ideal if you have little ones as you are able to sit around and keep watch while they spend their time in the pool. The apartments are about a 20 minute walk away from the main resort and it is over a dual carriageway and up a hill but taxis are always available and only cost a couple of pounds, if you don't feel like walking.
There are some excellent eating places if you are willing to look for them and ask advice. The Atlantis restaurant in Praia da Rocha comes highly recommended. The Marina is also worth a visit if you enjoy sea-food.
The resort of Alvor (approx 10 minutes by taxis) is well worth a visit and has some really nice restaurants aswell as a very pretty beach.
Praia da Rocha was one of the first resorts on the Algarve so it is an old resort. The beach is massive and alot of Portugese holiday in Praia da Rocha.
We would definately take a trip back.
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
19 years 4 months ago
You could go there and never have to go to any other place every thing you need is there. Food at a good price, games room for kids, 2 pools, shop, 2 bars, small park and lots of sun beds.
Cleaned to a top standard.
10 min walk to beach shops and bars, only problem is barking dogs we were in block 22 they only woke us twice so 8/10 for quiet, staff lovely.
Not much entertainment in town so if that is your thing or your kids stay at hotel bar they will love it and so will you, all in all 8/10 for this holiday.
Cleaned to a top standard.
10 min walk to beach shops and bars, only problem is barking dogs we were in block 22 they only woke us twice so 8/10 for quiet, staff lovely.
Not much entertainment in town so if that is your thing or your kids stay at hotel bar they will love it and so will you, all in all 8/10 for this holiday.
Travel operator: tomascook
Recommended
19 years 4 months ago
The hotel was brilliant all the staff were friendly and well mannered. They even started learning me portugees while I was there in fact after a week there I came home with a pen pal.
The staff were brilliant and very entertaning. I have already booked to go back this year 2007 and see my friend while I stop at the hotel, and I am even taking my friend this time to see what she was missing the first time.
The staff were brilliant and very entertaning. I have already booked to go back this year 2007 and see my friend while I stop at the hotel, and I am even taking my friend this time to see what she was missing the first time.
Travel operator: thomas cook
Recommended
19 years 5 months ago
I stayed at the Vila Rosa in 2005 and am looking to stay there again this year. However I have been trying to get hold of their website address... I have been unsuccessful! So if any one knows whether or not they even have one I would love the address... Thanks. Jamie x
Travel operator: Sunstart/Firstchoice
Recommended
19 years 7 months ago
My family & I stayed at Villa Rosa, Praia da Rocha.
We loved it so much that we booked it again within a fortnight of arriving home. It was great for our son (aged 4), he could run about all night with the many friends that he made and not get by us and out the door.
The staff were fab the best I've ever met. The holiday reps were fantastic, we hadn't even had our introduction and my son had the reps up dancing and singing , the kids were never a nusiance to them. The pools were brill but cold (May).
We loved it so much that we booked it again within a fortnight of arriving home. It was great for our son (aged 4), he could run about all night with the many friends that he made and not get by us and out the door.
The staff were fab the best I've ever met. The holiday reps were fantastic, we hadn't even had our introduction and my son had the reps up dancing and singing , the kids were never a nusiance to them. The pools were brill but cold (May).
Travel operator: First Choice
Recommended
20 years 3 months ago
We stayed in block 4. The apartment was clean and had all the basics for Self Catering.
Its position was okay, we found it to be in a very quiet and relaxing area.
All the staff were friendly and helpful, but found the bar staff were very slow to serve you.
Don't know about the food as we ate out all the time and didn't go to any entertainment in the complex so cannot rate it as we went up to the main resort at night, as it was only a short walk.
The only thing that I didn't like was the doors to the balconies, they locked okay but we didn't think they were very safe for young children as they could unlock them and there was no other way to lock them to prevent this from happening we were on the second floor. We had to tie them shut in the end. Apart from that we found it to be okay and would have no hesitation in going back again.
Its position was okay, we found it to be in a very quiet and relaxing area.
All the staff were friendly and helpful, but found the bar staff were very slow to serve you.
Don't know about the food as we ate out all the time and didn't go to any entertainment in the complex so cannot rate it as we went up to the main resort at night, as it was only a short walk.
The only thing that I didn't like was the doors to the balconies, they locked okay but we didn't think they were very safe for young children as they could unlock them and there was no other way to lock them to prevent this from happening we were on the second floor. We had to tie them shut in the end. Apart from that we found it to be okay and would have no hesitation in going back again.
Travel operator: first choice
Recommended
20 years 3 months ago
We originally booked to go to Club Praia de Rocha but 3 days before we were due to go I stumbled across this website and read dozens of bad reviews about the hotel. I luckily managed to change the booking to stay in Vila Rosa. And it was the best move I ever made.
We were travelling with a 6 month old baby and had requested a cot. I had convinced myself that there would be a problem with this on arrival and as it was late and we were all tired, I didn't need any problems. When we told the staff on reception our name they said "ah yes, you requested the cot didn't you, we've been waiting for you to arrive"!! A good sign!!
We got a personal tour of the hotel grounds. And when we arrived at our room, we couldn't believe it! It was huge!! We stayed in Block 4a (room 208), and had heard lots of rumours about dogs barking during the night but I didn't hear anything. Rooms are cleaned 6 days a week with new towels twice a week. Perhaps a small downside was that the hotel doesn't have any lifts. So if you have a baby, or maybe struggle with too many stairs better hope you don't get a room on the top floors!!
The staff were helpful, friendly and they love babies/kids. The pool was nice and big with clearly marked sections for kids.
The food in the hotel was fine if you were just after a quick afternoon snack (jacket potatoes, lasagne, etc). The bar also has a big screen and shows loads of football!!
The location is perfect, nice and quiet but within 10 minute walk of the main strip with the bars and resturants.
Onsite there is a resturant called Manjar. We had the nicest meal i've had in a long long time here. You must try the Meat Fondoo (you get a mini BBQ type thing and raw meat to cook yourself - brilliant!!)
We were travelling with a 6 month old baby and had requested a cot. I had convinced myself that there would be a problem with this on arrival and as it was late and we were all tired, I didn't need any problems. When we told the staff on reception our name they said "ah yes, you requested the cot didn't you, we've been waiting for you to arrive"!! A good sign!!
We got a personal tour of the hotel grounds. And when we arrived at our room, we couldn't believe it! It was huge!! We stayed in Block 4a (room 208), and had heard lots of rumours about dogs barking during the night but I didn't hear anything. Rooms are cleaned 6 days a week with new towels twice a week. Perhaps a small downside was that the hotel doesn't have any lifts. So if you have a baby, or maybe struggle with too many stairs better hope you don't get a room on the top floors!!
The staff were helpful, friendly and they love babies/kids. The pool was nice and big with clearly marked sections for kids.
The food in the hotel was fine if you were just after a quick afternoon snack (jacket potatoes, lasagne, etc). The bar also has a big screen and shows loads of football!!
The location is perfect, nice and quiet but within 10 minute walk of the main strip with the bars and resturants.
Onsite there is a resturant called Manjar. We had the nicest meal i've had in a long long time here. You must try the Meat Fondoo (you get a mini BBQ type thing and raw meat to cook yourself - brilliant!!)
Travel operator: Thomas Cook
Recommended
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