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Solar de Sao Joao
Portugal, Europe
Albufeira
This apart hotel in the heart of the holiday resort of Albufeira is surrounded by countless restaurants, bars, pubs, shops and nightclubs, yet in quietly located. The marvellous beach Praia de Oura is just a 10-minute walk away, other beaches such as Praia da Maria Luisa or Praia da Santa Eulália are within easy reach. The international airport of Faro is at a distance of approximately 35 km.
Facilities
- Parasols
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Outdoor freshwater pool
- Highchairs
- Non-smoking area
- Towels and bed linen
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Luggage room
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
3.5 Very Good294 reviews
Excellent
17%
Very Good
35%
Average
21%
Poor
12%
Terrible
15%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Last minute holiday
Having visited Portugal several times and loved it, this place was disappointing. Location good close to shops restaurants etc, that was all on a positive note. Ask for €100 deposit not told why, appears this is randomly ask for having spoken to other guests. Pool bar is a walk in shop, no background music, atmosphere very poor. The nicest staff were the cleaners, only one pleasant receptionist (Van).?? I think, woman who sat behind a door at back of reception, ,appeared at times , very rude, unhelpful and walked away when we tried to make enquiries. The breakfast was very poor, had to ask for toast, as they had cereal, bread ham, cheese and 1 hard boiled egg, didn't return . Definitely not worth the money, much,much nicer places to stay.
Review by Donna M Belfast, United Kingdom
Where do we start
we got landed in a studio with “sofa beds” which are as comfortable as the sun loungers. No air con in the room which would have looked good 30 years ago. Won’t be back. €100 deposit taken on arrival to
Short weekend
Nice hotel, the rooms are really spacious and equipped with kitchen and outer space. Maybe the furniture is not so modern and need an update, but overall it's ok. Also we had a problem with the water in the room and they fixed it right away. Good position near night life!
Review by N2967TBbeatricem Sicily, Italy
Absolutely shocking.
These apartments were built in the 1970s and haven’t been updated since. They are shocking and absolutely filthy at this stage. The trees around the pool really need cutting too. Worst place by far I have ever stayed. Only good thing is there wasn’t much noise from the strip at night
Absolutely horrendous! To say the least
My 19 year old daughter stayed here with 1 friend Arrived to an exceptionally rude member of staff who asked why they weren’t 25?! Apparently that’s a rule - they booked through On the Beach and this was never mentioned. She then took €100 off each of them for a deposit & was very abrupt The room was terrible!! Booked 1 bed apartment and given a studio - so dated & no bed just a settee The pool bar was closed for the duration despite them advertising it when booking Other than the location it’s shocking AVOID!!
