Jardim do Vau

Had a lovely week at Jardim do Vau. We had a two bedroom apartment which was very spacious with two fully equipped bathrooms which was great with a family of four. The apartments are very well maintained and spotlessly clean. They also have numerous good quality air conditioning units which makes them very comfortable. The only thing which would have been useful in the apartment would have been a clothes airer to dry clothes on the balcony seeing as the apartments have washing machines. We went for half-board. Even though it was buffet style and the food was lovely it is not to the scale of larger more all inclusive style resorts we have stayed at and the choice is less. Not very many people seem to go for half board and the restaurant was usually pretty quiet so I can see why the restaurant would not provide a huge choice. It's not a criticism, it's just not your typical all inclusive style if that's what you're used to. The pool area is lovely and getting sun loungers is no problem as they are plentiful. The pool bar is also nice with a nice selection of snacks, pizzas and a full bar. There is also a pool table there. The resort overall is pretty quiet with quite a few older couples in their 60s and 70s. If you're looking for a family resort with a buzz and lots of activities then this will probably be a little too quiet for you. There were some families here but there is no entertainment program or anything like that if that's what you're looking for. The beachfront location is great with the beach only steps away from the pool. It's a beautiful beach and when the tide is out you can walk the beach all the way into Praia De Rocha. Every member of staff we met were fantastic and so friendly and obliging, Location is in between Portimao and Alvor with Praia de Rocha a 20 min walk away if you are looking for somewhere with a bit of a buzz. There are a few smaller restaurants just beside the hotel but the area immediately around the hotel is quiet. We didn't have a car and didn't need one. Ubers are plentiful and good value to get anywhere within half an hour (Portimao, Lagos, Alvor, Carvoiero and Slide and Splash). Overall a lovely week and I would return but probably as a couple or with friends and not with kids.

We have just come back from Jardim Do Vau and we loved it there. We stayed with our 4 year old and 5 month old and they had a great time. Our 4 year old became really confident swimming in the smaller pool without arm bands which was amazing. The reception and pool bar staff are all really friendly and helpful and the location is perfect. We could have a pool morning and beach afternoon and could easily nip back to the room if we needed anything for the kids. There are enough restaurants nearby and we took an Uber into Alvor and Praia de Rocha a few times too. We had a two bedroom apartment and it was so spacious. Top tip, take laundry tablets and dishwasher tablets as we used both throughout the holiday. I did a load of washing before coming home and it’s a game changer! Great stay and we will definitely be back.

Great location just outside the entrance to the Rocha Brava resort where we are staying. Lovely meal, I had sardines as a starter, they were lovely, followed by a huge Tuna steak. Not only does it have a great buzzy atmosphere it has really friendly staff that can't do enough for you. It is great value for money, large portions of quality local produce.