Vale del Rei Hotel & Villas

It was quite upmarket yet laid back with friendly, efficient service, a lovely pool area and gardens and a bistro style restaurant that offered a 20 euro 3 course meal as well as a la carte and everything served was delicious.

The townhouse bathroom fitments were elderly and some tiles cracked but overall the accommodation was incredible value, spacious and with a large modern kitchen and with nice touches such as the hammock on the terrace.

The resort just gets better. The guests are mostly European, probably less than 10% British and the resort is tranquil and very low-key. You don't come here for the nightlife or entertainment but to relax and enjoy Portugal. If you're staying for more than a few days, you'll need a car or you might get restless. The staff are very helpful and courteous and the housekeeping is faultless. We wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

the quietness

We were upgraded to a duplex townhouse from a double room as I believe the hotel was overbooked. The duplex townhouse was beautiful with three full bathrooms, a large living a dn agood sized kitchen. The kitchen was well equipped with a dishwasher, cooker, microwave etx. There was a balcony plus a terrace with a beautiful view over the pool and gardens.

It is a long way from the nearest village, with the nearest shop three kilometres away therefore we felt it would be necessary to have a car if staying at this location (which we didn't have!!)

Nice hotel in a beautiful surrounding. Qiet room with comfortable bed. Easy to find (but don't go according to the recommendations when booking at booking.com which will give you the shortest but not the easiest and most comfortable way).

Hard to find anything ... maybe it should be noted that it may be unpleasant to reach the breakfast room which is in little distance to the hotel and can only be reached by walking outside: This was inconvenient during rainy and windy conditions including slippery stairs.