25.06.2009 For what we paid for the hotel (£54 a night) we really couldn't complain although it really isn't up to a 5* standard by any means. The rooms were very dated and there wasn't even tea and coffee facilities. The pool was quite large and there were plently of sunbeds and shade which is better than most hotels I have been too. Also the location is very good with the beach being a 2 minute walk. The beach was fabulous with excelent facilities. Vilamoura is very expensive but we were prepared for this as we had seen other reviews. A pint of lager costs 4E and meals for 4 adults cost around 90E. We really did have a great time despite all the above and would definitely return again.

25.06.2009 The hotel is in the best location in Vilamoura in my opinion. Yes it is a bit dated, but very clean. The pool area is also the best in the area with plenty of loungers available. The lunch menu was nice as was the Sangria. We did not eat dinner in the hotel due to the vast array of restaurants around the marina. Breakfast was ok, with plenty to choose from, but the food (especially eggs) are left in warming trays all morning, so not very hot and eggs go hard and cold. But bearing in mind that they have 600 people to feed, I cannot see the possiblity of them cooking eggs freshly.
The staff can be a bit rude at times, but I am not suprised considering how many tourists were being rude to them and moaning about petty things.
Only 2 minute walk to the most lovely beach and 5 minute walk to Marina. Most of the hotels in Vilamoura seem to be dated, and I would definately stay here again.