The mid-range Clube Maria Luisa is a small apartment complex set on the outskirts of the Algarve's Olhos de Agua resort. It's a quiet and largely residential setting, away from nightlife, though a short (and fairly steep) stroll from a lovely stretch of sandy beach. The 21 self-contained apartments have separate bedrooms, lounges, and fully equipped kitchens with washing machines. Poor TV and Wi-Fi give an excuse to disconnect and lounge in the secluded garden or splash in the swimming pool. A bar and breakfast room complete fairly limited facilities, so travelers looking for a more to do will prefer the nearby Porto Bay Falesia, which has a spa and additional dining options.
The mid-range Clube Maria Luisa is a small apartment complex set on the outskirts of the Algarve's Olhos de Agua resort. It's a quiet and largely residential setting, away from nightlife, though a short (and fairly steep) stroll from a lovely stretch of sandy beach. The 21 self-contained apartments have separate bedrooms, lounges, and fully equipped kitchens with washing machines. Poor TV and Wi-Fi give an excuse to disconnect and lounge in the secluded garden or splash in the swimming pool. A bar and breakfast room complete fairly limited facilities, so travelers looking for a more to do will prefer the nearby Porto Bay Falesia, which has a spa and additional dining options.
The Luna Falesia Mar is a mid-range apartment complex spread over 15 blocks in its own private clifftop enclave. Set in the peaceful resort town of Olhos de Agua means that there's not a great deal in the immediate surroundings, though lovely beaches are accessible on foot. Its 240 apartments are roomy and equipped with basic cooking facilities, but they have dated furnishings and tube-style TVs. Most guests are on the all-inclusive option that includes decent if a bit limited buffet meals. A major gripe is the small swimming pool, which can get crowded during peak season, though kids do have a small separate pool. Neighboring Porto Bay Falesia has a much bigger pool and better sea views, though it's also more expensive.
The Luna Falesia Mar is a mid-range apartment complex spread over 15 blocks in its own private clifftop enclave. Set in the peaceful resort town of Olhos de Agua means that there's not a great deal in the immediate surroundings, though lovely beaches are accessible on foot. Its 240 apartments are roomy and equipped with basic cooking facilities, but they have dated furnishings and tube-style TVs. Most guests are on the all-inclusive option that includes decent if a bit limited buffet meals. A major gripe is the small swimming pool, which can get crowded during peak season, though kids do have a small separate pool. Neighboring Porto Bay Falesia has a much bigger pool and better sea views, though it's also more expensive.
The upper-middle-range 3HB Clube Humbria is a good pick for families wanting an all-inclusive hotel a 10-minute walk from a gorgeous beach. The 193 apartment-style rooms are contemporary and simple, featuring blue decor, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs with some English channels, free and fast Wi-Fi, and balconies with views of the garden or pool. Outside of the standard kid-friendly features like a kids' pool and activities club, there are a mini-dance club, water park, and game room. At the heart of the resort is a lively pool scene, and nighttime entertainment is popular. Two bars, a buffet restaurant, and snack bar with hot dogs are included, but the main buffet receives mixed reviews. For a kid-friendly spot closer to town, check out the mid-range Hotel Apartamento Brisa Sol, which has cheaper rates but less modern decor.
The upper-middle-range 3HB Clube Humbria is a good pick for families wanting an all-inclusive hotel a 10-minute walk from a gorgeous beach. The 193 apartment-style rooms are contemporary and simple, featuring blue decor, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs with some English channels, free and fast Wi-Fi, and balconies with views of the garden or pool. Outside of the standard kid-friendly features like a kids' pool and activities club, there are a mini-dance club, water park, and game room. At the heart of the resort is a lively pool scene, and nighttime entertainment is popular. Two bars, a buffet restaurant, and snack bar with hot dogs are included, but the main buffet receives mixed reviews. For a kid-friendly spot closer to town, check out the mid-range Hotel Apartamento Brisa Sol, which has cheaper rates but less modern decor.
The Adriana Beach Club is a sprawling, three-pearl resort just a stone’s throw from the golden sands of Praia do Poco Velho. This all-inclusive resort is a 30-minute drive from Albufeira, although it aims to provide for its guests’ every needs on site. The resort has two big pools -- one indoors and the other set in a sunny outdoor terrace -- three buffet restaurants and two bars, a mini-golf course and a beach volleyball court, and a fun adventure playground for kids. That said, the resort’s 438 rooms have some dated decor, and bathrooms need a revamp. They do, however, have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, AC, and outdoor spaces. Travelers looking for sleeker digs might want to try the Salgados Palm Village Apartments & Suites.
The Adriana Beach Club is a sprawling, three-pearl resort just a stone’s throw from the golden sands of Praia do Poco Velho. This all-inclusive resort is a 30-minute drive from Albufeira, although it aims to provide for its guests’ every needs on site. The resort has two big pools -- one indoors and the other set in a sunny outdoor terrace -- three buffet restaurants and two bars, a mini-golf course and a beach volleyball court, and a fun adventure playground for kids. That said, the resort’s 438 rooms have some dated decor, and bathrooms need a revamp. They do, however, have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, AC, and outdoor spaces. Travelers looking for sleeker digs might want to try the Salgados Palm Village Apartments & Suites.
