Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Firstly it’s s beautiful hotel. Everything you want if you want to get away from it all and no beach. It backs into a stunning golf course. You can take a shuttle bus to the marina bug it’s a good 10/15 minutes. Getting there is easy but back is NOT. I had terrible problems as did others with the staff at their sister hotel by the marina. Once they found out you were not from their hotel they were rude and couldn’t care less if you got a shuttle or not to be honest. If you’re happy to catch taxis back then then that’s fine. The marina is beautiful and lots of beaches around. Lots of fun excursions and the hotel will book these for you. But be aware you need to get back!! They’ll get you there. Pool was clean, towels freely available. Rooms cleaned every day. No do not disturb signs (odd!) so beware! Air con eco friendly. Only works with the door shut! Nice furniture on the balcony. We had a business event at the hotel in their hall room/ whatever they call it. Food was really not good. Many commented on its poor quality. Breakfast was ok. For a hotel of this standard I’d expect the staff to go out of their way. I had wanted done avocado slices but was told ‘it’s only what we have out’. Very limited for gluten free (few breads, cereals). Most waiting staff friendly. There is one little shop outside. Expensive! Clothes. Souvenirs etc. Other than that it’s in the town. Nice to walk around the hotel but outside it’s just houses and residential. Would I go back? Yes but not sure about the location. A bit too remote for me. If you love to see the sea in the morning this won’t be for you.

Positives -Friendly staff 👍 -Great food 👍 -Outstanding adult pool 👍 -Very relaxing holiday 👍 -A great view of the golf course and if you play, easy access 👍 Negatives -bar is in reception, so you’re sharing their music (level very low), you can see people checking in and so has no real atmosphere (albeit the staff are great!) ☹️ -only 2 nights with any entertainment (which seems to be in the restaurant) so overall it is very, very quite and even if you sit outside, to the side of the bar then it’s very dark, so you won’t even able be able to have a game of cards! ☹️ Tips -Go early to grab the comfy beds in front of the adult pool, they’re FAB!! ✅ -Go early to grab a great table in the restaurant ✅ -Request a room close the adult pool, given you could be at completely the other end if the hotel and it’s one heck of a walk! ✅

Has a lovely week break here recently. Lovely clean and luxurious hotel. The food (breakfast) and room service was really tasty. The friendly and professional staff couldn’t do enough for you, Rachel on reception was great also Joana and Guilermo from the outdoor bars were brilliant. Free shuttle bus to marina was great and you only have to wait 10 mins or so. Overall a great holiday