After reading the reviews I was expecting something a bit horrible but was pleasantly suprised. We just went for a cheap and cheerful functional 10 day break while my boyfriend was studying for an exam and we got just that. A Cheap relaxing time. We didnt want to see any of the entertainment and generally keep away from the joiney... More

We stayed here from May the 6th till the 10th of May - We stayed in C block room 204. We did wonder where we were going at first when the man took us round there in his buggy when we first arrived. But when we went into our apartment we were pleasantly surprised on the size of it. It... More

Just home from a weekend break at the Monica Isabel, I must say I was pleasantly surprised, the complex is big and is set on a hill, it has a strange lay out but once you know your way around it is fine. Our room was in block A 505 and was fine, not 5* by any standards but hey... More

Our first visit to this hotel, would possibly return if price was right. The location is good being right in between the 'Strip' and the Old Town. The actual hotel is needing upgrading although this is being done gradually. Our room 101 M1, was a 3 bedded room with a small kitchenette in the corner with working fridge and cooker... More

Stayed 3star only for one night miles from restaurant and bar moved to 4star at a cost of 150 euro the complex is like housing estate on a steep hill.food very poor although if you like spam and chips your in luck we ate out most nights at the old town very nice but expensive it may be just ok... More

think a lot of people have said it. we got a cheap deal and we were very dubious after reading reviews on here. the hotel food and drink is fine, we ate out too so it wasnt repetitive for us. Wouldnt suggest it being a complex to stay at constantly for ur holiday but we r a young couple and... More

Very very basic clean accommodation. We love to cook and there was very little equipment, not even a corkscrew, sharp knife or chopping board . 2 ring cooker and fridge only. Small balcony but stunning location, 1minute walk to beach and short walk into albufeira old town so that car hire is optional for exploring further afield. Free bus too... More

Hotel is fairly basic and set out in blocks. Food fairly bland but enough choice to see you through a week and what you expect from a buffet. Lovely views from the restaurant. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Room service was good. Bathroom and shower were fine. Balcony with sea view. You get what you pay for and... More

Only stayed for a week couldn't find anything to complain about rooms cleaned daily we were self catering and food was excellent in the restaurants we used will go back to the Monica Isabel in the future