Read some of the reviews before departing and was a bit dubious . Went 7th May for 7 nights. Mix up at airport for transfers ,so always book the pick-up and drop-off for the Alfamer Hotel . Picked keys up at reception ,nice friendly staff. Found apartment 'difficult at first as a big complex ,but easy once you get to... More

Me and my partner have stayed here 3 times and will continue to go every year from now on, we are mid 20's and realistic people who when we pay £60-80 each for a room for a week know what to expect, we also dont go on holiday for a great hotel room we go for location and for that... More

We researched this place after finding an awesome deal on icelolly.com. A lot of reviews were pretty bad about the hotel and facilities, but we paid £350 each for 10 nights and even though we were staying in the 'cheap' apartment blocks, they were cleaned every day by the maids, had everything we needed for cooking and 2 fridges (one... More

Cannot add anything to the review from 'Claireoverthere'. Stayed first week in September 2012. When we were walking towards the studio apartments some other holiday makers said, "We call them Beirut!" Such a shame as area quite beautiful but NOTHING to do. Luckily we'd read online before we went that there was a small square with restaurants approximately 10 minute... More

These are two blocks of budget studios that are part of the Alfamar 4 star hotel. I think a lot of these reviews are unfair as they complain about trivial things and issues. These apartments are spotlessly clean and tidy but basic, as part of the deal you get to use the hotels pools, indoor and outdoor along with the... More

We stayed for 10 nights from 28th August 2012. On arriving at the hotel we were told we were staying in the yellow block at the end of the complex. The apartment block was very dated and is in need of a thorough external painting. It was very dark on entering the block in the evening and the main door... More

Just returned from 9 nights at Algarve Gardens Studios. Read the other reviews so will try and keep this balanced. Apartment was very basic, no chance of self catering as kitchenette too small and only a 2 ring electric hob and microwave, no kettle, work surface too small, kept banging my head on extractor fan. Bed uncomfortable, cheap hard mattress,... More

I am a seasoned traveller to Portugal - and know this complex, have stayed in hotel before, and with friends nearby. The studio apartments are dark, unwelcoming & nothing at all what I would expect from the Alfamar hotel grounds - do not stay unless you really dont care or are not going to be there! I didnt stay even... More

We have just returned from our 3rd. visit to this property. Although the tourist apartments are basic and a little dated, they are set in a great location, are kept very clean with daily maid service and change of bed linen at least once in a 7 day stay, clean towels daily and the use of all the facilities of... More