I was very pleasantly surprised by the apartment. It was a great size, air conditioning in living room and bedroom, balcony overlooking the pool and sea (to the side) and very clean. The street the hotel was on wasn't beautiful but the beach (and a lovely fountain) was right at the bottom of it and only a short walk from... More

I went to this hotel with my girlfriend and had an amazing time. All rooms are self catering and come with everything you need and more. We had a room looking out over the pool. The location is incredible being just a few minutes from a beautiful beach and many cheap but good quality restaurants. There is a mini supermarket... More

My family and I visited Portimao and stayed at this wonderful hotel. All I can say is I have stayed in many other facilities in Portimao and will be returning to the Mar A Vista the next trip. We are from the United States and visit Portugal almost yearly for the last 19 yrs. This is a spacious and clean... More

Stayed at the Mar a Vista whilst on an Easter weekend break to watch the A1GP in Portimao (about 20 mins drive away). The aparthotel is actually situated in Praia do Vau, not too far from the beach (can't comment on that as we didn't get to see it!) and with a few lovely restaurants close by. Firstly, the reception... More

To begin I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. On a short visit to portimao/praida de rocha to meet some friend who were holidaying in a much larger hotel complex about 1 - 1.5 mi away, arriving to the airport early in the morning I picked up my private transfer to the Mar a Vista, upon arriving the very courteous... More

Stayed at Mar a Vista August 2008, me, husband and two girls aged 17 and 14. It says it is in Portimao but is nearer Praia de Rochas. Hotel immaculate, spotlessly clean and very spacious. Could not fault it at all. Helpful receptionist, friendly bar staff etc. Lovely pool. Kitchen well equipped with full size cooker, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave.... More

Read the reviews and all bar a couple were good. Even then the poor reviews had nothing to do with the accommodation but holiday experience e.g. mugged , dogs barking and police arrests nearby. The reviews were very helpful. Arrived 5th June 2008 with wife and two daughters aged 20 and 23 for 8 days of chilling out. Had a... More

We stayed at the Mar a Vista for Whit Week holiday and were over the moon with it. We arrived quite late & were dealt with in Reception immediately. We were very impressed with the apartment, We had 2 bedroomed apartment which meant both bedrooms were upstairs so we didnt have to worry about the kids being down/upstairs away from... More

we stayed on the first floor just me and my wife we're both young and did'nt want anything to lively as we were looking to relax this hotel was perfect the rooms we're huge the kitchen was good no kettle though buy hey it was to hot for drinking tea/coffee. the room service was good the maids came every second... More