Clube Alvorférias

Beds and pillows uncomfortable could not sleep well were there 30 years ago no improvements since then No Lifts had to go up 42 steps to apt asked to be moved after 3 days cost 50 euros, still had to climb 22 steps steps to pool nothing aged friendly ,Pool Bar extremely expensive actually charging 3 euros to have food on a plate, no house keeping from the day we were moved until we left apt was plagued with small flies would not go back staff were nice that was about it furniture in apt needs immediate replacement

As I’d seen in other reviews the hotel is dated. The apartment itself was fine and the only update desperately needed was the bathroom. The bathroom was made worse by not having it cleaned for a week as it wasn’t part of my booking which I wasn’t aware of. Not the hotels fault but check your booking, I tried but couldn’t find no cleaning on booking. The pool, bar and breakfast area is nice no complaints there, happy with that. Some of the receptionists were not helpful especially on arrival the rest were fine. I would only return if the booking had a cleaner and the bathroom was updated. It’s a shame as on its day it would have been a nice hotel but those days were clearly a long time ago.

Ok so, not awful but not amazing. We were placed on the 1st floor, despite having a baby. Although we didn’t questioned it just got on with it. Also reception smelled a bit like a charity shop haha but food was ok! Overall I’d stay again for a cheap base.

Chose this resort to enjoy a nostalgic trip to the Algarve where we lived for 9 years. Turned out to be a disaster as we were allocated a 3rd floor apartment requiring a climb of 6 flights of winding stairs, totally unsuitable for us, ages 79 and 65, with certain ailments. Even getting our suitcases up would have been an issue. The lack of a lift was not apparent when we booked. Spoke to reception who could offer no substitute so we left and had to be bailed out by friends. Spoke to Jet 2 rep. 2 days later who whilst sympathetic could offer no other solution, disappointing given out of peak season. As I was advised to do I Rang Jet 2 on return to UK, 9 days later, to lodge a complaint and after protracted discussions a token refund of £150 was finally offered with resort claiming alternative accommodation was offered ! It certainly wasn't so suffice to say we won't use Jet2 Holidays again.

First apartment was not fit for purpose, booked for a family of 5 (2 adults, 2 teens & a pre-teen) First problem was the door didn’t shut properly - maintenance were out quickly however their solution was to use insulation tape around frame, masking the fact the door didn’t actually fit it! The apartment was shocking - seating for 3 people only, dining table for 4 only, kitchen disgusting and dirty, not enough cutlery/kitchen equipment to self cater, (one knife in the whole apartment), ants everywhere even after cleaning, fridge broken, oven no markings on dials and ignition didn’t fire, toilet seat broken (both) and the toilet brush 🤢 I don’t care if it’s a 1 star or 5 star hotel, there is no excuse for leaving a faeces covered brush in plain view! TUI agreed with us and managed to get us an upgrade plus compensation (it was that bad) The 2 stars are for the very helpful manager, (I’m unsure how helpful she would have been if I didn’t have the TUI rep with us) and the second apartment, which was a massive improvement. Still needed maintenance, again both toilet seats were not properly fixed to toilet and beds were the most uncomfortable things I’ve ever slept on! Ended up putting blankets underneath the sheets. Pool area was great, seemed to be cleaned regularly when we were there and didn’t have too many problems getting a sunbed, as long as you are there before 10 when it fills up. Cafe was decent for snacks (pizza, toasties, baguettes) and generally staff were friendly. Alvor is beautiful, beach is great (recommend hiring a cabana for the day) and loads of restaurants to choose from. Would we return? To Alvor - 100%, to these apartments? Never!

Our room was bigger than we anticipated even if a bit dated. We were glad to be on the first floor as my husband isn't keen on heights, but we was right about the reception area plus side we had the WIFI router in our room so never had to worry about a connection. The sofa was very uncomfortable to sit on and the beds were very uncomfortable to sleep on and squeaked terrible everytime you moved. We walked across the walk way to the pool at the adjoining complex on the other side of the road which was more quieter and more sun loungers free, pool was freezing cold so only occasionally took a dip for cooling off. They only served pizza from that restaurant so we were limited on choice for food as they were just frozen thrown in the oven. The main town centre was down hill approximately 20 minutes walk, some lovely places to eat. Don't think we will stay here again as it wasn't to our taste.