Hotel Apartamento Paraiso De Albufeira

The apartment, 435, was spacious, clean, and well equipped. It overlooked the green/pool area. The beds were quite comfy compared to some I have stayed in at similar apartments. There were two sofa beds in the sitting area and a well equipped kitchenette ( 2 ring cooker, oven, fridge, sink and accessories) with a dining table and chairs. The balcony was quite spacious with a table and chairs. The bathroom was large, with a bath/shower (although I would suggest swapping the bath curtains out for a glass door), a large sink area, bidet, and toilet. The water pressure is amazing, to the extent that at full pressure, my shower head sometimes popped out of its holder on the wall. The apartment had separate air-conditioning units in the bedroom and kitchen/sitting room. This was included. there is no need to pay additional for the remote at reception. There is a safe in the room that we did not use, though it seems like you pay for the lock. Blackout curtains on the 2 patio doors, with a net curtain over them to ensure privacy during the day. Housekeeping came daily if you wanted it. A little more attention could be paid to areas out of sight (such as under the bed) and the base of the bath. The swimming pool area had plenty of sunbeds, most free, with the option to hire a better quality sunbed and umbrella. We were never stuck for a seat or a sunbed. The hotel is located between the old and new town, though slightly closer to the new town. 10 mins walk to new town, 15 to old town. There are plenty of options for food and drink on the way to both. I think many of the people writing them don't understand the level of accommodation to expect for the price point at this hotel. It is not five stars, or even 4 stars, but for what I paid for 9 nights for a 1 bedroom apartment, it was perfectly acceptable. It is dated in the main apartment block, with a few bungalows that were more modern. The reception is very large, staff are ok.

Great hotel. Staff very friendly. Pool area brilliant. Even though the sunbeds close to the pool are gone early with people leaving towels, there are loads of other sun beds you can use on the grass area which is also close to the pool. Pool bar/restaurtant has nice food and drinks. Kids loved the diving boards. Our room was great. Plenty of space and everything worked. There is a coffee shop within the hotel at the front and the coffees there were by far the nicest I had during my stay in Albuferia.

Facilities are very good especially for families with Kids. Pool staff very friendly and organise different events to keep kids entertained. Pool bar very good with a good selection of drinks and food. Hotel has various shops and night time entertainment which is excellent.

The entertainment crew led by Eddy (apologies if spelt wrong) completely made our holiday and the Paraiso is so lucky to have them working there!! They were so kind and attentive to all our children and are the main reason why we hope to come back again next year as it was the best family holiday we have ever had and left them with memories for life.